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Tue, Jul 4
Old Fort 4th of July Parade
Tue, Jul 4, 2023 4 PM - 5 PM
Celebrate July 4th in downtown Old Fort. Wear your red, white and blue, wave your flag and line the streets as the annual parade travels down Catawba…
Tue, Oct 31
Old Fort Trick or Treat Party
Tue, Oct 31, 2023 All Day
Food, fun, games, and CANDY! This Halloween Old Fort will be the place to be! More details to come, please see their Facebook Page for more info or c…
Mon, Nov 20
Marion's Festival of Trees
Mon, Nov 20, 2023 @ 10 AM — Sat, Dec 30, 2023 @ 5 PM
Enjoy a self-guided tour of over 50 Christmas trees beautifully decorated by area businesses and organizations. Each tree is decorated in a theme of …
Thu, Nov 30
Shop Small Craft Stroll
Thu, Nov 30, 2023 10 AM - 4 PM
More than 50 local artisans and crafters will be on the sidewalks of Marion to celebrate Shop Small Saturday and showcase their work, with some busin…
Sat, Apr 20
Painter's Greenhouse Annual Herb Festival
Sat, Apr 20, 2024 @ 9 AM — Sun, Apr 21, 2024 @ 4 PM
Join Painter's Greenhouse for our celebration of herbs, local artists, and community.On Saturday, April 20th come enjoy: a wide selection of spe…
Sat, Apr 27
Pioneer Day
Sat, Apr 27, 2024 10 AM - 4 PM
Featuring Southern Appalachian crafters, live music, food trucks, inflatables, antique tools and equipment, special exhibits, and much more. Craft de…
Fri, May 17
1st Annual Bigfoot Jam -The Jacktown Ramblers, Jeff Honeycutt & Co., Tayna & Roadrunnerz Band
Fri, May 17, 2024 4:30 PM - 8:30 PM
1st Annual Bigfoot Jam - in downtown Marion, NC, Friday Night, May 17, 2024, starting at 6:00pm. Doors open at 4:30pm. This is the first time all thr…
Sat, May 18
5th Annual WNC Bigfoot Festival
Sat, May 18, 2024 10 AM - 5 PM
Celebrate all things Bigfoot in Downtown Marion. Visit with Marion’s Bigfoot Team to discuss local investigations and evidence. Nationally known exp…
Fri, May 31
NC Gold Festival
Fri, May 31, 2024 @ 2 PM — Sat, Jun 1, 2024 @ 5 PM
Join us in celebrating our state’s gold heritage at the 20th Annual NC Gold Festival located at The Lucky Strike south of Marion, NC. We will have a…
Sat, Jun 1
16th Annual Livermush Festival and Food Truck Rodeo Roundup -Marion, NC
Sat, Jun 1, 2024 5 PM - 9 PM
Saturday, June 1st–16th Annual Livermush Festival“It’s a Squeal”5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.Celebrate all things pig at the Marion Livermush Festival on Mai…
Sat, Jun 1
Trails and Trains Day Festival
Sat, Jun 1, 2024 All Day
Celebrate the rich Trail and Rail history of Old Fort, NC! This multi-day event lifts up the amazing trail work established in our community, while h…
Wed, Jun 19
Juneteenth Freedom Festival 2024
Wed, Jun 19, 2024 @ 12 AM — Sun, Jun 23, 2024 @ 12 AM
West Marion Community Forum Inc. will host the 3rd Annual Juneteenth Freedom Festival June 19- June 23, 2024. This is a live event featuring various …
Thu, Jul 4
Celebrate Independence Day at The Orchard at Altapass!
Thu, Jul 4, 2024 2 PM - 5 PM
The 4th of July will be a special time of celebration at the Orchard. We’re excited to welcome the Dollar Brothers back to the pavilion stage for a s…
Thu, Jul 4
Independence Day Celebration & Fireworks
Thu, Jul 4, 2024 6 PM - 10 PM
Celebrate Independence Day in Downtown Marion. The parade begins at 6:00 p.m. A special spot is reserved at the beginning of the parade for “Anything…
Sat, Aug 3
McDowell Arts Micropolitan Film Festival
Sat, Aug 3, 2024 7 PM - 9 PM
Showcasing the work of Micropolitan folks in our region (and beyond), producing film projects that don't quite fit into any niche genre, categor…
Sat, Sep 7
Fungi Fest at Marion Tailgate Market
Sat, Sep 7, 2024 @ 10 AM — Sat, Aug 17, 2024 @ 2 PM
Fungi Fest at the Marion Tailgate Market Saturday September 7. 10 am - 2 pm 67 W Henderson St. in downtown Marion!Free to the public.What to expect a…
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