Events

Peruse a variety of in-season fruits and vegetables, cut flowers, baked goods, eggs and locally raised meats every Tuesday afternoon from 3-6pm, May-October. 

Peruse a variety of in-season fruits and vegetables, cut flowers, baked goods, eggs and locally raised meats every Tuesday afternoon from 3-6pm, May-October. 

Celebrate the beginning of the Christmas season in downtown Marion. Contact the Marion Business Association, 828-652-2215 for more information or possible changes due to COVID-19.

Find one-of-a-kind items for yourself or others by shopping from local artisans and crafters. Vendors are socially distanced, following COVID protocols. While there, show your support for small business by visiting downtown shops, restaurants and breweries as well.

Camp Grier and Tanawha Adventures invite you to participate in the Hellbender 100 miler! This trail race is staged from Old Fort's Camp Grier, features over 25,000+ feet of elevation gain, all throughout the gnarly terrain of the Crest Trail and on Mount Mitchell, so it is sure to be a "H…

Camp Grier and Tanawha Adventures invite you to participate in the Hellbender 100 miler! This trail race is staged from Old Fort's Camp Grier, features over 25,000+ feet of elevation gain, all throughout the gnarly terrain of the Crest Trail and on Mount Mitchell, so it is sure to be a "H…

The 3rd annual WNC Bigfoot Festival is on its way! Organizers are making plans for the 2022 celebration. Squatch followers have two days of events to enjoy. Friday afternoon/evening will be filled with a variety of displays, discussions, and activities. Locally owned retailers, restaurants, brewer…

The WNC Bigfoot Festival is coming soon! Organizers are busy preparing for the May 14th, 2022 event. This is the third year Bigfoot followers will celebrate the local legend! The Marion Main Street community will be filled with thousands of visitors looking for photo-ops, scrumptious Squatch food, …

The Assault on Mt. Mitchell began in 1975, when a group of friends led by John Bryan decided to ride from Spartanburg, SC to the top of Mt. Mitchell - the highest point east of the Mississippi River. From that casual beginning, the annual event has become one of the best known centuries in the coun…

This race terrain is classic backcountry Pisgah singletrack, with mining roads, and awesome descents. The U.S. Forest Service limits participation. The race begins and ends at the Woodlawn Work Station on US 226/221 By-Pass. The location is a section of the Pisgah National Forest located north of …

The Route 70 Cruisers invite you to attend this year's annual Mountain Thunder Car Show and Bazaar on the grounds of Auria Manufacturing in Old Fort, NC. America's automobile history is well represented at this event, where you'll find a variety of vehicles from America's early …

This year, Mountain Gateway Museum joins the Old Fort Ruritan Club to host one large festival in October. Join us at this free event featuring live music, heritage craft demonstrators, local vendors, kids' activities, and much more! For more information, call 828-668-9259 or email director, Ro…