Mt. Vernon Fall Fest 2026

Mt. Vernon's largest festival is close at hand! Don't miss the 14th annual Mt. Vernon, Illinois Fall Festival themed "Stars Stripes & Autumn Nights" on September 25th and September 26th! Free live entertainment sponsored by Continental Tire both days on the SSM Good Samaritan Hospital main stage. Enjoy festival foods, United Way kids zone complete with free lazer tag, alpacas, drum showcase, and more; shop a variety of vendors in the Monken Toyota vendor marketplace, participate in the ever-growing Deaconess Illinois Crossroads parade, unwind at the Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce beer & wine garden, view meticulously maintained classic cars, motorcycles and trucks during the Cruise-In, and so much more! It's all happening downtown! Follow the link to the Mt. Vernon Festivals website for more details. Friday Entertainment 5 p.m. - We Got It Covered 7 p.m. - Icons of Country Tribute Show Saturday Entertainment 2:30 p.m. - White Trash Superstar 5 p.m. - The Rewinds 8:15 - LIT