Marion Fairs Festivals Events

Saturday, July 28 10:00a
Rural Retreat Community Center, Rural Retreat
Rural Retreat is where Dr. Charles Pepper, for whom the soft drink is named, operated a drug store. His helper developed the Dr.

Saturday, Sep 29 10:00a
Grayson Highlands State Park, Wilson Creek
Virginia's traditional mountain culture comes alive during this two-day festival. The air fills with sounds of bluegrass and old-time music as well as the sweet smell of barbecued chicken and sorghum molasses.

Saturday, June 9 8:00a
Thompson Valley Community Center, Tazewell
WHEN: SATURDAY, JUNE 9th WHERE: AT THE CENTER TIME: 8:00 A.M. --- 4:00 P.M. FEES: $5.00 PER TABLE Registration form can be printed from the website www.

Saturday, Oct 20 10:00a
Bridle Creek Elementary School, Independence
A family fun outing. There will be bingo, raffles, doorprizes, 50/50 drawing, cake walk, face painting, pumpkin painting, games, games, games, and an auction.

Saturday, July 28 10:00a
Abingdon Market Pavilion, Abingdon
Join us in Abingdon, Virginia, for arts, crafts, antiques, youth events, literary events, outdoor excursions, drama, concerts, local history and culture, tours and much more!

Saturday, Oct 13 10:00a
City of Independence, Independence
Crafts, food court, live music, games. The Potty Princess Pageant, our hillbilly spoof on a beauty contest, will be held at 7 pm Friday night.

Wednesday, July 4 10:00a
City of Independence, Independence
Parade, arts & crafts festival, food, games, music, children's activities, free evening concert, fireworks finale!

Saturday, June 16 10:00a
Roan Mountain State Park, Roan Mountain
Arts and crafts festival, with music and food, held annually to celebrate the blooming of the world's largest natural gardens of Catawba Rhododendron.

Friday, Aug 3 10:00a
Ashe County Park, Jefferson
Major fundraising event for the Jeffersons Rotary Club. Supports scholarship program for area students.