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May 1
Carolina Concert Choir, St. James Episcopal Church, featuring American composers, May 1 3:00PM, Adults $20, Students $10, Hendersonville, NC 828-697-9330 www.carolinaconcertchoir.org
Arts Council of Henderson County presents Artists of Tomorrow Exhibition, Neill Galley on Main St., talented students from middle & high schools, free, Tues-Fri 1:00PM-5:00PM, Sat. 1:00PM-4:00PM, Hendersonville, NC 828-693-8504
Spring Plant Sale, Bullington Center, 10:00PM-4:00PM, perennials, herbs, heirloom vegetables, small trees & shrubs, unusual annuals; Hendersonville, NC 828-698-6104 www.bullingtoncenter.org
PB & J 5K and Fun Run, Rugby Middle School, 9:00AM, 5K: $20 by 4/26. $25 thereafter, Fun Run $10, Hendersonville, NC 828-693-1618 www.jwchendersonville.org
Bark For Life, Downtown
between 4th and 5th Avenue on Main Street, 9:30AM-12Noon, more than 100 dogs in a non-competitive walk led by dogs and human cancer survivors to raise the awareness of human and animal cancers in our community, demonstrations, food, games, and raffles all to raise funds for the American Cancer society’s fight to eliminate cancer through research, education, personal services and advocacy;
Registration the day of the event 8:30AM-9:30AM cost $25,“Bloominaria” (flowering plants in pots) may be purchased in memory of or in honor of a dog or person who has/had cancer for a $5 donation, Hendersonville, NC
828-203-0201 www.relayforlife.org/barkhenderson
Spring Fling Festival, General Electric Employee complex on Hwy. 176, 11:00AM-7:00PM, (food, live entertainment, crafters, silent auction, plant sale, raffle, children’s activities & more) featuring Tuxedo Junction & Simple Folk, benefits The Mountain Community School Technology Program, Hendersonville, NC 828-696-8480
Dana Elementary School Spring Fling, Ridge Rd., 10:00AM-2:00PM, (inflatble games, clowns, face painting, book sale, bake sale, cake walk, & food) unlimited inflatable & games $10 per child (ages 4 & up) prices vary for other activities, Hendersonville, NC Mountain Man Tractor Pullers Assoc Tractor Pull, Western North Carolina Agricultural Center, Fletcher, NC 828-687-1414 or 336-996-2354 www.agr.state.nc.us/markets/facilities/agcenters/western
Asheville Tourists Minor League Baseball, McCormick Field, Mon-Sat 7:05PM, Sun. 2:05PM, $6-10, Asheville, NC 828-258-0428 http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com |
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May 1 & 2
Palomino Horse Assoc Horse Show, Western North Carolina Agricultural Center, Fletcher, NC 828-687-1414 or 336-996-2354 www.agr.state.nc.us/markets/facilities/agcenters/western
Home & Garden Show, Western North Carolina Agricultural Center, Fletcher, NC 828-687-1414 or 828-299-7001 www.agr.state.nc.us/markets/facilities/agcenters/western
NC Arboretum hosts the popular American Rhododendron Society, SE Chapter Annual Show, featuring hundreds of blooms, education classes, plant and supply vendors, and Rhododendron Society members to answer questions and provide growing advice; the show is free with the parking fee, Asheville, NC 828-665-2492 www.ncarboretum.org
Spring Herb Festival, WNC Farmer’s Market, Fri & Sat. 9:00AM-5:00PM, Sun. 10:00AM-3:00PM, largest herb festival in the southeast, Asheville, NC 828-253-1691 or 828-301-8968 |
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May 1 - 9
The North Carolina Arboretum presents “The Scoop on Poop” an interactive zoological exhibit based on the popular book by science writer Dr. Wayne Lynch, learn how animals use it - to build homes, hide from enemies, attract mates, send messages, cool off and yes, some even eat it!, The Baker Exhibit Center, Mon.-Sat. 9:00AM-5:00PM; Sun. 12Noon-5:00PM, Admission is in addition to the parking fee: $3 for adults, $2 dollars for children ages 5 to 18, Asheville, NC 828-665-2492 www.ncarboretum.org |
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May 1 - 16
Festival of Flowers, Biltmore Estate, the gardens designed by Frederick Law Olmsted come alive with color & blossoms, Asheville, NC 800-411-3812 www.biltmore.com
Asheville Community Theatre presents the longest-running Off-Broadway shows of all time Little Shop of Horrors, Fri. & Sat. 7:30PM, Sun. 2:30PM, Asheville, NC 828-254-1320 www.ashevilletheatre.org |
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May 1 - 23
