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SUMMARY:Bittersweet Festival
DESCRIPTION:The City of Mount Vernon\, KY is accepting applications for Food Trucks and Vendors for their 2025 Bittersweet Festival. The event will be held October 3-4\, 2025 in downtown Mt. Vernon. Food Vendors are 20 feet long x 12 feet wide from street curb and are $100. If you need additional space\, you will have to purchase an additional spot. Other vendors are 10 feet long x 12 feet wide from street curb and are $30 per space. Non-Profit Organizations are $15 per space. Applications are only available at Mt. Vernon City Hall or call 606-256-3437 between 7:30 AM to 3:00 PM. Payment by Cash or Money Order Only. No refunds for any reason.\n\n\nJoin us for the 2025 Bittersweet Festival on Main Street in downtown Mt. Vernon\, Kentucky on October 2-4th. It is FREE to attend with fun activities such as car show\, inflatables\, parade\, contests\, craft vendors\, live music\, plane kiddie rides\, razzmatazz ballistic swings\, games\, and more. Presented by the City of Mount Vernon and Mount Vernon – Rockcastle County Tourist Commission. Craft Vendor signups must contact City Hall at 606-256-3437 to register by September 25\, 2025. \nThursday\, October 2nd\nCar Show 4:30 PM to 9:00 PM \nFriday\, October 3rd\nFestival Hours 4:00 PM to 10:00 PM \nSaturday\, October 4th\nFestival Hours 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM\nParade at 12:00 PM \nCourthouse Stage Performances & Contests\n2:30 PM Dance Class Performance\n3:00 PM Best Beard Contest\n3:30 PM Mullet Contest\n4:00 PM Parent-Child Lookalike Contest\n4:30 PM Lumber Jack & Jill Contest\n5:00 PM Briely Jean\n6:00 PM Donovan Howard\n7:00 PM Acoustic Breakaways\n8:00 PM Call to Post\n9:00 PM 21 Dust
URL:https://www.rockcastletourism.com/eventcalendar/bittersweet-festival-2/
LOCATION:City of Mt. Vernon\, Mt. Vernon\, KY\, 40456\, United States
CATEGORIES:Car Show,Concert,Fall Events,Family Events
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SUMMARY:Duck Duck Jeep End of Summer Bash
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a Jeep-lovin’\, duck-tradin’\, end-of-summer celebration!Bring your ride\, bring your ducks\, and bring your friends!\n DJ Music from Charlie Napier Cornhole Tournament Non-Judged Car\, Truck\, & Motorcycle Show with Jeep feature Duck Trading Fun Door Prizes\n\nFree to show and attend.\n Main Street – Mt. Vernon\, KY Wednesday\, August 28th 5:00 PM – 8:00 PMFollow us on social media for updates and more details!\nThese events are brought to you by City of Mount Vernon\, KY\, Mt Vernon – Rockcastle County Tourism\, and Rockcastle Arts Association.
URL:https://www.rockcastletourism.com/eventcalendar/duck-duck-jeep-end-of-summer-bash/
LOCATION:City of Mt. Vernon\, Mt. Vernon\, KY\, 40456\, United States
CATEGORIES:Car Show,Family Events,Rockcastle Arts Association
ORGANIZER;CN="Mt. Vernon-Rockcastle County Tourism":MAILTO:jessica@rockcastletourism.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20250607T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20250607T140000
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SUMMARY:Volks Valley Rally 2025 Car Show
DESCRIPTION:Join the Kentucky Music Hall of Fame and Central Kentucky Volkswagen Car Club for their annual Volks Valley Rally on Saturday\, June 7th.  This event continues to grow each year in the field beside the Kentucky Music Hall of Fame.  It is $25 to register – pre-registration guarantees a tshirt.  Free to attend the show as a spectator.  There will be dj music and food trucks. Then that evening there will be the Kentucky Blues Music Festival. Make it a full day of fun and music for the whole family! \n 
URL:https://www.rockcastletourism.com/eventcalendar/volks-valley-rally-2025-car-show/
LOCATION:Kentucky Music Hall of Fame\, 2590 Richmond Street\, Mt. Vernon\, 40456\, United States
CATEGORIES:Car Show,Concert,Family Events,Kentucky Music Hall of Fame
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20250522T170000
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SUMMARY:Mount Vernon Summer Kick-Off Party
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a Summer Kick Off Party on Main Street in Mt. Vernon\, Kentucky.  We will have a non-judged Car\, Truck\, & Motorcycle Show with DJ Charlie Napier providing music\, Cornhole Tournament\, Patriotic Themed Art Exhibit at Rockcastle Arts\, and more!  It is free to attend and enter in the car show. Cornhole Tournament signups are in person.  Sponsored by the City of Mount Vernon and Mt. Vernon – Rockcastle County Tourist Commission.
