MOUNT VERNON – Knox Foodies is bringing Blues, Brews and BBQ to downtown Mount Vernon on Saturday, June 29.

The event is slated to run from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. and will be hosted on West Vine Street between Main and Mulberry Streets, filled with barbecue vendors, music and activities.

BBQ vendors include:

  • Big Pappy’s BBQ
  • Buddy’s Squeals on Wheels
  • The Ugly Drum
  • Jeph’s BBQ
  • A&E Gluten Free
  • Cub Country BBQ
  • BL BBQ & Karaoke
  • TC BBQ

Awards will be given out and presented at 6:30 p.m.:

  • Best Pulled Pork
  • Best Chicken
  • Best Brisket
  • Best Ribs
  • Best of Show People’s Choice

The day will start with some of the best blues performers from around Ohio taking the stage sponsored by Xtreme Air.

Chris Soulsby, solo artist winner of the Columbus Blues Alliance Blues Challenge will take the stage at 11 a.m.; followed by Dayston’s Cigar Box Scott at 1 p.m.

Local artist Nate Smith performs at 3:15 p.m. with the headlining band, Blue Spectrum, winner of the Columbus Blues ALliance Challenge taking the stage at 5:30 p.m.

The day will be filled with fun activities for the entire family.

At 11:30 a.m., On The Mark Mowing brings the kids favorite cartoon character, Bluey to the event for a meet and greet until 1 p.m.

Moss Rose, located at 109 W. Ohio Ave., just a short walk from the event, will be hosting a Sip & Shop vendors market during the event.

Colorful events for the whole family

Vintage Vibes Photo Booth will be available to capture memories with family and friends throughout the day.

Faith Lutheran Church will offer rock painting for families and artists from Tatt-Too & Piercing and Pitter Patter Face Painting will be doing face painting and temporary tattoos.

This is a free event with no admission fees. Food will be available for purchase from our BBQ competitors and dessert vendors, Kona Ice, Round Hill Dairy, and the Funnel Cake Station.

A limited number of tables and chairs will be available, so we encourage you to bring your lawn chairs! For more information on the event, check out Knox Foodies, LLC on Facebook!

Blues, Brews, and BBQ is brought to you by our event sponsors, Xtreme Air, LLC, On the Mark Mowing, The Vinyl Sign Shop, Donley Ford, Liberty Home Care, Herald’s Appliances and Elite Limo.