Renfro Valley Dual Sport Motorcycle Ride
2025-05-03 - 2025-05-05 | Kentucky Music Hall of Fame, 2590 Richmond Street, Mt. Vernon, 40456, United States
Renfro Valley Dual Sport Motorcycle Ride will be held on May 3-4, 2025. Participants will ride approximately 100 miles each day of challenging trails and scenic winding roads through the KY Renfro Valley region, including the Daniel Boone Forest. We are excited to announce that Concerts 4 A Cause, a KY 501(c)(3) non-profit, will host the 2025 annual ride and donate the net proceeds to benefit local charitable organizations, including the Climax, Livingston, and Sand Gap Fire Departments and the Kentucky Music Hall of Fame and Museum.
Registering online before the event is highly encouraged. Late registration will be accepted online and on-site at an increased ticket cost. Cash or credit card is accepted for on-site registration. See the event schedule for on-site registration times. This event will be held rain or shine.
NEW! A kick-off dinner and raffle drawing for door prizes will be held on Friday, May 2 for all riders registered by this date. There will not be a dinner on Saturday.
REGISTER TO RIDE HERE: https://renfrovalleydualsport.ticketspice.com/renfro-valley-dual-sport

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.

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.

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.

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.

Business of Songwriting Workshop with Rebecca Lynn Howard
2025-11-01 11:00 - 16:00 | Kentucky Music Hall of Fame, 2590 Richmond Street, Mt. Vernon, 40456, United States
Kentucky Music Hall of Fame & Museum will be hosting a Songwriter Workshop with Kentucky native Rebecca Lynn Howard on November 1st, 2025. It will be from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Learn about the Techniques in Songwriting, Copyrighting Your Music, Working with Song Publishing Companies, Streaming Your Music and Getting Paid for Online Streams, as well as enjoy a songwriting session with Rebecca. This hands on approach has been great for fellow songwriters that are serious about their craft.

Rebecca Lynn Howard has written songs for Martina McBride, Trisha Yearwood, Runaway June, Point of Grace, and Charles Esten. She has recorded with Dolly Parton, Vince Gill, Patty Loveless, and Alan Jackson. She has also toured with Steven Tyler (Aerosmith), Kenny Rogers, Alan Jackson, Blake Shelton, Gretchen Wilson, and The Loving Mary Band.
Notable, too, are her top-10 album and single (2002’s “Forgive”) and an emotional, roots-driven style that has, at times, placed her within bluegrass’ iconic lineage of achieving a “high, lonesome sound.”

Please complete the form below to apply to be a participant into the program. The cost is $50 per person and includes catered lunch and snacks/drinks. You will be notified if approved and will be emailed an invoice to pay $50 fee. Your spot is not secured until payment made.

No refunds if registration is cancelled after October 1, 2025.

Program made possible in part through the Sanderson Music Fund.

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!

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.

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

Rockcastle County Author Book Signings
2026-03-29 14:00 - 16:00 | Kentucky Music Hall of Fame, 2590 Richmond Street, Mt. Vernon, 40456, United States
On Sunday, March 29th from 2PM to 4PM the Kentucky Music Hall of Fame & Museum is hosting a double book signing featuring Rockcastle County authors.
June M. Mullins Whitler will have “Whispers in Time: A Genealogy of Climax, Kentucky.”
Karen Adams will have “Called and Answer.”
We will also have Randy Mink, Bill Carman, and Michael Bryant, Sr selling their books as well.
Each book will be cash only paid directly to the authors.

Memories of a Coal Miner's Daughter: Loretta Lynn
2026-04-25 12:00 - 14:00 | Kentucky Music Hall of Fame, 2590 Richmond Street, Mt. Vernon, 40456, United States
Join us as we welcome Kentucky Chautauqua Speaker, Lisa Woods, as she depicts Loretta Lynn in “Memories of a Coal Miner’s Daughter” performance. It will be held on Saturday, April 25th at Noon at the Kentucky Music Hall of Fame Lobby. It is Free to attend the performance with no ticket required. All ages are welcome.

Loretta Lynn was known for her songs and stories as she came from Butcher Holler, Kentucky. Loretta broke barriers, told women’s stories with honesty and grit, and changed country music forever. Her voice, songwriting, and fearless spirit continue to inspire generations. She was also one of our pioneer inductees in 2002 and helped established the Kentucky Music Hall of Fame and Museum. Join us as we celebrate her life and music through this special performance. This program is funded in part by the KY humanities and the National Endowment for the Humanities.

Mountain Dulcimer Roots: A Stroll Through the Ages
2026-05-07 13:00 - 2026-05-09 12:00 | Kentucky Music Hall of Fame, 2590 Richmond Street, Mt. Vernon, 40456, United States
A very special dulcimer gathering at the Kentucky Music Hall of Fame
Event Features

Jean Ritchie history, songs and museum display
Mountain Dulcimers: German Scheitholt to Kentucky state instrument
Learn how communities adapted their songs and tunes over time
Workshops for all playing levels

Songwriter in the Round: Emily Jamerson, Eric Bolander, and Taylor Lansdale
2026-05-23 12:00 - 14:00 | Kentucky Music Hall of Fame, 2590 Richmond Street, Mt. Vernon, 40456, United States
Experience the stories behind the songs at the Kentucky Music Hall of Fame & Museum!

Join us for our Singer Songwriter Series, where talented artists take the stage every performance at noon right inside our lobby.

