Knox County Convention & Visitors Bureau

08/12/2026

The Mount Vernon Music & Arts Festival is back! Starting Friday, August 14th through Sunday, August 16th. The streets will be filled with the creative sights and sounds of local and regional talent. Bring the family for a full weekend of fun!
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▶Follow the link to start planning your weekend in Downtown Mount Vernon!

Mount Vernon Music & Arts Festival, Aug 14–16. FREE live music, art, food & vendors. Friday: Phil Dirt & The Dozers 6:30PM followed by Forever Seger at 8:30PM

08/04/2026

Great shot of Ackerman Preserve from Picture Knox County📸🦆🥾🌲

Early morning capture at Ackerman Nature Preserve in Fredericktown. - Terry Thurston

08/03/2026

The CA&C Visitor Center is closed today, and will be back open tomorrow 9AM-5PM. If you need to reach the Knox County Convention & Visitors Bureau, please reach out directly to the team at [email protected]. See you on the trails!

The Knox County Convention & Visitors Bureau welcomes you to the CA&C Visitor Center, located at 501 South Main Street, in Mount Vernon, Ohio.

07/31/2026

Shout out to Ariel Corporation, and to all our local riders, volunteers and supporters, for their commitment to community and the cause. Watch the roads this weekend as Pelotonia riders will be taking on some of Knox County's massive hills and scenic back roads. Share the road and travel safe!

07/31/2026

There is something just so magical about Magnolia Hill Farm✨

07/24/2026

Oh gourd! A featured stop on Ohio’s Corn Maze Trail, add Boeshart Farms Countrie Acres to your must-stop fall itinerary. Tons of new features and endless fun 🎃🍁

‼️SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT‼️

As the time comes closer and the weather starts getting colder, we have some VERY important news! 🗞️ We have been hard at work to make this the most unforgettable year yet!

⚫️ Hours: ⚫️
Every Saturday and Sunday
September 19th-November 1st
11:00am-5:00pm

⏰NEW TIME CHANGE ⏰11:00am-5:00pm

🔵 Pricing: 🔵
Admission: $20 per person (2 and under free)
Season Pass: $50 per person

⚪️ All activities are included into your admission ⚪️
⭐️Extra costs ⭐️
- Pumpkins, gourds, etc
- Food from concession
- Apples for slingshots
- Store merchandise (t-shirts, snacks, drinks, etc)

🔴 New Additions: 🔴
- Grain Bin Bathrooms (toilets yay!)
- Double Barrel Cars (Adults are able to ride now!)
- Cob Cabana (Grain Bin Gazebo)
- Silo Splash (Grain Bin Corn Pit)
- Critter Crawl (Culvert Roll)
- Bubble Barn
- Scarecrow Speedway (Super Mega Slides)

⚫️🔴⚪️ Scarecrow Speedway Important Points ⚪️🔴⚫️
- Must be 42 inches or taller to ride
- Single riders only
- Max of 250 pounds

Some things have been moved around so below is a map, can’t wait to see you all this fall!! 🍁

07/23/2026

Great write up on our friends at Black Fork Gravel Grinder. We absolutely love the passion they bring to gravel cycling in our county and beyond. Already excited for next year! 🚴🏽‍♂️🚴🏽‍♀️🚴🏽

After about three months of logistics planning, the inaugural Black Fork Gravel Grinder took place in spring 2016 — including about 115 participants.

07/22/2026

🍂🚴‍♂️ BIG NEWS, KNOX COUNTY! 🍻🏍️
In partnership with Columbus Outdoor Pursuits Bicycling, we are thrilled to officially announce Knox County Biketoberfest is back for 2026! Fall vibes, scenic trails , craft brews (and wine), and two-wheeled adventures are all coming together for one incredible weekend.

Whether you’re hitting the trail, sipping local flavors at the Kegs + Corks Tasting Event (presented by the Knox County Chamber of Commerce and Koorsen Fire & Security) or checking out classic rides at the Junction Moto Show & Food Truck Festival, there is something for everyone—cyclists and non-cyclists alike!

Want all the official details and ticket info?
👇 Check out the full announcement here:
https://visitknoxohio.org/editorials/shift-gears-and-raise-a-glass-knox-county-biketoberfest-returns

Mark your calendars, tag your trail buddies, and get ready for the ultimate October weekend! 🍁🚲

Scenic trail rides, craft beer, wine tastings, food trucks, and vintage motorcycles on the square—Knox County Biketoberfest is the ultimate weekend!

07/21/2026

🎡🌽 It's almost time... 🚜🎪

From the incredible 4-H exhibits and grandstand thrills to your favorite fair food classics (hello, elephant ears and fair fries!), nothing beats summer tradition quite like the Knox County Fair!

Whether you're mapping out your must-see events, checking livestock schedules, or planning family day at the fairgrounds, we’ve put together everything you need to know in our ultimate 2026 Knox County Fair -OHIO Guide.

👇 Plan your fair week and read the full guide here:
https://visitknoxohio.org/editorials/knox-county-fair-guide-2026

A week full of tradition and fun; this is your guide to the 2026 Knox County Fair. Join us July 26th- August 1st at the Knox County Fairgrounds.

07/17/2026

Ariel-Foundation Park is hosting Knox County’s Ohio Goes to the Movies America 250-Ohio event on Sunday, July 26th! 🍿🎥🎬🇺🇸