Happy Holidays from your friends at MONfest


Seasons Greetings!

You might think that a one day festival might have an off-season, but at The MONfest we are always dreaming and scheming up ways to continue to bring our best for our community all year round.

Here are a few updates on the behind-the-scenes workings of the the MONfest Team as we close out 2025.

Seeking Sponsors for MONfest 3

We are looking to connect with sponsors who would like to support our event July 11, 2026.

This year, we have some new opportunities for partnerships and want to invite you to share with your networks if you know of any companies, brands, or organizations who would like to support the work of MONfest 3, please share this message with them!

Brand Updates and Web Redesign

As part of laying the groundwork for our 2026 goals, we have been busy with a website and visual brand update.

One of the things that makes the Middle of NOWhere Festival special is that it truly is the brainchild of our founder Siricasso. Drawing on his signature style we are updating our visual assets to reflect that mission of the MONfest and the values that are threaded through all we do.

While we will officially launch the new website in the New Year, we want our community to see what we've been up to first.

If you're interested in the seeing how we've been threading art and community together in our visuals, this newsletter has a taste, and our website (while still under construction) is bringing our new flair to the masses.

Gratitude

Lastly, in this season of the end of the calendar year, and the celebration of Hanukkah, Winter Solstice, Christmas, Kwanza, and more, we extend our deepest gratitude to our community who help make MONfest special.

Uplifting artists, and connecting everyone to the power of creativity in rural places inspires us.

Happy Holidays!

The MONfest Team

927 North Highway 69, Huxley, IA 50124
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