Mt. Vernon - IL Festivals

11/06/2025

Upcoming event you'll want to mark your calendar for!

11/03/2025

🔥🎶 Final Food & Art Friday! 🎨🍴

Join us Friday, Nov. 7 • 5–8 PM at The Commons, Downtown Mt. Vernon for the last Food & Art Friday of the season!

Enjoy live music by Cody Galloway, food by Papa Knock's Smoke Shop, Simply Scooped and More & Buttercup's Hand Dipped Ice Cream, a tribute to our Veterans, and the Car Show at The Elks. 🇺🇸✨

Come celebrate community, creativity, and great food — don’t miss the finale!

10/11/2025

🌞✨ Last Market Day of the Season!

Can you believe it’s already the final Market Day of the season? What an amazing run it’s been, from sunny Saturdays to discovering all the incredible local makers, farmers, and artists. 💛

Join us downtown for one last beautiful day to celebrate our community! The forecast looks perfect, and it’s your final chance to grab your favorite treats, handmade goodies, and fall finds.

Let’s wrap up Market Season with sunshine and smiles!

10/10/2025

See you at Market Days in Mt. Vernon this Saturday!

10/10/2025

The 2025 Mt. Vernon "Small Town Common Ground" Fall Festival Monken Toyota of Mt. Vernon Cruise-In Car Show!

10/10/2025

The 2025 Mt. Vernon "Small Town Common Ground" Fall Festival Live Entertainment on the SSM Health Good Samaritan Stage!

Friday featured King Kaiju and headliner E 5 C 4 P 3 - Escape - The Journey Tribute

Saturday featured John Spicer & Friends, Shannon Arview Band and headliner David Lee Murphy!

10/09/2025

10/09/2025

SAVE THE DATE! The 2026 Mt. Vernon Brewers Festival will be held on June 6th.

10/09/2025

SAVE THE DATE! The 2026 Mt. Vernon Fall Fest will take place on September 25th and September 26th.