Dan Emmett Music & Arts Festival

Music, crafts, cars and family fun abound at the Dan Emmett Music and Arts Festival. Held to celebrate the legacy of Daniel Decatur Emmett, author of such songs as "Dixie" and "Turkey in the Straw," the Dan Emmett Music and Arts Festival showcases artists and musicians performing such styles as bluegrass, country, folk, oldies, rock-n-roll, Christian and big band.

Held on Thursday through Sunday of the second week of August, the Festival's trademark is its outstanding music and entertainment format and a juried artisan exhibition offering awards for artistry and presentation.

Address

Downtown Mount Vernon
107 South Main Street

Mount Vernon, Ohio 43050

Phone Number(s)

Local Number: 740-392-3378

E-mail Address(es)

General Information: festival@danemmettfestival.org

Hours

Sunday: 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday: 12:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Friday: 12:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Saturday: 8:00 AM - 11:00 PM

Special Hours:

Website(s)

Homepage

Admission

FREE

Parking

FREE

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