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As summer returns to Knox County, the smells of funnel cakes, smoked meats, and kettle corn waft through the air.
From food truck festivals to picnics in the park, warmer weather brings plenty of opportunities to enjoy soaking up some sunshine and letting someone else handle dinner.
This guide is organized by date and features events where food is either the main attraction or a notable reason people stop by.
Special thank you to Amy Weisent-Page from Knox Foodies, LLC, for her help compiling many of the events on this list.
Summer events
- Location: Velvet Ice Cream Old Mill
- Date: May 23–25, 2026
- Time: 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM (Saturday & Sunday); 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM (Monday)
- Food focus: 50th year, celebrating ice cream and sweet treats
- Location: Downtown Mount Vernon
- Dates: June 5, July 3, August 7, September 4, 2026
- Time: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
- Food focus: Food Truck Alley
- Location: Public Library of Mount Vernon and Knox County
- Date: June 9, 2026
- Time: 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
- Food focus: Learn about Round Hill Dairy and the art of making ice cream, then enjoy samples.
Note: This is an adult-only event that requires registration.
- Location: Country Colors Greenhouse, Fredericktown
- Date: June 14, 2026
- Time: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
- Food focus: Local food trucks
- Location: 802 S Market Street, Danville
- Date: June 20, 2026
- Time: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
- Food focus: All things chicken and spicy wing eating contest
Knox Foodies Blues, Brews, and BBQ
- Location: Downtown Mount Vernon
- Date: June 27, 2026
- Time: 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Food focus: Local BBQ competition. Community votes for best ribs, brisket, pulled pork, and wings.
- Location: American Heritage Park
- Date: Every Monday and Friday in July
- Time: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Food focus: Community picnic gathering. Pack your own meal or let one of the on-site food trucks cook for you.
- Location: Knox County Fairgrounds
- Dates: July 26 – August 1, 2026
- Food focus: Nothing beats fair food.
- Location: Fredericktown
- Dates: September 9–12, 2026
- Time: Various times
- Food focus: Celebrating agriculture and the humble tomato.
Handmade ice cream at Danville Chicken Days.
The Fredericktown Tomato Show
Fall events
7th Annual Knox Foodies Food Truck Festival
- Location: Mount Vernon Public Square
- Date: October 4, 2026
- Time: 11:00 AM
- Food focus: Food trucks from all over come together for this food truck festival. This is a great opportunity to find new favorites!
6th Annual Johnny Appleseed Fall Festival
- Location: Ariel Foundation Park, Schnormeier Event Center
- Date: October 11
- Time: 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
- Food focus: Food truck trail hosted by Knox Foodies and fall-themed treats
Johnny Appleseed Bazaar
- Location: Floral Valley Community Center (Howard)
- Date: October 20
- Time: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Food focus: Famous Amish apple dumplings and various other food vendors
Danville Lions Raccoon Dinner
- Location: St. Luke’s Community Center
- Date: February 1, 2027
- Time: 4:30 PM
- Food focus: Danville’s famous dinner where raccoon meat is served.
Other annual events
The following events occur annually, but did not have confirmed dates at the time this article was published. This list will be updated as information becomes available.
Second Annual Kegs & Corks Craft Beer & Wine Fest
- Date: October 3
- Other details TBD
Fredericktown Annual Harvest Festival
- Date: TBD (Usually early October)
- Food focus: Fall goodies and a chili cookoff
Centerburg Cookie Walk
- Location: Downtown Centerburg
- Date: TBD (Usually early December)
- Food focus: Stroll through downtown businesses collecting holiday cookies
