Johnny Appleseed Festival.

Honoring the legacy left by John Chapman (“Johnny Appleseed”) in Mount Vernon, the Experience Mount Vernon Johnny Appleseed Festival features all things fall! Featuring a food truck trail hosted by Knox Foodies, a kids zone, fresh produce, and vendors, the Johnny Appleseed Festival is the perfect kick-off to the fall season.

First Fridays.

Taking place on the first Friday of June-September, First Fridays are our premiere summer events. Featuring community corners, classic car shows, food trucks, vendors, kids activities, and so more, there is something for everyone at First Friday!

Winter in Downtown.

Experience Mount Vernon presents Winter in Downtown! Along with shows, attractions and performances at our partner venues and presented by local organizations, Experience presents a slate of events to keep you coming through the central business district all season long.