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The Mount Vernon Music & Arts Festival kicks off on Thursday in downtown Mount Vernon.

WNZR’s Marcy Rinehart was joined by Grant Pepper from Knox Pages in an interview session with Joe Bell, Mount Vernon Music & Arts Festival Co-Director.

He shared details about this year’s festival including the focus on visual arts.
He shared some exciting news about some new features including the Kids Zone, Chalk the Block, Balloon Sculptor, and the Festival Wood Challenge.

Click HERE to hear their conversation.

The Festival runs Friday and Saturday from 11am – 10pm and Sunday 11am – 5pm.

Stay up to date on everything happening this year at the festival at https://www.mvmaf.org/

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A unique quilt show will be part of this year’s Mount Vernon Music & Arts Festival

WNZR’s Wesley Boston talked with Laura Tabbut about MVNU’s special exhibition of quilts at the Schnormeier Gallery.

She shared details about the “Stitched” exhibition and how MVNU’s Art Gallery worked with the Knox County Quilt Guild.
She shares the exciting story of how the collection was compiled from local, talented quilters.
New quilters to those that have been quilting for 50 years are represented in this show. The quilts will appeal to a large audience of all ages.

Click HERE to hear their conversation.

The Gallery is open 1 pm – 5pm on weekdays.
During the festival, the gallery will be open from 1 pm – 5pm on Saturday and Sunday.

You can stay connected with future exhibitions on their Facebook Page – https://www.facebook.com/schnormeierartgallery/
and website – www.mvnu.edu/artgallery

Stay up to date on everything happening this year at the festival at https://www.mvmaf.org/

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Cheerleading takes a new twist at this year’s Mount Vernon Music & Arts Festival

WNZR’s Marcy Rinehart talked with Melissa Nowicki about the 2021 Cheerleading Competition at the Mount Vernon Music & Arts Festival.

She shared details about how this year’s competition will focus on “Game Day” routines and cheers.
She also shared how teams can register to participate.
Melissa shared advice for those competing this year, plus encouragement for anyone interested in getting involved in the sport of cheerleading.

Click HERE to hear their conversation.

You can see the “Game Day” Cheerleading Competition on Sunday in the Park National Bank Parking Lot from 2pm – 4pm.

The deadline to register is Thursday, 8/12. Teams can register at https://www.mvmaf.org/game-day-cheerleading-competition-1

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The Youth Showcase returns to the Mount Vernon Music & Arts Festival

WNZR’s Marcy Rinehart talked with Susan Kahrl about the 2021 Youth Showcase lineup at the Mount Vernon Music & Arts Festival.

She shared details about this year’s performers and how people can see these young people in downtown Mount Vernon. She also shared why this type of experience is so important to the kids that are involved.

Click HERE to hear their conversation.

You can see the Youth Showcase on Friday and Saturday on the Ariel Corporation Main Stage from Noon to 1pm.

Stay up to date on everything happening this year at the festival at https://www.mvmaf.org/

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Cars and Motorcycles are invited to this year’s Mount Vernon Music & Arts Festival

WNZR’s Marcy Rinehart talked with Phil Conley about the Car and Motorcycle Cruise-In coming to the Mount Vernon Music & Arts Festival.

He shared details on date, location and how you can get involved.

Click HERE to hear their conversation.

Stay up to date on everything happening this year at the festival at https://www.mvmaf.org/

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The Morning Thing Friday Favorites – we LOVE Dogs!

Today for our Friday Favorites, Morning Thing hosts Marcy and Kelsi share their favorite dog memories.

Click HERE to hear the ladies reminisce about meeting their dogs for the first time!

We have honored dogs all this week as we prepare for the “Dog Days of Summer” Costume Parade at August First Friday. Join us tonight in downtown Mount Vernon.

Click HERE for all the details.

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August First Friday is tonight in downtown Mount Vernon!

Anthony McNeal, Mount Vernon Downtown Manager shared details with WNZR’s Wesley Boston about the exciting schedule for August First Friday.

This month’s theme is the “Dog Days of Summer”! You can enjoy music, food, family activities and the “Dog Days of Summer” Costume Parade!

The event runs from 6-9pm tonight! For a complete schedule of events and a map of tonight’s event, go to https://www.wnzr.fm/first-friday

Anthony also shared plans for September First Friday and future events coming to downtown Mount Vernon.

Click HERE to hear their conversation.

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August 2021 MVNU Presidential Update with Dr. Henry Spaulding

WNZR’s Wesley Boston talked with MVNU President, Dr. Henry Spaulding for our August MVNU Presidential Update.

Click HERE to hear their conversation.

Dr. Spaulding shares updates on construction, Move-In Day, MVNU’s approach to COVID-19 for fall semester and his goals for the upcoming school year. Dr. Spaulding also shared special messages for students, faculty and staff.

MVNU will begin classes on 8/30/21.

For more information about Mount Vernon Nazarene University, go to https://www.mvnu.edu/

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Have you been to the Flower Building at the Knox County Fair?

Don’t miss the Knox County Fair Artistic Arrangement Flower Show. Make sure to stop in the Flower Building to see the amazing entries.

This year’s theme is the Olympics!
The arrangements are creative, beautiful and truly unique.

WNZR’s Marcy Rinehart had a chance to chat with several Best of Show winners.

Click HERE to listen to their conversations about this incredible artistic arrangements.

