2016 North Carolina Apple Festival

If you have been considering relocating to North Carolina, and have been looking into NC mountain communities, here is another great reason to visit the beautiful city of Hendersonville. Coming this September 2016, the city will host its annual 2016 North Carolina Apple Festival. From September 2 - September 5, you can enjoy 4 days of fun at one of the best known Street Fairs in the Carolinas, with freshly picked apples, arts & crafts, delicious foods, and free entertainment at the Historic Courthouse on the city's quaint Main Street. And while there, here's few noteworthy Hendersonville NC real estate developments to see:

Events and entertainment at this year's North Carolina Apple Festival include:

Street Fair -  Throughout the festival, Hendersonville’s Main Street will be home to a nine block Street Fair with over 200 vendors including quality arts & crafts vendors and wonderful festival food. You can also purchase fresh apples from one of 15 local growers, or enjoy a caramel apple or fried apple pie! All day on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, there will free live entertainment at the Historic Courthouse. There are also children and youth activities.

The Street Fair will be happening from 10:00 am until 8:00 pm Friday through Sunday. On Labor Day, the hours are from 10:00 am until the end of the parade.

Children's Activities  - Throughout the festival, children can enjoy rides, inflatables, and more in the Family Fun Zone, sponsored by Wells Fargo Bank! There are two locations — Wells Fargo Bank and the Visitor’s Center. 

Hours for the Family Fun Zone are Friday, Saturday & Sunday 10am-9pm, Monday from 10am - 4pm

On Friday, September 2nd the event schedule includes:

• Kiwanis Pancake Breakfast 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM - A pancake breakfast with bacon, grits, cooked apple slices with cinnamon and brown sugar, apple juice, coffee and milk-generous portions for all.  Cost of breakfast is $7.00.  Join your friends in an air conditioned, friendly setting to kick off the 2016 NC Apple Festival Weekend.  The breakfast is held at First Baptist Church, Corner of 4th Avenue & Washington Street (please use the 4th Avenue entrance). For more information please contact the Kiwanis Club of Hendersonville at 828-233-3071.
• Apple Recipe Contest 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
• Street Fair 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
• Apple Festival Opening Ceremony 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
• Apple Taste Testing 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
• Henderson County Heritage Museum 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
• Historic Downtown Hendersonville Sidewalk Sales 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
• Wells Fargo Kiddie Carnival 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM
• Mineral and Lapidary Museum 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
• 35th Annual Henderson County Gem & Mineral Show 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
• Laurel Park Village Shopping Center Sidewalk Sales 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

On Saturday, September 3rd the event schedule includes:

• Hendersonville Lions Big Apple Breakfast 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM - A delicious, nutritious country breakfast featuring pancakes, eggs, bacon, sausage, grits, gravy, biscuits, stewed apples, coffee and  juice.  Tickets are $7.00, and children 6 and under free with paid adult ticket.  For more information please contact the Hendersonville Lions Club at 828-694-3813.
• Pardee Apple Festival 8-K and Chick-Fil-A Mini Moo Mile 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
• NC Apple Festival Apple Tour 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
• FBC Memory Makers Quilt and Craft Show 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
• Street Fair 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
• Apple Taste Testing 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
• Henderson County Heritage Museum 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
• Historic Downtown Hendersonville Sidewalk Sales 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
• Wells Fargo Kiddie Carnival 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM
• Mineral and Lapidary Museum 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
• 35th Annual Henderson County Gem & Mineral Show 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
• WNC Air Museum Open House and Air Craft Rides 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
• Beach Day on Main- Learn to Carolina Shag 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
• Laurel Park Village Sidewalk Sales 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
• Laurel Park Village Shopping Center Car Show and Music Event 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM

On Sunday, September 4th the Event Schedule includes:

• Breakfast with the Elks 7:00 AM to 12:00 PM - A full breakfast featuring pancakes, eggs, bacon, sausage, grits, gravy, biscuits, apples, coffee and juice. Tickets are $7.00 in advance or $8.00 at the door.  Children under six free.  For more information on the breakfast please contact the Hendersonville Elks Lodge 1616 at 828-693-3424.
• Historic 7th Avenue Farmer’s Market 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
• Street Fair 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
• Apple Taste Testing 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
• Historic Downtown Hendersonville Sidewalk Sales 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
• Wells Fargo Kiddie Carnival 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM
• Mineral and Lapidary Museum 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
• 35th Annual Henderson County Gem and Mineral Show 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
• WNC Air Museum Open House and Air Craft Rides 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
• Henderson County Heritage Museum 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM

On Monday, September 5th the event schedule includes:

• Historic Downtown Hendersonville Sidewalk Sales 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM - Visit merchants on Main Street and adjacent Avenues during the NC Apple Festival. Enjoy fantastic shopping and great sales during the Apple Festival from our wide variety of downtown merchants. For more information please contact the City of Hendersonville Main Street Program at 828-233-3216.
• Mini-Street Fair 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
• Wells Fargo Kiddie Carnival 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
• Mineral and Lapidary Museum 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
• 35th Annual Henderson County Gem and Mineral Show 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
• Antique Aircraft Flyby 2:15 PM - 2:30 PM
• King Apple Parade 2:30 PM - 5:00 PM

For more than 60 years, the North Carolina Apple Festival has been the premier family festival for NC mountain communities. And Hendersonville is a renowned romantic mountain destination. Located just 22 miles south of Asheville, Hendersonville attracts residents for its beautiful natural scenery, its fun outdoor adventures, the hiking, the dining, the safe and affordable homes, and its thriving local culture. If you are interested in relocating to North Carolina, there is plenty of great Hendersonville NC real estate to choose from.

Three noteworthy NC mountain communities in Hendersonville include:

Kenmure Country Club - Known as Western North Carolina’s premiere gated golfing community, Kenmure offers 1400 acres of lush mountain property, where you are sure to find something for you and your family. Homes in Kenmure include Mountain Craftsman Cottages starting in the low 400's. Besides its 18-hole championship golf course, amenities at Kenmure include a sports center with indoor swimming, tennis courts, and fitness, as well as high-quality dining and social clubs.

Champion Hills - With its Tom Fazio golf course ranked #1 in North Carolina among private, year-around courses, this is one of the top golf communities in the southeastern United States. Hendersonville NC real estate here includes sprawling mountain estates in the $1 million - $3 million range. Amenities at Champion Hills include a fitness center, tennis courts, a heated pool and spa, and a lodge-style clubhouse with multiple dining options.

Bright’s Creek - Bright's Creek is an adventure community, a sporting club, and a private mountain resort, all wrapped up in one great place that residents call their home. Here you'll find custom cottages, luxury villas, single family homes, and home sites where you can build the home you've always dreamed of living in. Amenities at Brights Creek include championship golf, hiking trails, BMW off-road excursions, and natural waters for rafting, kayaking, swimming, fishing and more.

And so while you are planning on relocating to North Carolina, take some time to check out the North Carolina Apple Festival, and see all of the wonderful things that Hendersonville has to offer. Whether you like mountain scenery, southern culture, or quaint main street America, you're apt to find that this is the best small city in North Carolina. Ask for our complimentary Hendersonville NC relocation information, to help you learn more about the area.