Wolf Laurel Harvest Festival - September 1, 2007
Saturday of Labor Day weekend
Fine arts and crafts
Bascom Lamar Lunsford Music Festival
September 8- Mars Hill
Festival celebrates the work of Bascom Lamar Lunsford who preserved the traditional music of the Southern Appalachian Mountains.
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Madison County Heritage Festival
1st Saturday in October 6 - Mars Hill
Mars Hill and the campus of Mars Hill college come alive with livestock, lunch, baked goods, craft vendors, animal petting area, dancing exhibitions, local musicians and more.
Contact: Madison County Visitors Center
828.680.9031 [more]
French Broad River Restival
May - Hot Springs
May 4 - 6, 2007
Riverfest is River Rodeo, music, entertainment, camping, and more. [more]
Madison Celebrates Arts Festival
May 19, 2007 - Marshall
The streets of downtown Marshall serve as a showcase for the
county's arts community. [more]
Bluff Mountain Music Festival
June 9, 2007 - Hot Springs
A festival that features some of the regions best traditional
and bluegrass music. Music followed by an evening square dance. [more]
Summer
Spring Creek Heritage Festival
July 14, 2007 - Spring Creek
Music, old-time games, crafts, craft demonstrations.
Hot Doggett 100 Cycling Tour
July 14,2007 - Madison County
Madison County Rotary Club annual bike ride.
Ride throughout the county. Ride distances: 100 mile -
100 kilometers - Family fun ride [more]
Blackberry Festival
August 11, 2007
Ebbs Chapel School House
Blackberry jams, jellies, cakes, and live music [Contact]
Southern Appalachian Repertory Theatre
June 13 - August 26, 2007
Professional theatre on campus of Mars Hill College.
828.689.1384 [more]
Traditional music and dance at The Depot
Each Friday at 7pm
Main Street, Marshall. Free but donations are accepted.
Country Music and dance at the Walnut Volunteer Fire Department
Each Friday at 7pm
US 25/70 near Walnut.
Hot Springs Artisans Market.
Each Saturday Afternoon
At the Yellow Teapot on Bridge Street, Hot Springs (weather permitting). For information, call The Yellow Teapot at 622-9727.
Madison County Farmers & Artisans Market.
Each Saturday 8 am -1pm
Next to Mars Hill College Cafeteria on Hwy 213. (Closed from Dec til April). For information, call Sandy Smith at 680-9890.
Mars Hill College Events
Mars Hill College is located in one of the most beautiful and healthful regions of the Eastern United States, the mountains of Western North Carolina. The town, which derives its name from the college, has a population of about 2,200. It is 18 miles north of Asheville via highway 19-23. Asheville is the largest city in the western third of the state with a population of approximately 65,000. Asheville has the sophisticated attractions of a major metropolis and is known for its quality arts, crafts, and music offerings. Its annual Bele Chere festival each summer draws about 300,000 people. The campus is also 10 miles east of Marshall, the county seat of Madison County.
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