The Carbondale Mountain Fair has a rich history dating back over 50 years. In its early days, the fair boasted a traveling chautauqua, eventually transforming into a beloved local festival entirely driven by volunteers and embodying Carbondale's core values: Collaboration, Creativity, Education, Volunteerism, Curiosity, and Inclusion. At its core, the fair encapsulates the essence of love, tradition, and community spirit that have harmoniously intertwined through art in Carbondale.