Marion's Swamp Fox Festival celebrates Marion's heritage by providing safe, affordable and enjoyable annual events that promote Marion's pride and spirit through family and community.
Schedule of Events
Friday, Sept. 17
10:30 a.m. - Old Settlers Celebration brunch, Lowe Park Center 11:30 a.m. - Old Settlers Celebration program by Marion authors Dan Kellams and Bill Page, Lowe Park Center 11:30 a.m. - Two-Person Best Shot Golf Tournament, Indian Creek Country Club 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. - Picinic in the Park, served by Marion Noon Lions 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. - Center Stage Entertainment by Marion Big Band and Sweet Adelines
Saturday, Sept. 18
7:00 - 10:30 a.m. - Family breakfast in Marion Square Park 8:00 a.m. - 5K Run and 5K Walk, Marion Square Park 9:00 - 4:00 p.m. - Craft Show, 11th Street next to Marion Square Park 10:15 a.m. - Swamp Fox Parade, Uptown Marion 11:00 - 4:00 p.m. - Food vendors in Marion Square Park 12:00 - 4:00 p.m. - Marion Historical Society Events at Heritage Center 12:00 - 5:00 p.m. - Activity Center Kid's Fun Zone on 6th Avenue 12:30 - 9:00 p.m. - Center Stage Entertainment 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. - Squaw Creek Fun Fair, 1410 44th Street 1:30 - 4:00 p.m. - Capturing History, Vernon Middle School Open House
Sunday, Sept. 19
11:00 a.m. - Community Worship Service, Center Stage Marion City Square Park 12:00 - 3:00 p.m. - Praise Party in the Park, Marion Square Park and Art and Air Day at Lowe Park Center, 4500 N. 10th Street 12:00 - 7:00 p.m. - Marion Arts Council Sponsored Art Sale 12:00 - 2:00 p.m. - Master Gardeners Greenhouse and Gardens Tours 1:00 - 7:30 p.m. - Food services by the Marion Noon Lions Club 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. - Eulenspiegel Puppet Theatre Performance and Workshop 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. - Marion Fire Department Demonstration 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. - Music by Johnny Kilowatt and Electric Blues 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. - Hot Air Balloon Glow 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. - Indian Creek Canoe Float, Lucore Rd. and Indian Creek Rd.