URL:https://www.rockcastletourism.com/eventcalendar/mount-vernon-summer-kick-off-party/
LOCATION:City of Mt. Vernon\, Mt. Vernon\, KY\, 40456\, United States
CATEGORIES:Car Show,Family Events,Rockcastle Arts Association
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SUMMARY:Livingston Homecoming
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy family and fellowship at the 2024 Livingston Homecoming in Downtown Livingston\, Kentucky on August 30-31st. For more information\, call 606-308-4543 \nFriday\, August 30th\n6PM: 52nd Annual Gospel Singing \nSaturday\, August 31st\n8AM: Community Country Breakfast in School Cafe\n10AM: Parade Lineup at Livingston Holiness Church\n11AM: Parade Starts\n12PM: Awards Ceremony at Old Firehouse\n12PM: Cornhole Tournament\n1PM: Pink Pig Auction\n3PM: Gospel Music by Medley Boys\n4PM: Music by Chris Kirby\n5PM: Car Show at Livingston Holiness Church\n6PM: Bluegrass Music by Timberline Road\n8PM: Country Music by Straight Forward\n10PM: Fireworks
URL:https://www.rockcastletourism.com/eventcalendar/livingston-homecoming/
LOCATION:City of Livingston\, KY\, 9317 Main Street\, Livingston\, KY\, United States
CATEGORIES:Car Show,Fall Events,Family Events
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SUMMARY:Friday After Five
DESCRIPTION:Friday After Five on Main Street in Downtown Mt. Vernon\, Kentucky\nFree Non-Judged Car\, Truck\, and Motorcycle Show on Main Street\nCornhole Tournament\nKid’s Activities with Rockcastle Arts Association \nLive Music Each Month\nMay 18th: Donovan Howard Trio\nJune 21st: Driftwood Gypsy\nJuly 19th: Bill Taylor & The Appalachian Heatherns \nEverything kicks off at 6:00 PM.
URL:https://www.rockcastletourism.com/eventcalendar/friday-after-five-3/
LOCATION:City of Mt. Vernon\, Mt. Vernon\, KY\, 40456\, United States
CATEGORIES:Car Show,Concert,Family Events,Rockcastle Arts Association
ORGANIZER;CN="Mt. Vernon-Rockcastle County Tourism":MAILTO:jessica@rockcastletourism.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20240621T180000
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SUMMARY:Friday After Five
DESCRIPTION:Friday After Five on Main Street in Downtown Mt. Vernon\, Kentucky\nFree Non-Judged Car\, Truck\, and Motorcycle Show on Main Street\nCornhole Tournament\nKid’s Activities with Rockcastle Arts Association \nLive Music Each Month\nMay 18th: Donovan Howard Trio\nJune 21st: Driftwood Gypsy\nJuly 19th: Bill Taylor & The Appalachian Heatherns \nEverything kicks off at 6:00 PM.
