Plans Scheduled for Annual Garden Jubilee Festival in May
The Garden Jubilee Festival Downtown Hendersonville, NC 28739 May 23 – 24 (Memorial Day Weekend) With spring and early summer comes gardening in Hendersonville. The Annual Garden Jubilee Festival is one of the largest and premier garden shows in Western North Carolina. The festival is held over the two-day Memorial Day weekend along Main Street […]
Date Set For The 2020 Tail Chaser
The Tail Chaser 250 Oskar Blues REEB Ranch 315 Shoals Falls Road Hendersonville, NC 28739 April 25 An adventurous 250K/175-mile ride through beautiful Western North Carolina. The weather will be warming as spring invades the mountains around Hendersonville with the grass turning green and the trees blooming. The ride is a combination of paved, gravel […]
Hendersonville Symphony Orchestra to Present ‘Once Upon A Time’
Once Upon A Time Presented by the Hendersonville Symphony Orchestra Blue Ridge Community College Concert Hall 49 East Campus Drive Flat Rock, NC 828.697.5884 March 28 The Hendersonville Symphony Orchestra presents the classic tale of good vs. evil. Tchaikovsky’s Lilac Fairy and Calaboose, Menken’s Belle, Gaston, Lumiere, and the Beast, and Berlioz’s journey through infatuation […]
Take the Family to the Elijah Mountain Gem Mine
Elijah Gem Mining Elijah Mountain 2120 Brevard Road Hendersonville, NC 828.692.6560 The gem mine on Elijah Mountain is Western North Carolina’s go-to for a day of mining and family fun. Your inner prospector will come alive as you mine for gems and gold as the settlers of the Blue Ridge Mountains did and continue to […]
Explore The Oklawaha Greenway
The Oklawaha Greenway is a short 5-minute drive from downtown Hendersonville and a step into nature. Part of the watershed of Henderson County, the 3.5-mile greenway winds its way along Mud Creek, through wetlands, meadows of native flowers and grasses, and native forests. The greenway connects four parks around Hendersonville. The greenway is a local […]
Experience Winter Lights at the N.C. Arboretum
The North Carolina Arboretum features its annual Winter Lights every night from 6-10 p.m. through Jan. 4. The Arboretum’s gardens feature unique displays and landscapes of hundreds of thousands of holiday lights. Winter Lights features interactive games, a model train exhibit, free crafts, a nature-themed animatronic children’s program and more. Proceeds from Winter Lights help […]
Hendersonville Named Among 12 Charming Small Towns In the South
From the scenic peaks of the Blue Ridge Mountains to the Gulf of Mexico’s white sandy beaches, the South is brimming with natural beauty. And no matter where you go, one thing’s for sure: you can expect that classic Southern hospitality the area is so famous for. If you’re after the slower pace and relaxed […]
5 Hendersonville-area Restaurants Open on Thanksgiving (2019)
As Thanksgiving draws near, ordering the dinner is as easy as a run to the market for the turkey, vegetables, and deserts. Others will make reservations at one of Hendersonville’s best restaurants or making a call to order dinner. Afterward, a long afternoon of watching football that drags on into the evening. The perfect Thanksgiving…right? […]
Know Before You Go: The Hendersonville Christmas Parade
Main Street hosts several parades throughout the year, but the most special parade is the Christmas parade. Each year, locals and tourists alike line Main Street to enjoy an old fashioned holiday parade. It’s a great way to jump start the holiday season with plenty of good cheer. Here are a couple of quick facts […]
Enjoy Hiking, Kayaking, Tubing And More At Green River Cove
The Green River Cove area of Henderson/Polk County is a rugged wilderness that is rich in history, legend, and natural beauty. The Green River is a destination for outdoor enthusiasts because of the hiking, kayaking, and tubing. It is believed that the Cherokee Indians first started spreading into western North Carolina at the beginning of […]
