Dan Emmett Music & Arts Festival, August 12-15, 2009

 

This year, the Dan Emmett Music & Arts Festival will begin its 23rd year of performances and activities in Downtown Mount Vernon. The Festival is a celebration of American music commemorating Mount Vernon's own Daniel Decatur Emmett, the author and composer of many 19th century songs. Emmett's tunes, such as Dixie, Blue Tail Fly, Ole Dan Tucker, and Turkey in the Straw, bring back the nostalgia of our heritage in each of our hearts.

2009 Festival Highlights included...

Thursday

Senior's Day
Homemades & Trades Show
Knox Idol Competition
Many Entertainers

Friday

Fine Arts & Crafts Fair
Homemades & Trades Show
Civil War Special Events
Featured Entertainers

Saturday

Headliner Entertainment
Festival Auction
Fine Arts & Crafts Fair
Homemades & Trades Show
Civil War Special Events
Fiddle, Banjo & Flatpick Guitar Contests
5-Mile Run/Walk
Cheerleading Competition
Other Featured Entertainers

Sunday
Crafts, Gospel & Cars

VeggieTales Showcase
Fine Arts & Crafts Fair
Homemades & Trades Show
Antique & Classic Car Show
Motorcycle Show
Gospel Entertainment

And don't forget...

  • Knox County Quilt Show
  • Dan Emmett Flower Show
  • COSI
  • The Columbus Zoo
  • Homemades & Trades Fair
  • Woodward Opera House Open Houses
  • Dan Emmett House Tours
  • Food Concessions

And Lots More...

Fine Arts & Crafts at the Dan Emmett Music & Arts Festival
Fine Arts and Crafts

The Square during the Dan Emmett Music & Arts Festival
Enjoy a concert on the town square

The Antique & Classic Car Show at the Dan Emmett Music & Arts Festival
Antique & Classic Car Show

 

Note: All schedules and events are subject to change without notice. Please continue to check our website for all the latest updates.

For more information, call 740-392-FEST (3378) or e-mail: festival@danemmettfestival.org
or visit the Knox County Convention & Visitors Bureau at www.VisitKnoxOhio.org