Flat Rock Playhouse presents the comedy/drama Steel Magnolias, about the bond among a group of Southern women in northwest Louisiana, Wed-Sat 8:00PM, Wed, Thurs, Sat & Sun 2:00PM; $34, Flat Rock, NC 828-693-0731 or 866-732-8008 www.flatrockplayhouse.org |
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May 1 - 30
NC Arboretum present the Photography of Tim Barnwell, Mon-Sat 9 :00AM-5:00PM, Sun 12Noon-5:00PM, free with the parking fee of $8 per personal vehicle, Asheville, NC 828-665-2492 www.ncarboretum.org |
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May, 1 June 5, July 3, August 7, September 4 & October 2
Summer Music in Flat Rock kicks off its 6th featuring the novelty jazz band Hot Duck Soup, 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, NC 828-697-7719 www.flatrockonline.com |
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May 1 - December 31
Henderson County Heritage Museum, Historic Courthouse on Main Street, exhibit Let Freedom Ring (tells the story of the county and its people during the nation’s military conflicts) Wed. - Sat.10:00AM-5:00PM, Sun. 1:00PM-5:00PM, Hendersonville, NC 828-694-1619 www.hendersoncountymuseum.org |
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May 2
Hendersonville Chamber Music presents Pastyme, First Congregational Church, 3:00PM, $17, Hendersonville, NC 828-890-4411
Western District 4-H Horse Show, Western North Carolina Agricultural Center, Fletcher, NC 828-687-1414 or 828-884-3109 www.agr.state.nc.us/markets/facilities/agcenters/western
Carolina Mountain Land Conservancy hosts Run for the Hills Fun Run , Fletcher Community Park, for ages and skill levels, proceeds go toward CMLC's mission to save the places you love, Fletcher, NC 828-697-5777 www.carolinamountain.org |
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May 5, 12, 19, 26, June 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, July 7, 14, 21, 28, August 4, 11, 18 & 25
Historic Courthouse Tours, Main St., every Wednesday @ 2:00PM, tours of the renovated Historic Courthouse, free to the public, Hendersonville, 828-694-5003 |
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May 7 - 23
Hendersonville Little Theatre presents the drama The Night Thoreau Spent in Jail, Fri & Sat, 8:00PM, Sun. 2:00PM, Adults $14, Under 18 $8, Hendersonville, NC 828-692-1082 www.hendersonvillelittletheatre.org |
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May 7 - 29
Arts Council of Henderson County presents Rivers District Artists II, Neill Galley on Main St., artists from Asheville’s acclaimed River Arts District, free, Tues-Fri 1:00PM-5:00PM, Sat. 1:00PM-4:00PM, Hendersonville, NC 828-693-8504 www.acofhc.org |
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May 7 - October 23
Public Art Display Bearfootin’ , a public art display featuring outdoor fiberglass bear sculptures decorated in different themes, on the sidewalks of Main Street, Hendersonville, NC 828-697-2022 www.downtownhendersonville.org |
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May 8
Wildflower ID, Bullington Center, 1:00PM-4:00PM, Western Carolina Botanical Club leads a hands-on session on identifying native wildflowers using Newcombe's Wildflower Guide, $12, Hendersonville, NC 828-698-6104 www.bullingtoncenter.org
Guided Bird Walk, Jackson Park, 9:00AM, Cosponsored by ECO and the Henderson County Bird Club, Hendersonville, NC 828-692-0385 www.eco-wnc.org
Paws in the Park, Fletcher Community Park, 12Noon-3:00PM, (dedicated to dogs and the people who love them with food, music, vendors, contests, and games), benefits Brother Wolf Animal Rescue & Community Partnership for Pets, Fletcher, NC 828-687-0751 www.fletcherparks.org
Lure of the Dragons, Town Park, dragon boat race & festival with entertainment, food and kids’ activities; Lake Lure, NC 828-625-2812 www.lureofthedragons.org |
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May 8 & 9
Flat Rock Playhouse Craft Show, YouTheatre at Flat Rock Playhouse, juried show of fine contemporary craft, Sat. 10:00AM-5:00PM, Sun. 12Noon- 4:00PM, Admission fee $3.00, Flat Rock, NC 828-692-0610 www.flatrockplayhouse.org
Tour de Falls, DuPont State Forest, 9:00AM-3:00PM, buses will be available at the Buck Forest Access Area on DuPont/Staton Rd. to take visitors to High Falls, Triple Falls, Bridal Veil Falls, and Lake Julia, donation of $10 per person, sponsored by Friends of DuPont Forest, Hendersonville, NC 828-884-2006 or 828-692-2929 www.dupontforest.com (Event has been cancelled) |