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2021 Knox County Junior Fair Sale of Champions Broadcast on WNZR

WNZR was proud to broadcast live at the Knox County Fair Sale of Champions!
Did you miss our broadcast of the 2021 Sale of Champions? Good News!
You can hear the entire broadcast here.
Listen in as WNZR’s Joe Rinehart talks with the Grand Champions and Reserve Champion winners from this year’s Knox County Fair.
You can also hear Marcy Rinehart give results from each animal sold.

Click HERE to hear all the action.

Also, be sure to check out the pictures on our website: www.wnzr.fm/scrapbook

Thanks to Park National Bank and Revere Roofing Company for partnering with us to bring you live results from this year’s Sale of Champions!

Here are the results:

The 2021 Knox County Junior Fair Sales brought in a total of $701,170 (includes Dairy Product)

Sale of Champions (including the Dairy Product) total was $96,020

(The individual sale totals below include the amounts collected from the grand and reserve champions).

The Market Goat Sale had a total of $89,150
The Grand Champion Market Goat was shown by Erich Rhodeback of Anything Goes 4H Club. State Representative Rick Carfagna bought the animal for a price of $2,100.

The Reserve Champion Market Goat was shown by Aubree Hess of Boots and Banners 4H Club. A team of 5 buyers purchased her animal for $2,600. They included: Small’s Sand and Gravel, Small’s Farm, Beheler Excavating/Beheler Family Farms and Turning Leaf Occupational Therapy.

The Broiler (Chicken) Sale total was $82,300
The Grand Champion broilers (pen of 3) was shown by Julian Ball of Better Livestock 4H Club.  Small’s Asphalt Paving and Beheler Excavating/Beheler Family Farms bought the animals for $2,300

The Reserve Champion broilers were shown by Katie Lindeman of Country Critters 4H Club. Beheler Excavating/Beheler Family Farms was the buyer at $5,100

The Swine Sale total was $168,550
The Grand Champion hog (and Heavy Weight Division Champion) was shown by Alenah Boeshart of Chapelview Barn Buddies 4H Club. Beheler Excavating/Beheler Farms, Small’s Sand and Gravel and Round Hill Dairy Ice Cream purchased the hog for a total price of $5,500

The Reserve Champion hog was shown by Grady Row of Anything Goes 4H Club and was purchased by Smithhisler Meats for $2,600
(His hog was also the Grand Champion of the Mid Weight Division)

The Rabbit Sale total was $76,600
The Grand Champion Rabbit (Market Fryers) was shown by Justin Zollars of Blue Ribbon Livestock 4H Club and was purchased by Alumni Roofing Company for a total price of $4,250

The Reserve Champion Rabbit was shown by Isabella Byler of Barnyard Bunch 4H Club and was purchased by Riverside Recovery Services LLC for a total price of $3,000

The Market Beef Sale brought in a total of $90,650
The Grand Champion Market Beef Steer was shown by Gavin Burke from Smokin’ Spurs 4H Club. Shipley Seed Service LLC made the purchase at a total price of $12,500

The Reserve Champion Market Beef Steer was shown by Charley Beheler from Country Critters 4H Club. Alumni Roofing Company and Boeshart Farm/Branton and Sarah Boeshart purchased the animal for a total price of $13,000

The Dairy Market Feeder Sale brought in a total of $73,425
The Grand Champion Dairy Market Feeder was shown by Taylnn Morningstar from East Knox FFA. Small’s Asphalt Paving, Donley Ford and Southeastern Equipment Company made the purchase at a total price of $4,100

The Reserve Champion Dairy Market Feeder was shown by Amanda Annett from Wranglers 4H Club. The Kari Ball Agency – Nationwide Insurance and Didinger Crop Service purchased the animal for a total price of $4,100

The Market Dairy Steer Sale brought in a total of $38,150
The Grand Champion Market Dairy Steer was shown by Ethan Swendal from Creative Kids 4H Club. Park National Bank, Beheler Excavating/Beheler Family Farms and Loundonville Farmers Equity made the purchase for a total price of $5,000

The Reserve Champion Market Dairy Steer was shown by Amanda Annett from Wranglers 4H Club. John Hinderer Chrysler Dodge Jeep and Ram purchased the animal for a total price of $5,400

The Beef Feeders Sale brought in a total of $18,250

The Dairy Product Sale brought in a total of $2,870

The Lamb Sale had a total of $34,350
The Grand Champion Market Lamb was shown by Ashton Anderson of Animals R Us 4H Club. Knox Community Hospital purchased the animal for $3,400

The Reserve Champion Market Lamb was shown by (his brother) Austin Anderson of Animals R Us 4H Club. Andrew Brenner, State Senator purchased the animal for a total of $2,700

The Pen of 3 Market Lamb Sale had a total of $10,700
The Grand Champion Pen of 3 market lambs was shown by Chesnee Fairall of Animals R Us 4H Club. Park National Bank purchased the animal for a total of $5,600

The Reserve Champion Pen was shown by Caleb McKee of Clinton Clovers 4H Club.
John Hinderer Honda was the buyer at $5,100

The Turkey Sale total was $16,175
The Grand Champion Turkey was shown by Cordilla Richert of Creative Kids 4H Club. 

Knox Community Hospital purchased the animal for $2,200
The Reserve Champion Turkey was shown by Case Armstrong of Down on the Farm 4H Club. Broerman Insurance Agency was the buyer at $2,600

There was one 4H member with MULTIPLE ANIMALS in the Sale:

Amanda Annett had the:
1. Reserve Champion Dairy Market Feeder – sold for $4,100

2. Reserve Champion Market Dairy Steer – sold for $5,400

Amanda’s Sale Total: $9,500

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