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How We Move

Published about 1 month ago • 1 min read

How we move

Dear Reader,

Are you as excited about MONfest 3 as we are?!

We've been steadily working behind the scenes to prepare for our next festival and some fun happenings about Iowa in-between now and then.

For your reading pleasure, here's a list of some of the things we've been up to since we last shared a newsletter!

Applications for Vendors/Artists remain open!

Remember, this year we will only be selecting 65 artists - so get your application in to be considered sooner than later! Application portal closes on April 10 - that's only a few weeks away! Don't delay!

We were featured in the Ames Tribune

Did you catch the article about our upcoming festival in the March 16th issue of the Ames Tribune? Many thanks to our friend Ronna Faaborg who has been an amazing champion of the MONfest!

MONfest will represent at the RISE: Iowa Rural Summit

Our very own Kub will be representing MONfest as a speaker on a panel for the RISE: Iowa Rural Summit in Dubuque, IA April 9th-10th. If you will be there don't be shy, and say hi! We look forward to sharing more about the learnings, convening, and networking from Kub himself upon his return!

New merch loading

You know we can't help but keep pushing and creating new opportunities to rock your MONfest pride all year long. We've got a little something special cooking up behind the scenes.

We're dropping a little teaser here for you, but trust when we say, you're going to want to collect them all!

We'll keep sharing about this new merch product we're cooking up with these BTS hints for our newsletter subscribers!

Countdown to MONfest 3

Count down to 2026-07-11T18:00:00.000Z​

Still seeking sponsors and partners

Are you a business or group that would like to connect with us to share your brand with our community?

Through a variety of access points and with a multitude of ways you can share your company's message, reach out to learn more!

In this polarized world we see art as a path forward to bridge differences, heal divides, and dream new futures. At the heart of it, whether you are an artist or someone who likes to engage with artists, we are all in this project together.

Sending warmth and good vibes your way,

The MONfest Team
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927 North Highway 69, Huxley, IA 50124
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