I Love Sk agit County

Community Profile

Mount Vernon

Including Big Lake, Clear Lake, Lake Cavanaugh and Lake McMurray

Mount Vernon is a historic agricultural community that has been able to maintain its small-town character in the midst of rapid growth and development. This quaint city is surrounded by the Cascade Mountains, the winding Skagit River, and the seasonally changing farmlands. As visitors drive through the streets of Mount Vernon, they may notice some of its ever-present landmarks, including the tulip smokestack, historic granary, water tower, and, if visiting in March or April, visitors may stumble upon the vibrant daffodil and tulip fields.

Mount Vernon is currently the largest city in beautiful Skagit County with a bustling old downtown, annual Tulip Festival, Skagit County Fair, the Skagit Valley Highland Games and Celtic Arts Festival, Skagit River Salmon Festival,