Starting in 2004, the NCGF has hosted the “NC GOLD FESTIVAL, a McDowell County Tradition in McDowell County. The festival will serve as a promotional tool to help raise awareness of the “hidden treasures of McDowell County.” The Festival will also help foster partnerships with local businesses, surrounding county businesses and regional groups interested in promoting the captivating history of the area using the gold prospecting heritage as a catalyst.

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