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I have traveled in twenty-seven states and can say without question that the most genuinely nice people live here in Madison County. This beautiful area is also saturated with an abundance of unique cultural history and time-tested values. All of these elements come to the surface and are generally shared at the Madison County Farmers and Artisans Market (MCR&A).
On Saturday mornings over twenty vendors congregate in Mars Hill to offer a delightful cross section of the Madison County experience. Farmers, crafters, visual artists and musicians are as much a part of these hills as the tress, flowers and rushing streams.
Because the MCF&A Market brings all these together and does it in the tradition of a friendly, good neighbor atmosphere, it truly reflects the special character of the county. There is no question that most of the world lives with the mind set of ‘what’s in it for me?’ Yet, in this corner of North Carolina you are more likely to hear “What can I do for you?”
The MCR&A Market invites local musicians to play for at least two hours, and yet all have asked if they can play longer! Each week, vendors lend a hand in helping each other set up and take down tents. Hugs often take the place of handshakes and dogs are considered part of the family.
Lifelong resident Tom Merrill has sung and played guitar for us, Lori Helms brought a collection of “woolly” animals for shearing, spinning, and knitting demonstrations, and in the weeks to come, chef Margret Hodge will be offering cooking demonstrations. If you are planning a garden, be sure to come and check out a broad selection of locally grown seedlings. Also, you’ll find the freshest eggs, breads, cakes, honey and home made goat cheese available.
Join us at the Madison Country Farmers and Artisans Market because it is the place to be on Saturday mornings. Market location: Dormitory Drive parking lots near Pittman Dining Hall on the campus of Mars Hill College.
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