The Catawba Falls trail will close on May 2, 2022, and remain closed until spring of 2023. The popular Old Fort area trail will be closed for 9-12 months to ensure the safety of the public and construction crews building retaining walls, boardwalks, staircases, and overlooks. Click the "Play" icon to find alternative waterfall and hiking trails.
May
May

14
Saturday
Sat

WNC Bigfoot Festival

All Day
Downtown Marion Main Street
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Join us for the third year as Marion celebrates the local legend, Bigfoot! The Marion Main Street community will be filled with thousands of visitors looking for photo-ops, scrumptious Squatch food, and memorabilia.

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Saturday's event includes displays, discussions, and more. Visit the event website frequently to learn more about schedules, parking, vendors, special guests, and other event related activities. For more information, visit https://marionbigfootfestival.com or follow their Facebook page, https://www.facebook.com/wncbigfootfestival/

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