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MOUNT VERNON!

We hope you enjoy your #EXPERIENCE!


With so much to do, Experience Mount Vernon is dedicated to keeping you informed on ALL the happenings in Downtown!

Continue to Downtown Experience Guide HERE!

Coming to Downtown in November!

We look forward to inviting you and your family to participate in all of Winter in Downtown #Experience Events. Click the links below for more information!

CREATE | SHOP | CELEBRATE

at THE BLESSED LIFE

The irresistible sounds of big-band jazz come to downtown Mount Vernon as the Woodward Opera House welcomes the Knox Community Jazz Orchestra for an evening of swinging, soothing, sizzling – and highly danceable – music.


Saturday, November 5th | 7:00pm

The Woodward Opera House

HONORING OUR VETERANS

The Knox County Veteran Service Office will being honoring all Veteran's on Friday, November 11 from 11:00am to 12:00pm on Public Square.


For more information call: 740-393-6742

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 11:

Baxter's Wine and Whiskey will be honoring all veterans with free dessert. Stop in on Friday, November 11 (Veteran's Day) between 4:00pm and 11:00pm at 201 South Main Street, Mount Vernon, Ohio.


WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 16:

Wine Tasting - Wines for Your Holiday Table

5:30-7:30pm | 201 South Main Street, Mount Vernon

Looking for some new wine to serve at your holiday table or party? Dylan from Vintage Wines will be joining us with an opportunity to taste 5 amazing wines - price is $15 per person. Charcuterie boards will be 25% off with purchase of a wine tasting. Click the link above for visit Baxter's Wine & Whiskey on Facebook for more information.

Celebrate Moonlit Soul's First Anniversary!

Crystal Grid Immersion!

Saturday, November 12 | 1 - 3PM

This interactive workshop with Sheri Rathburn from Om2Ohm you will learn what sacred geometry is, different patterns and their meanings, and how you can combine these designs with your intentions and crystals for growth, guidance, and manifestation!


FIRST ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION

Tuesday, November 22 | 11AM - 7PM

We are so excited to be celebrating our 1 year anniversary at The Moonlit Soul! In appreciation of your support, we would like to thank you all with a day of special sales, snacks, drinks and a grand prize giveaway! Come in and say hello so we can thank you all in person!

Throughout the holiday season, Kudos Art Co-Op will have three Christmas Trees decorated with handmade ornaments made by 22 local artists.


Be sure to stop by Kudos Art Co-Op at

10 South Main Street, Mount Vernon, Ohio

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 19th

7:30PM | Knox Memorial Theater

Sail On brings a young look and authentic sound reminiscent of the original Beach Boys during the prime of their career. The group’s harmonies capture the sound of the iconic band and transport the audience to the beach for an evening of memories and Fun, Fun, Fun. Energetic and youthful tribute to “America’s band.”

Coleman Family Gallery

Coleman’s 38th Annual Christmas and Seconds Sale!
Join us for our event in the red pole barn
Sunday, November 20, 2022
11AM - 4PM
15850 Carson Rd, Mount Vernon, Ohio 43050
Glass Blowing Demonstrations at 12pm & 3pm
Gifts available in all shapes, sizes, and prices featuring:
Blown Glass - Sebastian & Fletcher
Drawings - Vicki Herrick
Photographs - Chloe
Prints - Laura

Celebrate four years of Stein Brewing Company!

Presented by MTVarts in support of the Knox Memorial. Produced by Mount Vernon Arts Consortium.


November 25th @ 7:30 P.M.

November 26th @ 7:30 P.M.

November 27th @ 4:00 P.M.


VENUE:

Knox Memorial Theater

(112 E. High St, Mount Vernon, OH 43050)

TICKETS:

Adult $25

Child/Senior $20


GINGERBREAD FOREST 2022

Thanksgiving thru New Years

Public Square, Mount Vernon, Ohio

SHOP SMALL SATURDAY 2022

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 2022

The Downtown Mount Vernon merchants will be open beginning at 11am to celebrate the national holiday. Experience Mount Vernon encourages you to stop at all of the retail, restaurants and craft artisan shops in the corridor to help kick off the holiday shopping season.

The Blessed Life will giving out a free ornament with every $25 purchase on Shop Small Saturday, November 26th, while supplies last and anyone that makes a purchase will be entered into our Blessings Box giveaway. 


BE SURE TO CHECK OUT OUR CHRISTMAS ROOM!


Don't Forget! The Blessed Life party room is available for holiday gatherings or any special event.

Lighting of Public Square

Join us on Saturday, November 26th at 5:00pm as we light up Public Square for the holiday season! Sponsored by Open Road Renewables.

$30 per Entry/$25 for 14 years and younger.



PRE-REGISTRATION GAURANTEES A T-SHIRT


This event is promote overall Community Health, HS Scholarships, peace and conflict resolution assemblies, and environmental impacts in Knox County.

MOUNT VERNON

ANNUAL HOLIDAY PARADE 2022

Sponsored by Park National Bank, the parade will begin its route at 2pm on Sunday, November 27.  The parade route for this year will start at Sugar Street, run down North Main and around the west side of Public Square. The route will pass by the square and continue down South Main Street to Howard Street where the parade will end. Experience Mount Vernon and sponsor Park National Bank, are pleased to announce the parade theme for this year is Gingerbread Forest.

Pictures with Santa

Following the parade, Lewis & Clark Insurance and Santa will be available for pictures from 3-5pm in the downstairs lobby of The Mount Vernon Grand Hotel.

A CHRISTMAS CAROL

Presented by The Winter SanctuarySponsored by Ariel Foundation & Kokosing Construction Company



December 1st @ 7:00 P.M.

December 2nd @ 7:00 P.M.

December 3rd @ 7:00 P.M.

December 4th @ 2:00 P.M.


VENUE:

The Woodward Opera House

(107 South Main St., Mount Vernon, OH 43050)


TICKETS:

Adult $20

Senior (65+) $15

Students $10

Gala Event $100


Wrapping up the holiday events from the office of Experience Mount Vernon, the Festival of Lights is back!

Saturday, December 17 | 6-9PM


Apply by December 13 to be included!