URL:https://www.rockcastletourism.com/eventcalendar/friday-after-five-2/
LOCATION:City of Mt. Vernon\, Mt. Vernon\, KY\, 40456\, United States
CATEGORIES:Car Show,Concert,Family Events,Rockcastle Arts Association
ORGANIZER;CN="Mt. Vernon-Rockcastle County Tourism":MAILTO:jessica@rockcastletourism.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20240608T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20240608T150000
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SUMMARY:Volks Valley Rally 2024 Volkswagen Car Show
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the Volks Valley Rally 2024 – All Volkswagen Car Show at the Kentucky Music Hall of Fame & Museum\, located at 2590 Richmond Street\, Mt. Vernon\, KY.  Event kicks off at 9:00 AM and lasts until 3PM with awards.  Pre-register your ride online to receive a shirt by clicking here. Otherwise\, you can register day of the show.  Event organized by the Central Kentucky Volkswagen Club.
URL:https://www.rockcastletourism.com/eventcalendar/volks-valley-rally-2024-volkswagen-car-show/
LOCATION:Kentucky Music Hall of Fame\, 2590 Richmond Street\, Mt. Vernon\, 40456\, United States
CATEGORIES:Car Show,Kentucky Music Hall of Fame
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SUMMARY:Friday After Five
DESCRIPTION:Friday After Five on Main Street in Downtown Mt. Vernon\, Kentucky\nFree Non-Judged Car\, Truck\, and Motorcycle Show on Main Street\nCornhole Tournament\nKid’s Activities with Rockcastle Arts Association \nLive Music Each Month\nMay 18th: Donovan Howard Trio\nJune 21st: Driftwood Gypsy\nJuly 19th: Bill Taylor & The Appalachian Heatherns \nEverything kicks off at 6:00 PM.
URL:https://www.rockcastletourism.com/eventcalendar/friday-after-five/
LOCATION:City of Mt. Vernon\, Mt. Vernon\, KY\, 40456\, United States
CATEGORIES:Car Show,Concert,Family Events,Rockcastle Arts Association
ORGANIZER;CN="Mt. Vernon-Rockcastle County Tourism":MAILTO:jessica@rockcastletourism.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231005
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231008
DTSTAMP:20260501T034404
CREATED:20230829T215159Z
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SUMMARY:Bittersweet Festival
DESCRIPTION:Bittersweet Festival will be held in downtown Mount Vernon\, Kentucky on October 5th – 7th\, 2023 \nThursday\, October 5th\nCar Show 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM \nFriday\, October 6th\nFestival with vendors and live music 4:00 PM to 10:00 PM \nSaturday\, October 7th\nFestival with vendors and live music 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM
URL:https://www.rockcastletourism.com/eventcalendar/bittersweet-festival/
LOCATION:City of Mt. Vernon\, Mt. Vernon\, KY\, 40456\, United States
CATEGORIES:Car Show,Concert,Family Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20230915T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20230915T200000
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SUMMARY:Friday After Five Series
DESCRIPTION:Our Final Friday After Five for 2023 will be on September 15th featuring a Classic Car Cruise In & Bike Night on Main Street in Mt. Vernon. Donovan Howard Trio will kick things off on the porch of Los Cazadores with 21 Dust inside Down on Main. Rockcastle Arts Association will have an art gallery show as well. It is FREE to attend.
URL:https://www.rockcastletourism.com/eventcalendar/friday-after-five-series/
LOCATION:KY
CATEGORIES:Car Show,Concert,Family Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20230825T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20230825T200000
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SUMMARY:Friday After Five Concert Series
DESCRIPTION:Mount Vernon Rockcastle Tourism in partnership with the City of Mount Vernon\, Kentucky will host FRIDAY AFTER FIVE summer series. Each month there will be live music and events on Main Street. Here are the details:\n\nFriday\, August 25th\n5:00-8:00 Car Show Cruise In (free non-judged show) on Main St\n5:30 – 7:00 Donovan Howard Music Trio performing on Main Street\n7:00 – 10:00 Whiskey Train performing inside Down on Main Bar & Grill\n\nIt is FREE to attend and all ages are invited. Main Street will be blocked off during this time except for those showing in the Car Show Cruise In (June/August) or Bike Night (July).
