July 4th Celebration
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Event Details
Evening parade down Main Street in the heart of Historic Downtown Marion. Evening fireworks display.
Exit 85 or 86 off I-40 to US 221/NC 226 North. Take the business route to downtown Marion.
July 4th Celebration
Phone : (828)652-2215 (Always call and confirm events.)
Email Address : freddiek@verizon.net
Web: www.ncblueridge.com
Independence Day
Attractions and Upcoming Events
Armstrong Fish Hatchery
State fish hatchery open throughout the year. View and feed three species of trout in raceways and ponds. School tours available.
Marion, NC Fishing
Linville Caverns
NC's only show caverns allows visitors to glimpse nature at work "inside" the mountains. Experienced guides point out interesting stalactite & stalagmite formations & explain the rich history & geological formation of the caverns, showing cave life that exists in a delicate ecosystem &
Marion, NC CavernsHeather Grove Gold & Gem Panning
A family-oriented recreational attraction with gold and gem panning, high banking, sluicing and dredging. Five rustic cabins and furnished cottage available for overnight or weekly rentals. Creekside campsites are also available. Located on US 221
Marion, NC Pioneer HistoryLinville Mountain Gem Shop & Mines
Area's only custom gem cutting. Fine handmade jewelry. Jewelry repair. Gems, minerals, rocks, lapidary equipment and supplies for sale. Cutting lessons. Gem mining rain or shine year round.
Marion, NC Pioneer History