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Upcoming Events in Marion North Carolina


April

27NC0215003e018 - Marion Hunter Jumper Charity Horse Show - Magical Moments will be hosting a charity fundraising horse show. There will also be a silent auction and raffle at the show.

Magical moments Therapeutic Riding Center is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. Our mission is to provide equine services to the McDowell County Community and surrounding counties for individuals with disabilities and/or psychosocial needs to achieve increased movement, health, and well-being using the benefits of the horse. The therapeutic team consists of therapists, certified instructors, and volunteers.

With your entries and donations at our show you will be supporting this locally started and grown therapy center. We are launching a fundraising campaign to raise money to build a second center to better serve our community. The present location is no longer meeting the current needs of the therapeutic riding program. The second location will be a more comprehensive year-round program allowing for more services and serving more people. With this new facility the organization will support community needs within the scope of our expertise: not only physical, occupational, and speech therapies, but also behavioral/mental health therapies. The second location will be called Faith Equestrian Center. It will be located in the Glenwood area of McDowell County.

Address: McDowell Saddle and Bridle Club, 4120 NC-226 , Marion, North Carolina
Ph: 828-803-5178 (Always call and confirm events)
Email: equestriancenterfaith@gmail.com
Web: faithequestriancenter.mypixieset.com/new-page-4/
Fee: Free for Spectators

May

11NC0215003e019 - Marion Western Charity Horse Show - Magical Moments will be hosting a charity fundraising horse show. There will also be a silent auction and raffle at the show.

Magical moments Therapeutic Riding Center is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. Our mission is to provide equine services to the McDowell County Community and surrounding counties for individuals with disabilities and/or psychosocial needs to achieve increased movement, health, and well-being using the benefits of the horse. The therapeutic team consists of therapists, certified instructors, and volunteers.

With your entries and donations at our show you will be supporting this locally started and grown therapy center. We are launching a fundraising campaign to raise money to build a second center to better serve our community. The present location is no longer meeting the current needs of the therapeutic riding program. The second location will be a more comprehensive year-round program allowing for more services and serving more people. With this new facility the organization will support community needs within the scope of our expertise: not only physical, occupational, and speech therapies, but also behavioral/mental health therapies. The second location will be called Faith Equestrian Center. It will be located in the Glenwood area of McDowell County.

Address: McDowell Saddle and Bridle Club, 4120 NC-226 , Marion, North Carolina
Ph: 828-803-5178 (Always call and confirm events)
Email: equestriancenterfaith@gmail.com
Web: faithequestriancenter.mypixieset.com/western-show/
Fee: Free for Spectators

July

4 July 4th Celebration - 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.

Address: Historic Carson House, Railroad Street , Marion, North Carolina
Ph: (828)652-2215 (Always call and confirm events)
Email: freddiek@verizon.net
Web: www.ncblueridge.com
Fee: Free

4 Lucky Strike Mine Celebration - Celebrate Independence Day with a large BBQ followed by fantastic fireworks display. $6 fee includes BBQ plate, fireworks display, music, and activities. Please call for reservations; all-day; Lucky Strike Gold Mine.

Address: 51 Lucky Strike Drive , Marion, North Carolina
Ph: 828-738-4893 (Always call and confirm events)
Email: liz@luckystrikegoldandgem.com
Web: luckystrikegoldandgem.com
Fee: $6

September

24 Overmountain Victory Trail Encampment - Part of the National Historic Trail marking march from Abingdon, VA to Kings Mountain, SC during the Revolutionary Way. Encampment features period clothing and historical re-enactments, near Marion.

Exit 86 off I-40, US 226 south to Dysartsville.

This FREE event starts with the posting of the colors, and Pledge of Allegiance. There will also be demonstrations of the period trades such as blacksmithing, a doctor, quilting, and more. Open house style tours of the historic site will also be available throughout the day.

At the end of the day, stay for the captivating evening narrative describing the daring attempt of local settlers and farmers to secure their independence by halting the westward expansion of the British Army. Bring a chair, as the program will be in our bard field (weather permitting), by the Overmountain Victory Trail Association.

Address: Dysartsville Community Center, Old Hwy. 221/Linville Mountain Road , Marion, North Carolina
Ph: 828-668-4282 (Always call and confirm events)
Email: info@mcdowellnc.org
Web: www.rockymountmuseum.com/events/
Fee: Free

November

24 - 25 Blue Ridge Artisan Show & Sale - Featuring crafts from local artisans, including woodwork, paintings, photography, and various Christmas ornaments. November 24 - December 25
Exits 85 or 86 off I-40 to US 221/226 North (business) into downtown Marion.

Address: McDowell Arts Council Gallery , Marion, North Carolina
Ph: 828-652-8610 (Always call and confirm events)
Email: mcdowellarts@gmail.com
Web: www.mcdowellarts.org/

December

7 Marion Christmas Parade - Annual event marking the beginning of the Christmas season. Free. 3:00pm; Main Street, Downtown Marion
Exits 85 or 86 off I-40 to US 221/NC 226 North. Take business route to downtown Marion.

Address: Historic Downtown , Marion, North Carolina
Ph: (828)652-2215 (Always call and confirm events)
Email: freddie@wnclink.com
Web: www.ncblueridge.com
Fee: Free

Attractions and Upcoming Events


Historic Carson House

Built as a walnut log cabin in 1793

Marion, NC Historic Homes

Heather 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 History

Linville 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

Lucky Strike Gold & Gem Mine, Campground

Pan for gold in a stream that was mined in the early 1800s or look for gemstones in our flumes. Dining and gift shop on site. 51 campsites, 26 are full hook-up with electric, water and sewer, and 25

Marion, NC Campgrounds

Things to do near Marion, NC

Gem Motel

Family motel with 17 units. Rooms have queen beds, cable color T.V., A.C.'s , refrigerators and microwaves. Outdoor picnic ...

Panther Creek Lodge

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Pisgah Inn

Lodge offers soaring views of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Located directly on the Parkway. ...

The Haven on Lake Glenville

Private lakefront home, sleeps 8, dock in waterfall cove. Fully equipped. Direct TV/VCR, HT/AC. Non-smoking. No pets. One wk....