New Ventures in the Making

Night two of the @mvmafohio Mount Vernon Music and Arts Festival 🎶@artrageousshow PAINTED the town tonight! 🎨With an epic fusion of music and art, they lead the crowd through an interactive experience that was sure to ignite your creativity; all the while movin’ and groovin’ to chart topping hits of every decade! #mvmaf #mvmafohio #experiencemv #experiencemountvernon #visitknoxohio #knoxcountyohio #mvac #ohioartscouncil #ohioarts #ohiofestivals #ohiofindithere @ohio.findithere @ohiomagazine @experiencemountvernon @mountvernonartsconsortium @ohioartscouncil

Our friends @mvmafohio have kicked off the weekend with perfect weather and even better entertainment in Downtown Mount Vernon! Join us as we honor and celebrate a fusion of art and music all weekend long. How will you #experiencemountvernon !? @experiencemountvernon @mountvernonartsconsortium #visitknoxohio #knoxcountyohio #mountvernonohio #mvmaf #mvac @ohioartscouncil #ohiofindithere #ohiofestivals #ohioartist #ohioart

It’s a gloomy day, so we’re dreaming of brighter days, biking around @arielfoundationpark 🚲☀️ #visitknoxohio #mountvernonohio #knoxcountyohio #arielfoundationpark

They say every seat in the house is great, and we could not agree more! Balcony or floor, @thewoodwardohio brings stunning views to all that attend a performance or event. Did you hear they are bringing @themccartneyproject to the stage September 3rd!? Gracing the stage with over three decades of @thebeatles (and others) greatest hits; this is going to be a performance you don’t want to miss! #thewoodwardoperahouse #visitknoxohio #experiencemountvernon #mvac #mountvernonohio #knoxcountyohio #ohioartscouncil @ohiomagazine @ohio.findithere #ohiofindithere @experiencemountvernon

It’s always a good day when you can enjoy dinner and a show! Our team and other gal pals joined us for a special girls night out. Appetizers, drinks and famously delicious entrées from The Alcove Restaurant and Lounge was the perfect way to kick off our night. After dinner, we enjoyed a stroll downtown to shop and take in the sunset at the square. A short walk up from the square we arrived to the Knox Memorial, where the energy was buzzing and the lights were bright on stage. The award-winning musical adaptation of the classic Dickens novel, Oliver! sprung to life with some of the most memorable characters and songs ever to grace the stage. We were blown away by this local talent; not to mention the beauty of this (almost) 100-year old theatre. 

Tonight, Tomorrow and Sunday is your last chance to check out the show; but we promise there will always be more to experience while you’re here! @experiencemountvernon @thealcoverestaurant @ohioartscouncil @ohiotheatretol @mtvarts.theatre @alcovedinnertheatre @mountvernonartsconsortium #visitknoxohio #exploreknoxohio #mtvarts #mountvernonohio #knoxmemorialtheatre #olivertwist #ohioarts #knoxohioarts #ohioartscouncil #ohiofindithere #ohiomagazine #ohioexplored #experiencemountvernon #ohiotheatre #mvac #mountvernonartsconsortium #knoxcountyohio #artsknoxohio

We hosted our friends from Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission in Mount Vernon yesterday for their MORPC Rural Forum Series. We heard from Central Ohio Trail leaders, state representatives, county and city advocates; all discussing the collective visioning, plans and goals when it comes to implementing the “trail town” mentality and culture in Ohio. We were proud to have Knox County’s own @tombilcze ( @ohiotoerietrail ) give a special tour of the Heart of Ohio Trail, Kokosing Gap Trail, City of Mount Vernon and all the amenities you’ll find along the way. Thank you to our partners at @arielfoundationpark for letting us use your amazing facilities for the day and providing a scenic back drop to our biking tour! #visitknoxohio #mountvernonohio #exploreknoxohio #knoxcountyohio #ohiofindithere #ohiomagazine #ohiotrails #railstotrails #greatamericanrailtrail #exploreknoxcountyparkdistrict #ohioexplored #morpc #ohiodnr @ohiodnr @morpc_ @centralohiogreenways @explore_knoxcountyparkdistrict @experiencemountvernon @railstotrails @greatamericanrailtrail @kokosing_gap_trail @whitscustardmtvernonoh @ohio.findithere @ohiomagazine

