Heritage Festival
Sat, Oct 04 , 2025 • 10:00am - 4:00pm
1411 North 27th St., Mount Vernon, IL 62864
Take a stroll through time with a day filled with old-fashioned fun to celebrate Jefferson County heritage.
Look forward to crafts, entertainment, exhibits, demonstrations such as baskets, blacksmiths, old coots’ advice, woodcarvings, rope making, black powder guns, spinning, antique tractors, ham radios, civil war doctor, soap, copper and silver jewelry, crafts, dulcimers. Food vendors with old time staples will sell items such as ham and beans, pulled pork sandwiches, hotdogs, desserts, kettle corn, caramels, and honey. An antique tractor show will be provided by Jefferson County Antique Iron. All the historical buildings will be open to tour and a children’s game and craft area complete with giant pumpkins, stuffed animal adoption, old fashion games, pig racing games will be provided. Admission is free.
Places to stay nearby...
Super 8 Hotel - Mount Vernon
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