2025 Vision: A Look Ahead at Hendersonville’s Events and Festivals

May 2-5 – Cider, Wine and Dine Weekend

Henderson County wineries and cideries partner together to present a weekend filled with a long list of activities including tastings of artisan hard cider and award-winning, local wines, food pairings, educational programs, live music, tours and more; events take place at each of the scenic and unique local wineries and cideries.

May 5 – Fiesta Hendersonville

Fiesta Hendersonville is a cultural celebration featuring live music, dance, food, and art that highlights the diverse heritage of the community. Attendees can experience a vibrant atmosphere with a variety of entertainment right in Downtown Hendersonville, on the South end of Main Street.

May 24-25 – Garden Jubilee

Garden Jubilee is a springtime celebration of gardening and horticulture. Western North Carolina’s premiere lawn and garden show transforms Hendersonville’s Main Street into the biggest and best garden center you’ve ever witnessed! Plus, enjoy educational sessions on the stage at the Welcome Center.

May – October – Bearfootin’ Bears on Main Street

Bearfootin’ Bears are fiberglass outdoor bear sculptures that are painted and decorated in different themes by local artists, and displayed along the sidewalks of Main Street as a public art display. A new set of bears is released each May, and the bears are auctioned off each October to benefit local non-profit organizations.

May – October – Summer Concert Series

Every summer, Hendersonville is filled with the sound of live music! Downtown, enjoy the danceable Top 40 hits at Music On Main, groove to modern regional performers at Rhythm & Brews, and experience the sound of the Southern Appalachian region at the 106-year-old Street Dances. A little further out, relax while enjoying a variety of music at Music by the Lake, remember the days gone by with oldies performed at Fletcher Park Concerts, and enjoy the view and the sounds at the Jump Off Rock Concert Series. (All music acts TBD at time of publication.)

July 4 – 4th of July Parade, Concerts & Fireworks

The July 4th parade includes inflatables, kid’s games, and activities, food trucks, and 2 stages featuring live music. The evening will be capped-off with fireworks display that can be seen from either concert area. Located on Main Street in Downtown Hendersonville.

July 12 – Chalk it Up!

Narnia Studios presents the 29th annual Chalk it Up! Watch as Downtown Hendersonville’s sidewalks are transformed into beautiful murals. Located on Main Street in Downtown Hendersonville.

August 29 – September 1 – The North Carolina Apple Festival

The annual NC Apple Festival includes a street fair, arts & crafts, live music and entertainment, children’s activities and rides, parade, food & much more — all in celebration of our rich apple growing heritage here in Hendersonville. Festival located on Main Street in Downtown Hendersonville; plus, there are other special events that take place throughout the weekend across town.

 September 27-28 – Art on Main

Celebrate fine art and fine craft on the last weekend of September each year at Art On Main, a gathering of distinctive local and regional artists from across the southeast US. More than 70 juried artists bring their wares to Main Street to sell works of fine art paintings, clay, metal, wood, fiber, photography, jewelry and more.

Dates TBD – Art in Bloom

Art in Bloom pairs twenty professional floral designers with an equal number of artists to present imaginative interpretations of juried works of art. The floral pieces are exhibited in tandem with the artwork that inspired the designer, creating a dynamic visual display. 

October 4 – Farm City Day

Farm City Day, held the first Saturday of October each year, offers a unique look into Hendersonville’s agricultural roots, with rural and educational displays, antiques and modern farm equipment, craft vendors, a special youth area with hands-on activities, a farm animal petting zoo, old-timey demonstrations, games and a fishing pond, plus there will be live music and food trucks. Located at Jackson Park in Hendersonville.

October 31 – Treat Street Carnival

Trick or Treat with downtown merchants and community partners along Main Street from Allen Street to 6th Avenue, the even includes a costume contest, music and dancing, Halloween movies, inflatables and more!

November 15 – December 31 – Home for the Holidays

From mid-November through New Year’s Day, Hendersonville invites visitors to come “Home for the Holidays” in this special town in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Main Street’s shops, galleries and boutiques are decorated in holiday splendor, while large wreaths with big red bows hang from streetlights. Add in the twinkling lights and decorations along the serpentine street, and you get a scene straight out of a Hallmark movie.

Dates TBD – Annual Christmas Tree Lighting

Get ready for a magical evening as Santa arrives to light up Main Street! Join us for the exciting countdown at the Historic Courthouse, where Santa will flip the switch and illuminate the tree, filling downtown with holiday cheer. Enjoy free visits with Santa, cozy carriage rides, warm drinks, and tasty treats, along with plenty of holiday shopping to start the season with joy.

November 28 – Olde Fashioned Christmas

Step back in time and join Hendersonville for an old-fashioned open house in Historic Downtown Hendersonville! Explore the unique destination shops, enjoy family-friendly entertainment, and indulge in the delicious offerings from the local eateries. 

December 31 – New Year’s Eve Apple Rise

Celebrate New Year’s Eve at the Historic Courthouse at a family-friendly celebration which counts down to the GMT midnight — or 7pm locally! Enjoy live music, noisemakers, glow sticks and hot beverages, and count down as you watch the apple rise!

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Head to our Lodging Page to explore all your options. Need a little inspiration? Check out our curated list of unique stays: Stay Your Way.

We can’t wait to welcome you to Hendersonville!