CES2026Presented by CES Credit Union
Saturday, Saturday 19

Julia Neville 6:30 PM
Simba Jordan 8:00 PM

VENUE:
Schnormeier Event Center, Ariel-Foundation Park

(10 Pittsburgh Ave., Mount Vernon, OH 43050)

CES Website

Get ready for a night of high-energy boots and booming vocals! CES Credit Union is thrilled to announce that regional powerhouses Simba Jordan and Julia Neville will headline the Fourth Annual Concert Night for the Community on Saturday, September 19th.

This free, family-friendly celebration returns to the iconic Schnormeier Event Center at Ariel Foundation Park. Known for hosting Ohio’s top-tier talent, this year’s lineup promises an unforgettable evening of country rock and soulful performances under the stars.

The Lineup:

6:30 PM | Julia Neville: Known as "The Sweetheart of the Hocking Hills," Julia brings an electrifying stage presence that has captivated audiences. Her 2026 tour dates include county fairs and venues from Ohio to South Carolina to Wyoming. Her powerful voice and genuine connection with the crowd make her one of the most sought-after country-rock acts in the nation.

8:00 PM | Simba Jordan: A Columbus native and returning fan-favorite, Simba Jordan fuses the classic sounds of Randy Travis and Garth Brooks with the showmanship of Michael Jackson. With past performances at Buckeye Country Superfest and opening slots for Blake Shelton and Jason Aldean, Simba is ready to bring his legendary energy back to Mount Vernon.

Founded in 1952, CES Credit Union is a not-for-profit financial cooperative serving residents and workers across eight Ohio counties. With service centers in Mount Vernon, Coshocton, Delaware, Loudonville and Utica, CES is committed to giving back to the communities they call home. CES Credit Union serves everyone who lives, works, worships, or attends school in eight Ohio counties including Ashland, Coshocton, Delaware, Holmes, Knox, Licking, Morrow, and Richland counties.

Partnership events are supported, in part, through a grant from the Knox County Foundation and the City of Mount Vernon Lodging Excise Tax.

 Rentable Venues

To reserve a venue, click here or call 740-501-9293.

To reserve a picnic pavilion click here,
or call 740-393-9501
or email [email protected]

Vision Statement
•    Ariel-Foundation Park will be a world class example of adaptive reuse that honors its industrial heritage and is the focal point for recreation, entertainment, and social interaction in Knox County.
Mission Statement
•    The mission of the Ariel-Foundation Park Conservancy is to lead and support the economic stability, preservation, development, programming, and promotion of Ariel-Foundation Park in collaboration with the City of Mount Vernon.

Park Info

 

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 Ariel-Foundation Park, located in Mount Vernon, Ohio, is a 250-acre civic park that offers a one-of-a-kind experience for visitors of all ages.

Visiting Hours

Ariel-Foundation Park is officially open April 1 through November 15. Some areas of the park are accessible to pedestrians year-round. Daily hours of operation are 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. There are no admissions or parking fees. The Rastin Observation Tower, park museum, picnic pavillions, trails and other park features are free and open to the public. The Rastin Observation Tower is open during winter months, as long as weather allows.

Contact Us

Foundation Park Conservancy
P.O. Box 644, Mount Vernon, OH 43050
[email protected]
740-501-9293

Mount Vernon City Parks Department
1700 Old Delaware Road, Mount Vernon, OH 43050
[email protected]
740-393-9501

 
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