Summer Kickoff with the Jayhawks
Kick off the summer with an unforgettable evening of live music at Summer Kickoff with the Jayhawks on Friday, June 19, at 8:30 p.m. at the Schnormeier Event Center in Ariel-Foundation Park, presented by Mount Vernon Arts Consortium and featuring legendary Americana rock band The Jayhawks, whose acclaimed career spans nearly four decades, eleven albums, and countless celebrated performances, with doors opening at 7:30 p.m. for ticket holders to enjoy access to food trucks, bars, restrooms, and premium concert viewing, making this one of the most anticipated summer music events in Mount Vernon for fans of timeless harmonies, roots rock, and outstanding live entertainment.
High School: Recap / Father's Lunch
Join the High School: Recap / Father’s Lunch on Sunday, June 21, from 12:30-2 p.m. at New Life Church located at 665 Harcourt Road, Mount Vernon, where high school students and their families are invited to gather for a special Father’s Day potluck lunch following the second church service, celebrating the experiences and memories created during summer camp as students share inspiring stories and moments of faith, while families enjoy fellowship, food, and community together, with the church providing the main dish and drinks and each family encouraged to bring two side dishes to share, creating a meaningful afternoon of gratitude, connection, and encouragement for the entire church family.
Monday, June 15
Nutrition Hot Topics with Connections Fitness
WHEN: Noon-1 p.m.
WHERE: Connections Fitness, 3595 Columbus Road, Centerburg
Adult Craft: Homemade Plant Markers
WHEN: 2-4 p.m.
WHERE: Fredericktown Community Library, 1 Burgett Drive, Fredericktown
Tuesday, June 16
Safety Council Meeting - Topic: Health Fair
WHEN: Noon-1 p.m.
WHERE: 1330 Coshocton Avenue, Mount Vernon
PRICE: $0-18
Celebrate 250 Years Of Plein Air Painting In America And 10 Years Painting Outside At BFEC
WHEN: 5-7 p.m.
WHERE: Brown Family Environmental Center, 9781 Laymon Road, Gambier
Wednesday, June 17
Knox Young Professionals: Coffee Talk Series at North Main Cafe
WHEN: 8:30-9:30 a.m.
WHERE: North Main Cafe - 108 N. Main St., Mount Vernon
Parkinson’s Support Group at Connections Fitness
WHEN: 1:30-2:30 p.m.
WHERE: Connections Fitness, 3595 Columbus Road, Centerburg
Yoga in the Garden: Hatha with Mandy
WHEN: 6:30-7:15 p.m.
WHERE: Brown Family Environmental Center (BFEC), 9781 Laymon Road, Gambier
Thursday, June 18
Knox County Conversations - June Roundtable
WHEN: Noon-1 p.m.
WHERE: Public Library of Mount Vernon, 201 N. Mullberry St., Mount Vernon
Weight Management Support Group
WHEN: 4:30-5:15 p.m.
WHERE: Connections Fitness, 3595 Columbus Road, Centerburg
Overview of Peripheral Vascular Occlusive Disease
WHEN: 5-6 p.m.
WHERE: Wright Family Medical Pavilion, 2nd Floor Classroom, 1330 Coshocton Ave., Mount Vernon
Friday, June 19
Summer Front Porch Concerts
WHEN: 6-9 p.m.
WHERE: East High Street Neighborhood, E. High St., Mount Vernon
Live Music on Buffalo Wild Wings Patio: Chaz Mechenbier Duo
WHEN: 7-10 p.m.
WHERE: Patio of Mt. Vernon Buffalo Wild Wings, Mount Vernon
Live at The Pub - Summer Concert Series 2026 - Appalachian Outlaws Duo
WHEN: 7:30 p.m.
WHERE: The Pub, 22001 Coshocton Road, Howard
Saturday, June 20
Mount Vernon Farmers Market
WHEN: 9 a.m.-Noon
WHERE: Mount Vernon Public Square, 1 Public Square, Mount Vernon
Danville Chicken Days 2026
WHEN: 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
WHERE: 802 S. Market St., Danville
Knox County Horse Park High Point Shows
WHEN: 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m.
WHERE: Knox County Horse Park, 7500 Thayer Road, Mount Vernon
Sip & Stitch
WHEN: 10 a.m.-Noon
WHERE: Happy Bean, 221 S. Main St., Mount Vernon
PRICE: $3
Tastes from Spain (4 courses) - Dinner by the Vineyard, Wine pairings from KnoxView Farm Winery
WHEN: 6:30-9:30 p.m.
WHERE: Dolwalter Vineyards/ KnoxView Farm Winery, 7524 Phillips Road, Fredricktown
Live at The Pub - Summer Concert Series 2026 - Rarebird
WHEN: 7:30 p.m.
WHERE: The Pub, 22001 Coshocton Road, Howard
Sunday, June 21
Magic Commander Open Play
WHEN: 11 a.m.-7 p.m.
WHERE: Find Familiar Games, 300 Tilden Ave., Suite 2, Mount Vernon
