Annual Events

Annual Membership Banquet
A night to celebrate successes and recognize achievements First Saturday in March.

Cornhole Tournament
Grab a buddy to compete for trophies, cash prizes and bragging rights!
July/August, 2026

100-Mile Sale
The 100-Mile Sale route begins in Walnut Grove, MO, and follows Hwy 39 through several towns in Southwest Missouri
Saturday, August 23, 2025
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 presented by Mediacom
​A community celebration with food, Christmas carols, and lighting the courthouse square on the Tuesday following Thanksgiving.

Annual Cornhole Tournament

Presented by Mid-Missouri Bank

Saturday, May 30, 2026
Next Tournament: During Apple Butter Makin' Days October 10, 2026

Thank you to our sponsors!

​Presenting Sponsor: Mid-Missouri Bank
Bounce House sponsor: Morris Electric
Board Sponsors: Chris Prater- Shelter Insurance Agent, Kedron Blecha- Edward Jones Financial Advisor, Hills Automotive, 22 Sierra Coffee Company
Ozarks Business Services, Trogdon Insurance Agency, Justin Bellis- American Family Insurance, 

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 each year in October.
​Click HERE for the Holiday Central Facebook page.
Spring and Fall Citywide Garage 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! 
​Red, White & Boom is Mt. Vernon's annual July 4th celebration. Held in the Spirit of '76 Park on the Friday before July 4th, you can find friends and neighbors gathering for games, music, food, swimming and a fireworks show. And it's free!
100-Mile Garage Sale hosted annually the last Saturday in August, this huge regional garage sale stretches for 100 miles through Southwest Missouri.