The First Friday Night Summer Concert series is brought to you by the City of Marion, the Marion Business Association, and by generous donations from the community. The series starts the first Friday in June and continues through Labor Day in September with a variety of musical performances by regionally-based bands. Concerts start at 6:30pm and last until about 8:30pm. So bring a lawn chair, a picnic basket, and enjoy the music. Concerts are free to the community and take place on the courthouse lawn located on Main Street in downtown Marion. 
The Downtown Promotions Committee is responsible for organizing concerts.  If you would like to sponsor a concert or have interest in performing you are encouraged to contact the Marion Business Association at (828) 652-2215 or email info@hometownmarion.com.

June 1, 2012
First Friday Concert & Livermush Festival – Main Street – Featured Band "Road Runnerz" - 6:30 P.M.

July 4, 2012
July 4th Celebration
Parade – 6:00 P.M.
Music/Street Dance - Main Street  – 7:00 P.M. - Featured Band "SideStreet"
Fireworks – Recreation Department Ballfield 9:45 P.M.

August 3, 2012
First Friday Concert – with featured Band “Last Resort” – Main Street – 6:30 P.M.

September 3, 2012
Labor Day Concert at Depot – with featured band “Terry McKinney & Friends” - 6:00 P.M. - 8:00 P.M.