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Friday, May 2 to Sunday, May 4
French Broad River Festival celebrates river / outdoors
This annual grassroots festival has grown steadily from a one night benefit party on the banks of the French Broad to an all weekend festival featuring some of the best music in the area and a number of outdoor events in celebration of this beautiful river and setting. The 11th annual festival is set for May 2-4 where the French Broad River meets the Appalachian Trail at the beautiful Hot Springs Campground & Spa (www.camp.nchotsprings.com ).
Festival begins at 4:00 on Friday, May 2 and ends Sunday, May 4. Early Bird tickets are $55 online (www.frenchbroadriverfestival.com) prior to 4/20/08. After 4/20/08, tickets will be $65 online or $75 at the gate. See website details or call 828-253-1240.
Musical acts include Acoustic Syndicate, Larry Keel & Natural Bridge, Blueground Undergrass, Mad Tea Party, Snake Oil Medicine Show, Big City Sunrise, Sol Driven Train, The Trainwrecks, Suttree and more. This festival always has a few surprises such as last year’s juggling fire show and don’t be surprised if a friendly marshmallow fight breaks out late night.
Other events include a whitewater raft race, mountain bike race, paddling with the pros, kids village, sand volleyball, outdoor prizes and lots of food! Proceeds from this year’s festival will be donated to American Whitewater, serving the rivers of this nation by protecting watersheds, river access, and promoting conservation of the nation’s rivers.
thru Friday, May 9
The Almighty Chicken Exhibit
At Madison County Arts Center, 90 S. Main Street, Marshall. Help us celebrate SPRING with our first “themed” exhibit of 2008: “The Almighty Chicken!” (or rooster as the case may be). Call 649-1301 for more information.
Saturday, May 10
Peach Pie Concert with Blue Wing
8 PM at the Madison Arts Center, 90 South Main Street in downtown Marshall. Call 649-1301 for more information.
Friday, May 16
Luminary Ceremony at Relay for Life
9 pm at the Madison High School Track. American Cancer Society Relay for Life remembers those lost to cancer and honors those who have survived. Anyone desiring to purchase a luminary may do so by contacting Jan Franklin at 649-3857.
Saturday, May 17
6th Annual Madison Celebrates Art Festival
On Main Street in Historic Downtown Marshall. The Madison County Arts Council presents the sixth annual Madison Celebrates Art! Festival. Main Street will be transformed into an open-air art market and pedestrian mall with over fifty booths of Madison County artists selling their fine art, crafts, and botanicals. There will also be a fine art exhibit on display at the Arts Center at 90 South Main Street for those artists whose work does not fit into a festival venue, but whose art should be seen! A wonderful area especially for children will offer activities and workshops for the entire family. Local non-profits and restaurants will sell a diverse array of food. Come discover all the exciting happenings in Marshall as we celebrate the incredible art that hails from our beautiful county in WNC.
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