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May 8 & 11
Spring Dahlia Tuber and Cuttings Sale, NC Arboretum , learn from Dahlia and Mum Society experts, chrysanthemum cuttings will be for sale only on May 8; tubers and dahlia plantlets will be for sale on May 11, show is free with the standard parking fee $8 per personal motor vehicle, Asheville, NC 828-665-2492 www.ncarboretum.org |
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May 9
Benefit Concert & Cookout for local meteorologist Paul Speranza, Hendersonville High School Auditorium, featuring jazz bands from Hendersonville High School, North Henderson High School, East Henderson High School & Hendersonville Chorus; concert starts 7:00PM, concert tickets $5, Cookout with hot dogs, chips, drink & dessert, cookout begins at 5:30PM, Cookout tickets are $5, Hendersonville, NC |
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May 10
Preservation Week presents a Heritage Plant Sale at Bullington Center, 10:00AM-4:00PM, a 12-acre public garden for a special heritage sale of heirloom tomatoes, herbs,& native ornamentals, guides will also be offering 30 minute programs on historical uses of gourds, culinary herbs and native plants; Hendersonville, NC 828-698-6104 |
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May 11
Preservation Week presents Preservation Tours of Connemara, Carl Sandburg Home, 10:00AM-4:00PM, tour the architectural history of the main house including changes and renovations made during its 170 year history, Tickets are purchased at the house: $5.00 for adults, $3.00 for seniors, Flat Rock, NC 828-693-4178 www.nps.gov/carl |
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May 12 - 15
Asheville Tourists Minor League Baseball, McCormick Field, Mon-Sat 7:05PM, Sun. 2:05PM, $6-10, Asheville, NC 828-258-0428 http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com |
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May 13
Preservation Week presents Walking Tour of Churches, 9:00AM-1:00PM, 7 downtown churches are opening their doors for you to tour their sanctuaries and learn the history of the buildings and congregation; self-guided tour, Tickets $5.00, Hendersonville, NC 828-697-3088
Preservation Week presents Guided Tour of Oakdale Cemetery on Hwy 64 W., 7:00PM, guided tour will weave among the graves telling of local history, characters and scandal; tour begins at the round house on the southern side of the cemetery, Tickets $3.00, Hendersonville, NC 828-697-3088 |
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May 13 - 16
Asheville Bike Fest, Western North Carolina Agricultural Center, Fletcher, NC 828-687-1414 or 561-214-1137 www.agr.state.nc.us/markets/facilities/agcenters/western
BMW Charity Pro-AM, Bright's Creek Golf Club, The Carolina Country Club and Thornblade Club; amateurs and celebrities are grouped with golf professionals in a four-day better-ball competition over three courses; the celebrities include: Cheech Marin, Branford Marsalis, Kurt Russell, Joe Don Rooney & Clemson Football Coach, Dabo Swinney; Patron Credential Tickets - $25 each - Grants access to all three tournament courses (grounds only) Thursday, 5/13 through Sunday, 5/16 where tournament play occurs; benefits the Hendersonville Dispute Settlement Center, Mills Springs, NC, Spartanburg, SC, & Greenville, SC 828-697-7055 or 864-297-1660 www.bmwcharitygolf.com |
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May 14
Preservation Week presents Guided Tour of Oakdale Cemetery on Hwy 64 W., 11:00AM, 2:00PM & 7:00PM, guided tour will weave among the graves telling of local history, characters and scandal; tour begins at the round house on the southern side of the cemetery, Tickets $3.00, Hendersonville, NC 828-697-3088
Sixth Avenue presents A Benefit Concert with Kat Williams, Hendersonville High School Auditorium, 7:00PM, Tickets $20, Hendersonville, NC Karan Casey, Diana Wortham Theatre, Irish and American folk music, Asheville, NC 828-257-4530 www.dwtheatre.com |
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May 14 & 15
Hendersonville Chorale Spring Concert, First Baptist Church, May 14 8:00PM, May 15 4:00PM, Adults $10, Children $5, Hendersonville, NC 828-696-4968 www.hendersonvillechorale.com
