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Join us in celebrating North Carolina\u2019s rich gold heritage at the 22nd Annual NC Gold Festival!<\/div>\n
We\u2019ll have a weekend full of fun, food, and family friendly activities! Enjoy live music, an array of vendors, gold panning, exhibits, food, and more along the banks of the Second Broad River just south of Marion, NC.<\/div>\n
Don\u2019t miss this golden tradition!<\/div>\n
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\"\ud83d\uddd3\ufe0f\"<\/span>\u00a0June 6, 2026 9 am – 6 pm<\/div>\n
\"\ud83d\udcb0\"<\/span>\u00a0FREE: Parking, Admission, Live Entertainment<\/div>\n
\"\ud83d\udccd\"<\/span>251 Lucky Strike Drive Marion, NC 28752<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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