The 2024 Mount Vernon Farmers Market kicks off it's 21st season Saturday, May 4th on the Public Square from 9 a.m. to noon. Wear your Star Wars attire and check out the market's 20+ vendors before you stay downtown for May the Fourth Be With You event. You'll find local farmers with plants, herbs, fruits and vegetables, beef, chicken, pork, specialty items, goat milk soap, unique jellies and herb mixes, nut brittle, baked goods and more! Follow the market on Facebook Instagram for market updates!

The Station Break Senior Center of Knox County is celebrating its 50th Anniversary! Join the fun on Saturday, May 18th - OPEN TO THE PUBLIC!

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Students from all over Knox County will perform in a fun variety music show.

The 2024 Mount Vernon Farmers Market kicks off it's 21st season Saturday, May 4th on the Public Square from 9 a.m. to noon. Wear your Star Wars attire and check out the market's 20+ vendors before you stay downtown for May the Fourth Be With You event. You'll find local farmers with plants, herbs, fruits and vegetables, beef, chicken, pork, specialty items, goat milk soap, unique jellies and herb mixes, nut brittle, baked goods and more! Follow the market on Facebook Instagram for market updates!

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$28 for Bourbon Tasting; $20 for ticket without tasting flight

Enjoy a bourbon tasting flight courtesy of Alcove Restaurant while savoring a selection of gourmet cheeses and listening to jazz and classic piano standards by Joshua Hill and Luna Moreland. Whether you’re a seasoned connoisseur or just starting to explore the world of bourbon, this event promises to be both fun and informative.

Tickets are required for admittance into the venue and includes tasting flight, non-alcoholic refreshments, and light appetizers. A separate ticket is available for those who do not wish to participate in the tasting.

**Tickets are limited and required for admittance into the venue. Ticket includes non-alcoholic refreshments and light appetizers. Bar drinks available for cash/charge. Lawn space available outside the venue for music enjoyment at no cost– please bring your own chair or blanket. Event will be held rain or shine.

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Have you ever wanted to help solve a murder while eating dinner? Then join us for 'A Slow Dance to Death'! A fun romp with a swing band, dinner and a mysterious murder! Check out www.mountvernonplayers.com to purchase tickets or call 740-504-9399 for more information!

The 2024 Mount Vernon Farmers Market kicks off it's 21st season Saturday, May 4th on the Public Square from 9 a.m. to noon. Wear your Star Wars attire and check out the market's 20+ vendors before you stay downtown for May the Fourth Be With You event. You'll find local farmers with plants, herbs, fruits and vegetables, beef, chicken, pork, specialty items, goat milk soap, unique jellies and herb mixes, nut brittle, baked goods and more! Follow the market on Facebook Instagram for market updates!

GET TICKETS HERE

Have you ever wanted to help solve a murder while eating dinner? Then join us for 'A Slow Dance to Death'! A fun romp with a swing band, dinner and a mysterious murder! Check out www.mountvernonplayers.com to purchase tickets or call 740-504-9399 for more information!

GET TICKETS HERE

Have you ever wanted to help solve a murder while eating dinner? Then join us for 'A Slow Dance to Death'! A fun romp with a swing band, dinner and a mysterious murder! Check out www.mountvernonplayers.com to purchase tickets or call 740-504-9399 for more information!

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Get ready to head back to the ‘80s at June First Friday! More information to come!

The 2024 Mount Vernon Farmers Market kicks off it's 21st season Saturday, May 4th on the Public Square from 9 a.m. to noon. Wear your Star Wars attire and check out the market's 20+ vendors before you stay downtown for May the Fourth Be With You event. You'll find local farmers with plants, herbs, fruits and vegetables, beef, chicken, pork, specialty items, goat milk soap, unique jellies and herb mixes, nut brittle, baked goods and more! Follow the market on Facebook Instagram for market updates!

