Uptown Mount Vernon, Iowa
Mount Vernon was selected as a Main Street community on March 4, 2008 by the State of Iowa. A wide variety of events occur along First Street in Mount Vernon, Iowa. Uptown Mount Vernon is lined by historic buildings, retail shops, restaurants, and other businesses.
June 2021
Mount Vernon and Lisbon City-Wide Garage Sales
City-wide garage sales will be held in Mount Vernon and Lisbon on the same date.
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Lincoln Highway Nitty Gritty 2021
Lincoln Highway Nitty Gritty is on July 4, 2021. Stroll through historic Mount Vernon, Iowa and find vintage items from vendors across the country.
Find out more »Lincoln Highway Nitty Gritty 2021
Lincoln Highway Nitty Gritty is on July 4, 2021. Stroll through historic Mount Vernon, Iowa and find vintage items from vendors across the country.
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Heritage Days Festival 2021
The 33rd Annual Heritage Days Festival, Mount Vernon’s biggest summer festival, will take place Friday, July 9 and Saturday, July 10, in and around Uptown Mount Vernon.
Find out more »Heritage Days Festival 2021
The 33rd Annual Heritage Days Festival, Mount Vernon’s biggest summer festival, will take place Friday, July 9 and Saturday, July 10, in and around Uptown Mount Vernon.
Find out more »September 2021
15th Annual Lincoln Highway Arts Festival
The Lincoln Highway Arts Festival is on September 18, 2021. Over 50 artists & entertainers will join the event to celebrate art, music, and creativity.
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Mount Vernon Chili Cook-Off 2021
Teams will compete for cash prizes and bragging rights during the Mount Vernon Chili Cook-Off. Cooking is begins at Noon, followed by public tasting 4-7PM.
Find out more »November 2021
Shop Small Saturday 2021
Shop Small Saturday is on Saturday, November 27, 2021 throughout Mount Vernon and Lisbon. Enjoy special discounts and enter a drawing to win prizes!
Find out more »December 2021
Magical Night 2021
Magical Night is Thursday, December 2, 2021. You can expect dozens of individual events taking place throughout Uptown Mount Vernon.
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