Asheville Spring Classic ASB Horse Show, Western North Carolina Agricultural Center, Fletcher, NC 828-687-1414 or 704-483-5000 www.agr.state.nc.us/markets/facilities/agcenters/western |
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May 14 - 16
Asheville Bike Fest, Western North Carolina Agricultural Center, Fletcher, NC 828-687-1414 or
561-214-1137 www.agr.state.nc.us/markets/facilities/agcenters/western |
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May 15
Preservation Week presents Window Restoration Workshop, 9:00AM-12Noon, City Operations Center, 305 Williams Street, learn how to improve the energy efficiency of their older home, how to repair wooden windows and more from a restoration expert, free to the public, Hendersonville, NC 828-697-3088
Al Petteway & Amy White Concert, Skyland Performing Arts Center, Grammy-winning guitarist, Indie-Award winning Duo, 7:30PM, $20, Hendersonville, NC 828-693-0087 www.thespac.org
Saluda Arts and Music Festival, Downtown, 10:00AM, featuring more than 50 local artists, Saluda, NC 828-749-2581 Asheville Symphony Orchestra, Thomas Wolfe Auditorium, 8:00PM, $18-$52, Asheville, NC 828-254-7046 |
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May 15 & 16
Land of the Sky Knife and Gun Show, Western North Carolina Agricultural Center, Admission Adults $7, Under 12 Free, Saturday 9:00AM-5:00PM, Sun10:00AM-4:00PM, Fletcher, NC 828-687-1414 www.agr.state.nc.us/markets/facilities/agcenters/western |
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May 16
Hendersonville Community Band at the POPS, Blue Ridge Ridge Community College Conference Hall, 3:00PM, Adults $10, Students free, Hendersonville, NC 828-696-2118 www.hcbmusic.com
Music By The Lake, Blue Ridge Community College, featuring Mandolin Orange, 5:00PM-7:00PM, free, bring a chair & picnic to enjoy, In the event of inclement weather, the concert will move to the Student Lounge in the Killian Building, Flat Rock, NC 828-694-1743 www.blueridge.edu |
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May 17
Plant Swap, Historic Johnson Farm, 10:00AM, bring your unwanted plants to swap with other gardeners, no fee, Hendersonville, NC 828-891-6585 |
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May 19 - 22
Asheville Lions Club Benefit Horse Show, Western North Carolina Agricultural Center, Fletcher, NC 828-687-1414 or 704-458-1611 www.agr.state.nc.us/markets/facilities/agcenters/western |
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May 20 - 27
Asheville Tourists Minor League Baseball, McCormick Field, Mon-Sat 7:05PM, Sun. 2:05PM, $6-10, Asheville, NC 828-258-0428 http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com |
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May 21
Relay For Life of Henderson County Event, North Henderson High School, 6:00PM-8:00AM, a family friendly, fun-filled overnight event designed to celebrate survivorship and raise money for the American Cancer Society’s cancer research and programs, Hendersonville, NC 828-805-5819 www.relayforlife.org/henderson |
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May 22
Hendersonville Symphony Orchestra, Blue Ridge College Conference Hall, 7:30PM, Adults $25, Students $5, Hendersonville, NC 828-697-5884 www.hendersonvillesymphony.org
Garden and Arts Bazaar, Downtown, featuring over 20 vendors selling unique garden and art items, Tryon, NC 828-859-8322 |
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May 22 & 23
Land of Sky Knife & Gun Show, Western North Carolina Agricultural Center, Fletcher, NC 828-687-1414 or 770-267-0989 www.agr.state.nc.us/markets/facilities/agcenters/western
Garden Tour, tour six private gardens located in the Tryon area, 11:00AM-3:00PM, $20,Tryon, NC 828-859-8322 www.art-in-bloom.org |
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May 22 - August 22
The NC Arboretum Hosts Balance and Beauty: A Visual Celebration of Rural Life, the exhibit features work by Tennessee artist Margaret Scanlan, who has been painting color fields for more than 35 years, Mon.-Sat. 9:00AM-5:00PM; Sun. 12Noon-5:00PM, Admission is free with the parking fee of $8 per personal vehicle; Asheville, NC 828-665-2492 www.ncarboretum.org |
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May 23
Hendersonville Chamber Music presents Opal String Quartet, First Congregational Church, 3:00PM, $17, Hendersonville, NC 828-890-4411