It is widely believed that Abraham Lincoln anticipated and even had dreams of his assassination, up to an including 3 days prior to his death.
Please join The Fry Guest House in Mt. Vernon, Ohio and Beth Deering for "THE RETURN OF LINCOLN " as they welcome Mr. John Cooper as Abraham Lincoln.
For more than 25years John Cooper has portrayed the President. Cooper is a self- avowed history buff and has an extensive personal history library that includes over 100 books about the 16th President.
You may find John Cooper aka Abraham Lincoln at The Ohio State Fair, to Civil War reenactments, and festivals in between, to your local classroom.
But for one night on June 14th from 6pm to 8pm in honor of Flag Day, and Father's Day, you will find him dining with guests on a feast of Chicken Fricassee, biscuits and apple pie ( Lincoln's favorite meal).

So take a seat at his table and enjoy a presentation, the reciting of the Gettysburg Address. A question and answer session will follow his address.
You will also experience a Civil War Encampment on the grounds of the Fry Guest House at 303 N. Main St. In Mt. Vernon, Ohio.

R.S.V.P. by contacting Beth Deering via fb messenger, voicemail at 740 -814-0674 or email bethdeeringmedium@gmail.com.
Seating is very limited at $50.00 per person

The 2024 Mount Vernon Farmers Market kicks off it's 21st season Saturday, May 4th on the Public Square from 9 a.m. to noon. Wear your Star Wars attire and check out the market's 20+ vendors before you stay downtown for May the Fourth Be With You event. You'll find local farmers with plants, herbs, fruits and vegetables, beef, chicken, pork, specialty items, goat milk soap, unique jellies and herb mixes, nut brittle, baked goods and more! Follow the market on Facebook Instagram for market updates!

The 2024 Mount Vernon Farmers Market kicks off it's 21st season Saturday, May 4th on the Public Square from 9 a.m. to noon. Wear your Star Wars attire and check out the market's 20+ vendors before you stay downtown for May the Fourth Be With You event. You'll find local farmers with plants, herbs, fruits and vegetables, beef, chicken, pork, specialty items, goat milk soap, unique jellies and herb mixes, nut brittle, baked goods and more! Follow the market on Facebook Instagram for market updates!

CLICK HERE FOR TICKETS & INFO

Are you ready to kick off the summer with a bang? Join us at the Schnormeier Event Center for Thunderstruck: America’s AC/DC Tribute. Thunderstruck gives fans so much more than the sound of AC/DC, they truly capture the high voltage energy and experience! It’s about a contagious kind of power and electricity that few AC/DC tribute bands can provide. So, mark your calendars, grab your friends, and get ready for the ultimate summer kickoff experience!

Thunderstruck is a ticketed event. Only ticket holders will be able to access the Schnormeier Event Center, including the view of the stage, bars, food trucks, and restrooms. This event will not be visible to anyone not in the Schnormeier Event Center.

Upgrade your Thunderstruck experience with our exclusive VIP parking option! Take the hassle out of searching for a parking spot and enjoy the convenience of this prime parking just steps away from the Schnormeier Event Center entrance.

The 2024 Mount Vernon Farmers Market kicks off it's 21st season Saturday, May 4th on the Public Square from 9 a.m. to noon. Wear your Star Wars attire and check out the market's 20+ vendors before you stay downtown for May the Fourth Be With You event. You'll find local farmers with plants, herbs, fruits and vegetables, beef, chicken, pork, specialty items, goat milk soap, unique jellies and herb mixes, nut brittle, baked goods and more! Follow the market on Facebook Instagram for market updates!

Come vote for your favorite BBQ 

Food, Music, and Family Fun

Presented by Ariel-Foundation Park and the City of Mount Vernon.

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Kicking off the celebration at 5:00 p.m. is Desmond Wall as McLennon, a McCartney and Lennon tribute with Beatles and Post-Beatles era music featuring Wall’s authentic British humor and perfect Liverpool singing accent. McLennon also highlights solo tunes by Ringo Starr and George Harrison.

Chaz and Nicki are a dynamic duo act that teamed up to create an upbeat live acoustic show that mixes feel-good classic covers with harmony-rich originals. Singer and guitarist Chaz Mechenbier has been performing locally, nationally and internationally for decades with well-known acts such as Jerry Reed, Ronnie Milsap, and Phil Dirt and the Dozers. Singer Nicki Baker is a third-generation musician from Columbus who grew up on a tour bus singing southern gospel with her family. Chaz and Nicki will hit the stage at 6:00 p.m.

