Dailey & Vincent at Renfro Valley
2025-09-05 19:30 - 22:00 (America/Kentucky/Louisville) | 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.

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

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!

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

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!

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

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!

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.

The Outlaws with Otis at Renfro Valley
2025-11-08 20:00 - 22:00 | Renfro Valley Entertainment Center, 2380 Richmond Street, Mt. Vernon, KY, 40456, United States

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

Sundy Best at Renfro Valley
2025-11-14 19:30 - 22:00 | Renfro Valley Entertainment Center, 2380 Richmond 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!

Lonestar at Renfro Valley
2025-11-21 20:00 - 22:00 | Renfro Valley Entertainment Center, 2380 Richmond Street, Mt. Vernon, KY, 40456, United States

Leann Rimes at Renfro Valley
2025-11-23 18:00 - 21:00 | Renfro Valley Entertainment Center, 2380 Richmond Street, Mt. Vernon, KY, 40456, United States

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 Bellamy Brothers at Renfro Valley
2025-12-06 19:00 - 21:00 | Renfro Valley Entertainment Center, 2380 Richmond Street, Mt. Vernon, KY, 40456, United States

The Spirit of Christmas at Ravenwood Ridge
2025-12-07 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.
