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Things To Do……. The Lake James Triathlon
2nd Annual MTA Triathlon Well it is a great thing to do but if you’d rather not race then it is a great thing to watch. It is a pretty unique event in that Lake James is visible throughout a large...
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Things To Do……Bike Ride Around Lake James
A great thing to do is take a bike ride around Lake James. There are several routes but the one in the video was an 18 mile loop. The lake is visible in much of the ride. It is easy, rolling hills so...
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Lake James State Park
A fantastic thing to do in McDowell County (actually Burke) is to visit the new Lake James State Park. The video is of the beach and pavillion area. This is just one small part of the 3000 acre park.
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Jim Rowley – South Creek Winery
Jim Rowley of South Creek Winery spoke at the 11/17/11 Marion Rotary Club. South Creek Winery is located in McDowell County off South Creek Road in Nebo. They offer a selection of dry wines with...
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Rock Climb At The YMCA
One great thing to do at the Corpening YMCA is to try out the rock climbing wall. They have several “courses” to match most skill levels. My son Bud is making his first attempt in the picture.
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Andrews Geyser
Local historian, author, Mayor of Marion, and attorney Steve Little presented a program to the Marion Rotary Club about Andrews Geyser in Old Fort. The elegant mode of transportation to Asheville...
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Annual Mountain Glory Festival
This Saturday is the Annual Mountain Glory Festival. It is the biggest event in downtown Marion. Here is some description from http://www.MtnGloryFestival.com…….. On Saturday, October 13, 2012 the...
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Marion Rotary Club Annual Auction
29th Annual Rotary Club of Marion Auction! October 18, 2012 at the Marion Community Building. Auction begins at 6PM! This is an annual fundraiser and is a premier fall event in downtown Marion....
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Marion Christmas Parade 2012
One excellent small town activity to not miss is the annual Marion Christmas Parade. It is always held the Sunday before Thanksgiving.
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Harlem Ambassadors – Marion Rotary Club Program 1/31/13
This week’s speaker was Rotary of Marion President, Kit Cosgrove. Kit discussed Rotary of Marion’s plans for bringing basketball’s Harlem Ambassadors to McDowell High School March 14th, 2013.Who are...
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Annual June Livermush Festival
http://www.romanticasheville.com/livermush_festival.htm#.UbMyWRZ4g21 Click to a link to this year Livermush Festival
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Community Event Board
One great way to keep up on downtown Marion events is the beautiful hand-painted event window located on South Main Street. This board lists several month’s events on the right hand side of the...
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Downtown Marion Concert Series
August’s concert series in Downtown Marion featured Coming Up Brass and dancing. Thanks to Marion Pharmacy for sponsoring this concert. Check out the Facebook group “Marion Events”, this site, or the...
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Low Country Dining
A fine dining option in downtown Marion is Low Country Dining & Catering located at 105 South Main Street, Marion. Chef and owner Mike Cantey has a variety of Marion favorites and always introduces...
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Tour de Lure – April 5 2014
The 10th Annual Tour De Lure Ride The Dewey Hughes Memorial Bike Ride 10th Annual Tour de Lure Fun Ride The course is a scenic yet hilly 71 mile route with 5600’ of total ascent. The ride winds...
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Melodies on Main
Visit with Mr. and Mrs. Santa Claus and get your picture taken!! Lots of games, food and Fun. Local Musicians. Take a Wagon Ride down Beautiful Main Street in Marion NC
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Local Artist Andy Wood Returns to Marion area
Tickets available at http://www.thegreyeagle.com From the Grey Eagle website…. FAN FORWARD ENTERTAINMENT PRESENTS: ANDY WOOD ANDY WOOD is recognized as part of the forefront of this generation’s top...
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