Fall 2012 Annual Events in Madison County, NC
With the backdrop of the beautiful fall colors, Madison County has one of the premier festivals in western North Carolina–the Bascom Lamar Lunsford Music Festival. On that same day, the town of Mars Hill is transformed during the day celebrating the Heritage Festival with arts and crafts and old-time craft demonstrations on the campus of Mars Hill College and spreading out onto Main Street. The County Fair rounds out the annual events recognizing the culture of the people of the county. Be sure to check for other events which are listed on the side bar of the Home Page.
French Broad Fall Fest
date to be determined
Hot Springs, NC
http://frenchbroadfallfest.com/
A Craft Brewery and Music festival featuring The Lee Boys, Yarn, Eyes of the Elders, Josh Phillips Folk Festival, Sons of Ralph. Begins at 10am on the grounds of the Hot Springs Resort, Campgrounds and Spa in the heart of Hot Springs, NC. Full Ticket $75.00 includes camping, music, beer sampling from 4pm to 11pm. Basic Ticket $60.00 includes camping and music (beer sampling not included)
Bascom Lamar Lunsford Music Festival
October 6, 2012
Mars Hill College
http://www.mhc.edu/ramsey-center/lunsford-festival
This is an all-day festival celebrating regional music and dance traditions. The event is the second oldest folk festival in Western North Carolina and was named in honor of cofounder Bascom Lamar Lunsford. Lunsford was a musician and folklorist who dedicated his life to collecting and promoting the music of the Southern Appalachians. Through his work he became known as “Minstrel of the Appalachians.” The festival, which is now in its 44th year, brings out the region’s finest musicians and dancers. Numerous music and dance performances, jam circles, and a ballad & story swap will occur throughout the day.
Madison County Heritage Festival
October 6, 2012
Mars Hill, NC
Traditional mountain music and old-time craft demonstrations, local arts and crafts fill the town of Mars Hill and the Mars Hill College campus at this family-friendly festival. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Madison County Fair
October 11, 12, 13, 2012
The Madison County Fair will be held on the fairgrounds of the Madison County Cooperative Extension Agency. Planned events include; rides, produce and cooking competitions, livestock competitions, special contests and exhibits. 4-H certified livestock and horse shows.
Skirmish at Warm Springs Encampment (Civil War re-enactment)
November 2 to 4, 2012 in Hot Springs, NC
Bridge Street
Hot Springs NC 28743
http://2ncmi.org/
Come visit and experience the Confederate and Union Armies clashing in battle. Infantry, Artillery and Cavalry elements will be engaged in controlling this vital ground. Visit period vendors and buy what the soldiers would have bought. Stroll through the camps and talk with the soldiers, listen to their stories, enjoy the camaraderie of their fires and songs. Saturday, the grounds are open from 8am to 10pm and on Sunday from 8am to 4pm. On Saturday, there will be a street battle at 1pm that continues to the grounds for the battle re-enactment at 2pm. (The battle will also be re-enacted on Sunday at 2pm). At 6:30pm on Saturday, there is a Ball on the grounds of the Hot Springs Spa.
