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Old Fort Celebrates 150 Years

Old Fort has reached a historic milestone this year, and the 150 Project is pulling out all the stops to celebrate this…

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See Frozen Works of Art at the 2023 Lake James Ice Festival

Experience the magic of a sparkling menagerie sculpted from cold, clear ice at the Paddy's Creek Recreational Area for …

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Can’t-Miss 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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Celebrate Independence Day 2022 in Marion, N.C.

Marion’s annual Independence Day Celebration and Fireworks will take place on Saturday, July 2nd in the town’s historic…

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Livin’ it Up at Marion’s 2022 Livermush Festival

Prepare your palates for the Livermush Festival, returning to downtown Marion on Saturday, June 4, 2022!

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Mingle With Mystery at the WNC Bigfoot Festival

The mysterious creature known as Bigfoot — or Sasquatch — is reported to have wandered the mountains of Western North C…

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Classic Cars, Country Roads & Heritage Crafts in Old Fort in April

Two local favorite events return to the town of Old Fort this April, and a new bike event makes its debut!

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February Ideas!

We're on the "backside" of January and looking towards February 2021. Two subjects come to mind when we …

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45th Annual NC Bluegrass Festival

The 45th Annual NC Bluegrass Festival hosted by the Adams family includes headliners like Rhonda Vincent and the Rage, …

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Brews, Blues, and BBQ Festival

Visit downtown Marion on August 17 for the Brews, Blues, and BBQ Festival! There will be a variety of NC breweries, NC …

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Coming Up!

Summer is right around the corner! Here are some festivals, events, and activities you can enjoy in the Blue Ridge Area…

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Mountain Glory Festival!

This October 12, 2019, is Marion's Mountain Glory Festival, celebrating 36 years of arts and crafts, foods, music, and …

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2021 - Canceled - Pioneer Day & Mountain Thunder Car Show

Experience the days of yesteryear at the 31st Annual Pioneer Day in Old Fort, NC. Join us on the banks of Mill Creek, a…

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Off-Road Assault on Mt. Mitchell

The Off-Road Assault on Mt. Mitchell is a 60 mile, mostly off road, bicycle route climbing a total of 10,500 feet.  Thi…