Editing Marion, Iowa (section)

===Festivals===
The Marion Arts Festival is a one-day event showcasing 50 artists from across the country. Continuous live music and specialty food vendors are also featured. There is a [[5000 metres|5K]] run with prizes awarded to the top four winners and for the top three placers in 15 different age categories, thanks to race sponsors. In a less competitive event there is the 5K fun walk. The race uses [[Transponder timing|"chip time technology"]] allowing every participant to know their exact time to complete the race.<ref name="MarionArtsF">{{cite web|url= http://www.marionartsfestival.com/|title= Marion Arts Festival|publisher= Marion Iowa Website Design|access-date=January 24, 2011}}</ref>

The Swamp Fox Festival and Parade is a celebration of the past and the present, the annual Swamp Fox Festival honors Marion's namesake and [[American Revolutionary War|Revolutionary War]] hero, [[Francis Marion]], aka the Swamp Fox.  Some of the many scheduled events include a golf outing, picnic in the park, live music, craft show, 5K run and fun walk, a pancake breakfast and a community parade.<ref name="SFFestival">{{cite web|url=https://www.cityofmarion.org/#/park-and-recreation-community-celebrations|title=Swamp Fox Festival and Parade|publisher=City of Marion|access-date=January 24, 2011|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110204121101/https://www.cityofmarion.org/#/park-and-recreation-community-celebrations|archive-date=February 4, 2011}}</ref>

The Uptown Marion Market features fresh produce, baked goods, honey, flowers, plants, meat, wines, and an array of artisan items.  In addition, food vendors onsite offer a variety of take-and-eat items. The market also features live entertainment, cooking demonstrations, children's entertainment, and healthy living programming for all ages.<ref name="MCofC">{{cite web|url=http://www.marioncc.org/Culture/Events_and_Programs.aspx|title=Marion Chamber of Commerce|publisher=Chamber Management Solutions|access-date=January 24, 2011|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110727065123/http://www.marioncc.org/Culture/Events_and_Programs.aspx|archive-date=July 27, 2011}}</ref>