All Events

"We Never Run Alone" - 5K Run/Walk
Saturday, 08/15 at 8:00 am on the Other

This annual event will take place Saturday morning. The course starts at E. Gambier Street in downtown Mount Vernon and follows residential streets to the Kokosing Gap Trail bike path then back around to the finish line at the Dan Emmett Conference Center. Registration begins at 7:30 am. The starting gun goes off at 8:30 and the course closes at 11:00 am.

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Antique & Classic Car Show
Sunday, 08/16 at 1:00 pm on the On the Square

Antique and classic cars and trucks from around the country will be proudly displayed in downtown Mount Vernon. Each antique and classic car is unique, every vehicle is truly a work of art.

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Antique & Classic Car Show Awards
Sunday, 08/16 at 4:00 pm on the On the Square

Antique Vehicle Showcase
Thursday, 08/13 at 10:00 am on the Center Stage

Banjo & Flat-Pick Guitar Contests

The banjo contest will have two age categories: 17 and under, and 18 and older. Old-time, bluegrass, and Dixieland styles will be accepted. The flat-pick guitar contest will have three age categories: 12 and under, 13-19, and 20 and over. These contests are open to all non-professional players.

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Chautauqua
Thursday, 08/13 at 6:00 pm on the [email protected]

The Chautauqua Series is a series of living history performances. We are pleased to present several recent Chautauqua programs during the Dan Emmett Music & Arts Festival. This year will feature Dan Emmett (aka Carl Young), Woody Hayes (aka Jim Stoner), and Red Skelton (aka Ken Barnet).

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Cheer Competition
Thursday, 08/13 at 6:00 pm on the South Main Street

Teams from all local and area schools have been invited to participate. There will be trophies for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd places in each division. The groups are divided into divisions of Varsity, Junior Varsity, Junior High, Pee-Wee and Colt. There will be no tumbling or stunting in this competition.

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Columbus Zoo
Sunday, 08/16 at 2:00 pm on the Center Stage

The program will allow you to get up close and personal with the animals that travel with Jungle Jack Hanna to such shows as Good Morning America, The Late show with David Letterman, and Larry King Live. Discover where they are from, what they eat and possibly touch some of these amazing animals. We try to bring a variety of birds, reptiles, and mammals.

Dan Emmett Bell Auction
Saturday, 08/15 at 8:00 pm on the First-Knox Main Stage

Motorcycle Show and Cruise In
Sunday, 08/16 at 12:00 pm on the On the Square

Motorcycles of all makes and models are invited to a Motorcycle Show during the Dan Emmett Music & Arts Festival. There are six classes for this juried show: Custom, Touring, Vintage (25 years and older), Trike, Cruiser and Sport. The show will be held on the West Vine Street area from Mulberry to Main Street in conjunction with the Dan Emmett Antique and Classic Car Show.

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Motorcycle Show Awards
Sunday, 08/16 at 3:00 pm on the On the Square

Old-Time Fiddle Contest
Saturday, 08/15 at 11:00 am on the First-Knox Main Stage

Dan Emmett, author of "Dixie", was well known for his fiddle playing ability. It is to his legacy that the Dan Emmett Music & Arts Festival is dedicated. In honor of our musical icon, the Festival is again hosting the Fiddle Contest on Saturday, August 13th at the First-Knox Main Stage on the town square.

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