Events

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 Friday night is also exciting. …

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 the Public Square every Saturday …

May 18 | June 15 | July 20 | Aug 17 | Sept 21 4pm-8pm 740-392-1282 620 S. Main Street Mount Vernon, OH

CONCERT IN THE PARK-THE ODYSSEY BAND August 20, 2026  7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Bellville Gazebo Bandstand, 111 Main St, Bellville, OH 44813, USA CONCERTS HELD IN THE PARK BEHIND THE BANDSTAND AT 7PM. IN CASE OF INCLEMENT WEATHER, CONCERTS WILL BE HELD IN THE JEFFERSON TOWNSHIP BUILDING AT 115 MAIN ST ACROSS FROM THE WISHMAKER HOUSE.

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 so much more—all straight from …

Praisestock event returns to Schnormeier Event CenterMOUNT VERNON- Area residents are invited to join as one community to praise God and share His message as Praisestock returns to Ariel-Foundation Park’s Schnormeier Event Center on Sunday, August 23, 2026. The park is located at 10 Pittsburgh Ave., just south of downtown Mount Vernon, Ohio.Praisestock 2026 marks the 21st year of Praisestock …

Praisestock event returns to Schnormeier Event CenterMOUNT VERNON- Area residents are invited to join as one community to praise God and share His message as Praisestock returns to Ariel-Foundation Park’s Schnormeier Event Center on Sunday, August 23, 2026. The park is located at 10 Pittsburgh Ave., just south of downtown Mount Vernon, Ohio.Praisestock 2026 marks the 21st year of Praisestock …

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 so much more—all straight from …

CONCERT IN THE PARK-OOLONG GURUS September 3, 2026  7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Bellville Gazebo Bandstand, 111 Main St, Bellville, OH 44813, USA CONCERTS HELD IN THE PARK BEHIND THE BANDSTAND AT 7PM. IN CASE OF INCLEMENT WEATHER, CONCERTS WILL BE HELD IN THE JEFFERSON TOWNSHIP BUILDING AT 115 MAIN ST ACROSS FROM THE WISHMAKER HOUSE.

Show your school pride as Downtown Mount Vernon turns into a community pep rally. Wear your school colors, cheer on local students and educators, and enjoy a back-to-school celebration full …