Spring 2012 Events in Madison County, NC
The geographic and cultural makeup of Madison County, NC, provides a mixture of annual events. Because the French Broad River and the Appalachian Trail are part of our county, there are two festivals which celebrate that aspect which are held on the main street in Hot Springs, NC–Trailfest and the French Broad River Festival. Then, beginning in April, the Fairgrounds in Marshall, NC, are host to a Youth Rodeo twice a month through the Fall. And, the Saturday of Mother’s Day weekend kicks off the Festival season in western North Carolina with MAD on MAIN — a street festival with art and music in downtown Marshall. There are many more events which you can find updated weekly on the side bar of the Home Page.
Trailfest
April 20-22, 2012 in Hot Springs, NC
Come join us in beautiful Hot Springs, North Carolina for our 14th annual Trailfest on the weekend of April 20th — a celebration of the world-famous Appalachian Trail. Hot Springs has the honor of having the famous Appalachian Trail go right through the main street in town, the only real ‘trail town’ on the AT. We do so like to celebrate that fact as often as possible, but this year we are breaking out into the great wide open! Although hiking remains close to our hearts, we will also celebrate bicycles, skateboarding, hula-hooping, river rafting, soccer, Yoga, and more! This is a FREE family event all weekend long. We’ll kick-off on Friday, April 20th with a delicious (cheap) Spaghetti Dinner, play all day Saturday, April 21 (see agenda http://www.hsclc.org/newsevents/trailfest.html), and have pancakes, a float trip, and family soccer on Sunday. Come to Hot Springs and get outside with us!
Youth Rodeo in Marshall
2nd and 4th Fridays from April through October in Marshall, NC
Each month there are two opportunities to watch or participate in a rodeo which is focused on the young competitors. Most of the contestants are under the age of 20 and events are offered which even give three to five year-olds a chance to ride a sheep. There’s calf-riding for six to ten year olds, steer riding for ten to fifteen year olds as well as team roping barrel racing and, of course, bronco riding. With the focus on kids, there are kids’ games at halftime. There are some serious regional and national level competitors to balance out the fun that the amateurs have. Here’s a great chance to see what it’s like to be in a rodeo or to perfect the skills if you are dreaming of a career as a rodeo rider. For information, contact Kenny Roberts 828 551-7652.
French Broad River Festival
April 27 -29, 2012 in Hot Springs, NC
http://frenchbroadriverfestival.com
15th annual French Broad River festival is an active, outdoor music festival on the banks of the beautiful French Broad River in the town of Hot Springs with national and local recording artists on 2 stages, whitewater and mountain bike races, a kid’s village, arts and craft vendors, outdoor vendors, and great food. Musical acts include Great American Taxi, The Bottle Rockets, Snake Oil Medicine Show, Sol Driven Train, Boombox, Ryan Montbleau Band, The Honeycutters, Buncombe Turnpike and more
