Bascom Lamar Lunsford Festival celebrates its 49th year of championing and preserving Southern Appalachian traditions at Mars Hill University on Saturday, Oct. 1.
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Keepers of the song: Madison County celebrates a century of preserving its ballad tradition
In 1916, British folklorist Cecil Sharp journeyed to the mountains of Madison County to document the area’s unique ballads. His collection of these historic songs has helped usher the oral tradition into modern culture.
Smart bets: The Bluff Mountain Festival
Hot Springs Resort and Spa hosts the free, daylong Bluff Mountain Festival on Saturday, June 11.