Mt. Vernon - Rockcastle County Tourism

Firecracker 4K Walk 5K Run
2025-07-12 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Kentucky/Louisville) | Renfro Valley Entertainment Center, 2380 Richmond Street, Mt. Vernon, KY, 40456, United States
Celebrate summer with a patriotic bang! This new 2025 race is sure to be a fast one on the flat Renfro Valley course. Proceeds benefit the Mount Vernon Lions Club.

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.

Duck Duck Jeep End of Summer Bash
2025-08-28 17:00 - 20:00 | City of Mt. Vernon, Mt. Vernon, KY, 40456, United States
Join us for a Jeep-lovin’, duck-tradin’, end-of-summer celebration!Bring your ride, bring your ducks, and bring your friends!
DJ Music from Charlie Napier Cornhole Tournament Non-Judged Car, Truck, & Motorcycle Show with Jeep feature Duck Trading Fun Door Prizes

Free to show and attend.
Main Street – Mt. Vernon, KY Wednesday, August 28th 5:00 PM – 8:00 PMFollow us on social media for updates and more details!
These events are brought to you by City of Mount Vernon, KY, Mt Vernon – Rockcastle County Tourism, and Rockcastle Arts Association.

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.

Go Glow Fun Run
2025-09-13 08:00 - 17:00 | Rockcastle County Industrial Park, Progress Drive, Mt. Vernon, KY, 40456, United States
Join us for the Glow Go Fun Run on Friday, September 13, complete with neon race T-shirt and glow necklace/bracelet! Proceeds benefit CASA.
CASA stands for Court Appointed Special Advocates. CASA volunteers are community-based and are appointed by judges to serve in child abuse and neglect cases.

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!

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

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!

Holiday Ideas Crafting Workshop at Rockcastle Extension Office
2025-11-11 10:00 - 13:00 | Rockcastle County Extension Office, 1050 West Main Street, Mt. Vernon, KY, 40456, United States
Holiday Ideas Crafting Workshop at the Rockcastle County Extension Office. It is free to attend and open to anyone 16 years and older. Spaces are limited. Call 606-256-2403 to register.

Holiday Ideas Crafting Workshop at the Rockcastle Extension Office
2025-11-13 18:00 - 20:00 | Rockcastle County Extension Office, 1050 West Main Street, Mt. Vernon, KY, 40456, United States

Rockcastle Gobble Wobble 5K
2025-11-15 08:00 - 17:00 | Renfro Valley Entertainment Center, 2380 Richmond Street, Mt. Vernon, KY, 40456, United States
Whether you run, walk, or wobble, this Thanksgiving-themed race is the perfect way to kick off the holiday season! Costumes are encouraged – turkeys, pilgrims, and pumpkins welcome!

Let’s make this a new Rockcastle County tradition! Register early and be part of the fun!

Jingle Bell Run/Walk
2025-12-06 08:00 - 17:00 | Renfro Valley Entertainment Center, 2380 Richmond Street, Mt. Vernon, KY, 40456, United States
End the race year on a high note with this Christmas-themed race celebrating its 22nd year. Proceeds go to the Miracle Fund for residents at Rockcastle Regional.

Michael W. Bryant, Sr Book Signing
2025-12-06 12:00 - 14:00 | Kentucky Music Hall of Fame, 2590 Richmond Street, Mt. Vernon, 40456, United States
Book Signing Celebration!

Join us as we celebrate Rockcastle County native, Michael W. Bryant, Sr., and the release of his inspiring new book, “Dispatching Goliath.”

Saturday, December 6, 2025
12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Inside the lobby of the Kentucky Music Hall of Fame

Books will be available for purchase for $15 (cash only) and signed at the event!

Dispatching Goliath draws inspiration from the biblical story of David and Goliath, offering a faith-based battle plan for overcoming life’s toughest challenges. Through his words, Dr. Bryant shares a lifetime of wisdom and encouragement for facing your “giants” with faith and victory.

Come meet Dr. Bryant, hear his story, and take home a signed copy of this powerful new book!

Noel Night Market
2025-12-06 15:00 - 20:00 | City of Mt. Vernon, Mt. Vernon, KY, 40456, United States
The 7th Annual Noel Night Market returns this year in downtown Mount Vernon, Kentucky on December 6th. We will post details and open vendor registration the first weekend in October via Google Form. Email rockcastlearts@gmail.com with any questions!