At 7 p.m., Tom the Torpedoes: The Music of Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers takes over with a fantastic stage show dedicated to one of America’s greatest artists of all time. For over 40 years, Rock and Roll Hall-of-Famer and Grammy Award winner Tom Petty created timeless classics such as "American Girl”, "Don't Do Me Like That", "Refugee", "The Waiting", and "Learning to Fly" with the Heartbreakers, and "I Won't Back Down", "Free Fallin'”, and "You Don't Know How It Feels" as a solo artist. Upon the tragic death of Petty in 2017, the band Tom the Torpedoes was born. The Torpedoes have the magic ingredients to nail that genuine vintage and signature Tom Petty sound. This is not just a usual tribute show, but rather a professional rock and roll band following a true calling.

Come back to Summer Camp with us at July First Friday. More information to come.

The 2024 Mount Vernon Farmers Market kicks off it's 21st season Saturday, May 4th on the Public Square from 9 a.m. to noon. Wear your Star Wars attire and check out the market's 20+ vendors before you stay downtown for May the Fourth Be With You event. You'll find local farmers with plants, herbs, fruits and vegetables, beef, chicken, pork, specialty items, goat milk soap, unique jellies and herb mixes, nut brittle, baked goods and more! Follow the market on Facebook Instagram for market updates!

GET TICKETS HERE

SYNOPSIS:
When Ren and his mother move from Chicago to a small farming town, he is prepared for the inevitable adjustment period at his new high school. But he’s not prepared for the rigorous local edicts, including a ban on dancing instituted by the local preacher, who is determined to exercise control over the town’s youth. When the reverend’s rebellious daughter sets her sights on Ren, her roughneck boyfriend tries to sabotage Ren’s reputation, with many of the locals eager to believe the worst about the new kid. The heartfelt story that emerges pins a father longing for the son he lost against a young man aching for the father who walked out on him.
To the rockin’ rhythm of its Oscar and Tony-nominated Top 40 score, augmented with dynamic new songs, Footloose celebrates the wisdom of listening to young people while guiding them with a warm heart and open mind.

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SYNOPSIS:
When Ren and his mother move from Chicago to a small farming town, he is prepared for the inevitable adjustment period at his new high school. But he’s not prepared for the rigorous local edicts, including a ban on dancing instituted by the local preacher, who is determined to exercise control over the town’s youth. When the reverend’s rebellious daughter sets her sights on Ren, her roughneck boyfriend tries to sabotage Ren’s reputation, with many of the locals eager to believe the worst about the new kid. The heartfelt story that emerges pins a father longing for the son he lost against a young man aching for the father who walked out on him.
To the rockin’ rhythm of its Oscar and Tony-nominated Top 40 score, augmented with dynamic new songs, Footloose celebrates the wisdom of listening to young people while guiding them with a warm heart and open mind.

GET TICKETS HERE

SYNOPSIS:
When Ren and his mother move from Chicago to a small farming town, he is prepared for the inevitable adjustment period at his new high school. But he’s not prepared for the rigorous local edicts, including a ban on dancing instituted by the local preacher, who is determined to exercise control over the town’s youth. When the reverend’s rebellious daughter sets her sights on Ren, her roughneck boyfriend tries to sabotage Ren’s reputation, with many of the locals eager to believe the worst about the new kid. The heartfelt story that emerges pins a father longing for the son he lost against a young man aching for the father who walked out on him.
To the rockin’ rhythm of its Oscar and Tony-nominated Top 40 score, augmented with dynamic new songs, Footloose celebrates the wisdom of listening to young people while guiding them with a warm heart and open mind.

GET TICKETS HERE

SYNOPSIS:
When Ren and his mother move from Chicago to a small farming town, he is prepared for the inevitable adjustment period at his new high school. But he’s not prepared for the rigorous local edicts, including a ban on dancing instituted by the local preacher, who is determined to exercise control over the town’s youth. When the reverend’s rebellious daughter sets her sights on Ren, her roughneck boyfriend tries to sabotage Ren’s reputation, with many of the locals eager to believe the worst about the new kid. The heartfelt story that emerges pins a father longing for the son he lost against a young man aching for the father who walked out on him.
To the rockin’ rhythm of its Oscar and Tony-nominated Top 40 score, augmented with dynamic new songs, Footloose celebrates the wisdom of listening to young people while guiding them with a warm heart and open mind.

