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February 2020
An Evening With Sun and Moon Dance + Drums of Appalachia
Come first join the Drums Of Appalachia. Who are they? you might ask...well they're you. Bring your frame drums and other drums and we will together summon the spirits of these mountains. Following The Drums of Appalachia will be a performance by Sun and Moon Dance. Sun and Moon Dance focuses on the ancient healing sounds of many traditional Scandinavian and appalachian instruments including Nyckelharpa, tagelharpa, bukkehorn, munnharpe, and Kraviklyra. Come cleanse yourself of the troubles of this world and…
Find out more »March 2020
Zooming In: Bird Watching in Madison County
At long last we have titled our ongoing series of cultural and natural history talks - Concerning Home - and we invite you to join us for the next talk, Zooming In: Bird Watching in Madison County, presented by Pete Dixon on Wednesday, March 4th at 6pm.
Find out more »April 2020
Yoga Retreat with Stephanie Sherwood
This is a yoga retreat like no other! Three yoga sessions over the course of the weekend will focus on breathing, meditation, and physical postures. All levels from beginner to advanced will enjoy these small, intimate classes. The rest of our time will be spent dining together on homemade comfort food, enjoying the amazing outdoors, either on a hike, or just sitting on the porch taking in the beauty of the mountains. We promise you won’t want to leave this…
Find out more »Community Trailfest
A celebration of the Appalachian Trail and the great outdoors in downtown Hot Springs! A weekend of fun, FREE outdoor events for the whole community! Live Music, "hiker' games, Camp stove Cook-off, Talent Show, Duck Race, and more! Great Food and Vendors will be there as well.
Find out more »May 2020
French Broad River Festival
French Broad River Festival takes place every year during the first weekend of May in beautiful Hot Springs, North Carolina. The festival, a benefit for American Whitewater, The Verner Center for Early Learning and Hot Springs Community Learning Center, is located just 35 minutes north of Asheville at the beautiful Hot Springs Campground and Spa. Come spend the weekend with family and friends listening to great regional and national recording artists. Enjoy shopping for new outdoor gear at the Live Auction or with one of…
Find out more »June 2020
Bluff Mountain Festival
Free old‑time and bluegrass music festival featuring some of the finest local and regional talent. Bring your lawn chair and enjoy. Fundraiser for the Madison County Arts Council.
Find out more »July 2020
Wild Goose Festival
The 10th annual Wild Goose Festival officially kicks off at 5:00 PM Thursday, July 9. The weekend will be packed with over 300 sessions, music, art, interactive experiences and much more. We’ll be announcing all that content in the coming months. But for now, check out our “pre-festival” events – all-day workshops running from 9AM to 5PM on Thursday. Pre-festival workshop co-creators will also be participating in sessions during the festival.
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