Mount Vernon hosts a delightful array of events throughout the year. Explore the Calendar of Events to discover wine festivals, candlelight evenings, walking tours, river cruises, an early American crafts fair, and much more. Browse the months, search by events, or get a listing of activities for a particular day. ENTER THE CALENDAR OF EVENTS NOW

Mount Vernon's Spring Wine Festival & Sunset Tour
Tickets for Sunday, May 18 are still available!

Tickets for Mount Vernon's popular Spring Wine Festival & Sunset tour are availble through ticketmaster.com or 703-573-SEAT beginning April 15. Ticket may also be purchased at the Ford Orientation Center. more

Mount Vernon and the Corcoran Gallery of Art Offer Half Price Tickets!
May 1, 2008 - May 11, 2008 

With gas prices rising, two area attractions, Mount Vernon Estate & Gardens and the  Corcoran Gallery of Art, are partnering to give visitors a good deal! Beginning May 1, visitors who purchase a ticket to Mount Vernon OR the Corcoran will receive 50% off adult admission to the other site through July 27. more

Sheep Shearing at Mount Vernon
May 2, 2008 - June 1
Friday through Sunday, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. & 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Visit the Pioneer Farm site, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 1:00p.m. to 3:00 p.m. to watch the sheep shearing. more