The Knox County Chamber of Commerce and The Knox County Park District came to together last week to celebrate the official ribbon cutting of the newest addition to the Honey Run Waterfall Park; the J. Eric Biggs Viewing Deck. Park Director, Lori Totman said, “We can finally answer “yes” when asked if the trail is handicap accessible. It is so important to our community to make trails accessible for all to enjoy…and we are so grateful for Eric and Amy for making this possible.” J. Eric Biggs passed in October of 2011. His loving and generous family solicited donations in Eric’s memory for the Park District through the Knox County Foundation, Knox Parks Fund. With these funds and working with Eric’s wife Amy, the idea to build an ADA compliant parking lot and an accessible walkway and deck at the Honey Run Waterfall is finally a reality. @explore_knoxcountyparkdistrict @knox_dd @ohio.findithere @ohiodnr #explorenoxohio #honeyrunwaterfall #knoxcountyohio #exploreknoxcountyparkdistrict #ohiofindithere #ohioparks #ohiodnr #odnr #exploreohio #hikeohio #ohiostateparks

It’s the last weekend to get out there and reserve your tickets for a stroll through the award winning Schnormeier Gardens! Since 1996, The Schnormeier Gardens have become a focal point of tranquility and inspiration in Knox County. "Over the years they have grown to include over fifty acres of manicured lawns, ten lakes, a variety of discrete garden areas and several waterfalls. Other structures on the property include a Japanese teahouse, garden house, Chinese pavilion and arched bridge. An ever growing collection of unique sculptures are also located on the grounds." Designed with a "bold vision and attention to detail", you don't want to miss your chance to stroll through the unexpected. Open every Thursday-Sunday, throughout June, enjoy a tranquil escape during your summer visit to Knox!🌲🌳🌿🍃🌾

Take a behind-the-scenes look at MTVArts Warehouse 14! Volunteers, actors, musicians, choreographers and producers spend countless hours putting together the big (and small) shows we all love. Susan Brown, MTVArts beloved costume designer, gave us a sneak peek at the costumes and details you can expect during the summer musical, Oliver! The award-winning musical adaptation of the classic Dickens novel springs to life with some of the most memorable characters and songs ever to grace the stage.

The @knoxmemorial will turn into the streets of Victorian England as Oliver! hits the stage July 9th-17th. Click the link in our bio to buy your tickets now! #visitknoxohio #exploreknoxohio #mtvarts #mountvernonohio #knoxmemorialtheatre #olivertwist #ohioarts #knoxohioarts #ohioartscouncil #ohiofindithere #ohiomagazine #ohioexplored #experiencemountvernon #ohiotheatre @ohiomagazine @ohio.findithere @ohioartscouncil @alcovedinnertheatre @ohiothespians @ohiotravelbloggers @ohioexplored @experiencemountvernon @capacolumbus @artmakescbus

Summer is here! And we’re dreaming of an old school summer road trip; the windows down, the music blasting and the sun shining. We hope your summer road trip will lead you down a back road, where you get to discover the unexplored and unexpected of Knox! #visitknoxohio #summeroadtrip #ohioroadtrips #knoxcountyohio #exploreknoxohio #ohiofindithere #ohiomagazine #ohiotourism #ohioart ✏️: @livvvtoth

It’s the longest day of the year! Join our friend @thebfec tonight for their Solstice Stroll! "Labyrinths have only one path that leads to the center and back out again. They are frequently used for moving meditation. You can use this time to solve a problem, ponder the meaning of life or simply relish the last rays of sunshine on the longest day of the year." Meet at the Kokosing Gap Trail parking lot on Laymon Road (Gambier, Ohio) at 8:00PM to join the group! Drone footage provided by @kenyoncollege and BFEC #visitknoxohio #kokosinggaptrail #ohiofindithere #thebfec #knoxcountyohio #exploreknoxohio #visitknoxcounty #exploreknoxcountyparkdistrict

Last night, @arielfoundationpark was flooded by the sounds of the 80’s! @thereaganyearsband kicked off the Free Summer Concert Series at Ariel-Foundation Park and the crowd was roaring🤘🏽Shout out to our friends @mountvernonartsconsortium for bringing the hot headliners all summer long; for more event information check out their website www.MVAC.org or event calendar on visitknoxohio.org #mountvernonohio #arielfoundationpark #visitknoxohio #thereaganyears #mvac #mountvernonartsconsortium #knoxcountyohio #80smusic #ohiofindithere #ohiomagazine @ohiomagazine @ohio.findithere

