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Mt. Vernon Festival Fun Night May 12th

Thursday, March 29 by Jc Tinsley

Mt. Vernon Festivals, Inc. is hosting a Festival Fun Night at the American Legion on Saturday, May 12th from 6:00- 9:00 p.m. Tickets are $10 in advance or $15 at the door and can be purchased from the Mt. Vernon Convention & Visitors Bureau,... Read More.

Entertainment Announced for 2018 Mt. Vernon Fall Fest

Friday, March 23 by Jc Tinsley

The official entertainment line-up for this year’s Mt. Vernon Fall Fest, held September 28- 30, has been set. Friday night’s entertainment will begin at 5:15 p.m. with St. Louis band, Big Rain. Big Rain focuses on new music from pop, rock, indie, and alternative... Read More.

Rep. Severin met with the Japanese Consulate in Mt. Vernon

Monday, December 4 by Jc Tinsley

State Representative Dave Severin (R-Benton) joined area leaders to meet with Japanese Consul General Naoki Ito on Wednesday, November 29, for a dinner in Mt. Vernon.The Consul General was in town to tour businesses in Southern Illinois and see where the state’s business ties... Read More.

American Legion Post 141 Honor Guard to be Grand Marshal in Mt. Vernon Christmas Parade

Wednesday, November 29 by Jc Tinsley

This Saturday, December 2nd, the community is invited to share in the spirit of Christmas at the annual Downtown Christmas Parade. This year’s parade begins at 5 p.m. on 7th St. near the former Mount Vernon Township High School. A tree lighting ceremony will... Read More.

Downtown Mt. Vernon Trick or Treat October 25th

Friday, October 13 by Jc Tinsley

Downtown Mt. Vernon businesses will be holding their annual trick or treat on Wednesday, October 25th from 5- 8 p.m.Families are encouraged to bring their children trick-or-treating to 30 local downtown businesses.Participating businesses will have a balloon located outside their building.Some participating businesses... Read More.

Downtown Mt. Vernon Christmas Parade Theme Announced

Thursday, October 12 by Jc Tinsley

The Downtown Christmas Parade committee hosted a contest amongst all 5-8 grade students in Jefferson County to create a theme for this year’s Christmas Parade on Saturday, December 2nd. Seventh grader, Cody Jenkins, from McClellan Grade School, submitted the chosen theme, “No Place... Read More.

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New Addition to Kid’s Zone at Mt. Vernon Fall Fest

Friday, September 22 by Jc Tinsley

Mt. Vernon’s annual Fall Fest returns September 29- October 1 on downtown 9th Street in Mt. Vernon. The weekend features a free kid’s zone with inflatables, laser tag, the Continental Tire obstacle course, a climbing wall and an escape game. The Fall Fest kid’s... Read More.

“Rockin’ Through the Decades”: Mt. Vernon Fall Fest Parade Time Change

Friday, September 15 by Jc Tinsley

The 2017 “Rockin’ Through the Decades” Fall Fest parade will begin at 10 a.m. on Saturday, September 30th. Due to unforeseen conflicts, the parade time was moved from a previous 3 p.m. start. Parade line-up will now begin at 9 a.m. from the Park... Read More.

Mt. Vernon Fall Fest September 29- October 1

Friday, September 1 by Jc Tinsley

Mt. Vernon’s annual Fall Fest returns September 29- October 1 in Downtown Mt. Vernon. The festival kicks off Friday at 5 p.m. with the Vendors Marketplace and Kids Zone open until 9 p.m. Victoria Leigh & The Savannah Rose Band will perform at 5:15... Read More.

Totality Fest Brings Several Solar Eclipse Activities to Mt. Vernon

Friday, August 11 by Jc Tinsley

Mt. Vernon will be buzzing with thousands of visitors passing through to witness the solar eclipse. Hotels are booked and businesses are preparing for the influx of visitors. With extra traffic through our region, Totality Fest provides several events for visitors and residents alike... Read More.