These intimate sessions feature songwriters performing all original music and sharing the personal stories, inspiration, and moments that brought each song to life.
Free to attend Featuring Emily Jamerson, Eric Bolander, Taylor Lansdale, and host Donovan Howard Donations accepted for Sanderson Music Fund

Whether you’re a lifelong music lover or just passing through, it’s a unique way to connect with Kentucky’s rich musical roots.Come take a midday break with us—you never know which song will stay with you.

4th Annual Kentucky Blues Music Festival
2026-06-06 18:00 - 22:00 | Kentucky Music Hall of Fame Amphitheater, 2590 Richmond Street, Mt. Vernon, KY, 40456, United States
Get ready for the 4th Annual Kentucky Blues Music Festival – coming to the Kentucky Music Hall of Fame on Saturday, June 6th at 6:00 PM. This year’s lineup includes 2022 Hall of Fame Member, Tee Dee Young , along with Nat Myers and Donovan Howard. Admission is Free to attend. Bring a chair, grab a bite to eat or drink from our food trucks, and settle in for an unforgettable night of live blues under the Kentucky sky! Don’t miss one of this summer’s hottest events. Brought to you by the KMHOF, Mount Vernon Rockcastle Tourism , and City of Mount Vernon, KY.

Volks Valley Rally Car Show
2026-06-20 09:30 - 15:00 | Kentucky Music Hall of Fame, 2590 Richmond Street, Mt. Vernon, 40456, United States
Central Kentucky VW Club presents the Volks Valley Rally Car Show at the Kentucky Music Hall of Fame
Registration on site starting at 9:30 AM
Registration is $20 per car
Spectators are Free
DJ Music & Top 10 Awards
Show is from 9:30 AM to 3:00 PM

4th Annual A Midsummer Night's Talent Show
2026-07-11 18:00 - 21:00 | Kentucky Music Hall of Fame Amphitheater, 2590 Richmond Street, Mt. Vernon, KY, 40456, United States
The A Midsummer Night’s Talent Show is scheduled for July 11, 2026 at 6:00pm at the Kentucky Music Hall of Fame & Museum (back amphitheater) in Mount Vernon, Kentucky.

REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN AT THE LINK: https://forms.gle/ueGzUXzDC1svFR84A

Presented by The Rockcastle Arts Association, The Kentucky Music Hall of Fame, and The City of Mt. Vernon

FREE EVENT – bring a lawn chair!

Contact Rockcastle Arts Association at rockcastlearts@gmail.com with any questions.

Prizes will be awarded by a panel of judges:

BEST OVERALL PERFORMANCE: $1000
(The overall winner will be chosen from the category 1st Place winners.)

CATEGORIES:
Musical performance of an ORIGINAL song – Solo/Duet – ages 18 and over (1st Place $200, 2nd Place $100)
Musical performance of an ORIGINAL song -Solo/Duet- ages 17 and under (1st Place $200, 2nd Place $100)
Musical performance of a COVER song – Solo/Duet – ages 18 and over (1st Place $200, 2nd Place $100)
Musical Performance of a COVER song – Solo/Duet – 17 and under (1st Place $200, 2nd Place $100)
Musical Performance of an ORIGINAL song – Group/Band – All Ages (1st Place $200, 2nd Place $100)
Musical Performance of a COVER song – Group/Band – All Ages (1st Place $200, 2nd Place $100)
Dance Solo or Group – All Ages (1st Place $200, 2nd Place $100)
Other Talent Performance – All Ages (1st Place $200, 2nd Place $100)

Registration forms MUST BE COMPLETED VIA GOOGLE FORM by July 1, 2026

Tommy Cate's Gospel Open Jam
2026-08-01 12:00 - 14:00 | Kentucky Music Hall of Fame, 2590 Richmond Street, Mt. Vernon, 40456, United States
Kentucky Music Hall of Fame Singer-Songwriter Series
Free to Attend – Shows start at Noon
June 27: Josh Mitcham, Philip Bowen, Charity Gilbert
August 1: Tommy Cate’s Gospel Open Jam
August 22: Clarke Sexton, Keagan Hatton, and Shelby Lore
September 26: Tony Logue, Jeremy & Della Marshall, and Jason & Amy Bowman
November 21: Cody Lee Meece, John Isaacs, and Rick Potter
December 19: Emily Jamerson, Josh Mitcham, and Zoe Howard

Clarke Sexton, Keagan Hatton, and Shelby Lore at KMHOF
2026-08-22 12:00 - 14:00 | Kentucky Music Hall of Fame, 2590 Richmond Street, Mt. Vernon, 40456, United States

6th Annual Kentucky Food Truck Championship
2026-09-12 11:00 - 18:00 | Rockcastle County Industrial Park, Progress Drive, Mt. Vernon, KY, 40456, United States
Mark your calendars for our 6th Annual Kentucky Food Truck State Championship in Rockcastle County, Kentucky on September 12, 2026. We will have Food Trucks, Craft Vendors, Children’s Activities, as well as live music. Competitors are judged by a 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. Parking is $5 per vehicle. Food and drink purchases are separate.
Event takes place at the Rockcastle County Industrial Business Park, located at 111 Progress Drive in Mt. Vernon, Kentucky
Applications are now being accepted for Food Truck Competitors and Craft Vendors.

Singer Songwriter Event at KY Music Hall of Fame
2026-09-26 12:00 - 14:00 | Kentucky Music Hall of Fame, 2590 Richmond Street, Mt. Vernon, 40456, United States
