MOUNT VERNON, Ohio — The Mount Vernon Music & Arts Festival is entering a new chapter in 2027.

After nearly four decades of bringing music, art and community together in Mount Vernon, the 39th annual festival (MVMAF) relocates to Ariel-Foundation Park on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, June 11, 12 and 13, 2027.

 

The festival’s board of directors voted in late August to make this move after speaking with several community stakeholders and volunteers. MVMAF remains part of the Mount Vernon Presents calendar and spoke openly with local arts partners and city officials about a potential move over the last year.

The move represents an exciting opportunity to build on the festival's history while creating new possibilities for musicians, artists, families, visitors, vendors, volunteers and the entire community.