Coming Up

The Fall City-Wide Garage Sale is Saturday, September 23, throughout Mt. Vernon.
Click the buttons below to add your sale to the list or download the sale list to shop.

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Annual Events

Business Expo/Career Day

Connect employers with job seekers.
Connect students with professionals.
​February 2024

Membership Banquet

A night to celebrate successes and recognize achievements.
​March 2024

Cornhole Tournament

Grab a buddy to compete for trophies, cash prizes and bragging rights.
​July 2023

100-Mile Sale

The 100-Mile Sale route begins in Ash Grove, MO and follows Hwy 39 through several towns before concluding in Branson, MO, with treasures all along the way.
​Last Saturday in August
Download the 100-mile sale route

Apple Butter Makin' Days

Established in 1967, this fall crafts and food festival is Mt. Vernon's most treasured tradition.
Always the second weekend in October

Christmas on the Square

The community gathers to celebrate the season with food, Christmas carols, and lighting the courthouse square on the Tuesday following Thanksgiving.

Event Highlights

"Boots & Bling"
Membership Banquet
Highlights
March 4, 2023
​at Southern Charm Estate
Headline Sponsor:
Jameson Heating & Air

Awards
Volunteer of the Year
Abigail Lutes,
LifeBridge Assembly
Citizen of the Year
Jason Robbins,
Whosoever MV Inc.
New Member of the Year
22 Sierra Coffee Company
Business of the Year
417 Athletics

Annual Cornhole Tournament

Congratulations to the Winners!

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Champions: Hole Hunters
​Alex Smith and Aaron Smith

Runner-ups: Cornhole Cotas
Ryan Cota and Kyle Cota
with Flawless Finish Detailing

3rd Place: Cornbread
Brent Engler and Zach Harrall

50/50 Raffle Winner: Ashlee Rummel

Thank you to our sponsors: 417 Athletics, Mid-Missouri Bank,
Chris Prater- Shelter Insurance Agent, Kedron Blecha- Edward Jones Financial Advisor, Hills Automotive and 22 Sierra Coffee Company

Other Events

​The Mount Vernon Chamber of Commerce has several events throughout the year. Check the event calendar for a complete listing. 
Other Mt. Vernon events include:
Holiday Central is a community-based partnership that provides Christmas assistance for those in need in the Mount Vernon school district. Applications will be accepted in November 2023.
​Click HERE for the Holiday Central Facebook page.
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City-Wide Sales hosted twice per year in Spring and Fall. People come from neighboring towns to get a good deal, so be sure to start out early on your hunt! Please see our calendar for the dates in April and September! 
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Red, White & Boom Fireworks
This annual event always draws a crowd. Held in the Spirit of '76 Park on the Friday before July 4th, you can find friends and neighbors gathering for games, music, food and a fireworks show. And it's free!​

​​For more information on any of these events, visit our event calendar or contact us here!