The Spirit of Christmas at Ravenwood Ridge
2025-12-07 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-12-13 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-12-14 19:00 - 21:00 | Ravenwood Ridge, 238 Ravenwood Lane, Orlando, KY, 40460, United States
Come join Cephus, Beau Dean, and all your neighbors for a good old-fashioned Christmas gathering at Ravenwood Ridge! With plenty of laughter, heartfelt music, and the story of Jesus Christ at the center, it’s the kind of celebration that feels just like sittin’ on the front porch with family.
Cephus will have you chucklin’ with his country wit, Beau Dean will keep things steady and true, and together they’ll remind us all that Christmas is more than lights and presents—it’s about the birth of our Savior. Add in some joyful singin’, toe-tappin’ music, and a few treats from the concession stand, and you’ve got yourself an evening that’ll warm your heart clear through.
Don’t miss this chance to slow down, share some laughs, and remember the real spirit of Christmas. Bring your kinfolk, your neighbors, and your appetite for joy—it’s gonna be a time to treasure.

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.

The Spirit of Christmas at Ravenwood Ridge
2025-12-12 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-12-13 13:00 - 15:00 | Ravenwood Ridge, 238 Ravenwood Lane, Orlando, KY, 40460, United States
Come join Cephus, Beau Dean, and all your neighbors for a good old-fashioned Christmas gathering at Ravenwood Ridge! With plenty of laughter, heartfelt music, and the story of Jesus Christ at the center, it’s the kind of celebration that feels just like sittin’ on the front porch with family.
Cephus will have you chucklin’ with his country wit, Beau Dean will keep things steady and true, and together they’ll remind us all that Christmas is more than lights and presents—it’s about the birth of our Savior. Add in some joyful singin’, toe-tappin’ music, and a few treats from the concession stand, and you’ve got yourself an evening that’ll warm your heart clear through.
Don’t miss this chance to slow down, share some laughs, and remember the real spirit of Christmas. Bring your kinfolk, your neighbors, and your appetite for joy—it’s gonna be a time to treasure.
Tickets are $25 for adults and free for children 5 and under.

Christmas Vocal Recital
2025-12-14 14:00 - 16:00 | Kentucky Music Hall of Fame, 2590 Richmond Street, Mt. Vernon, 40456, United States
Join us as we celebrate the holiday season with our Studio London Vocal Student Christmas Recital at the Kentucky Music Hall of Fame! Enjoy selections of Christmas songs performed by our vocal students. Music kicks off at 2:00 PM in our lobby and is free to attend.

Twitty and Lynn - Christmas at Renfro Valley
2025-12-14 15:00 - 17:00 | 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.

Songwriters in the Round
2025-12-20 12:00 - 14:00 | Kentucky Music Hall of Fame, 2590 Richmond Street, Mt. Vernon, 40456, United States
Songwriters in the Round: Next Generation of Kentucky Musicians
Join us for an unforgettable afternoon celebrating the future of Kentucky music on Saturday, December 20th at NOON at the KY Music Hall of Fame. Hosted by Donovan Howard, this special Songwriters in the Round event features: 2025 Kentucky Music Hall of Fame Artist in Residence, Hunter Flynn Music Colton Bowlin Keagan Hatton
These young artists are making waves in the Bluegrass State — come hear their original songs, stories, and the heart behind the music.
Admission is FREE or you can donate to the Sanderson Music Fund, assisting songwriters and musicians throughout Kentucky. Bring a friend and support the next generation of Kentucky talent!

3rd Annual Quilt Show at KMHOF
2026-02-07 12:00 - 17:00 | Kentucky Music Hall of Fame, 2590 Richmond Street, Mt. Vernon, 40456, United States
The 2026 Quilt Show at the Kentucky Music Hall of Fame will be held on Saturday, February 7th from 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM. It is FREE to enter up to 2 quilts. Admission to the show is $5 per person with children 12 & under free.

We will have three different categories this year including Hand-Sewn Quilts, Machine Embroidered Quilts and Recycled Quilted Items (purses, coats, stuffed animals, etc.). Quilts and items will be judged the day of the event by the general public receiving 1 ballot to vote. First place in all categories and divisions will receive $100 cash prize each. We will have Quilt Vendors selling fabric and other quilting related items as well as Cumberland Roots Coffee and Beverly Ann’s Cookie Truck on site.

You will drop off your quilts and items anytime on Friday, February 6th from 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM or Saturday, February 7th 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM. They will need to be picked up by 6:00 PM on February 7th.

Applications will close February 1st. For more information – call 606-256-1000, email allisonkmhof@gmail.com, or visit www.kentuckymusichalloffame.com

Spring Painting Workshop
2026-03-14 13:00 - 15:00 | Kentucky Music Hall of Fame, 2590 Richmond Street, Mt. Vernon, 40456, United States
Paint an adorable spring goose canvas with us during this fun, guided workshop led by Paint with Bai!

The price is $30 per person and includes all materials as well as snacks and light refreshments. Registration and payment is due no later than March 8, 2026. All ages are welcome. You may sign up here: https://goosepainting.eventbrite.com
