Dan Emmett Music and Arts Festival

Music, crafts, cars and family fun abound at the Dan Emmett Music and Arts Festival. Held to celebrate the legacy of Daniel Decatur Emmett, author of such songs as "Dixie" and "Turkey in the Straw," the Dan Emmett Music and Arts Festival showcases artists and musicians performing such styles as bluegrass, country, folk, oldies, rock-n-roll, Christian and big band.

Held on Wednesday through Sunday of the second week of August, the Festival's trademark is its outstanding music and entertainment format and a juried artisan exhibition offering awards for artistry and presentation.

A Civil War encampment and a fife and drum muster are held on Saturday and Sunday during the Festival. Demonstrators take a step back in time to live the way the soldiers did during the Civil War. Tents are set up, food is cooked over open fires, and the soldiers perform parades, colors and drills. Visitors are invited to stop by and see how the men fighting for our rights lived during the war.

Musical entertainment in the past has included such artists as Arlo Guthrie, The Letterman, Phil Dirt and the Dozers, The Kingston Trio, Arnette Howard, Jazz Arts Group of Columbus, The Four Aces, Back Beat, The Four Lads, Jan & Dean, The All-Ohio State Fair Band, The Avalons, Joey Dee & The Starlighters, The Vogues, and Paul Revere and The Raiders. Saturday's entertainment includes an old-time fiddle, and bluegrass banjo contest. Musicians from all over come to compete for prizes while entertaining a crowd full of old-time music lovers.

Visitors can take time out to see the historic sites of Mount Vernon including Dan Emmett's birthplace and the Woodward Opera House, America's oldest authentic 19th century theater.

Sunday is dedicated to gospel music, kid’s activities, an antique and classic car show and arts and crafts. Many local and national Christian artists perform for audiences on Sunday.

For music, crafts, cars and family fun, visit the Dan Emmett Music and Arts Festival. For up-to-date Festival information visit www.DanEmmettFestival.org or call 1-800-837-5282.

For more information contact the
Knox County Convention & Visitors Bureau:
1-800-837-5282 or 740-392-6102
107 South Main Street, Mount Vernon, Ohio 43050
info@visitknoxohio.org

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