

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: 43rd Annual Mountain Glory Festival
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 10 Oct, 2026 at 09:00 am – Sat, 10 Oct, 2026 at 04:00 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: Experience a cherished fall tradition in the mountains of North Carolina at the 43rd Annual Mountain Glory Festival on October 10th, 2026 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.).

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.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/marion/43rd-annual-mountain-glory-festival/200029678626154
- **Event Categories**: festivals, music, art, entertainment, contests, shopping
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 0

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: http://facebook.com/200029678626154?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=marion-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Marion
- **state**: NC
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Marion, NC
- **lat**: 35.68438015801
- **long**: -82.008944695791
- **full address**: Marion, NC, United States

## Event Organizer details

- **affiliate_id**: 2
- **organizer**: Marion Business Association - MBA (https://allevents.in/org/marion-business-association-mba/20971154)

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Sat, 10 Oct, 2026 at 09:00 am (-04:00)
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** Marion, NC, United States
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Marion Business Association - MBA
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** festivals, music, art, entertainment, contests, shopping
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about 43rd Annual Mountain Glory Festival ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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