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Experience a cherished fall tradition in the mountains of North Carolina at the 42nd Annual Mountain Glory Festival on October 11th, 2025 from 9:00 AM until 4:00 PM in downtown Marion. The Mountain Glory Festival fills three blocks of downtown with more than 150 booths, including handmade crafts, delicious festival foods, nonprofit organizations, and community sponsors. In addition to the festival vendors, Marion businesses will be open throughout the day, offering shopping, dining, and drinks. Highlights of the day include: • Shopping and food vendors featuring one-of-a-kind crafts and regional flavors • The Kid’s Korner with hands-on activities such as tutu-making, spin art, a fishing booth, and balloon art • The Best Dressed Pet Contest on the Family Stage • Local entertainment all day with performances from musicians, choirs, dance studios, and more • Special exhibits and activities including the Mountain Glory Quilt Show at the McDowell Arts Council (50 S Main St.). Entertainment Schedule City Stage – North Main Street • 11:00 AM – Greg Conley • 12:00 PM – Addie’s Chapel Adult Choir • 2:00 PM – Das Oompapas Family Stage – Courthouse Lawn • 10:00 AM – Little Miss McDowell, Valerie Foster • 10:30 AM – The Dance Box • 11:30 AM – Le Petit Dance Studio • 12:30 PM – Above the Barre Dance Academy • 1:30 PM – Best Dressed Pet Contest • 2:00 PM – The Young Bohemians Youth String Band • 3:00 PM – McDowell High Titan Chorus Free shuttle service will run every half hour from Marion City Square plaza parking lot (500 N. Main St.) to the festival site. Handicap parking will be available at Marion’s Community Building (191 N Main St). You might even see Bigfoot, Marion’s mascot, making an appearance downtown. For lodging, attractions, and additional area events, visit destinationmcdowell.com The Mountain Glory Festival is proudly sponsored by the City of Marion. The festival is sponsored by the City of Marion.
