Friday’s Food & Art: May – November 2026: Mount Vernon Show Guide

Friday's Food & Art: May – November offers an art or craft visit in Mount Vernon, Illinois. Here is what to know for the weekend of October 16–18, 2026.

The essentials

• Dates: Friday, October 16, 2026
• Hours: Friday 3 p.m.-8 p.m., May 1, June 5, Aug 7, Sep 11, Oct 2, Nov 6 All times are local.
• Where: The Commons, 911 Broadway Street, Mount Vernon, IL 62864
• Admission: free

What you’ll find

The Friday market combines creatively made artwork with food and entertainment in Mount Vernon. It is a recurring series; October 16 is the date relevant to this weekend.

Plan your visit

Allow time to look at the work before choosing a piece or moving to the next display. Notice scale, texture and materials in person. If work is available for sale, ask about its production, care and any delivery or installation arrangements.

Before you go

Check the promoter-maintained FestivalNet listing for the latest opening details, participating artists and arrival instructions. Confirm parking and any accessibility arrangements you need directly with the organizer.

Advance guide; event information checked October 12, 2026.