Events

Walk, bike or roll with your appetite to picnic at American Heritage Park! Whether you pack a family favorite, snag some local eats from downtown or enjoy some on-site food trucks, we’ve got you covered—just borrow one of our blankets and claim your spot along the river. We’re teaming up with America 250-Ohio to bring …

MOUNT VERNON FARMERS MARKET IS BACK! Get ready to kick off your weekends the freshest way possible! The Mount Vernon Farmers Market returns May through October, taking over the Public Square every Saturday from 9AM to Noon! Stroll through downtown and discover farm-fresh fruits and veggies, homemade goodies, baked treats, local honey, artisan crafts, and …

Flip the 12th Music Festival is coming to downtown Mount Vernon on Saturday, July 25, from 3 to 9 p.m. Enjoy a free afternoon and evening of live music featuring 20 Central Ohio bands and solo performers on five stages around Public Square and Happy Street Brü Werks. Food trucks will also be on site. …

Event: Justice For All – Peaceful Vigil Date: Sunday, July 26, 2026 Time: 1:00 p.m. Location: Mount Vernon Public Square Purpose: The flyer states the vigil is being held for "Justice for Lorenzo. Justice for Johan." Justice For All – Peaceful Vigil will be held Sunday, July 26, at 1 p.m. on the Mount Vernon …

Bye Bye Birdie (1963) Film Screening Presented by Ariel-Foundation Park & Ohio Goes to the Movies Sunday, July 26 • 4:00pm VENUE: The Lakes at Ariel-Foundation Park (10 Pittsburgh Ave., Mount Vernon, OH 43050) FREE EVENT! Celebrate Ohio’s rich film legacy with Ohio Goes to the Movies, a statewide, 250-day cinematic event coming to all …

Walk, bike or roll with your appetite to picnic at American Heritage Park! Whether you pack a family favorite, snag some local eats from downtown or enjoy some on-site food trucks, we’ve got you covered—just borrow one of our blankets and claim your spot along the river. We’re teaming up with America 250-Ohio to bring …

Walk, bike or roll with your appetite to picnic at American Heritage Park! Whether you pack a family favorite, snag some local eats from downtown or enjoy some on-site food trucks, we’ve got you covered—just borrow one of our blankets and claim your spot along the river. We’re teaming up with America 250-Ohio to bring …

MOUNT VERNON FARMERS MARKET IS BACK! Get ready to kick off your weekends the freshest way possible! The Mount Vernon Farmers Market returns May through October, taking over the Public Square every Saturday from 9AM to Noon! Stroll through downtown and discover farm-fresh fruits and veggies, homemade goodies, baked treats, local honey, artisan crafts, and …

It’s a tail-wagging good time downtown! Bring your four-legged friends for a dog-friendly First Friday featuring a dog costume parade, pet-focused activities, and plenty of treats for both pups and people. Live Music by the Serra Austen Band | Food trucks sponsored by Ariel Corporation | Community Spotlight sponsored by New Directions and featuring the …

MOUNT VERNON FARMERS MARKET IS BACK! Get ready to kick off your weekends the freshest way possible! The Mount Vernon Farmers Market returns May through October, taking over the Public Square every Saturday from 9AM to Noon! Stroll through downtown and discover farm-fresh fruits and veggies, homemade goodies, baked treats, local honey, artisan crafts, and …

Our 2026 Festival team is thrilled to welcome Fredericktown native Preston Cooper back to Knox County. We’re excited to see his career in country music take off. Preston brings a blend of country and alternative rock to his shows. His vocals have already been compared to Bob Seger, so the chance to bring Forever Seger …

Location CHANGE AUG 15th Location Change on Aug 15th (during Mount Vernon Music & Arts Fest in downtown) Living Center parking lot at 201 N. Main Street...just two blocks north of the Square. Get ready to kick off your weekends the freshest way possible! The Mount Vernon Farmers Market returns May through October, taking over …