Vernon Heritage Festival

04/28/2026

Thank you to our amazing sponsors for another fantastic event in Downtown Vernon! Your contribution means so much, and we are so proud of the heritage that we got to share with the community and visitors on Saturday.

04/27/2026

Even with the rain we experienced on Saturday, we had a great time in Downtown Vernon! Thank you to everyone who helped make this event such a special celebration of Vernon and Washington County heritage.

A huge thank you to all of our sponsors, without whom, this festival would not be possible.

We had a ton of fun and are already planning to expand and improve next year's event!

04/24/2026

Join us in Vernon tomorrow from 10-3pm for a great day of history and fun! The parade will kick things off at 10am through Downtown Vernon.

04/20/2026

Come out and celebrate Washington County heritage and America 250 in Downtown Vernon this Saturday from 10-3pm!

VERNON, Fla. (WMBB) – The City of Vernon will be full of festivities as it celebrates history and culture at its annual Heritage Festival taking place this Saturday. Celebrations kick off at 10 a.m…

04/17/2026

We are about a week away! Come join us in Downtown Vernon next Saturday to celebrate 200 years of Washington County heritage and the America 250 anniversary!

The Vernon Heritage Festival will return for the second year to downtown Vernon on Saturday, April 25, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., inviting the community out for a free event to commemorate 200 years of local history alongside the nation’s 250th anniversary. The day will begin with the Washington Coun...

04/16/2026

The Vernon Historical Society Museum inside the Vernon City Hall will be open to the public during the festival. Stop in and view their amazing exhibits and displays, talk with local authors and get a book signed, and view artifacts from recent archaeological digs.

So much amazing heritage is tucked in this space!

04/15/2026

Don't miss our special kick-off for the Vernon Heritage Festival next Saturday - the America 250 parade through Downtown Vernon! The parade will begin at 10am. Line-up will be at 9am.

If you are interested in participating in the parade contact Vernon City Hall or Heather Lopez at [email protected] or (850) 658-4071 to be added to the list.

04/14/2026

We would like to Thank our Sponsors! Without their support this festival would not be possible. We appreciate everyone who contributed to this celebration of our heritage!

04/13/2026

🎵🎵 Enjoy some great live music as part of the Vernon Heritage Festival next Saturday. Curtis Williams and friends will be performing live on the steps of Vernon City Hall all day. 🎵🎵

Don't miss some truly great tunes!

04/10/2026

We have plenty of spots still available for artisan vendors and parade entries for the 2nd Annual Vernon Heritage Festival. If you are interested, email Heather Lopez ([email protected]) or stop in at the Vernon City Hall or Washington County Chamber of Commerce for a copy of the application.