MT. VERNON — The Taste of Mt. Vernon will still be happening later this month. Although the event is normally indoors at the Elk’s Lodge, this year to follow public health safety guidelines, Roadhouse Harley Davidson will be hosting the event outdoors.

Brandon Bullard with Roadhouse says the event will be a great way for residents to check out the new offerings restaurants have created in the last few months.

This year’s Taste of Mt. Vernon will be held on Saturday, July 25th from 5 to 8 p.m. Bullard says social distancing will be practiced and there are no tickets required to attend this year’s event. Instead, funds will be raised through tip jars at each booth. Funds raised will go to the Downtown Mt. Vernon Development Corporation and to the United Way’s Stuff the RV campaign, raising money for school supplies for area kids in need.