Presented by Ariel-Foundation Park
Thursday, September 17 • 7:00pm-9:00pm

VENUE:
Knox County Foundation Pavilion, Ariel-Foundation Park
(10 Pittsburgh Ave., Mount Vernon, OH 43050)

Sip your way across the country! As the sun sets over the iconic ruins of Ariel-Foundation Park, enjoy a guided tasting of distinctive regional American spirits—from smooth Tennessee whiskey and bold Kentucky bourbon to North Carolina’s legendary Climax Moonshine, New Jersey’s historic Laird’s Applejack, and vibrant American craft gin, Four Corners. Enjoy music, tasting notes, and light bites in a relaxed, open-air setting an evening that celebrates the rich flavors and stories behind some of America’s most iconic liquors.

Get Tickets

Ticket required for admittance into the venue and includes tasting flight, non-alcoholic refreshments, and light appetizers. A separate ticket is available for those who do not wish to participate in the tasting. Additional bar drinks available for cash/charge. Space is limited. Lawn seating available outside the venue for music enjoyment at no cost. Event will be held rain or shine.

The Spirits of the States Sunset Social is sponsored by Park National Bank.

Presented by Ariel-Foundation Park and the Knox County Symphony Orchestra
Sunday, September 27 • 3:00pm

VENUE:

Schnormeier Event Center, Ariel-Foundation Park
(10 Pittsburgh Ave., Mount Vernon, OH 43050)

Free Event!

Designed with little ones in mind, this one-hour concert event always has a fun theme to engage and delight children. They are encouraged to dance, wiggle, and come to the stage to check out the instruments and maybe even have the opportunity to conduct the orchestra! Once again, the Gund Gallery at Kenyon College will be enhancing the musical experience by providing art activities for the Symphony’s youngest patrons. After the concert, join us for cookies and cider and the opportunity to meet the musicians. Bring your own chair or use one of ours. This event is free to the public!

Partnership events are supported, in part, through a grant from the Knox County Foundation and the City of Mount Vernon Lodging Excise Tax.

Presented by Experience Mount Vernon
Sunday, October 11 • 3:00pm-5:00pm

VENUE:
Schnormeier Event Center, Ariel-Foundation Park
(10 Pittsburgh Ave., Mount Vernon, OH 43050)

FREE EVENT!

Celebrate fall family fun at the 6th Annual Johnny Appleseed Fall Festival, presented by The Peoples Bank of Gambier! This year, Experience Mount Vernon is partnering with Ariel-Foundation Park to bring an even bigger and better autumn celebration to the beautiful Schnormeier Event Center on Sunday, October 11 from 3:00–5:00 PM.

Bring the whole family out for an afternoon packed with festive fun, including the Traveling Acres Petting Zoo sponsored by The Mount Vernon Grand Hotel and Great Point Kitchen & Events, balloon animals, pumpkin painting, hayrides, delicious food trucks sponsored by Glen Hill Orchards, live music by Blue Diggity, and more fall-themed activities for all ages.

Grab your flannel, enjoy the crisp autumn air, and make memories with family and friends at one of Mount Vernon’s favorite fall traditions! FREE COMMUNITY EVENT

Presented by CES Credit Union
Saturday, Saturday 19

Julia Neville 6:30 PM
Simba Jordan 8:00 PM

VENUE:
Schnormeier Event Center, Ariel-Foundation Park

(10 Pittsburgh Ave., Mount Vernon, OH 43050)

CES Website

Get ready for a night of high-energy boots and booming vocals! CES Credit Union is thrilled to announce that regional powerhouses Simba Jordan and Julia Neville will headline the Fourth Annual Concert Night for the Community on Saturday, September 19th.