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Fri, Oct 23 · Old FortTrivia at Euda
→02Ongoing through Sat, Oct 24 · Old FortThe Forest Retreat - a women’s gathering in the forest
→03Sat, Oct 24–Sun, Oct 25 · Old FortFonta Flora 50k & Half Marathon
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Next 30 days: 23 events in Old Fort
Ends Oct24
CommunityOld Fort
The Forest Retreat - a women’s gathering in the forest
Ongoing through Sat, Oct 24 · 3:00 PM–12:00 PM
1037 Newberry Creek Rd, Old Fort, NC 28762, USA, Old Fort
Cost not stated
Starts Oct24
CommunityOld Fort
Fonta Flora 50k & Half Marathon
Sat, Oct 24–Sun, Oct 25 · 12:00 AM–11:59 PM
985 Camp Grier Rd, Old Fort, NC 28762, USA, Old Fort
Cost not stated
Oct24
Business & marketsOld Fort
1st Annual Old Fort Harvest Festival
Sat, Oct 24 · 10:00 AM–4:00 PM
139 Catawba Ave, Old Fort, NC 28762, USA, Old Fort
A juried handmade market celebrating Appalachian makers and food artisans, with live music and family activities.
Cost not statedNo attendee registration listed; maker applications are separate
Oct24
Arts & cultureOld Fort
Old Fort Harvest Festival
Sat, Oct 24 · 11:00 AM–4:00 PM
Mauney Memorial Park: 139 Catawba Ave, Old Fort, Bookmobile, Old Fort
Source excerpt via McDowell County Public Library: Come visit the Bookmobile at Old Fort's 1st Annual Harvest Festival! This festival is a juried market of vendors… Read more
Cost not stated
Oct24
CommunityOld Fort
Bluegrass Jam
Sat, Oct 24 · 1:00 PM–4:00 PM
Foothills Watershed, Old Fort
Cost not stated
Oct28
CommunityOld Fort
Old Fort Storytime
Wed, Oct 28 · 11:00 AM–11:30 AM
Old Fort Library, Old Fort Branch, Old Fort
Source excerpt via McDowell County Public Library: Come hear a story in our cozy Old Fort branch! This program is oriented towards preschool-age children, but kids of… Read more
Cost not stated
Oct28
CommunityOld Fort
Trivia Night
Wed, Oct 28 · 7:00 PM–9:00 PM
Appalachian Mountain Brewery Outpost, Old Fort
Cost not stated
Oct30
CommunityOld Fort
Beginning Knitting with Mikki
Fri, Oct 30 · 1:00 PM–4:00 PM
Arrowhead Gallery and Studios, Old Fort
Cost not stated
Oct30
Oct31
CommunityOld Fort
Bluegrass Jam
Sat, Oct 31 · 1:00 PM–4:00 PM
Foothills Watershed, Old Fort
Cost not stated
Oct31
CommunityOld Fort
Old Fort Boo Bash
Sat, Oct 31 · 4:00 PM–8:00 PM
The Davis Country Store & Cafe (Old Fort), Bookmobile, Old Fort
Source excerpt via McDowell County Public Library: Come visit the Bookmobile at the annual Old Fort Boo Bash! Expect free candy, food, music, games, contests, and more!
Cost not stated
Nov04
CommunityOld Fort
Trivia Night
Wed, Nov 4 · 7:00 PM–9:00 PM
Appalachian Mountain Brewery Outpost, Old Fort
Cost not stated
Nov06
Nov11
CommunityOld Fort
Trivia Night
Wed, Nov 11 · 7:00 PM–9:00 PM
Appalachian Mountain Brewery Outpost, Old Fort
Cost not stated
Nov13
Nov14
CommunityOld Fort
Looking Glass 100k
Sat, Nov 14 · 12:00 AM–1:00 AM
985 Camp Grier Rd, Old Fort, NC 28762, USA, Old Fort
Cost not stated
Nov15
CommunityOld Fort
Fused Glass Open Studio with Diane
Sun, Nov 15 · 1:00 PM–3:00 PM
Arrowhead Gallery and Studios, Old Fort
Cost not stated
Nov16
CivicOld Fort
Old Fort Board of Aldermen Meeting
Mon, Nov 16 · 6:00 PM
Old Fort Town Hall Boardroom, 38 South Catawba Avenue, Old Fort, NC 28762, Old Fort
Cost not stated
Nov18
CommunityOld Fort
Crafts for the Uncrafty: Wreath Making
Wed, Nov 18 · 5:30 PM–7:30 PM
Euda Wine, Old Fort
Cost not stated
Nov18
CommunityOld Fort
Trivia Night
Wed, Nov 18 · 7:00 PM–9:00 PM
Appalachian Mountain Brewery Outpost, Old Fort
Cost not stated
Nov20
Nov21
CommunityOld Fort
She Returns from War + Maddie Medley + Big Guy & the Very Large Men
Sat, Nov 21 · 7:00 PM–10:00 PM
Seeker Coffee, Old Fort
Cost not stated
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Marion and Old Fort are McDowell County's only incorporated municipalities. Lake James spans McDowell and Burke, while Little Switzerland and Linville Falls sit on multi-county edges. Community routes are practical discovery areas, not incorporated jurisdictions; listings are assigned by verified venue coordinates or parcel, not mailing city.
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