July 4th Celebration
Starting date:
Event Details
Evening parade down Main Street in the heart of Historic Downtown Marion. Evening fireworks display.
Exit 85 or 86 off I-40 to US 221/NC 226 North. Take the business route to downtown Marion.
July 4th Celebration
Phone : (828)652-2215 (Always call and confirm events.)
Email Address : freddiek@verizon.net
Web: www.ncblueridge.com
Independence Day
Attractions and Upcoming Events
Linville Mountain Gem Shop & Mines
Area's only custom gem cutting. Fine handmade jewelry. Jewelry repair. Gems, minerals, rocks, lapidary equipment and supplies for sale. Cutting lessons. Gem mining rain or shine year round.
Marion, NC Pioneer History
Heather Grove Gold & Gem Panning
A family-oriented recreational attraction with gold and gem panning, high banking, sluicing and dredging. Five rustic cabins and furnished cottage available for overnight or weekly rentals. Creekside campsites are also available. Located on US 221
Marion, NC Pioneer HistoryYogi Bear's Jellystone Park
Open Apr-Oct. Sites: gravel, grass, some shaded, pull-thrus, full hook-ups. Facilities: restrooms & showers, public phone, general store, snack bar, RV supplies, laundry. Recreation:
Marion, NC ParksLucky Strike Gold & Gem Mine, Campground
Pan for gold in a stream that was mined in the early 1800s or look for gemstones in our flumes. Dining and gift shop on site. 51 campsites, 26 are full hook-up with electric, water and sewer, and 25
Marion, NC Campgrounds