Mt. Vernon - Rockcastle County Tourism

Riverside Rendezvous Music Festival
2025-05-16 - 2025-05-17 | Rockcastle Riverside, 4211 Lower River Road, Livingston, KY, 40456, United States
Come hang with us at the Riverside Rendezvous Music Festival, in scenic Livingston, KY! Gather with friends, family, and fellow music lovers to experience the magic of live performances from top regional and local bands, delicious food, and handmade artisan crafts. The Rockcastle Riverside is a full service campground with 20 electric hook-ups, water, and dump station. Located in the middle of the Daniel Boone National Forest on the Rockcastle River, The Riverside is home to miles of trails, pristine woods and rock formations, and secluded primitive campsites. Fish, kayak, swim or just enjoy the scenery!

Volks Valley Rally 2025 Car Show
2025-06-07 09:00 - 14:00 (America/Kentucky/Louisville) | Kentucky Music Hall of Fame, 2590 Richmond Street, Mt. Vernon, 40456, United States
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!

3rd Annual Kentucky Blues Music Festival
2025-06-07 18:00 - 22:00 | Kentucky Music Hall of Fame Amphitheater, 2590 Richmond Street, Mt. Vernon, KY, 40456, United States
Join us for the 3rd Annual Kentucky Blues Music Festival on Saturday, June 7th at 6:00 PM. 2022 Kentucky Music Hall of Fame Member, Tee Dee Young will capture our hearts with his soulful music, along with Treyvon King Band and Donovan Howard Music. It will be held on our Amphitheater Stage behind the Hall of Fame. This event is FREE to attend and all ages are invited. Be sure to bring a lawn chair, bug spray, sunscreen. We will have food trucks, as well as beer & wine available for sale. This event is sponsored by Mount Vernon Rockcastle Tourism and the City of Mt. Vernon, KY.

Tracy Lawrence with the Sedonas at Renfro Valley
2025-07-10 19:30 - 22:00 | Renfro Valley Entertainment Center, 2380 Richmond Street, Mt. Vernon, KY, 40456, United States
Tickets are on sale now and may be purchased online at www.renfrovalley.com, in person at Renfro Valley Entertainment Center or Valley Liquor Store, or by calling 1-800-514-3849.

Them Dirty Roses with Gravel Switch at Renfro Valley
2025-07-11 20:00 - 23:00 | Old Barn Theater at Renfro Valley Entertainment Center, 2380 Richmond Street, Mt. Vernon, KY, 40456, United States

Shenandoah with Scoot Teasley at Renfro Valley
2025-07-12 19:30 - 22:00 | Renfro Valley Entertainment Center, 2380 Richmond Street, Mt. Vernon, KY, 40456, United States

John Anderson with Cledus T Judd at Renfro Valley
2025-07-19 19:30 | Renfro Valley Entertainment Center, 2380 Richmond Street, Mt. Vernon, KY, 40456, United States

Bryan Martin at Renfro Valley
2025-07-24 19:30 - 22:00 | Old Barn Theater at Renfro Valley Entertainment Center, 2380 Richmond Street, Mt. Vernon, KY, 40456, United States

A Midsummer's Night Talent Show
2025-07-26 18:00 - 22:00 | Kentucky Music Hall of Fame Amphitheater, 2590 Richmond Street, Mt. Vernon, KY, 40456, United States
Join us for the Midsummer’s Night Talent Show with the Rockcastle Arts Association! There are special categories for singing, dancing, and other talents for all ages. The event is held annually on the last Saturday in July at the Kentucky Music Hall of Fame Amphitheater. The event is free to attend. More information coming soon.

Night Moves the Ultimate Bob Seger Tribute at Renfro Valley
2025-07-26 20:00 - 22:00 | Old Barn Theater at Renfro Valley Entertainment Center, 2380 Richmond Street, Mt. Vernon, KY, 40456, United States

Brothers of the Heart at Renfro Valley
2025-08-13 20:00 - 22:00 | Renfro Valley Entertainment Center, 2380 Richmond Street, Mt. Vernon, KY, 40456, United States

Craig Morgan at Renfro Valley
2025-08-15 20:00 - 22:00 | Renfro Valley Entertainment Center, 2380 Richmond Street, Mt. Vernon, KY, 40456, United States

Hairball at Renfro Valley
2025-08-16 20:00 - 22:00 | Renfro Valley Entertainment Center, 2380 Richmond Street, Mt. Vernon, KY, 40456, United States

Confederate Railroad at Renfro Valley
2025-08-22 20:00 - 22:00 | Old Barn Theater at Renfro Valley Entertainment Center, 2380 Richmond Street, Mt. Vernon, KY, 40456, United States

Creed Fisher and Frank Foster at Renfro Valley
2025-08-30 20:00 - 22:00 | Renfro Valley Entertainment Center, 2380 Richmond Street, Mt. Vernon, KY, 40456, United States

