The 32nd annual Mountain Glory Festival, celebrating small-town mountain living, arrives in Marion, North Carolina just in time for Autumn in the Blue Ridge. The event brings crafts, food and live music to Main Street on Thursday, Oct. 10 beginning at 9:30 a.m., according to a press release from the organizers.
This years craft selection features custom made jewelry, fabric and knitted bags, hats, scarves and yard art from over 140 artists, in addition to special exhibits on local and regional past times such as quilting, apple butter making and homemade ice cream.
Musical performances range from “bluegrass, new country, southern gospel and haunting melodies Native American music,” according to the press release. Performers for this year’s festival include Sorella Jack, Addies Chapel Choir and Greg Conley, among others.
Other activities during the festival include the popular “Kids Korner” on the Courthouse Lawn, where kids can participate in hands-on activities, gem mining and the “best-dressed pet show” contest.
Festivities will go on around downtown Marion from 9:30 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. Admission is free for all to attend.
For more information, visit mtngloryfestival.com, check out the official Facebook page, call 828-652-2215 or 828-652-3551 or see the press release below.
Press release:
32nd Annual Mountain Glory Festival, October 10, 2015
9:30 AM – 5:00 PM, Main Street, Marion, North CarolinaCelebrate Small-town Living in the Mountains
Saturday, October 10, the 32nd Annual Mountain Glory Festival in Marion NC will celebrate the arrival of autumn in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Visitors can enjoy of crafts, food and music on three blocks of Main Street. Shoppers looking for original handicrafts or homespun enjoyment will find plenty of choices among more than 140 artists, crafters and food booths and a wide variety of entertainment. The festival offers a wide array of arts and crafts. Featured this year is a great selection of custom made jewelry, fabric and knitted bags, hats, scarves and delightful yard art. Great shopping opportunities for Christmas!!! Traditional bluegrass, new country, southern gospel and haunting melodies Native American music, there is music for everyone.
Besides mainstays of music and craft, the festival offers glimpses into local and regional pastimes. The Mountain Glory Quilt Show will be open all of October. Watch apple butter being made and the hit-n-miss engine making ice cream.
One of the most popular areas at the festival each year is the Children’s Area in the Courthouse Lawn, that provides hands-on activities, gem mining, the best-dressed pet show and activities for kids.
Free shuttle serve to and from McDowell Senior Center.
For festival information visit www.mtngloryfestival.com or call 828-652-2215. The festival is sponsored by the City of Marion. Like Mountain Glory Festival on Facebook.
32nd Annual Mountain Glory Festival
October 10, 2015, 9:30 am – 5:00 p.m.
Arts & Crafts Street Festival – 2 stages with performances all day
Sorella Jack Addies Chapel Choir CHIKOMO Marimba Band
Greg Conley Terry McKinney & the Country Heritage Band
Main Street, Marion, North Carolina
Small Town Celebration of Fall and the Glory of the Mountains with arts, crafts, food, children’s events, local entertainment and Quilt Show.
Best Dressed Pet and Kids Korner on the Courthouse Lawn!
For information visit www.mtngloryfestival.com Email: info@mtngloryfestival.com
828-652-2215 or 828-652-3551 Mountain Glory Festival – Facebook
FREE ADMISSION
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