Mt. Vernon Festivals Inc.

  • Posted: June 4, 2025 @ 10:37 am

Angela Schrum & Jason Hulbert stopped by the show to discuss Friday's Food & Art Fest every week this summer in downtown Mt. Vernon and the upcoming Mt. Vernon Brewers Festival. enjoymtvernon.com to learn more after the interview, find their Facebook page @mtvfestivals for event info and ticket link information too!

 

 

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