Concert Night for the Community

CESMcGuffeyLane Presented by CES Credit Union
Saturday, Saturday 13

Allison Road 6:30 PM

McGuffey Lane 8:00 PM

VENUE:
Schnormeier Event Center, Ariel-Foundation Park

(10 Pittsburgh Ave., Mount Vernon, OH 43050)

In 2025, the CES Concert for the Community will bring an unforgettable evening of music and celebration to Ariel-Foundation Park, starring the legendary McGuffey Lane and rising country-rock band Allison Road. Set against the scenic backdrop of the park’s iconic Schnormeier Event Center, the event will draw a lively crowd of all ages, coming together to enjoy a night of great tunes and community spirit. With McGuffey Lane set to deliver their classic hits and Allison Road ready to energize the stage with fresh originals, the concert will be a perfect blend of nostalgia and new talent—sure to become a highlight of the local summer season. This free and open-to-the-community event will be the third time CES Credit Union has brought a free community concert to the venue.

To reserve a venue, click here or call 740-501-9293.

To reserve a picnic pavilion click here,
or call 740-393-9501
or email mtvparks@mountvernonohio.org

Vision Statement
• Ariel-Foundation Park will be a world class example of adaptive reuse that honors its industrial heritage and is the focal point for recreation, entertainment, and social interaction in Knox County.
Mission Statement
• The mission of Foundation Park Conservancy is to lead and support the economic stability, preservation, development, programming, and promotion of Ariel-Foundation Park in collaboration with the City of Mount Vernon.

Park Info

Ariel-Foundation Park, located in Mount Vernon, Ohio, is a 250-acre civic park that offers a one-of-a-kind experience for visitors of all ages.

Visiting Hours

Ariel-Foundation Park is officially open April 1 through November 15. Some areas of the park are accessible to pedestrians year-round. Daily hours of operation are 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. There are no admissions or parking fees. The Rastin Observation Tower, park museum, picnic pavillions, trails and other park features are free and open to the public. The Rastin Observation Tower is open during winter months, as long as weather allows.

Contact Us

Foundation Park Conservancy
P.O. Box 644, Mount Vernon, OH 43050
info@afpark.us
740-501-9293

Mount Vernon City Parks Department
1700 Old Delaware Road, Mount Vernon, OH 43050
mtvparks@mountvernonohio.org
740-393-9501