Great Saltpetre Cave Open House
2025-05-17 10:00 - 15:30 (America/Kentucky/Louisville) | Great Saltpetre Cave, 237 Saltpetre Cave Road, Mt. Vernon, KY, 40456, United States
Great Saltpetre Preserve Open House for 2025:
Saturday, May 17, 2025 – 10am to 3:30pm (gate entry closes; last cave tour at 3:30pm)
Sunday, May 18, 2025 – 10am to 3:30pm. (gate entry closes; last cave tour at 3:30pm)
(Note: The Open House is always the weekend after Mother’s Day.)
Admission is free, but donations to the Preserve are always appreciated!
Detailed Info on Open House is available on their website, located at https://gsp.caves.org/info/openhouse.shtml
Facebook Page: www.facebook.com/thegreatsaltpetrecave
Directions: I-75 to Exit 59 (Mt Vernon/Livingston). Go East on Route 25 for about 100 yards.
Turn Left onto route 1004, continue on route 1004 about 4 miles
until it comes to a “T” (Just past RR tracks and cement bridge).
Turn right and continue about 5 miles farther to the Great Saltpetre Preserve.

Great Saltpetre Preserve Open House
2025-05-18 10:00 - 15:30 | Great Saltpetre Cave, 237 Saltpetre Cave Road, Mt. Vernon, KY, 40456, United States

Mount Vernon Summer Kick-Off Party
2025-05-22 17:00 - 20:00 | City of Mt. Vernon, Mt. Vernon, KY, 40456, United States
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.

US 25 Yard Sale
2025-06-06 - 2025-06-07 | KY
US 25 Yard Sale will have quite a few yard sales along US 25 from Walton to Williamsburg, Kentucky. Vendors are set up along the route. For more information, contact Randy at 859-779-3005.

Volks Valley Rally 2025 Car Show
2025-06-07 09:00 - 14:00 | 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.

Rockcastle County Farmers' Market
2025-07-08 16:00 - 19:00 | Rockcastle County Farmers Market, 180 Richmond Street, Mt. Vernon, 40456, United States
The Rockcastle Farmers Market is now open 3 days a week!
Come see us for fresh produce, local goods, flowers, and more!

Open: Tuesday 4pm-7pm, plus Thursday & Saturday 9 AM – 1 PM
Located at 180 Richmond street Mount Vernon Ky 40456

Support local – shop fresh, eat fresh!

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

Firecracker 4K Walk 5K Run
2025-07-12 08:00 - 17:00 | 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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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