“This splash pad helps enhance our Fredericktown community—especially for families, said Fredericktown native, Amanda Strater. Strater, owner and operator of @plusonephotowithamanda , recently captured some great shots of Kokosing Park, Fredericktown's brand new splash pad. Check out our most recent blog post (link in bio) to see how you can spend your day enjoying all Fredericktown has to offer! . . . #fredericktownohio #visitknoxohio #ohiofindithere #ohiosummer #exploreknoxohio @ohiomagazine @ohio.findithere @ohiotravelbloggers @ohioexplored @whatshouldwedotoday_cbus @columbus.moms.guide @614.mom @outnaboutcolumbus @brickhousegrind

The sun is shining, the sky is clear and Main Street is ready to welcome guests back to First Fridays! @experiencemountvernon has brought all the same fun to downtown, with even bigger entertainment! “This year our partners @mountvernonartsconsortium @kchcommunity and @cotcedu have contributed to make our free summer concert series really special”, said Downtown Manager Anthony McNeal. “We can’t wait to see everyone filling Main Street (and the square) with excitement!” Experience Mount Vernon is also introducing their new Knox Foodies Trail and Merchant Scavenger Hunt tonight. Check out their Facebook page for more event details! See you on Main Street! #experiencemountvernon #visitknoxohio #exploreknoxohio #mountvernonohio #knoxcountyohio #dogfountain #mainstreetusa #ohiofindithere @ohio.findithere @ohiomagazine

Are you ready for the brand new Final Fridays on The Block presented by @steinbrewco2017 !?!?🍻 This free summer concert series gives you access to live music, great food and exclusive craft beer selections right there on the block! Check out our Events Calendar (link in bio) for more information and to plan out your summer calendar today! #experiencemountvernon #fyp #mountvernonohio #knoxcountyohio #visitknoxohio #steinbrewingcompany #ohiocraftbeer #ohiobeer #craftbeerassociation #ohiofindithere @experiencemountvernon

“If these walls (and microphones) could talk….” This 1,000 seat beauty has seen and heard a lot since 1926. @knoxmemorial is an iconic venue in downtown Mount Vernon, most recently hosting acts like @amygrantofficial and soon @clint_black (September 15th) 🤩 Out of town acts aside, these lights shine bright on our local (and beloved) theatre group @mtvarts.theatre , who will be bringing the tale of Charles Dickens, Oliver, to life July 9th-17th! To check out whose coming to the stage and more, visit our Calendar of Events in the link in our bio! 🔗🎶🎸🎤🎬🎼🎭🎟

Angie’s staff at The Scent Life Candle Bar welcomes you into their space to get creative and become a candle scientist! Opened in 2019, Scent Life offers a fun atmosphere for groups, families, girls nights and an unique chance to make something special, just to your liking. Soy based and over 90+ scents to choose from, make this a fun stop the next time you @experiencemountvernon #experiencemountvernon @thescentlifecandle #thescentlife #mountvernonohio #visitknoxohio #knoxcountyohio #exploreknoxohio

We’re celebrating our local breweries this American Craft Beer Week (May 16-22)! You should join the fun! Have you ever tried a fresh pint of “Temperance Crusader” @steinbrewco2017 paired with one of their famous smash burgers? 🍔🍺 Have you ever found the perfect piece of local art @mvbcbeer and sipped their blood orange infused imperial IPA, “Name the Stain”? 🖼🍺 Or have you experienced the live music, food trucks and the new hard seltzer @happystreetbeer ? 🎶🍺 Find a way to support your local craft brewery this week and the next time you #experiencemountvernon or #visitknoxohio @experiencemountvernon #craftbrewersassociation #ohiocraftbeerassociation #ohiocraftbrewers #ohiocraftbeerassociation #experiencemountvernon #exploreknoxohio #ohiocraftbeer #ohiofindithere #ohiomagaizine #untapped @ohio.findithere @ohiocraftbeer @ohiobrewreview @ohiobeverage @ohiobrewweek @ohiobrewdude @craftbeerohio

Did you know the Bridge of Dreams is the 3rd longest covered bridge in the United States!?!? The Bridge of Dreams sits on the Mohican Valley Trail in Brinkhaven, Ohio, just outside of Danville. Perched high above the Mohican River this expansive and unique bridge was built in the 1920’s as a railroad bridge. A common place for cyclists and trail users to stop and take in the views, but also acts as the invisible gateway into Amish Country. Follow the trail a little further east and you’ll run into our friends in @amishcountryohio #visitknoxohio #travelandtourismweek #tourismohio #ohiofindithere #ohiomagazine @ohio.findithere @explore_knoxcountyparkdistrict

