President’s Overnighter 2026
April 30-May 3, 2026
We will drive up on Thursday April 30. Our base will be Marion, VA and the General Francis Marion historic hotel downtown. Our drive on Friday May 1 will be an up and back on The Back Of The Dragon. 32 miles, 438 curves and 3500 feel of elevation. Join us for a weekend of fun, food and friendship with your fellow FBCC Members.
Schedule
- Thursday April 30.
- Depart for Marion. We will take back roads but as we get closer to the actual date we will check which roads have opened. We will attempt as much on the Blue Ridge Parkway as we can.
- Lunch along the way – Likely Little Switzerland.
- Arrive Marion.
- Meet for drinks and dinner – likely at the Wooden Pickle Food and Spirits in downtown Marion
- Friday May 1.
- Back of The Dragon.
- Lunch at the Bee Noodle’d Restaurant in Tazewell
- After lunch we’ll also stop at the Back of The Dragon Brewery for a pint and some souvenirs also in Tazewell.
- Drive back to Marion on The Dragon.
- Dinner on your own.
Depending on what’s playing we may take in the Park Place Drive in Movie Theater.
- Saturday May 2
- Socializing & Sightseeing Day
- Highlands Distilling Company.
- Smyth County Historical Society Museum.
- Hungry Mother State Park for hiking and more.
- Wayne C. Henderson School of Appalachian Arts.
- Thriving downtown with shops, restaurants and more.
- Dinner Together at a local restaurant TBD
- Socializing & Sightseeing Day
- Sunday May 3
- Drive back with a stop for lunch.
General Francis Marion Hotel
Located in the heart of Downtown Marion, VA and within walking distance of shops, restaurants and more. The hotel was built in 1924 and underwent a two year renovation and reopened in 1996.
Booking Details Below
Booking Information
Visit their website to see the different room types.
They are holding 20 rooms for FBCC members. Room rates are;
- Traditional Queen: $144.15 plus tax
- Luxury Queen: $148.80 plus tax
- Junior Queen: $158.10 plus tax
- Junior King: $194.37 plus tax
- Executive Suite: $212.97 plus tax
Call (276) 783-4800 and mention FBCC to book your room. Make sure you ask for the “Book Direct” 5% discount to be added to your room.
They are only going to hold these rooms until mid February so book soon. You can cancel up to 24 hours of our arrival.
The hotel does not serve breakfast but Sister’s Cafe and Downtown Pioneer are a short walk away and are our recommended breakfast destinations.
Please Register Using The Form Below.
Note Registering via the form below DOES NOT book your hotel.
You need to do that on your own.
