Kentucky Music Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
2024-10-26 19:00 - 22:00 (America/Kentucky/Louisville) | Renfro Valley Entertainment Center, 2380 Richmond Street, Mt. Vernon, KY, 40456, United States
Join us as the Kentucky Music Hall of Fame welcomes Black Stone Cherry, Rodney Griffin, Bobby Mackey, Paul Martin, Jimmy Mattingly, The McLain Family Band, Billy Moore, Ruble Sanderson, Sturgill Simpson, Charlie Sizemore, and Gary Stewart into the Class of 2024. The Induction Ceremony will take place on October 26, 2024, at Renfro Valley Entertainment Center. Tickets are available to the public for purchase starting Friday, March 1st at 10:00 AM at www.renfrovalley.com.
Sponsorship opportunities are available by contacting Jessica at kentuckymusichalloffame@gmail.com or calling 606-256-1000.

Rocktember Blast
2025-08-31 18:00 - 22:30 | Rockcastle County Industrial Park, Progress Drive, Mt. Vernon, KY, 40456, United States
Join us for the 3rd Annual Rocktember Blast on Sunday, August 31st starting at 6:00 PM. We’ll have inflatables, DJ music, Rolling Stoves Food Truck, Matilda’s Dogs & Munchies Food Trucks, Silcox Ice Truck as well as fireworks (at dusk). It will be held at the Rockcastle County Industrial Park off US-150 in Mt. Vernon, KY. This event is brought to you by City of Mount Vernon, KY, Rockcastle County Fiscal Court, and Mount Vernon – Rockcastle County Tourist Commission.

5th Annual Kentucky Food Truck Championship
2025-09-13 11:00 - 18:00 | Renfro Valley Entertainment Center Festival Field, Mt. Vernon, KY, 40456, United States
Mark your calendars for our 5th Annual Kentucky Food Truck State Championship in Renfro Valley, Kentucky on September 13, 2025. We will have over 40 Food Trucks, 30+ Craft Vendors, as well as Beer and Wine Garden. Competitors are judged by a 4 judge panel for overall champion and category winners. Attendees will get the chance to vote for their favorite in the special People’s Choice Award.
Event kicks off at 11:00 AM and goes through 6:00 PM. We are located right off I-75 at Exit 62 (Renfro Valley). You will park at Renfro Valley Entertainment Center, located at 2380 Richmond Street, Mt. Vernon, KY. Then walk over the bridge to the RV Park. It is FREE to attend with $5 per vehicle parking fee.

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

Southeast Kentucky Antique Tractor Show
2025-10-03 - 2025-10-04 | Brodhead Fairgrounds, Castle Village Dr, Brodhead, Kentucky
Southeast Kentucky Antique Tractor Association will be having their annual show at Brodhead Fairgrounds on October 3-4th. It is free to enter and attend the show. They welcome all antique tractors, trucks, semis, garden tractors, small engines, and more. This year will feature food, tractor games, auction items, vendors, demonstrations, and kids activities including inflatables.
Friday show will open at Noon and Saturday at 10:00 AM.

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
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.

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.

Renfro Rock 'N Run Half Marathon / 5K
2025-10-25 08:00 - 17:00 | Renfro Valley Entertainment Center, 2380 Richmond Street, Mt. Vernon, KY, 40456, United States
Get ready for the 13th Annual Renfro Rock ‘N Run Half Marathon and 5K Run/Walk! The Renfro Rock ‘N Run Half Marathon has a tradition of being one of Kentucky’s most unique and fun races.
Renfro Valley, Kentucky, home of the world-famous entertainment center and the Kentucky Music Hall of Fame, is known for its music, from Bluegrass to classic country to rock. Rockcastle County is home to rock-solid, enthusiastic folks who like to run and dare you to keep up. At the Rock ‘N Run, they share the road, and their countryside, with you.
You’ll dash past rustic cabins, trot alongside a beautiful lake, and pass through some of Kentucky’s prettiest farmscapes. And this year, we invite you to don your best 80s music costume – think Michael Jackson, Prince, Madonna, Def Leppard, Reba McEntire. It’s all part of the fun!
The Renfro Rock ‘N Run is part of the Rockcastle Regional Countywide Stride run/walk series, and national Program of Excellence Award winner.
So, come on, y’all, Rock ‘N Run!

Rockcastle County Halloween Fun
2025-10-31 18:00 - 20:00 | City of Mt. Vernon, Mt. Vernon, KY, 40456, United States
Rockcastle County Halloween Fun!

Get your costumes ready and candy buckets handy — it’s time for Trick-or-Treat and Trunk-or-Treat across Rockcastle County! Whether you’re going door-to-door or visiting the many decorated trunks around town, there’s plenty of spooky fun for everyone!

DOOR-TO-DOOR TRICK-OR-TREAT
Thursday, October 31st | 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
City of Mt. Vernon
City of Brodhead
City of Livingston
Rockcastle County

TRUNK-OR-TREAT EVENTS
Thursday, October 31st
Brodhead Baptist Church | 6:00 – 8:00 PM
Fairview Baptist Church | 6:00 – 7:30 PM
First Baptist Church of Mt. Vernon | 6:00 – 8:00 PM
Freedom Baptist Church | 6:00 – 8:00 PM
Maple Grove Baptist Church | 6:00 – 8:00 PM
Maretburg Baptist Church | 6:00 – 7:30 PM
Northside Baptist Church | 5:00 – 7:00 PM
Poplar Grove Baptist Church | 6:00 – 8:00 PM
Rockcastle Health & Rehabilitation Center | 6:00 – 8:00 PM

From superheroes and princesses to ghouls and ghosts — we can’t wait to see everyone out having a frightfully fun night! Stay safe, have fun, and enjoy all the treats Rockcastle County has to offer!

Broom Making with Chris Robbins at Rockcastle Extension Office
2025-12-09 18:00 - 20:00 | Rockcastle County Extension Office, 1050 West Main Street, Mt. Vernon, KY, 40456, United States
Craft your own broom! The Rockcastle County Extension Office looks forward to having Chris Robbins with us in December for an evening as we learn the art of broom making! This class will fill up quickly, so pre-payment by Nov 25th is required or they cannot guarantee that your spot won’t go to someone on the waitlist!
Call 606-256-2403 to reserve your spot.

Bulls and Barrels Rodeo in Brodhead Night 1
2026-09-18 19:30 - 21:30 | Brodhead Fairgrounds, Castle Village Dr, Brodhead, Kentucky
Get ready for an action-packed rodeo experience the whole family will love! Watch fearless riders take on powerful bulls during bull riding, and cheer on amazing riders and their horses as they race against the clock in barrel racing.
Beyond the arena, enjoy tons of delicious food, western vendors, and a variety of western-themed events and activities happening all evening. From classic rodeo thrills to great eats and entertainment, there’s something for everyone. Don’t miss this unforgettable western experience!
Gates open at 5pm. All vendors, food, and western activities begin at 5pm. Bulls and Barrels action begins at 7:30pm.

Bulls and Barrels Rodeo in Brodhead - Night 2
2026-09-19 19:30 - 21:30 | Brodhead Fairgrounds, Castle Village Dr, Brodhead, Kentucky
