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Friday’s Food & Art will take place on the first Friday of every month from 5:00 – 8:00 pm, May to November, at The Commons in downtown Mt. Vernon, Illinois.
Hosted by Mt. Vernon Festivals, Inc., this vibrant event will showcase local vendors offering regionally made or grown products, along with live musical entertainment.
Attendees can enjoy delicious food and beverages from nearby downtown restaurants, either while browsing the vendors or relaxing at the picnic tables and listening to the music. It’s the perfect setting to reconnect with old friends or unwind after a busy week. Just a block away, stop by the Kingsman Car Club Cruise-In at the Mt. Vernon Elks, where you’ll find dinner specials and drinks available to the public.
2026 Dates: May 1 • June 5 • August 7 • September 11 • October 2 • November 6
Dates
May 01, 2026 · 5:00 PM - May 01, 2026 · 8:00 PM(GMT-05:00) Central Time (US & Canada)
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Upcoming Events
Jun 05, 2026 · 5:00 PM - Jun 05, 2026 · 8:00 PM(GMT-05:00) Central Time (US & Canada)
Aug 07, 2026 · 5:00 PM - Aug 07, 2026 · 8:00 PM(GMT-05:00) Central Time (US & Canada)
Sep 11, 2026 · 5:00 PM - Sep 11, 2026 · 8:00 PM(GMT-05:00) Central Time (US & Canada)
Oct 02, 2026 · 5:00 PM - Oct 02, 2026 · 8:00 PM(GMT-05:00) Central Time (US & Canada)
Nov 06, 2026 · 5:00 PM - Nov 06, 2026 · 8:00 PM(GMT-05:00) Central Time (US & Canada)
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Parking instructions
Street parking and public lots available throughout downtown Mt. Vernon.
Artists, vendors & exhibitors applications
Interested in applying:
1 active application
Deadline:
Nov 06, 2026
Welcome to the event! Browse through our applications and let us know if you have any questions. This is an electronic agreement and by selecting the booths, you are validating and approving this agreement electronically.
Hosted by Mt. Vernon Festivals, Inc.
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Mount Vernon, Illinois, United States 
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