Experience Mount Vernon

06/01/2026

A reminder as we prepare for the 2026 First Friday season:
First Fridays will not include a cruise-in in 2026. The decision was made to discontinue the cruise-in component of First Fridays due to safety, operational, and event management considerations. Information regarding this decision was emailed to the 2025 participants on April 29th. More info: www.experiencemv.org/cruise-in-update
We look forward to welcoming everyone downtown for an exciting season featuring local businesses, food vendors, live entertainment, family activities, community organizations, and more.

06/01/2026

It’s Electrifyingly close to First Friday ⚡️⚡️The Community Spotlight is sponsored by MTVarts where the cast of Grease will be giving a preview of their performance at June First Friday! Come down to Public Square Main stage at 6:45 to come see them perform and all the exciting things they’re doing this summer.

06/01/2026

🚨 NEW for 2026 First Fridays! 🚨
🗺️Get ready to explore Downtown Mount Vernon like never before with our First Friday Passport! 🎉
Pick up your FREE passport at the Experience Mount Vernon info table on Public Square starting in June, then head out on an adventure! Complete 5 out of 9 activities each month to earn your stamp.
✨ Designed with kids 12 and under in mind—but fun for everyone!
🎁 Earn a stamp = entry into that month’s prize drawing
🏆 Collect all FOUR stamps this season = entry to win the 2026 First Friday Grand Prize!
It’s interactive, it’s exciting, and it’s the perfect way to experience everything First Friday has to offer. Grab your crew and start collecting those stamps at June First Friday! 📍💥

05/29/2026

It’s only one week until First Friday, and we still need volunteers 😅
HELPHELPHELPHELP.... 🫠
Okay, but seriously, we’re looking for awesome volunteers to help make June First Friday: Shake, Rattle, & Roll Downtown happen!
Volunteer tasks include:
✨ Activity stations
✨ Set-up & tear-down
✨ Passport activity help
✨ Greeting guests
✨ General downtown assistance
No experience needed — just a willingness to help and have fun! 💥
Interested? Send us a message or email [email protected] to volunteer! 🎉
(ProTip: Stick around to the end of the video to watch our executive director climb out of a trash can...)

05/29/2026

🎉 The activities at June First Friday are STACKED 🎉

Get ready for a night full of hands-on fun at Shake, Rattle, & Roll Downtown on Friday, June 5 from 6–9 PM sponsored by Edward Jones of Mount Vernon!

✨ Obstacle Course with MVNU Cougars (S. Main Street)
✨ FREE Glitter Tattoos with Creations 2 Dye 4 (S. Main Street)
✨ Make-and-Take Sand Art Jars (S. Main Street)
✨ DIY Squishy Pets (S. Main Street)
✨ Bubbles & Sidewalk Chalk ((S. Main Street & Public Square)
✨ Interactive Archery Trailer with the Knox County Fish & Game Association (E. High Street)
✨ 1950s-Themed Photo Booth sponsored by the New Directions - TAC (Public Square)
✨ The W.O.W. Book Bus with Giving Hope Charity on Public Square
✨ NEW First Friday Passport Activity (Starts at the EMV Table on Public Square

PLUS 🚒🚓 Touch-a-Truck (S. Main Street) sponsored by CES Credit Union featuring:
🚒 Mount Vernon Fire Department
🚔 Mount Vernon Police Department
🚧 United Aggregates Inc
🚗 Chevrolet GMC of Mount Vernon

And the best part? It’s ALL FREE 💥

05/28/2026

05/27/2026

Looking for an activity for your kids or younger family members ?Bring them to First Friday and have them do the passport activity!! The Passport allows kids to complete fun local activities and with the completion of 5 activities guarantees them a chance to win the monthly and then possibly the Grand prize at the end of First Friday season. ☀️☀️

05/26/2026

Introducing Project Roundtable who will be performing at First Friday !The project RoundTable Band has been rockin’ the Kingdom since 2008. Currently the band consists of members Spencer Hoeflich (keyboards, harmonica, vocals), Bill Carpenter (bass, vocals), Ben Blackford (guitar, vocals) and drummer Todd Bryan. Song selections from the 60s, 70s, and beyond provide toe-tapping beats across several music genres. Thanks for listening and have fun!! See you on the Porch! 🎶🎶

05/26/2026

☀️ June in Downtown Mount Vernon is {almost} HERE… and so is the June Experience Guide! 🎉

Your go-to guide for everything happening downtown this month is officially live, featuring community events, First Friday fun, live music, shopping, dining, summer activities, and so much more. 🌸🎶🍔🛍️
Whether you’re planning a family outing, date night, weekend adventure, or just looking for an excuse to explore downtown, the June Experience Guide has you covered.
Check it out at the link below and start planning your month in Downtown Mount Vernon! ❤️
🔗https://www.experiencemv.org/experience-guides

05/26/2026

Chevrolet GMC of Mount Vernon is the sponsor of the Kids Zone and also bringing down cars for First Friday !!Here are some more of the cars that will be available for Touch a Truck !! 🏎️🏎️ comment below what cars your looking forward to seeing on First Friday