Marion
Marion County is within an hour's drive of five major metro areas. The overall cost of living is only 80% of the national average, while housing costs are sometimes as low as 70%.
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The people are so cordial and genuine.
We moved to Marion county because it was so comfortable and cozy. The people are so cordial and genuine.
- Glen & Nancy Colvin
Marion County Resident of 6 years
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Upcoming Events
Eagle Awareness Weekend
America’s national symbol, the bald eagle, is celebrated on select weekends in January and February…
La Famiglia Vineyard
- Recurring weekly on Saturday
Join us every Saturday for an unforgettable evening filled with live music and mouthwatering eats…
Florence Wine Fest
Florence Wine Fest, one of North Alabama’s premier culinary and cultural events, takes place…
Rock the South
- Recurring daily
Each summer, thousands of country fans gather in Alabama’s heartland to celebrate the grit, pride…
First Friday in Downtown Gadsden
April - October & December Downtown Gadsden is the place to be the first Friday of the month…
Bloomin Festival
Arts and crafts will be on display for two days in April when the St. Bernard Abbey and Prep School…
Cruise & Croon
The All American Cruisers Cruise In showcases a stunning collection of 50-75 vintage, classic and…
Smoke on the Falls/ Noccalula BBQ Festival
The Smoke on the Falls BBQ Competition is set to fire up the grills April 12, 2025, at Noccalula…
3rd Fridays in Downtown Decatur
Be a part of Decatur’s downtown street festival each third Friday from April to October. The stores…
Art on the Lake
Held alongside beautiful Lake Guntersville, this event features approximately 100 fine artists and…
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