North Carolina Arboretum hosts a special “Art at the Arboretum”, 11:00AM-4:00PM, featuring demonstrations, book-signings, music, and more by regional artists and craftsmen; free and open to the public with the parking fee of $8 per personal vehicle, Asheville, NC 828-665-2492 www.ncarboretum.org
Blue Ridge Ringers will present a concert of sacred and secular handbell music, Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd, 4:00PM, free and open to the public; a freewill donation is requested, Brevard, NC 828-692-4910
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May 23-25, May 30-June1, June 6-7, 20-22, 13-15 & 27-29
Music on the Rock concert series, Flat Rock Playhouse second stage, May 23-25 Country & Folk Music, May 30-June 1 Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Greatest Hits, June 6-7, 20-22 All You Need is Love: An Evening with the Beatles, June 13-15 Ladies & Gentleman, June 27-29 Country Roads: The Very Best of John Denver; Tickets $19, Flat Rock, NC 828-693-0731 or 866-732-8008 www.flatrockplayhouse.org |
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May 28 - 30
Flat Rock Playhouse YouTheatre Conservatory presentation of "13 Letters": Collaborating with and Celebrating The Greatest Generation, in the Rehearsal Hall, a reflection of the WWll time period, May 28 & 29 7:00PM,& May 2:00PM, Flat Rock, NC 828-693-0731 or 866-732-8008 www.flatrockplayhouse.org
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-3:30PM, free admission & spectators are welcome, spectators please leave your dogs comfortably at home, Sponsored by Blue Ridge Agility Club, Fletcher, NC 828-697-2118 www.agr.state.nc.us/markets/facilities/agcenters/western |
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1st Annual Barbecue Expo, Hendersonville High School Field, Gates Open: 10:00AM, live music and performances,benefits the Henderson County Education Foundation, Hendersonville, NC 828-693-3461
Bua, Diana Wortham Theatre, a quintet comprised of some of America’s most talented, young traditional musicians, Asheville, NC 828-257-4530 www.dwtheatre.com |
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May 29 & 30
17th Annual Garden Jubilee Festival, Historic Downtown, over 200 vendors from Sixth Avenue-Caswell Street, 10:00AM-6:00PM (1000's plants for sale, arts & crafts, lawn/garden accessories, garden talks & experts, children's hands-on clinic & food ), Lowe's Kids Clinic located at the Visitors Center - 201 S. Main St.; May 29 Lowe's Garden Clinics with Bill Slack at the Visitors Center, 11:00 AM "Magnificent Landscape - Minimum Maintenance”, 1:00 PM "A Southern Cottage Garden - Everyone's Favorite," and 3:00 PM "I Don't Know What to do with My Back Yard"; May 30 Lowe's Garden Clinics with Bill Slack at the Visitors Center, May 24 - 1:00 PM "Magnificent Landscape - Minimum Maintenance" and 3:00 PM "A Southern Cottage Garden - Everyone's Favorite;" from 3:30PM-5:30PM; Animals are Prohibited, Garden Jubilee is an event of Henderson County Travel & Tourism; sponsored by Lowe's, Golf Cart Center & Affordable Equipment Rental & the Visitors Information Center, Hendersonville, 828-693-9708 or 800-828-4244 www.historichendersonville.org
Paint Horse Show, Western North Carolina Agricultural Center, Fletcher, NC 828-687-1414 or 704-545-2241 www.thecarolinapainthorseclub.com
White Squirrel Festival, Downtown, street festival, music, & 5K/10K race; Brevard, NC 828-884-3278
North Carolina Arboretum the Asheville Blue Ridge Rose Society's Annual Exhibit,
a rose sale will be held in conjunction with the exhibition,
free and open to the public with the parking fee of $8 per personal vehicle, Asheville, NC 828-665-2492 www.ncarboretum.org |
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May 31
Sandburg Folk Music Festival, Carl Sandburg Home (live entertainment will include instrumentals, folk ballads & spiritual songs) 10:00AM-4:00PM, free, Flat Rock, NC 828-693-4178 www.nps.gov/carl
Memorial Day Services at Forest Lawn Cemetery, the Hendersonville Antique Car Club along with local car clubs will escort Veterans to the Memorial Day Service, the cars will gather at 9:30 AM at the intersection of Hwy 64 and Main Street, continuing on Four Seasons Blvd. to Dana Rd. the Forest Lawn Cemetery, Hendersonville, NC 828-696-4168 www.hendersonvilleantiquecarclub.org |
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