November 2008 Events

Compiled by Henderson County Travel & Tourism
Information Subject to Change or Cancellation

 

November 1 thru December 31
Home for the Holidays, throughout the Historic Hendersonville & Flat Rock Area, calendar of events brochure listing over 65 events in November & December, call in October to receive a free calendar of events brochure, Hendersonville, NC 800-828-4244 or 828-693-9708 www.historichendersonville.org

 

November 1
Foothills Highland Games, Jackson Park (dancers, sheep herding demonstrations, athletic competitions, children’s activities, music, bagpipes, & food) 9:00AM-4:50PM, sponsored by Scottish Clans of the South (SCOTS) Hendersonville, NC 828-693-8526 www.scotsfoothillshg.org

Peoplechase 5K & 1 mile fun walk/run, FENCE, 1 mile fun walk/run, 9:00AM, 5K 9:30AM,Tryon, NC 828-859-9021

 
November 1 & 2
In Loving Memory...Mourning in Victorian Asheville, Smith-McDowell House Museum, learn how people in this region viewed death in the 19th Century, Thurs., Fri, &. Sat. 10:00AM-4:00PM, Sun. 12:00PM-4:00PM, Adults $7, Children $3 (ages 5-18) Asheville, 828-253-9231 www.wnchistory.org/museum
 
November 1 - 11
Henderson County Heritage Museum, Historic Courthouse on Main Street inaugural exhibit Let Freedom Ring (displays, artifacts and multimedia presentation) Wed. - Sat. 10:00AM-5:00PM, Sun. 1:00PM-5:00PM, Hendersonville, NC 828-694-1619 www.hendersoncountymuseum.org
 
November 1 - December 5
Natural Phenomena: An Installation by Michele King, Center of Craft, Creativity & Design, Kong has created notable installations at renowned contemporary art centers, Tues.-Sat. 1:00PM-5:00PM, Hendersonville, NC 828-890-2050
 
November 1 - 9
Flat Rock Playhouse presents Hank and My Honky Tonk Heroes (a must-see for country music fans - an homage to Hank Williams, Jimmie Rodgers, George Jones and many
more!) Wed.-Sat. 8:15PM; Thurs., Sat. & Sun 2:15PM, Flat Rock, NC 828-693-0731 www.flatrockplayhouse.org
 
November 4
Henderson County Library Book-To-Movie Club presents the movie Secret Window, 4:00PM, free, Hendersonville, NC 828-697-4725
 
November 6
Dispute Settlement Center, Movies that Move - presenting:   A Beautiful Mind, 6:00PM-9:00PM, Trinity Presbyterian, free, Hendersonville, NC 828- 697-7055
 

November 6 - 9
Asheville Film Festival, Downtown, Thurs-Sat 11:00AM-12Midnight, Sun 10:00AM-10:00PM (numerous films including feature, documentary, short, student & animation films) Asheville, NC 828-259-5800 www.ashevillefilmfest.com

 

November 7 - January 3
Candlelight Evenings at Biltmore Estate, Biltmore Estate (Biltmore house is decorated with the glow of candles and fireplaces, poinsettias, wreaths,decorated trees & garland) by reservation only, Asheville, 800-543-2961 www.biltmore.com

 
November 7 - January 4
Christmas at Biltmore Estate, Biltmore Estate (Biltmore house is decorated with 100's of poinsettias, wreaths, dozens of decorated trees and garland) Asheville, 800-543-2961 www.biltmore.com
 

November 8
Hendersonville Swing Band in concert, Hendersonville High School Auditorium, 3:00PM, $8, benefits the Hendersonville Civitan Club, Hendersonville, NC 828-696-8031

Fletcher’s Veteran’s Day Salute, Fletcher Community Park, 5:00PM (presentation of colors, music & a short program) Fletcher, NC 828-687-0751

 
November 9
Hunter Pace, FENCE, 10:00AM-2:30PM,Tryon, NC 828-859-9021 www.fence.org
 
November 11
Hendersonville Antique Car Club Classic Car Show, Main Street, 5:00PM-9:00PM, the 2nd Tuesday of the month through November, Hendersonville, NC 828-699-4929
 