Dailey & Vincent at Renfro Valley
2025-09-05 19:30 - 22:00 | Renfro Valley Entertainment Center, 2380 Richmond Street, Mt. Vernon, KY, 40456, United States

Ricky Skaggs at Renfro Valley
2025-09-06 19:30 - 22:00 | Renfro Valley Entertainment Center, 2380 Richmond Street, Mt. Vernon, KY, 40456, United States

Tyler Farr at Renfro Valley
2025-09-27 20:00 - 22:00 | Old Barn Theater at Renfro Valley Entertainment Center, 2380 Richmond Street, Mt. Vernon, KY, 40456, United States

Bittersweet Festival
2025-10-02 - 2025-10-04 | City of Mt. Vernon, Mt. Vernon, KY, 40456, United States
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.

Join 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.
Thursday, October 2nd
Car Show 4:30 PM to 9:00 PM
Friday, October 3rd
Festival Hours 4:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Saturday, October 4th
Festival Hours 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM
Parade at 12:00 PM
Courthouse Stage Performances & Contests
2:30 PM Dance Class Performance
3:00 PM Best Beard Contest
3:30 PM Mullet Contest
4:00 PM Parent-Child Lookalike Contest
4:30 PM Lumber Jack & Jill Contest
5:00 PM Briely Jean
6:00 PM Donovan Howard
7:00 PM Acoustic Breakaways
8:00 PM Call to Post
9:00 PM 21 Dust

Roots and Boots with Sammy Kershaw, Collin Raye, and Aaron Tippin
2025-10-04 20:00 - 22:00 | Renfro Valley Entertainment Center, 2380 Richmond Street, Mt. Vernon, KY, 40456, United States

Moonshiner's Ball
2025-10-09 - 2025-10-12 | Rockcastle Riverside, 4211 Lower River Road, Livingston, KY, 40456, United States
Join us at Moonshiner’s Ball on October 9-12, 2025 at the Rockcastle Riverside in Livingston, Kentucky. Enjoy 4 days of music and camping nestled in the Daniel Boone National Forest.
Catch both National and Regional musicians on two stages with NO overlapping sets. We have curated a lineup that is sure to keep you dancing, smiling, and sipping.
Come see what SHINE ON is all about!

Jackyl with Gravel Switch at Renfro Valley
2025-10-10 20:00 - 22:00 | Old Barn Theater at Renfro Valley Entertainment Center, 2380 Richmond Street, Mt. Vernon, KY, 40456, United States

Bulls & Barrels in Brodhead
2025-10-11 - 2025-10-12 | Brodhead Fairgrounds, Castle Village Dr, Brodhead, Kentucky
Join us on October 11 – 12, 2025 at Brodhead Fairgrounds for the Bulls and Barrels rodeo, presented by Allen Farms and Rodeo. Enjoy all the rodeo fun with Bulls and Barrels and the AFR Western Market, but come early and enjoy all of the FAMILY DAY excitement! There will be 2 days of professional bull riding and barrel racing to enjoy. For more information, and to purchase tickets, visit www.allenfarmsrodeo.com/event-list

Kentucky Headhunters at Renfro Valley
2025-10-11 20:00 - 22:00 | Renfro Valley Entertainment Center, 2380 Richmond Street, Mt. Vernon, KY, 40456, United States

Ashley McBryde at Renfro Valley
2025-10-17 20:00 - 22:00 | Renfro Valley Entertainment Center, 2380 Richmond Street, Mt. Vernon, KY, 40456, United States

Songwriter Series featuring Corduroy Brown, Andrew Worley, and Jason & Amy Bowman
2025-10-18 13:00 - 14:30 | Kentucky Music Hall of Fame, 2590 Richmond Street, Mt. Vernon, 40456, United States
Kentucky Music Hall of Fame is proud to announce our 2025 Songwriter Series, hosted by Donovan Howard. Each month on the 3rd Saturday from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. various singer-songwriters will be performing their original songs and telling the story behind the song. In October, we will feature Corduroy Brown, Andrew Worley, and Jason & Amy Bowman. It is free to attend the event.
This program is funded in part by the Sanderson Music Fund. Attendance to these shows is free with donations accepted.

Amy Grant at Renfro Valley
2025-10-18 20:00 - 22:00 | Renfro Valley Entertainment Center, 2380 Richmond Street, Mt. Vernon, KY, 40456, United States

Chris Janson at Renfro Valley
2025-10-24 20:00 - 22:00 | Renfro Valley Entertainment Center, 2380 Richmond Street, Mt. Vernon, KY, 40456, United States

Diamond Rio at Renfro Valley
2025-10-25 20:00 - 22:00 | Renfro Valley Entertainment Center, 2380 Richmond Street, Mt. Vernon, KY, 40456, United States

Blackhawk at Renfro Valley
2025-11-07 20:00 - 22:00 | Renfro Valley Entertainment Center, 2380 Richmond Street, Mt. Vernon, KY, 40456, United States
