Marion Events & Weddings

05/07/2026

Hundreds of pounds of watermelon (Thank you H&H Farmstand and JW Mitchell Farms for providing the watermelon), custom trophies ( DAEZ INK ) , endless laughs, and the best community ever! 🍉🏆
​Thank you so much to everyone who joined Marion Events & Weddings at Parker Meadows and the Rec Park for the contests (guest judge Summit Reserve Black Car Service). It was a truly wonderful celebration! A huge shout-out and thank you to The Cove Weddings and Events Center for partnering with us to make this holiday weekend so special. 🙌🇺🇸
​Swipe through to see some of our favorite moments from the weekend! 👇

03/07/2026

🍉 Pure joy (and a lot of sticky faces) during our Noon watermelon eating contest! 🍉 [Check out the action! 👇]
​Don't worry if you missed the first round—there is still plenty of time to sign up for the 2:00 PM contest! We have custom trophies and awesome prizes for all age groups:
​Ages 5–7 👧👦
​Ages 8–11 🏃‍♂️
​Ages 12–16 🚴‍♀️
​Ages 17 and up 🇺🇸 (Come on, parents, let's see what you've got!)

​Come find the Marion Events & Weddings team right by the bounce houses to lock in your spot. Let’s keep celebrating this 250th Independence Day weekend with some serious fun! 🏆✨

03/07/2026

The sun is shining at Parker Meadows and the trophies and prizes are ready! ☀️ We are set up and waiting for you by the bounce houses. 🍉
As we kick off the holiday weekend, we want to wish everyone a Happy 250th Independence Day! 🇺🇸✨ ​We want to give a huge shout-out and thank you to The Cove Weddings and Events Center for helping us make today (and tomorrow) happen . Come out, eat some watermelon, and make some memories with us! 🏆❤️

🍉 It's a beautiful day to make some sweet summer memories!
Come see us today at Parker Meadows! You'll find us set up near the bounce houses, ready for some family-friendly fun.
🍉 Watermelon Eating Contest: 12:00 PM & 2:00 PM
🌱 Seed Spitting Contest: 11:00 AM–3:00 PM
We've got the cutest trophies, fun prizes, and plenty of laughs waiting for contestants of all ages!
Bring your family, cheer on the competitors, or jump in and join the fun. We can't wait to see you at Parker Meadows! 🍉🏆

20/06/2026

Wedding day preparations are unfolding. It's a glorious day for a wonderful celebration.

02/05/2026

We are so excited! Tonight is going to be so much fun. Hope to see you there!

30/04/2026

We’re just 2 days away from the Zonta Franklin NC Hats & Horses Fundraiser at The Cove Weddings and Events Center—and the excitement is building! 🐎🎩

Tickets are still available online or at the door, so there’s still time to join us for what promises to be an unforgettable event—all while supporting an incredible cause.

Here’s a little sneak peek at some of the beautiful gift baskets we’ve created for the silent auction 👀✨ Trust us… you’re going to want to see these in person!

Grab your hats, gather your friends, and come out this Saturday for an evening of fun, fashion, and giving back. We can’t wait to see you there! 🤍

23/04/2026

We are so excited to be a part of this amazing event.

Not a wine or bourbon fan? Hats & Horses will also have Lazy Hiker Brewing Co. beer for those who like a good brew with their derby day fun! Zonta Club of Franklin is so grateful to all our sponsors and donors who continue to support our mission to bring more opportunities to girls and young women in Macon County! Every donation, ticket sale, auction item purchase, and contest/game entry goes to scholarships and leadership experience expenses right here in our community!

Get your tickets here: zontafranklinnc.org