10/12/2024
McDowell County’s 41st annual street arts festival sees hundreds of regional vendors—potters, painters, storefronts, restaurants, and more—come to peddle their wares for a local crowd. The crown jewel of the festival,however, is the display of handmade quilts in the McDowell Arts Council. A 5k race is also on the schedule, and at the Kid’s Korner, visits will not only find fun activities for all ages, but a costume contest for well-behaved, leashed dogs. Free shuttle services are available to and from Rose’s discount store for parking ease. » Downtown Marion, S Main St.; Saturday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; free; (828) 652-2215; www.mtgloryfestival.com