# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Eat. Drink. & Be Marion
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 09 Jul, 2026 at 05:30 pm
- **Event Description**: Enjoy a summer night in Uptown for a good cause. Eat. Drink. & Be Marion. returns for its twelfth year on Thursday, July 9.

Your ticket includes a commemorative glass, event-branded t-shirt, access to exclusive food and drink specials, and five game tickets to use throughout the evening.

As you make your way through the Uptown Marion District, you’ll stop into participating businesses to enjoy food, drinks, shopping, and live entertainment. Along the way, try your luck at carnival-style game stops throughout Uptown. Use your game tickets to play, win prizes, and add a little friendly competition to your night.

Whether you take it slow or make it a full crawl, the experience is yours to explore.

Thursday, July 9
5:30pm to 9:30pm
Uptown Marion

Early Bird Tickets
Purchase by June 25 to secure your preferred t-shirt size (designed and printed by Raygun) and the lowest ticket price. After this date, ticket prices will increase, and a limited number of tickets will be available with remaining t-shirt sizes on a first come, first served basis.

Proceeds from this event support the ongoing revitalization and beautification efforts of Uptown Marion, a Main Street Iowa district.

Tickets are available at https://givebutter.com/eat-drink-be-marion-2026-9shidn . Prices increase after June 25.

All ticket sales are final. This event is rain or shine. Must be 21 or older to participate.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/marion/eat-drink-and-be-marion/200030112522614
- **Event Categories**: nonprofit, contests, food-drinks, shopping, carnivals
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 210

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Marion
- **state**: IA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 1070 7th Avenue, Marion, IA, United States, Iowa 52302
- **lat**: 42.03354
- **long**: -91.59849
- **full address**: 1070 7th Avenue, Marion, IA, United States, Iowa 52302

## Event gallery

- **Alt text**: Eat. Drink. & Be Marion
  - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/de58a0e480aaa52554cfcc5f0c6fbde3aa5ded22b50c1f474a2fe8b9937e17af-rimg-w851-h315-dc008298-gmir?v=1782400620

## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Eat. Drink. & Be Marion being held?
  - **A:** Eat. Drink. & Be Marion takes place on Thu, 09 Jul, 2026 at 05:30 pm to Thu, 09 Jul, 2026 at 05:30 pm at 1070 7th Avenue, Marion, IA, United States, Iowa 52302.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Eat. Drink. & Be Marion?
  - **A:** Eat. Drink. & Be Marion is organized by Uptown Marion District.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Eat. Drink. & Be Marion is ideal for foodies, craft beverage enthusiasts, and festival fans looking for the best local flavors and experiences. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Marion, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 210+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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