URL:https://www.rockcastletourism.com/eventcalendar/friday-after-five-concert-series/
LOCATION:City of Mt. Vernon\, Mt. Vernon\, KY\, 40456\, United States
CATEGORIES:Car Show,Concert,Family Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Mt. Vernon-Rockcastle County Tourism":MAILTO:jessica@rockcastletourism.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20230728T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20230728T200000
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SUMMARY:Friday After Five in Downtown Mt. Vernon\, KY
DESCRIPTION:Mount Vernon Rockcastle Tourism in partnership with the City of Mount Vernon\, Kentucky will host FRIDAY AFTER FIVE summer series. Each month there will be live music and events on Main Street. Here are the details:\n\nFriday\, July 28th\n5:00-8:00 Bike Night (free non-judged show) on Main St\n5:30 – 7:00 The Lost Patience Band performing on Main Street\n8:00 – 10:00 Cadillac Tractor performing inside Down on Main Bar & Grill\n\nIt is FREE to attend and all ages are invited. Main Street will be blocked off during this time except for those showing in the Car Show Cruise In (June/August) or Bike Night (July).
URL:https://www.rockcastletourism.com/eventcalendar/friday-after-five-in-downtown-mt-vernon-ky/
LOCATION:City of Mt. Vernon\, Mt. Vernon\, KY\, 40456\, United States
CATEGORIES:Car Show,Family Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Mt. Vernon-Rockcastle County Tourism":MAILTO:jessica@rockcastletourism.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20230708T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20230708T160000
DTSTAMP:20260501T034404
CREATED:20230629T154003Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231129T014141Z
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SUMMARY:Kentucky Singer-Songwriter Series
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we welcome Kentucky singer songwriters for our Singer-Songwriter In the Round Series at the Kentucky Music Hall of Fame. It is free to attend the event\, which will take place inside the Hall of Fame lobby area. Come in anytime between 2PM to 4PM to hear the songs and stories from:\nStoner Creek Shakedown of Bourbon County\, KY\nCody Powers of Springfield\, KY\nWilly James of Richmond\, KY\n\nDonovan Howard is our host for each event\, which takes place monthly on the 2nd Saturday of the month. Stay tune for future dates.
URL:https://www.rockcastletourism.com/eventcalendar/kentucky-singer-songwriter-series/
LOCATION:Kentucky Music Hall of Fame\, 2590 Richmond Street\, Mt. Vernon\, 40456\, United States
CATEGORIES:Car Show,Concert,Family Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20230603T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20230603T170000
DTSTAMP:20260501T034404
CREATED:20230417T233304Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230417T233544Z
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SUMMARY:Volks Valley Rally Car Show
DESCRIPTION:Central Kentucky Volkswagen Volks Valley Rally Car Show \nCentral Kentucky VW Club invites all Volkswagen to join us on June 3rd\, 2023 for their great Volkswagen Show! We welcome all air cooled\, water cooled\, new\, old\, custom\, originals\, restored\, patina\, whatever your style (Audi and Porsche are welcome too).  The show will start at 9:00 and trophies will given out at 3:00.  Show will be located at the Kentucky Music Hall of Fame grass lot in front of the John Lair House (follow signs).  Renfro Valley is located .03 miles off I-75 at exit 62\, approximately 40 minutes south of Lexington\, 2 hours north of Knoxville\, 2 hours south of Cincinnati. There is camping available onsite at the Renfro Valley’s campground and also a Baymont Inn located within walking distance of the show. This location is ideal for a great event and we hope you can be apart of that! \nPreregistration now by clicking here. With your registration you will receive a Show T-Shirt and goodie bag.
URL:https://www.rockcastletourism.com/eventcalendar/volks-valley-rally-car-show/
LOCATION:Kentucky Music Hall of Fame\, 2590 Richmond Street\, Mt. Vernon\, 40456\, United States
CATEGORIES:Car Show,Family Events
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