Welcome to Madison County, North Carolina

Saturday, September 4 from 10am to 3pm. At the Wolf Laurel Country Club.  Crafts and more. Live Music. Lunch available from 11:30 to 1:30.

FREE! Every Friday night at 7pm at the Depot, South Main Street Marshall. Local musicians gather to play for locals and visitors to the county. Come and dance or just listen to the music and soak in the atmosphere in this converted Railroad Depot in historic Downtown Marshall.

FREE! Every Thursday night at 7 to 9pm at Zuma Coffee, 7 North Main Street, Marshall. Hosted by Grammy-Award Winning fiddler Bobby Hicks.  Years ago musicians gathered on porches to play music at the end of the day. Today, You are likely to find Madison County greats like Arvil Freeman. Roger Howell, Cathy Arrowood, Leonard Hollifield, and of course,Bobby Hicks himself if he is not out on tour.  Where else could you have such an intimate setting with such talented musicians?

Drover’s Last Stand is the theme of the September 10 French Broad Friday. Scavenger hunt, petting zoo, demonstrations, music, art, prizes & giveaways, shopping and food. Come to historic downtown Marshall’s Main Street from 5pm to 11pm and join the fun.  More information at www.downtownmarshallnc.com

8am to 2pm Enjoy blackberries all day beginning with a country breakfast from 8am to 10:30am.  Lunch from 11:30 to 2. Vendors, homemade baked goods auction, fine flea market and gospel concert all day.  FREE admission.

Concert schedule: 11:00am –The Shinola Troubadors of Possum Splendor; Noon – Homeward Bound; 1:00pm –The Griggs. Information at www.madisoncountyarts.com or 828 649-1301

Whitewater Rafting

The French Broad is the third oldest river in the world, trailing only the Nile river in Africa and the New river in West Virginia. The French Broad winds through Pisgah National Forest in the mountains of North Carolina. This free-flowing river is ideal for families and young teens, with moderate Class II and III rapids. The full-day trip adds the awesome Class IV Frank Bell’s rapid — a river-wide drop. Lower French Broad river trips are relaxing floats with plenty of opportunities to swim and are perfect for children as young as 4 years of age.

There are several rafting companies throughout Madison county offering flexible trip times and fully guided or guide-assisted full and half-day trips. Half-day deluxe and full-day trips may include a riverside deli-style lunch. Some offer overnight trips with two days of rafting with meals and camping for a longer adventure!