Marion Events

Visit with Marion's Bigfoot Team to discuss local investigations and evidence. Share your experiences and love for Big Foot. Nationally known experts will be attending.  

Family and kid friendly activities, craft vendors, live music and a large assortment of food trucks will be available. 

Information can be found on facebook at WNC Bigfoot Festival or visit https://marionbigfootfestival.com/

Join us in Downtown Marion for the Culturas Unidas Festival, a celebration of cultural diversity and community.

For more information, call 828-652-2215.

Arts & Crafts Street Festival

Celebrate small-town life in the mountains at the 43rd Annual Mountain Glory Festival on October 10th, 2026. From 9:00 AM until 4:00 PM

For 43 years, beautiful downtown Marion has hosted this popular celebration on the 2nd Saturday in October.  Visitors looking for original handicrafts will find plenty of shopping choices with three jam packed blocks, featuring over 150 craft, food, non-profit and sponsor booths of locally made arts and crafts; festival foods and pubs with local wines, mead and beers.  Plus, two stages presenting Marion's finest musicians.  

Don't miss the annual Mountain Glory Quilt Show inside the McDowell Arts Council. The quilt show is the gallery's featured October exhibit.  

The kids will have fun in the "Kid's Korner" with hands-on activities, local entertainment and the ever popular best-dressed pet contest.  

Shuttle services will run from Rose's parking lot to the Festival site every half hour.  Shuttle service is free.  Handicap Parking will be available behind State Farm Insurance.  

You might even see Bigfoot, Marion's Mascot!  

2026 Event Schedule to be added as we near the festival date.

For festival information visit  www.mtngloryfestival.com or call  828-652-2215.  

To find additional area events, attractions and lodging information, visit www.https://www.destinationmcdowell.com or call toll free 888-233-6111. 

For information or vendor questions- info@mtngloryfestival.com. Vendor applications won't be available until some time in April.

The festival is sponsored by the City of Marion.  

Join us in Downtown Marion for our Halloween Party & Trick or Treat event!

Details and schedule will be added as we near the event date.

For more information, call 828-652-2215.

Join families on Main Street to enjoy a community memorial display, traditional foods, pan de muerto, live mariachi performance, crafts, and fun activities for all. 

For information, 984-364-7413