This is an #earthday appreciation post. The green spaces in Knox County speak for themselves; expansive, welcoming and tranquil. 🌲🌿🌱🍃🌳 BIG thank you to our awesome teams at @explore_knoxcountyparkdistrict and @knox_oh_recycling for all their work and dedication to keeping Knox extra green ♻️💚🌎#visitknoxohio #exploreknoxohio #knoxcountyohio #exploreknoxcountyparkdistrict

Picture this; a cozy weekend getaway, nestled in the heart of downtown. What are you waiting for? Discover the unexplored comfort of grand luxury and charm @themountvernongrandhotel ✨ @ohiolodging @ohio.findithere @experiencemountvernon #visitknoxohio #knoxcountyohio #ohla #mountvernonohio #mountvernongrandhotel #mvnu #experiencemountvernon #exploreknoxohio #stayknoxohio #ohiofindithere #ohiomagazine #ohiosbesthometown

While we wait for the weather to be more “spring-like”, we’ll spend our rainy afternoons at @spi.spot 💡✨ Located in the former Buckeye Candy Building, now the Kenyon College Wright Center, in downtown Mount Vernon, SPI is a place for fun and learning. At SPI, there are age-appropriate areas of play that foster scientific ways of understanding the natural world and technology. SPI also runs special programs, activities and camps throughout the year. To discover all the unexpected SPI has to offer, book your visit online at htttp://spi.schedulista.com or call 740-501-7616 #spispot #visitknoxohio #experiencemountvernon #stemeducation #stem #ohioartscouncil #science #ohiofindithere #ohiomagazine #kenyoncollege #arielfoundation #mountvernonohio #knoxcountyohio

Did you know that two years from today, Knox County will experience a total solar eclipse?Skies will become dark, temps may drop and it will be a once in a life time kind of experience. Although the entire county may not see full totality, there will definitely be some great spots to check out this phenomenon! Gearing up with our country partners like @explore_knoxcountyparkdistrict to bring you some great programming for this must-see event. Mark your calendars, 4.8.24! 🌞🌚✨😎 #visitknoxohio #exploreknoxcountyparkdistrict #exploreknoxohio #knoxcountyohio #solareclipse #experiencemountvernon #odnr #odot #eclipse #ohiosolareclipse #ohiofindithere #ohiomagazine #ohioexplored #thebfec

A visit to the “Library” has a different meaning when you’re in Downtown Mount Vernon. In the 1920’s @thealcoverestaurant became a staple on Main Street, and is still serving delicious dishes and signature drinks at the “Library Bar” today. Looking for a strong hand-crafted cocktail, with a story? This is the place for you! Here we have “The Alma Mater”, in honor of beloved writer and alumnus of @kenyoncollege P.F. Kluge. “Born in New Jersey, P.F. Kluge attended Kenyon and the University of Chicago @uchicago , and served in the U.S. Peace Corps @peacecorps (in Micronesia). He has worked as a reporter at the Wall Street Journal @wsj and as an editor at Life magazine. He has written for numerous publications, including Playboy, Rolling Stone @rollingstone and Smithsonian @smithsonian , and is a contributing editor at National Geographic Traveler @natgeotravel . As Writer-in-Residence at Kenyon, Kluge specializes in the reading and writing of American literature.” When you discover the unexplored, you never know what story you’ll uncover. #visitknoxohio #knoxcountyohio #kenyoncollege #thealcoverestaurantandlounge #mountvernonohio #experiencemountvernon #gambierohio #kenyoncollegian #pfkluge #americanwriter #rollingstone #natgeotraveler #lifemagazine #ohiomagazine #ohiofindithere #ohioartscouncil #ohiowriters #americanliterature #ohiocraftcocktails #ohiococktails #tourismohio #ohiotourism #ohioexplored #exploreknoxohio

The Knox County Convention and Visitors Bureau invites you to get lost among the pages of our newest visitor guide! Created for the curious explorer, weekend warriors and those seeking out the unexpected. Our cover shot, captured by the talented @nicoleonemiller, immerses you in the beauty that is abound at @thebfec 😍 To request a hard copy, DM us or visit our website. We hope you’ll visit soon! #visitknoxohio #knoxcountyohio #ohiofindithere #ohiomagazine #greatlakespublishing #nicoleonemillerphotography #thebfec #bfec #kenyoncollege #knoxcountypark#exploreknoxcountyparkdistrict #exploreknoxohio #moretoknox #kokosinggaptrail #heartofohiotrail #ohiotoerietrail #railstotrails