Alert Top Story Music, festivals among free things to do this weekend in and around McDowell County Billy Chapman Jun 4, 2026 8 hrs ago 0 Union Square in downtown Hickory is filled with music fans during a Sails Original Music Series concert. Submitted photo Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Billy Chapman People in McDowell and surrounding counties will have many choices to keep them busy this weekend.kAmq6=@H 2C6 2 76H 7C66 6G6?ED 92AA6?:?8 :? E96 C68:@?]k^Amk9bm}2E:@?2= %C2:=D s2Jk^9bmkAmk6>m'2C:@FD =@42E:@?D 24C@DD E96 2C62[ yF?6 ek^6>mk^AmkAm}2E:@?2= %C2:=D s2J :D 96=5 2??F2==J @? 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Marion’s 18th annual Liver Mush Festival is coming up. Here's everything you need to know. The festival will take place from 5-9 p.m. on Main Street in downtown Marion.
Trails, Trains and Travelin’ McCourys: Festival is multifaceted celebration of outdoors, music The fourth annual Trails & Trains Festival welcomes outdoor enthusiasts to enjoy the trails, waterfalls and natural surroundings of Old Fo…
Nonprofits to host community resource fair in Marion with free hot dogs, resources, nonprofits “This event is about more than sharing information; it’s about building connections."
Need something to do? See events scheduled for McDowell County this week See what's happening in McDowell County.
