Linton Fall Arts Festival

The Linton Fall Arts Festival is a one-day, family-focused event held annually in historic downtown Linton, Indiana, celebrating arts and crafts with a lively community atmosphere. It features a marketplace of regional craftsmen, artisans, food vendors, and direct sales vendors, alongside entertainment and activities for all ages.

The event's vibe is festive and community-oriented, emphasizing family participation and local culture. It includes live stage entertainment with various music performances, a BBQ cook-off, a kids coloring contest, and face painting. Downtown merchants also engage visitors with shopping specials, window display competitions, and scavenger hunts, adding interactive elements to the festival experience.

The typical activities at the festival include:

• Marketplace booths showcasing arts, crafts, and artisan goods from regional vendors
• Food and beverage options, including a BBQ cook-off
• Interactive kid-friendly activities such as coloring contests and face painting
• Live musical performances and stage entertainment throughout the day
• Community engagement features like photo scavenger hunts and promotions by downtown merchants

A rough schedule often unfolds as:

• Morning: Pancake breakfast and opening of vendors’ marketplace
• Midday to afternoon: Continuous live entertainment on stage, BBQ cook-off judging, kids’ contests and activities, and merchant-led scavenger hunts
• Throughout the day: Food and craft vendor booths operate, alongside interactive community events

The festival is held outdoors in downtown Linton with accommodations for handicapped accessibility. It is a significant community celebration in Greene County, continuing Linton's tradition as the “City of Celebrations,” complementing other local festivals like the Linton Freedom Festival.

While specific historical founding details are not widely publicized, the festival has become an established annual occasion focused on promoting local artisanship and community spirit in South Central Indiana, contributing to local tourism and cultural engagement.

For further details, attendees can contact via phone or visit the official website and the festival’s Facebook page, which provide up-to-date information on event times, vendor lists, and any special additions for the current year's festival.