(MT. VERNON, IL) — Mt. Vernon Fall Festivals, Inc. is inviting all Jefferson County 9th-12th graders to participate in creating a theme for the 2017 Fall Fest. The winner will receive a $50 Visa gift card and will ride in the Fall Fest Parade. The submissions must be received by February 28th and can be submitted by emailing tourism@mtvernon.com, dropping it off at 200 Potomac Boulevard in Mt. Vernon, or by mailing it to P.O. Box 1708, Mt. Vernon, IL 62864. Submissions must include name, grade, teacher, school, and suggested theme.