150Fest Celebration Begins with Art Crawl January 9
Founded in 1871, Vinita is celebrating 150 years of history throughout 2021! This year-long celebration will kick-off with an Art Crawl on Saturday, January 9th. Winners of art and coloring contests will be announced at 11 am at the Crystal Ballroom, 109 West Canadian, with various other downtown locations opening their doors to showcase local art and architecture. This free, family-friendly event is scheduled to last until 2 pm.
Art Crawl locations, in addition to the Crystal Ballroom are:
| The Coffee Shelter | 121 South Wilson |
| Danny's Gym | 100 block of South Vann |
| Eastern Trails Museum | 215 West Illinois |
| Solid Rock Realty (former Ladybug's location) | 113 East Canadian |
| The Vinitian Art Gallery | 233 South Wilson |
| 150Fest Headquarter (look for logo mural) | 121 South Vann |
Visit 5 of the Vinita Art Crawl locations, get a colored band at each, then get a Souvenir Anniversary mug at the 150Fest headquaters building at 121 South Vann.
Additionally, area artisans will be set up selling their wares in the Route 66 Breezeway off of South Wilson from 11 - 2. Event coordinators Brittany Selby and Daniel Coonfield and their team have worked diligently to plan this inagural 150Fest event to showcase our wonderful art community. Follow the Vinita 150Fest Facebook page for announcements and updates throughout the year.