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October

Oct 12th, 2024

9:00 am - 4:00 pm

41st Annual Mountain Glory Festival

Main Street, Marion

Arts & Crafts Street Festival with local entertainment, Main Street, Marion, North Carolina

Small Town Celebration of Fall and the Glory of the Mountains with 150 crafts and food vendors. Live music with two stages of entertainment, children's events and local entertainment.

Enjoy the local breweries, taprooms and meadery.

For information - www.mtngloryfestival.com; info@mtngloryfestival.com; 828-652-2215 or 828-652-3551

Vendor Applications will be available in April 2024.

Facebook event; https://www.facebook.com/events/743162661119722/
November

Nov 24th, 2024

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

Marion Christmas Parade

Main Street, Marion

Kickoff the holiday season with the City of Marion's Christmas Parade on Sunday, November 24.
If you are interested in being in the parade, we are taking reservations beginning October 30. Please come to the Marion Business Association office at 58 Depot St to make a reservation to march or ride in this family fun event.

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

For information, 828-652-2215.
Must come by the Marion Depot to register.
Nov 30th, 2024

10 A.M -4 P.M.

Shop Small Main Street Crawl

Craft Vendors on the North Block of Main Street

Local crafters set up on Main Street's sidewalk. It's the perfect place to purchase your Christmas gifts! Saturday, November 30, 10 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. Main Street Marion, NC.

For more information, email- mainstreetcraftstrollmarionnc@gmail.com
December

Dec 5th, 2024

5:00 P.M. until 7:00 P.M.

Historic Church Tour

Tour First Presbyterian Church, St Johns Episcopal Church, and/or St Matthew's Lutheran Church

Tour some of Marion's beautiful historic downtown churches this holiday season.

Members of the public are invited to drop in and tour First Presbyterian Church of Marion, St. John's Episcopal Church and/or St. Matthew's Methodist Church of Marion from 5-7 p.m. on Thursday, December 5.

This a free event. You do not need tickets and can start at any of the three churches of your choosing.

For more information, please call 828-652-2215.
Dec 5th, 2024

5:00 P.M. - 7:00 P.M.

McDowell Middle and High School Chorus

Join us at the City Stage on 45 N Main Street to hear the McDowell Middle and High School Choruses sing Christmas Music. The Middle and High School Bands will also perform.

For more information, please call 828-652-2215
Dec 12th, 2024

5:00 P.M. - 7:00 P.M.

Nebo Crossing Worship Team

Christmas Music Concert at the City Stage on Main Street.

For information, please call 828-652-2215.
Dec 19th, 2024

5:00 pm - 6:30 pm

Christmas Fest - Prize Drawing & Ugly Christmas Sweater Contest

Make plans to attend this year's Christmas Fest, where you could win a prize for having the best Ugly Christmas Sweater! Main Street Shopper Gift Drawings will also happen December 19 after the Ugly Christmas Sweater Contest.

For more information, please call 828-652-2215
Dec 31st, 2024

8:30 PM - 12:00 AM

New Year's Eve Celebration

Downtown Marion

New Year's Eve is right around the corner. Make plans to attend one of North Carolina's most iconic New Year's Eve Celebrations on Tuesday, December 31, from 8:30 - 12 p.m. in downtown Marion.

There's no other place you'll get to see the gold nugget drop at midnight and enjoy a variety of activities leading up to the big drop.

For more information, please call 828-652-2215.