Events

Celebrate Independence Day in Downtown Marion!  The parade begins at 6pm, and a special spot is reserved at the beginning for "anything that rolls".  Parade Marshals are McDowell County Veterans.  The street dance with "Gotcha Groove" begins at 7pm, with fireworks at 9:45pm. Con…

The Town of Old Fort is celebrating with their annual fireworks display on Catawba River Road, July 3rd beginning at 9:30 pm. On July 4th, Catawba Avenue and Main Street will host the annual July 4th parade.

This could be the shortest July 4th parade you've seen, it's definitely lots of fun! Set up in "Uptown" Little Switzerland around Geneva Hall or bring a lawn chair to "Downtown" Little Switzerland by the Switzerland Cafe, Switzerland General Store and Little Switzerla…

Celebrating its 15th season, find fresh bread, jellies and preserves, fresh flowers, and more, all locally grown and made.  Come out and support your local growers and makers, and enjoy our beautiful downtown! The Market will have cooking demos, giveaways, and more- please check our website (marion…

Celebrating its 15th season, find fresh bread, jellies and preserves, fresh flowers, and more, all locally grown and made.  Come out and support your local growers and makers, and enjoy our beautiful downtown! The Market will have cooking demos, giveaways, and more- please check our website (marion…

Enjoy a Friday evening in Downtown Marion taking in the local sites, sampling the local cuisine, and shopping through some of our local makers and artists at our Monthly Third Friday Craft Stroll. All vendors will be located in the City Stage Parking Area. Please contact Nikki Chester at mainstreet…

Celebrating its 15th season, find fresh bread, jellies and preserves, fresh flowers, and more, all locally grown and made.  Come out and support your local growers and makers, and enjoy our beautiful downtown! The Market will have cooking demos, giveaways, and more- please check our website (marion…

Warmup to the ORAMM or just come out and ride a 30 mile course that doesn't have you riding in circles! This is backcountry racing at its finest with a shorter course and all the amenities of a long distance endurance race. The race runs the same course as the ever popular Off Road Assault on …

Off Road Assault on Mt. Mitchell For more than 20 years, the town of Old Fort has hosted the Off-Road Assault on Mt. Mitchell. This is a 60-mile MTB race with 10,500 feet of climbing. From Old Fort, you climb to the Blue R…

Celebrating its 15th season, find fresh bread, jellies and preserves, fresh flowers, and more, all locally grown and made.  Come out and support your local growers and makers, and enjoy our beautiful downtown! The Market will have cooking demos, giveaways, and more- please check our website (marion…

Celebrating its 15th season, find fresh bread, jellies and preserves, fresh flowers, and more, all locally grown and made.  Come out and support your local growers and makers, and enjoy our beautiful downtown! The Market will have cooking demos, giveaways, and more- please check our website (marion…

Celebrating its 15th season, find fresh bread, jellies and preserves, fresh flowers, and more, all locally grown and made.  Come out and support your local growers and makers, and enjoy our beautiful downtown! The Market will have cooking demos, giveaways, and more- please check our website (marion…

Celebrating its 15th season, find fresh bread, jellies and preserves, fresh flowers, and more, all locally grown and made.  Come out and support your local growers and makers, and enjoy our beautiful downtown! The Market will have cooking demos, giveaways, and more- please check our website (marion…

Enjoy a Friday evening in Downtown Marion taking in the local sites, sampling the local cuisine, and shopping through some of our local makers and artists at our Monthly Third Friday Craft Stroll. All vendors will be located in the City Stage Parking Area. Please contact Nikki Chester at mainstreet…

Celebrating its 15th season, find fresh bread, jellies and preserves, fresh flowers, and more, all locally grown and made.  Come out and support your local growers and makers, and enjoy our beautiful downtown! The Market will have cooking demos, giveaways, and more- please check our website (marion…

Celebrating its 15th season, find fresh bread, jellies and preserves, fresh flowers, and more, all locally grown and made.  Come out and support your local growers and makers, and enjoy our beautiful downtown! The Market will have cooking demos, giveaways, and more- please check our website (marion…