GET TICKETS HERE

SYNOPSIS:
When Ren and his mother move from Chicago to a small farming town, he is prepared for the inevitable adjustment period at his new high school. But he’s not prepared for the rigorous local edicts, including a ban on dancing instituted by the local preacher, who is determined to exercise control over the town’s youth. When the reverend’s rebellious daughter sets her sights on Ren, her roughneck boyfriend tries to sabotage Ren’s reputation, with many of the locals eager to believe the worst about the new kid. The heartfelt story that emerges pins a father longing for the son he lost against a young man aching for the father who walked out on him.
To the rockin’ rhythm of its Oscar and Tony-nominated Top 40 score, augmented with dynamic new songs, Footloose celebrates the wisdom of listening to young people while guiding them with a warm heart and open mind.

GET TICKETS HERE

SYNOPSIS:
When Ren and his mother move from Chicago to a small farming town, he is prepared for the inevitable adjustment period at his new high school. But he’s not prepared for the rigorous local edicts, including a ban on dancing instituted by the local preacher, who is determined to exercise control over the town’s youth. When the reverend’s rebellious daughter sets her sights on Ren, her roughneck boyfriend tries to sabotage Ren’s reputation, with many of the locals eager to believe the worst about the new kid. The heartfelt story that emerges pins a father longing for the son he lost against a young man aching for the father who walked out on him.
To the rockin’ rhythm of its Oscar and Tony-nominated Top 40 score, augmented with dynamic new songs, Footloose celebrates the wisdom of listening to young people while guiding them with a warm heart and open mind.

GET TICKETS HERE

SYNOPSIS:
When Ren and his mother move from Chicago to a small farming town, he is prepared for the inevitable adjustment period at his new high school. But he’s not prepared for the rigorous local edicts, including a ban on dancing instituted by the local preacher, who is determined to exercise control over the town’s youth. When the reverend’s rebellious daughter sets her sights on Ren, her roughneck boyfriend tries to sabotage Ren’s reputation, with many of the locals eager to believe the worst about the new kid. The heartfelt story that emerges pins a father longing for the son he lost against a young man aching for the father who walked out on him.
To the rockin’ rhythm of its Oscar and Tony-nominated Top 40 score, augmented with dynamic new songs, Footloose celebrates the wisdom of listening to young people while guiding them with a warm heart and open mind.

The Third Annual Flapper's Bike Night to benefit The Salvation Army of Mount Vernon Christmas efforts is happening, Thursday, July 18 at Flapper's Bar & Grille, 15 West High Street, Mount Vernon. This year's event will kickoff at 6p on Mulberry Street just west of Flapper's Bar & Grille and will feature live music and a charity auction with guest auctioneer, John Sperry calling the bids starting at 8p. The Bike Night is from 6-9p and is an approved DORA event. In addition to the entertainment and benefit auction, the Honey Buckets food truck and Round Hill Dairy's Ice Cream truck will be onsite with plenty of good food! So, fire up your favorite motorcycle and head to Flappers Bar & Thursday, July 18. This event is open to the public and all proceeds will benefit The Salvation Army of Mount Vernon's Christmas effort. All proceeds from this event stays in Knox County.

Join us for the Dog Days of Summer at August First Friday featuring the annual dog parade hosted by WNZR! More information to come

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Vendors, Food Trucks, Music, and more!

Join us for Education Night at September First Friday featuring Central Ohio Technical College, Kenyon College, Knox County Schools Career Center, and Mount Vernon Nazarene University. More information to come.

Vendors, Food Trucks, Music, and more!

Special harvest themed Sundays on the Square - INSIDE at the Mount Vernon Grand Hotel.

Join us before, during, and after the Annual Downtown Holiday Parade for a special holiday-themed Sundays on the Square - INSIDE at the Mount Vernon Grand Hotel.