Join us in celebrating Cinco De Mayo (a couple of days earlier) on Friday, May 3rd, along Main Street in Mt. Vernon, Kentucky! From 5PM to 8PM, we will have all of our Mexican restaurants in Rockcastle County serving delicious specials. There will be Latino dance lessons, dj music, art demonstrations, and vendors along Main Street. We will have tables and chairs set up so you and your family can enjoy your meal and other activities.
Friday After Five on Main Street in Downtown Mt. Vernon, Kentucky
Free Non-Judged Car, Truck, and Motorcycle Show on Main Street
Cornhole Tournament
Kid’s Activities with Rockcastle Arts Association
Live Music Each Month
May 18th: Donovan Howard Trio
June 21st: Driftwood Gypsy
July 19th: Bill Taylor & The Appalachian Heatherns
Everything kicks off at 6:00 PM.
Friday After Five on Main Street in Downtown Mt. Vernon, Kentucky
Free Non-Judged Car, Truck, and Motorcycle Show on Main Street
Cornhole Tournament
Kid’s Activities with Rockcastle Arts Association
Live Music Each Month
May 18th: Donovan Howard Trio
June 21st: Driftwood Gypsy
July 19th: Bill Taylor & The Appalachian Heatherns
Everything kicks off at 6:00 PM.
Tim Goodin is a “Son of Appalachia,” he’s also an independent singer/songwriter straight out of the Hills of South East Kentucky. He grew up wandering the hills and “hollers” of the Appalachian landscapes. It is here his love for music began. The old mountain hymnals he grew up listening to is what helped develop his unique style.
His Debut EP “Son of Appalachia” Hit #11 on the iTunes Country Album Chart, #54 on the iTunes All Genres Chart and #8 on the Billboard Bluegrass Albums Chart, it stayed on the iTunes Country Albums Top 200 Chart for 27 weeks. His Debut full length album, “True Stories and Flat Out Lies” hit #9 on the iTunes Country Albums Chart and #7 on the Billboard Bluegrass Albums Chart, it was produced by James Barker (steel and lead guitar player for Tyler Childers). In fact, Tim had several of The Food Stamps join him on this album, Craig Burletic (Bass), Rod Elkins (Drums), James Barker (Steel Guitar) and Jesse Wells.
Jordan Lee King is a singer/songwriter from the Appalachian town of Middlesboro, KY. His songs are heavily influenced by his Eastern Kentucky upbringing.
The Oak Ridge Boys’ Down Home Christmas Tour Comes To RENFRO VALLEY!
Theirs is one of the most distinctive and timeless sounds in the country music industry, and now The Oak Ridge Boys are bringing their Down Home Christmas Tour to Renfro Valley on December 1st, 2023 for an unforgettable night of holiday entertainment for the entire family.
The show will feature both traditional and contemporary songs from the group’s eight bestselling Christmas albums, as well as some of their classic country-pop hits, beautiful visuals, Christmas trees, falling snow—and a Visit from Santa!
The group has scored dozens of country hits and two pop smashes, earned Grammy, Dove, CMA, and ACM awards, and garnered a host of other industry and fan accolades. Every time they step before an audience, they bring decades of charted singles and 50 years of tradition to the stage.
“When I go on stage, I get the same feeling I had the first time I sang with The Oak Ridge Boys,” says lead singer Duane Allen. “This is the only job I’ve ever wanted to have.”
“Nobody does Christmas quite like The Oak Ridge Boys,” says tenor Joe Bonsall.
Allen and Bonsall, along with baritone, William Lee Golden, and bass, Richard Sterban, make up The Oak Ridge Boys, the legendary group whose appeal crosses generations.
Together they have earned 12 gold, three platinum, and one double platinum album—plus a double platinum single—and had more than a dozen national Number One singles and over 30 Top Ten hits—with more than 41 million records sold! Some of their best-known hits include “Elvira,” “Thank God for Kids,” “Bobbie Sue,” and “American Made,” among many others.
Noel Night Market will be held December 2nd in downtown Mt. Vernon complete with Parade and Craft Vendors along Main Street. The event will feature vendors that specialize in handmade and handcrafted goods, art, and wares. Our main goal is to support our local artisans and create a space for them come together to showcase and sell their pieces. We will definitely be adding more information regarding activities and vendor applications in the coming months!
We can now announce the theme for the Christmas parade that will kick off the event at 4:00……. 
CHRISTMAS SONGS
and we heard that Santa plans to spend the evening with us again this year!Bittersweet Festival will be held in downtown Mount Vernon, Kentucky on October 5th – 7th, 2023
Thursday, October 5th
Car Show 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Friday, October 6th
Festival with vendors and live music 4:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Saturday, October 7th
Festival with vendors and live music 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM
Our Final Friday After Five for 2023 will be on September 15th featuring a Classic Car Cruise In & Bike Night on Main Street in Mt. Vernon. Donovan Howard Trio will kick things off on the porch of Los Cazadores with 21 Dust inside Down on Main. Rockcastle Arts Association will have an art gallery show as well. It is FREE to attend.
