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May 1 - 20 
Festival of Flowers, Biltmore Estate, the gardens designed by Frederick Law Olmsted come alive with color & blossoms, Asheville, 800-411-3812 www.biltmore.com
May 2 - 6
Flat Rock Playhouse presents Say Goodnight Gracie, Downtown Theatre, hilarious, heartwarming tribute to one of America's greatest funny men, Tickets $35; Senior/AAA $33; Student $22, Wed-Sat 8:00PM, Wed, Thurs, Sat & Sun 2:00PM, Hendersonville, 828-693-0731 or 1-866-732-8008 www.flatrockplayhouse.org
May 2 - December 30
Henderson County Heritage Museum is observing the 150th Anniversary of the Civil War, never-before-seen artifacts of military weaponry & uniforms dating back to the war, Wed.- Sat. 10:00AM-5:00 PM, Sun. 1:00PM-5:00PM, no admission fee, Hendersonville, 828-694-1619 www.hendersoncountymuseum.org
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May 5, June 2, July 7, August 4, September 1 & October 6
Summer Music in Flat Rock, featuring local singer/songwriter Terry Wetton , Little Rainbow Row's back deck (corner of Greenville Hwy.& W. Blue Ridge Road) from 6:00PM-8:00PM, free, bring-your-lawn-chair, outdoor event, weather permitting, Flat Rock, 828-697-7719 www.flatrockonline.com |
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May 6
Western District 4-H Horse Show, Western North Carolina Agricultural Center McGough Arena, Fletcher, 828-687-1414 or 828-688-4811 www.wncagcenter.org
Bearwallow Beast 5K and Honey & Hops Festival, race to the summit Bearwallow Mountain, this trail race ranks among the most difficult in the southeast with 1,300 feet of elevation gain over the course of 3.1 miles, race begins 2:00PM, $25 for pre-registrants & $30 for week-of registrants, the Honey & Hops Festival starts at 1:30PM with music, honey, beer, & food; benefits the Carolina Mountain Land Conservancy, Gerton, 828-697-5777 www.bearwallowbeast.com |
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May 8 - 11
Flat Rock Playhouse Music On the Rock series featuring the music of Abba Returns, Downtown Theatre, $24, 8:00PM, Hendersonville, 828-693-0731 or 1-866-732-8008 www.flatrockplayhouse.org |
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May 12
Henderson County Heritage Museum Grand Opening of the Exhibit - “School Days - 1797-1940”, Historic Courthouse on Main St., a complete timeline during that era for all schools in Henderson County - many of which no longer exist; 10:00AM-5:0PM, A Special Presentation of exhibit rooms @ 1:00 PM, “Remembering Louise Bailey” @2:00PM-by Joe Bailey, son of local historian Louise Bailey, and her close friend, Terry Ruscin, an illustrated program & book signings following the presentation in the Carolina First Community Room, with a “sampling of Mountain cooking”; no reservations required, free to the public, Hendersonville, 828-694-1619 www.hendersoncountymuseum.org |
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May 12 & 13
Tour de Falls, DuPont State Forest, 9:00AM-2:30PM, buses will be available in the parking lot on DuPont/Staton Rd. to take visitors to High Falls, Triple Falls, Bridal Veil Falls, and Lake Julia, donation - adults $12, $6 ages 6-17, under 6 free, sponsored by Friends of DuPont Forest, Hendersonville, 828-692-2929 www.dupontforest.com
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May 12 - December 31
Henderson County Heritage Museum Exhibit - “School Days - 1797-1940”, Historic Courthouse on Main St., a complete timeline during that era for all schools in Henderson County - many of which no longer exist; Wed.- Sat. 10:00AM-5:00 PM, Sun. 1:00PM-5:00PM, no admission fee, Hendersonville, 828-694-1619 www.hendersoncountymuseum.org |
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May 17 - June 10
Flat Rock Playhouse presents the musical comedy Nunsense, Downtown Theatre, Tickets $40; Senior/AAA $38; Student $22, Wed-Sat 8:00PM, Wed, Thurs, Sat & Sun 2:00PM, Hendersonville, 828-693-0731 or 1-866-732-8008 www.flatrockplayhouse.org |
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May 18 & 19
Blue Ridge Bookfest, Blue Ridge Community College Conference Hall, featuring readings by poets, fiction writers, and creative nonfiction writers, as well as book sales and signings; Friday Afternoon Workshops, Friday 1:00PM-9:00PM, Saturday Author Presentations and Book Signing (8:30AM-3:00PM), free and open to the public, Flat Rock, 828-698-1022 blueridgebookfest.org |
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May 20
Tour of Historic Stillwell Homes, 1:00PM-5:00PM, self-driving tour of 8 private homes designed by architect Erle Stillwell in the 1920’s & 30’s, $20, sponsored by Hendersonville Historic Preservation Commission, Hendersonville, 828-697-3088 www.hendersonvillehpc.org |
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May 20, June 17, July 22 & August TBA
Music By The Lake, Blue Ridge Community College, featuring On Leg Up, 5:00PM-7:00PM, free, bring a chair & picnic to enjoy, In the event of inclement weather, the concert will move to the Thomas Auditorium, Flat Rock, 828-694-1743 www.blueridge.edu |
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May 25 - 27
American Kennel Club (AKC) Dog Agility Trial, WNC Agricultural Center McGough Arena (dogs jump hurdles, race through tunnels and climb over A-frames at high speed) Fri. - Sun. 8:00AM-3:00PM, free admission & spectators are welcome, spectators please leave your dogs comfortably at home, Sponsored by Blue Ridge Agility Club, Fletcher, 828-713-3278 www.blueridgeagility.com |
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May 26 & 27
19th Annual Garden Jubilee Festival, Historic Downtown, from Sixth Avenue-Caswell Street, Sat. 10:00AM-6:00PM & Sun. 9:00AM-5:00PM, (over 200 vendors selling 1000's plants, arts & crafts, lawn/garden accessories, garden talks & experts, children's hands-on clinic & food ), May 26 Lowe's Garden Clinics with Southern Living Magazine's expert Bill Slack at the Visitors Center - May 26 11:00 AM "WOW! What a beautiful front yard", 1:00 PM "No sun in your garden? No problem", & 3:00 PM "Through the garden gate, Pathways and Patios"; May 27 1:00 PM "WOW! What a beautiful front yard" & 3:00 PM "No sun in your garden? No problem"; Animals are Prohibited in the Event Area, Garden Jubilee is an event of Henderson County Travel & Tourism; sponsored by Lowe's, Golf Cart Center & Affordable Equipment Rental & Hendersonville Visitors Center, Hendersonville, 828-693-9708 or 800-828-4244 www.historichendersonville.org |
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May 28
Sandburg Folk Music Festival, Carl Sandburg Home (an annual event to honor Carl Sandburg's contribution to America's written history through his collection of folk music found in The American Songbag, with live entertainment will include instrumentals, folk ballads & spiritual songs) 11:00AM-4:00PM, free, Flat Rock, 828-693-4178 www.nps.gov/carl |
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May 30 - June 24
Flat Rock Playhouse presents The Spitfire Grill, this musical triumph is an inspiring celebration of fresh starts and the power of what one person can do, Tickets $40; Senior/AAA $38; Student $22, Wed-Sat 8:00PM, Wed, Thurs, Sat & Sun 2:00PM, Flat Rock, 828-693-0731 or 1-866-732-8008 www.flatrockplayhouse.org |
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Be sure to explore the complete listing of May events. |
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Call phone number listed on each event to confirm dates. times, location & possible cancellations. Check back for monthly updates. |
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