About Madison County Fair

The Madison County Fair in Marshall celebrates the French Broad River valley and Appalachian heritage of a mountain county known for its world-class whitewater, Cherokee and Scots-Irish cultural traditions, and the remarkable community of Hot Springs where the French Broad River passes through a dramatic gorge fed by natural mineral springs.

What to Expect

Expect livestock shows, 4-H competitions, mountain crafts, old-time music, local food vendors, and an Appalachian fair rooted in the French Broad River valley farming and cultural traditions.

Visitor Tips

Marshall is a compact county seat in a narrow French Broad River valley. Hot Springs — named for its natural mineral spas — is a major Appalachian Trail waypoint with rafting, soaking pools, and restaurants catering to hikers and paddlers. Madison County is renowned for its traditional music heritage.

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