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    Inaugural Old Fort Harvest Festival Celebrates the Community’s Creative Makers

    There’s a new fall festival coming to Old Fort, and at its heart are the people who make, grow and create here.The inau…

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    Cancelled: Time for the 43rd Annual Mountain Glory Festival!

    Marion, North Carolina, is ready to welcome you to one of the region's most beloved autumn celebrations.

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    Historic Shiflet Field Welcomes Back Fly-In & Drive-In

    Nearly two years after Hurricane Helene left Shiflet Field under as much as 12 feet of floodwater, aircraft, classic ca…

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    Farm Tours Highlight Agriculture Across WNC and McDowell County

    Follow a country road, walk the rows, meet the farmers and get a closer look at where our food comes from during ASAP’s…

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    Culturas Unidas Festival Celebrates Culture and Community in Downtown Marion

    Downtown Marion comes alive with music, dance, food and celebration on Saturday, Sept. 12, when the Culturas Unidas Fes…

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    Knights, Revelry & More: The WNC Renaissance Faire

    A weekend spent in McDowell County in the Blue Ridge Mountains can be so many things - quality family time, the hiker’s…

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    Our Favorite Fall Events in McDowell County

    Make sure to plan which festivals align with your travel dates to the Blue Ridge Mountains, so you don’t miss any of th…

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    FloatLife Fest X Returns to Camp Grier in Old Fort, NC

    FloatLife Fest 10 is the original and longest-running Onewheel gathering. Plan your visit for your ultimate McDowell Co…

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    Things to Do in Little Switzerland: Square Dance at Geneva Hall

    Saturday nights in July and August, join the old timey square dances inside Little Switzerland's Geneva Hall.

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    WNC Bigfoot Festival Returns to Downtown Marion

    The WNC Bigfoot Festival returns to the Blue Ridge Mountains in Marion, NC. Join the festivities on August 23rd and lea…

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    Must-Go Summer Events in McDowell County, North Carolina

    As the long summer days turn into gorgeous summer evenings, there are many events to make the most of your McDowell Cou…

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    Must-Go Winter Events in McDowell County, North Carolina

    Discover magical winter events in McDowell County, North Carolina! From cozy mountain town festivities to authentic App…

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    4 Ways to Experience the Holidays in McDowell County, NC

    Here are some very merry ways to experience what is most special about McDowell County this holiday season.

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    Must Go Holiday Events in the Blue Ridge Mountains

    The most wonderful time of the year has come to the Blue Ridge Mountains, and there are plenty of ways to get into the …

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    Making an Impact: Voluntourism in McDowell County, NC

    Want to help? Here are some upcoming volunteer opportunities around McDowell County.

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    The Best Things To Do in Marion, NC

    When planning your next trip to the Blue Ridge Mountains, consider Marion as the perfect basecamp to explore nearby Lin…

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