MONTHLY
SEPTEMBER
Monday, September 21 from 9am- 10:15am: Monthly board meeting at Mars Hill Library, 25 Library Street. All are welcome to attend. Questions & Directions, call 828 380-9146
OCTOBER
Saturday, October 3 from 10am to 4pm: Visit our tent at the Bascom Lamar Lunsford Festival on the Mars Hill University Quad on College Street in downtown Mars Hill.
Monday, October 12 from 9am- 10:15am: Monthly board meeting at Mars Hill Library, 25 Library Street. All are welcome to attend. Questions & Directions, call 828 380-9146
Friday, October 23 from 5pm to 8pm: Opening reception for “Barns of Madison County & Beyond” exhibit. Runs through November 21 at Madison County Arts Council, 90 S. Main Street, downtown Marshall
ANNUALLY
Barn Day (Tour & Lunch): In 2026, the ABA will sponsored a special tour of the five historic barns on the Smith Farm at the Bailey Mountain Preserve just 5 minutes from downtown Mars Hill led by researcher Taylor Barnhill. Participants will also be treated to lunch, local music and a great silent auction. The 2026 date was on Saturday, September 5 with a special preview of the Smith Farm planned. Click HERE for details of the event.
Pastoral Palette Art Gala: Partnering with the artists of The Saints of Paint in Asheville, the ABA hosts a Friday evening Gala with light food and wine while participants browse and buy paintings of rural landscapes. Wonderful art combined with delicious food and drink makes for an truly enjoyable evening! 2026 date was on Friday, May 22 (and open to the public date will be Saturday, May 23). Click HERE for information.