November 12 - 23
Flat Rock Playhouse YouTheatre presents a fall production TBA , Flat Rock, NC 828-693-0731 www.flatrockplayhouse.org

 
November 14 - 30
Asheville Community Theatre presents Nuncrackers, the Nunsense Christmas musical, filled with typical Nunsense humor, Fridays & Saturdays 8:00PM, Sundays $2:30PM, Adults $22, Srs. & Children $19, Children $12,, Asheville, NC 828-252-4723 www.ashevilletheatre.org
 
November 15 - January 6
Victorian Christmas Celebration, Smith-McDowell House Museum, authentically decorated Victorian period rooms, Thurs., Fri, &. Sat. 10:00AM-4:00PM, Sun. 12:00PM-4:00PM, Adults $10, Children $5 (ages 5-18) Asheville, 828-253-9231 www.wnchistory.org/museum
 
November 16
First Congregational United Church of Christ Concert and Lecture Series presents soloist Elisabeth von Trapp, granddaughter of “Sound of Music”’s Maria and Baron von Trapp, her repertoire ranges from Bach to Broadway…Schubert to Sting, 3:00PM, Adults $10, Students $5, Hendersonville, NC 828-692-8630 www. fcchendersonville.org
 
November 18
Henderson County Library Book-To-Movie Club presents a book discussion of Secret Window, 4:00PM, free, Hendersonville, NC 828-697-4725
 

November 21 - December 7
Hendersonville Little Theatre presents Mass Appeal, a drama which explores the conflict between an established older priest and a challenging young seminarian, Fri. & Sat. 8:00PM, Sun. 2:00PM, Hendersonville, NC 828-692-1082 www.hendersonvillelittletheatre.org

 
November 22
Art Mart, Transylvania Community Arts Council, 10:00AM-4:00PM, arts & crafts by regional artistis, Brevard, NC 828-884-2787
 
November 22 & 23
Horse Shoe Ventures, FENCE, 8:00AM-until,Tryon, NC 828-859-9021 www.fence.org
 

November 25 - December 12
Santa’s Palette, Transylvania Community Arts Council, Mon-Fri 10:00AM-4:00PM, sale of fine arts & crafts, Brevard, NC 828-884-2787

 

November 28
Downtown Holiday Lighting Celebration, Historic Downtown at the Gazebo between 4th & 5th Avenues, 5:30PM-6:30PM, lighting of Downtown (old-fashioned carol sing-a-long, visits with Santa & holiday cheer,) Hendersonville, NC 828-697-2022 www.dhinc.org

Town of Fletcher Tree Lighting & Festival of Carols, Fletcher Community Park, 5:30PM-7:00PM (storytelling by Santa, caroling, the official lighting of the community Christmas tree) Fletcher, NC 828-687-0751

 

November 28 - December 14
Flat Rock Playhouse presents Dear Santa, a laugh-filled holiday play for the family, Flat Rock, NC 828-693-0731 www.flatrockplayhouse.org

 

November 29
Christmas Open House, Henderson County Curb Market, 8:00AM-2:00PM (Christmas wreaths, fresh greenery, crafts, music, carriage rides & refreshments) Hendersonville, NC 828-692-8012 www.curbmarket.com

FENCE Barn Tour, visit equestrian sites in the Foothills area, 10:00AM-4:00PM, Adults $10, Children up to age 15 $5, Children under age 5 free, Tryon, NC 828-859-9021 www.fence.org

Storytelling Festival, FENCE, 1:00PM-6:00PM, free, Tryon, NC 828-859-9021 www.fence.org

 
 
Call phone number listed on each event to confirm dates. times, location & possible cancellation.

 
Make a Selection
Home for the Holidays
Holiday Dining Guide
Christmas Tree Farms
 
Event Calendar
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Special Events
Garden Jubilee
Music on Main Street
NC Apple Festival
Street Dances
Farm City Day
Foothills Highland Games
 
Plan on attending our many local and regional holiday events during your visit to Western North Carolina. Venture to an area Christmas tree farm and choose and cut your own Christmas tree.

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