Gathering Bounty, A Mount Vernon Farmers Market Pop Up

Mount Vernon First Street Community Center 221 1st St NE, Mount Vernon, IA, United States

  Saturday, November 18 from 10am to 2pm The Saturday before Thanksgiving - join us for a collection of provisions-oriented local producers. Find honey, veggies, chocolates, coffee beans, tea, herbs, fermented foods, and more.  

Shop Small Saturday

Mount Vernon First Street Community Center 221 1st St NE, Mount Vernon, IA, United States

  Shop Small Saturday Saturday, November 25, 2023 8am - 4pm        

Shop Smaller Market

Mount Vernon First Street Community Center 221 1st St NE, Mount Vernon, IA, United States

Saturday, November 25 from 10am to 2pm While taking part in all the Shop Small Saturday festivities in Mount Vernon, shop even smaller at The Mount Vernon First Street Community Center. If you haven't visited this local treasure, come explore its expansive lending library, its several antique stores, the new Rhubarb Botanicals Apothecary next to […]

Magical Night 2023

Mount Vernon First Street Community Center 221 1st St NE, Mount Vernon, IA, United States

  Magical Night returns on Thursday, November 30, 2023 A wide range of events will occur along Mount Vernon’s Historic First Street.  The following events will be taking place at the First Street Community Center: 5:00 - 8:00pm Hot Cocoa will be served by volunteers from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints […]

Last Chance Shopping Specials

Mount Vernon First Street Community Center 221 1st St NE, Mount Vernon, IA, United States

  Last Chance Shopping Specials Saturday, December 9, 2023 9am - 4pm

Home For The Holidays

Mount Vernon First Street Community Center 221 1st St NE, Mount Vernon, IA, United States

Saturday, December 9 - 7:30pm $25.00 per ticket Word on the street is that tickets are close to being gone! Call Mike Smith at (319) 361-8193 to reserve your tickets asap if you’re planning to be there. Pay at the door - cash or check only! We’re kickin it old school so dig out that […]

Blame Not the Bard

The Uptown Theatre, First Street Community Center The Uptown Theatre, 221 First Street NE, Mount Vernon, IA, United States

  Blame Not the Bard is on a mission: to bring alive the songs and stories of Ireland. With a lineup including Mount Vernon High School alumna Nikki Philbrick ('06), Blame Not the Bard expertly blends captivating storytelling and historical knowledge with fiery instrumentals and musical prowess. Their high-energy show will get your hands clapping […]

Eddie Piccard Concert

The Uptown Theatre, First Street Community Center The Uptown Theatre, 221 First Street NE, Mount Vernon, IA, United States

Listen to the jazz of Eddie Piccard at the Mount Vernon First Street Community Center auditorium! The concert will be held on Saturday, October 5th, at 7PM! For more information, contact Mike Smith at [email protected] or 319-361-8193


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