Events

Presented by Ariel-Foundation Park
Thursday, September 18 • 7:00pm-9:00pm

VENUE:

Knox County Foundation Pavilion, Ariel-Foundation Park
(10 Pittsburgh Ave., Mount Vernon, OH 43050)

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Presented by Ariel-Foundation Park and the Knox County Symphony Orchestra
Sunday, September 28 • 3:00pm

VENUE:

Schnormeier Event Center, Ariel-Foundation Park
(10 Pittsburgh Ave., Mount Vernon, OH 43050)

Free Event!

Get ready to shift gears and embrace the autumn spirit at the inaugural Knox County Biketoberfest (KCBO)! This exciting new festival combines the beauty of fall foliage with the thrill of cycling, all set against the charming backdrop of historic Mount Vernon, Ohio. Cycling Options for all! Each day offers the choice of traditional road routes or routes almost exclusively on the Ohio to Erie Trail.

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FREE Community Concert - featuring “Vaughn Wiester’s Famous Jazz Orchestra”
made possible by the Knox County Foundation and other supporters

Thursday, October 9, 2025
Schnormeier Event Center, Ariel-Foundation Park
201 S. Norton Street, Mount Vernon, OH 43050

Please join us in celebrating significant milestones and achievements of Knox County’s cherished greenspace partners

Hosted by Ariel-Foundation Park as a part of the park’s 10th anniversary

In special celebration of 25th anniversaries of Owl Creek Conservancy and Philander Chase Conservancy

In honor of Kokosing Nature Preserve - 10th anniversary and the Knox County Park District and the Brown Family Environmental Center – 30th anniversaries

And to welcome Habitat for Humanity of Knox County as new neighbors to Ariel-Foundation Park!

Celebration Details:
5:00 p.m. Food Trucks Open for Dinner and Cash Bar Available Greenspace/Partner Display Booths Open
6:00-8:15 p.m. Entertainment by Mount Vernon native "Vaughn Wiester's Famous Jazz Orchestra," featuring vocalist Rachel Sepulveda
7:00-7:20 p.m. Owl Creek and Philander Chase Conservancies 25th Anniversary Celebration Program during Intermission

Bring your own chair. Event center chairs are available if needed.
Free parking available at the Schnormeier Event Center, Rastin Tower and Urton Clock House.
Visitors from outside of Knox County are welcome!

The community is invited to attend the JROTC Raider Fitness Competition and Service Day at Ariel-Foundation Park on Saturday, October 11, 2025 at Ariel-Foundation Park. Come to watch and cheer on 300 to 400 JROTC cadets as teams from around Ohio and neighboring states will compete as well as hear stories of those who serve and encourage others to take action to serve in some way. Check for more information coming soon!