MARKET EVENTS
Second Saturdays on the Square: The Mount Vernon Farmers Market and Century 21 - Butler Real Estate Services present this event series on the second Saturday of each month from May through September. Event details will be posted below as they are finalized. Events start at 10:00am and last until 2:00pm. Use #SecondSaturdays to share your experience and pictures on social media!
May 12, 2018
Enjoy an expanded market from 8am-2pm, shopping with Farmers Market, Arts & Crafts, and Specialty Retail & Food vendors and listening to live musical entertainment. Remember to also visit the other shops, restaurants, and museums in our historic Plaza District to complete the experience!
OTHER EVENT FEATURES:
SUNRISE YOGA with Linda Sharpin
Join a free 30-minute yoga session at 8:30am on the plaza lawn which is open to all levels, beginner and kid friendly. Bring your own mat and let your mind and body relax. Tips are graciously accepted. Sponsored by Mount Vernon Gym.
Shop and enjoy listening to a great young local artist play a mix of classic and popular songs! No cover charge, but tips are graciously accepted. Music starts at 9:00am under the gazebo!
CULINARY DEMO: Chef Brandon Rodriguez
Watch our local chef from The Marina at Lake Cypress Springs show you how to create a wonderful new dish using seasonal, local ingredients! The demo is free and all guests will receive complimentary samples and recipes to take home. The demo starts at 10:00am on the SW corner of the plaza.
Jun 09, 2018
Enjoy an expanded market from 8am-2pm, shopping with Farmers Market, Arts & Crafts, and Specialty Retail & Food vendors and listening to live musical entertainment. Remember to also visit the other shops, restaurants, and museums in our historic Plaza District to complete the experience!
OTHER EVENT FEATURES:
SUNRISE YOGA with Linda Sharpin
Join a free 30-minute yoga session at 8:30am on the plaza lawn which is open to all levels, beginner and kid friendly. Bring your own mat and let your mind and body relax. Tips are graciously accepted. Sponsored by Mount Vernon Gym.
Bring a lawn chair and listen to an eclectic mix of Southern Soul, Blues, Country, Jazz Standards, Folk Songs, and even a few Sing-A-Longs! No cover charge, but tips are graciously accepted. Music starts at 9:00am at the plaza gazebo!
CULINARY DEMO: Chef Oscar Cruz
Watch this local award-winning chef show you how to create a wonderful new dish using seasonal, local ingredients! The demo is free and all guests will receive complimentary samples and recipes to take home. The demo starts at 10:00am on the SW corner of the plaza.
NON-PROFIT OUTREACH: Guardians of the Children, Sulphur River Chapter
Stop by and learn more about their mission for child abuse awareness, education, and advocacy for the victims and their loved ones. Help donate to their cause in the most delicious way possibly by picking up some fresh baked goodies to go!
Jul 14, 2018
Enjoy an expanded market from 8am-2pm, shopping with Farmers Market, Arts & Crafts, and Specialty Retail & Food vendors and listening to live musical entertainment. Remember to also visit the other shops, restaurants, and museums in our historic Plaza District to complete the experience!
OTHER EVENT FEATURES:
Participate in a free 30-minute introductory Tai Chi class at 8:00am on the plaza lawn. Suitable for all ages and fitness levels as all movements are slow and performed standing. Sponsored by Mount Vernon Martial Arts.
SUNRISE YOGA with Linda Sharpin
Join a free 30-minute yoga session at 8:30am on the plaza lawn which is open to all levels, beginner and kid friendly. Bring your own mat and let your mind and body relax. Tips are graciously accepted. Sponsored by Mount Vernon Gym.
Come out to see this rising local singer/songwriter as he plays a mix of Country & Western music. No cover charge, but tips are graciously accepted! Music starts at 9:00am under the plaza gazebo!
Watch our newest chef in town show you how to create a healthy, flavorful dish using seasonal, local ingredients! The demo is free and all guests will receive complimentary samples. The demo starts at 10:00am on the plaza.
NON-PROFIT OUTREACH: Franklin County Historical Association
Stop by and learn more about their mission to preserve our natural and cultural heritage through their efforts to involve all area ethnic groups, promote of heritage tourism, historical preservation, to provide museums and educational exhibits, and to involve local youth in association activities. Grab info on our historical properties and other giveaways!
Aug 11, 2018
Enjoy an expanded market from 8am-2pm, shopping with Farmers Market, Arts & Crafts, and Specialty Retail & Food vendors and listening to live musical entertainment. Remember to also visit the other shops, restaurants, and museums in our historic Plaza District to complete the experience!
OTHER EVENT FEATURES:
Participate in a free 30-minute introductory Tai Chi class at 8:00am on the plaza lawn. Suitable for all ages and fitness levels as all movements are slow and performed standing. Sponsored by Mount Vernon Martial Arts.
SUNRISE YOGA with Linda Sharpin
Join a free 30-minute yoga session at 8:30am on the plaza lawn which is open to all levels, beginner and kid friendly. Bring your own mat and let your mind and body relax. Tips are graciously accepted. Sponsored by Mount Vernon Gym.
