Press Release

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact:
Brie Schoen
Marketing & Communications Coordinator
Mount Saint Francis Center for Spirituality
[email protected]
(812) 923-8817

MountFest 2025: 9^th Annual Art, Music, & Food Festival
Mount Saint Francis, IN, – Mount Saint Francis Center for Spirituality is delighted to announce MountFest 2025, an annual celebration that brings together the local community for a day filled with art, music, and cultural activities. This year’s MountFest will take place on Saturday, September 20, 2025, on the scenic grounds of Mount Saint Francis.

Date: Saturday, September 20th, 2025
Time: 11 AM - 7 PM
Location: 101 St. Anthony Dr., Mount Saint Francis, IN 47146
Admission: FREE (Suggested donation: $5 per car)

MountFest has become a cherished tradition, drawing people from all around to enjoy a cultural mix of artistic expressions, live performances, and culinary delights. This year’s vendor list features over 40 fine arts and crafts vendors, showcasing the incredible talent and creativity of local artists. The Franciscan Friars here at Mount St. Francis, warmly welcome you to be part of this celebration.

Event Highlights
MountFest 2025 promises a full day of engaging activities and entertainment for all ages:
 
Attractions and activities

• Dozens of artisan booths — regional makers and handcrafted goods
• Live Music Performances — a lineup of talented local bands performing all day
• Derby City Mini Golf — new for 2025, fun for kids and adults\
• Delicious Food Vendors — pizza, hot dogs, ice cream, and more!
• Silent Auction — featuring local art, experiences and gifts
• Split-the-Pot raffle — proceeds benefit the Mount’s mission
• NAFCS Floyd Central Radio Station — broadcasting live all day from their MountFest booth, interviewing artists, guests and more

A Celebration of Interconnection
This year’s celebration holds special significance as 2025 marks the 800th anniversary of The Canticle of the Creatures—the sacred hymn written by Saint Francis of Assisi in 1225, praising God through Brother Sun, Sister Moon, and all elements of creation. This year’s festival celebrates the interconnection of all things and the Franciscan call to live in gratitude, simplicity, and joy. Guests are invited to encounter beauty not only through art and music but through nature and one another.
“St. Francis composed The Canticle of the Creatures 800 years ago, inspired by the beauty of creation,” said Fr. Mario Serrano, OFM Conv. Join us for MountFest, where the beauty of the earth meets the creativity of the human spirit. Come and experience a day filled with music, art, crafts, and the Franciscan spirit at Mount St. Francis.”
 
A Word from the Friars
MountFest reflects the heart of the community that gathers at Mount Saint Francis throughout the year. “The Mount is a place of welcome for all, and MountFest brings that spirit into full bloom,” said Fr. Vince Petersen, OFM Conv., director of the Franciscan Art and Earth Care Initiatives, “It’s a day where the arts, our care for creation, and our love for God meet in one joyful celebration.” The festival weaves together art, faith and nature into an experience that both honors tradition and invites new connections. The Franciscan Friars look forward to greeting each guest and sharing in a day that celebrates the goodness and beauty that unite us.
 
About Mount Saint Francis Center for Spirituality
Founded in the spirit of St. Francis of Assisi, the Mount Saint Francis Center for Spirituality serves as a sacred space for prayer, reflection and renewal. Its mission is to walk alongside all who seek a deeper relationship with God, offering programs and events that nurture spiritual growth, creativity and community life. Through gatherings like MountFest, the Mount continues its long-standing commitment to celebrating the gifts of creation and the talents of those who share them, fostering an environment where peace, beauty and fellowship flourish.
 
For more information about MountFest, including details on vendors and volunteer opportunities, you can visit the following links.

• View vendor lineup, music schedule, and food vendors: https://mountsaintfrancis.org/mountfest-2025
• Become a Sponsor:  https://mountsaintfrancis.org/sponsorships

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Contact:
Brie Schoen
Marketing & Communications Coordinator
Mount Saint Francis Center for Spirituality
[email protected]
(812) 923-8817