Sign Up: Field Trip to Marion – August 1, 2026

I’ve had this idea percolating for a while…what if I invited my social media followers to meet up in person for a field trip? We could do the what we do best: connect with each other, build community, support local businesses, find free ways to spend time outside our homes, and spread joy.

On Saturday, August 1, 2026, I’m hosting a field trip in Marion, NC and you’re invited! All ages are welcome and although there is a schedule, dropping in and out is okay – we’d rather have ya some of the time rather than none of the time.

Here’s an agenda and what to expect. Please use the form at the bottom of this page to sign up – I’ll use this information to communicate and bring enough materials.

What to Expect

We’ll meet up as a group to get to know each other, put on name tags, and pass out maps, and Field Trip Guides. You get to choose to follow me or explore on your own. We’ll have a lunch meet-up spot and then post-lunch close.

Field Trip Agenda (will update as we get closer)

• There is a sidewalk sale happening in downtown from 7:30 AM-12 PM. Strongly encourage coming early and seeing it before the trip starts!
• 9:45 AM-10 AM Arrivals at Main Season Market (39 State St, Marion, NC)
• 10 AM-10:30 AM Introductions/Welcome
• 10:30 AM-12 PM Explore Downtown Marion
• 12 PM-1 PM Lunch at Reese’s Delectables (82 S Main St)
• 1 PM-2 PM Taste Test at Marion Parlor Car (120 E Court St) and then Coffee and Book Browse at Bigfoot Books (124 E Court St)