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June

Jun 7th, 2025

5:00 pm - 9:00 pm

17th Annual Livermush Festival

Celebrate Marion's Greatest Delicacy!

Saturday, June 7th
17th Annual Livermush Festival
"It�s a Squeal�
5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Join us for a "squealin'" good time in Downtown Marion on June 7th! We will have free kids activities, a hog callin' and pig squealin' contest plus a food truck rodeo!
You vote for the best livermush dish. The best Food Truck livermush dish earns a trophy! Winning hog callers and pig squealers win $25.00 and a free 2025 Livermush T-Shirt.
On top of that, we will have live music and will be hosting over 70 craft vendors! A good time will be had by all!
Craft Vendor Applications are projected to be available by mid February 2024.
For more information, 828-652-2215, follow Livermush Festival on Facebook and/or www.marionlivermushfestival.com.
Event details will be added as we get closer to the event.
Facebook event; https://www.facebook.com/events/480964294807020
July

Jul 4th, 2025

6:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Independence Day Celebration & Fireworks

Celebrate Independence Day in Downtown Marion

Join us on July 4th for our Independence Day Celebration in Downtown Marion!

6:00 p.m. 4th of July Parade, Grand Marshals are McDowell County veterans
6:30 p.m. Street Dancing with live band
9:30 p.m. Fireworks

Free Inflatables for the kids
Food Vendors
Bring your folding chair!

Band and food vendor details to be added in the near future.

This all happens on Main Street, Downtown Marion. Street Parking available on side streets, in the Tailgate Market Lot and City Parking Lots on the West Side of Main St.

For more information, 828-652-2215
August

Aug 2nd, 2025

7:30 am - 12:00 Noon

Sidewalk Yard Sale

Main Street, Marion

Join us on Main Street in Marion for our Annual Summer Sidewalk Yard Sale!

The yard sale will take place from 7:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Main Street in downtown Marion.

You must register to sell. We begin accepting registrations for sidewalk spots on Tuesday, July 8, 2025. To register, call 828-652-2215 on or after July 8(but not before).

If we are on the other line or out of the office, please leave a detailed voicemail with your name, phone number and the number of spaces you'd like to reserve for your registration. We will return your call as soon as possible.

It is $10 per spot to sell, collected the morning of the sale. We do not offer a way for vendors to pay electronically for this event.

facebook event; https://www.facebook.com/events/3809989362663833/
Aug 23rd, 2025

10:00 am - 5:00 pm

Annual WNC Bigfoot Festival

Downtown Marion, NC

Visit with Marion's Bigfoot Team to discuss local investigations and evidence. Share your experiences and love for Big Foot. Nationally known experts will be attending.

Family and kid friendly activities, craft vendors, live music and a large assortment of food trucks will be available.

Information can be found on facebook at WNC Bigfoot Festival or visit https://marionbigfootfestival.com/
October

Oct 11th, 2025

9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Annual Mountain Glory Festival

Main Street, Marion, NC

Arts & Crafts Street Festival

Celebrate small-town life in the mountains at the 42nd Annual Mountain Glory Festival on October 11th, 2025. From 9:00 AM until 4:00 PM

For 42 years, beautiful downtown Marion has hosted this popular celebration on the 2nd Saturday in October. Visitors looking for original handicrafts will find plenty of shopping choices with three jam packed blocks, featuring over 150 craft, food, non-profit and sponsor booths of locally made arts and crafts; festival foods and pubs with local wines, mead and beers. Plus, two stages presenting Marion�s finest musicians.

Don't miss the annual Mountain Glory Quilt Show inside the McDowell Arts Council. The quilt show is the gallery's featured October exhibit.

The kids will have fun in the "Kid's Korner" with hands-on activities, local entertainment and the ever popular best-dressed pet contest.

Shuttle services will run from Rose�s parking lot to the Festival site every half hour. Shuttle service is free. Handicap Parking will be available behind State Farm Insurance.

You might even see Bigfoot, Marion�s Mascot!

2025 Event Schedule to be added as we near the festival date.

For festival information visit www.mtngloryfestival.com or call 828-652-2215.

To find additional area events, attractions and lodging information, visit www.https://www.destinationmcdowell.com or call toll free 888-233-6111.

For information or vendor questions- info@mtngloryfestival.com. Vendor applications won't be available until some time in April.

The festival is sponsored by the City of Marion.

Facebook event; https://www.facebook.com/events/918217720442509/
November

Nov 23rd, 2025

3:00 P.M. - 5:00 P.M.

Marion Christmas Parade

Historic Main Street, Marion

Kickoff the holiday season with the City of Marion's Christmas Parade on Sunday, November 23.
If you are interested in being in the parade, we begin registering participants on October 30. Please come to the Marion Business Association office at 58 Depot St to register to march or ride in this family fun event.
Please note our office is closed on Wednesdays.

Spectators are welcome on Main Street to watch the festive procession!

For information, 828-652-2215.

Facebook event; https://www.facebook.com/events/1781762842616578/