Bring a lawn chair and listen to this talented local artist play and sing! No cover charge, but tips are graciously accepted. Music kicks off at 9:00am under the plaza gazebo!
CULINARY DEMO: Chef Enam Chowdhury
Watch the voted Best Chef in the Upper East Side of Texas, and Executive Chef at The Chophouse on Bankhead, show you how to create a wonderful new dish using seasonal, local ingredients! The demo is free and all guests will receive complimentary samples. The demo starts at 10:00am on the plaza.
NON-PROFIT OUTREACH: Mount Vernon Community Events Committee
Stop by and learn more about their mission to help provide quality entertainment to enrich the lives of those in Mount Vernon and Franklin County, including how you can volunteer to help in their upcoming events!
Sep 08, 2018
Enjoy an expanded market from 8am-2pm, shopping with Farmers Market, Arts & Crafts, and Specialty Retail & Food vendors and listening to live musical entertainment. Remember to also visit the other shops, restaurants, and museums in our historic Plaza District to complete the experience!
OTHER EVENT FEATURES:
Participate in a free 30-minute introductory Tai Chi class at 8:00am on the plaza lawn. Suitable for all ages and fitness levels as all movements are slow and performed standing. Sponsored by Mount Vernon Martial Arts.
SUNRISE YOGA with Linda Sharpin
Join a free 30-minute yoga session at 8:30am on the plaza lawn which is open to all levels, beginner and kid friendly. Bring your own mat and let your mind and body relax. Tips are graciously accepted. Sponsored by Mount Vernon Gym.
MUSIC: Birthright Blues Project
Shop while enjoying a local band play the sounds of electrified Texas Roadhouse Blues infused with rock, acoustic down-home country blues, and front porch pickin' delta style blues'. No cover charge, but tips are graciously accepted! Music starts at 9:00am under the plaza gazebo.
CULINARY DEMO: Chef Donna Copeland
Watch our own Chef D of Mama D's Catering as she showcases useful cooking hacks that will make your life easier! The demo is free and all guests will receive complimentary samples and recipes to take home. The demo starts at 10:00am on the SW corner of the plaza.
NON-PROFIT OUTREACH: Child Protective Services
Stop by and learn more about their mission for taking action against child abuse and neglect, placing children in foster care and supporting those families, and helping children get adopted. Swing by with your children to receive some fun giveaways!
-- FOOD --
Fresh, seasonal and local!
-- ART --
High quality arts and crafts!
-- MUSIC --
Live, local musical talent!
OTHER MOUNT VERNON EVENTS
The following events are also held in Mount Vernon, most of which will be in the downtown Plaza District!
Feb 17, 2018
Annual festival timed to ring in the Chinese New Year - 2018 is the Year of the Dog! The event will include dog competitions for prettiest dog and best costume, there will be karaoke and other live entertainment, vendor booths, and plenty of activities and treats for kids, including crafts, a bounce house, sno cones, cotton candy and more! Presented by KenSal's Cuckoo Nest - Asian Fusion Cuisine
Apr 07, 2018
PDGA Amateur World Doubles Championship Tournament
The PDGA Amateur Doubles World Championships comes to Mount Vernon, Texas from April 5th-8th, as players compete on courses at Selah Ranch and Trey Deuce Ranch. Presented by the Franklin County Chamber of Commerce, and Sponsored by Innova Disc Golf and HouckDesign Disc Golf
Apr 21, 2018
The Tour de Cypress is a bike ride sponsored annually by the Mount Vernon Rotary Club with routes ranging from 10 miles to 100K, all starting and ending on the Square in our historic Plaza District.
Jun 02, 2018
This event centers around a barbecue cooking competition and craft beer tastings with live music throughout the day, vendor booths, and a street dance. Sponsored by the Franklin County Cultural Preservation Society (aka Mount Vernon Dance Club).
Oct 13, 2018
This annual event began in 1974, and continues on this year with more than 125 booth vendors with arts, crafts, food and games for the kids, with a stew cook-off contest, auto show, 5K run/walk, and live entertainment throughout the day. Starting with a pancake breakfast at 7 a.m. until the last booth closes at 4 p.m. it is fun for the whole family. Sponsored by the Mount Vernon Key Club.
Oct 27, 2018
The Mount Vernon Food & Wine Festival is an award-winning wine and culinary experience. The festival begins the prior week with the "Harvest on Main" wine dinner for 125 select guests on Saturday, Oct 20th. Activities follow during Food & Wine Week in Mount Vernon, culminating with the primary event, "Market on Main" which is held on Saturday, Oct 27th from 11 AM to 5 PM. Visitors can sample top shelf Texas wines, shop with culinary, art and other specialty lifestyle vendors, and view a showcase of cooking demonstrations by acclaimed local chefs, all while enjoying some of the best live entertainment Northeast Texas has to offer. Presented by the Mount Vernon Main Street Alliance.