Schedule of Events:

Friday, September 1, 2023

Friday marks the start of the North Carolina Apple Festival, and the opening ceremonies begin at 2:15 pm at the Historic Courthouse. Today is a great day to visit the festival or grab some festival food during your lunch break. The street fair, children’s area and food court will run from 10 am until 10 pm.

Headlining Friday’s entertainment is Buddy K Big Band playing 6:30 pm until 8:30 pm.

Kiwanis Pancake Breakfast
7 am-10 am
First United Methodist Church
204 6th Avenue W
Hendersonville, NC 28739
Tickets: $10.00 per person, all you can eat. Children 6 and under are free.

Apple Recipe Contest
1:15 pm
1 Historic Courthouse Square
Hendersonville, NC 28792

Apple Festival Opening Ceremony
2:15 pm
1 Historic Courthouse Square
Hendersonville, NC 28792

Apple Growers/Beekeepers Educational Booth
10 am-8 pm
Main Street between 5th Ave & 6th Ave
Hendersonville, NC 28792

Henderson County Heritage Museum
10 am-5 pm
1 Historic Courthouse Sq., Ste 4
Hendersonville, NC 28792

North Carolina Apple Festival Downtown Street Fair
10 am-10pm

Historic Downtown Hendersonville Merchants Sidewalk Sales
10 am-6 pm

Wells Fargo Kiddie Carnival
12 pm-8 pm
301 S. Main St
Hendersonville, NC 28792
Tickets: $1.00-$5.00 per activity. Sponsored by Wells Fargo Bank.

Mineral & Lapidary Museum Open House
10 am-6 pm
400 N Main St.
Hendersonville, NC 28792

41st Annual Gem & Mineral Spectacular
10 am-6 pm
Whitmire Activity Bldg., 310 Lily Pond Rd.
Hendersonville, NC 28792

Vintage Tees at Piggy’s & Harry’s
11 am-8 pm
102 Duncan Hill Rd
Hendersonville, NC 28792

Laurel Park Village Shopping Center Sidewalk Sales, Car Show and Music Venue
US Hwy 64 W SIDEWALK SALE
10 am-5 pm

WNC Air Museum Open House and Air Craft Rides
10 am-5 pm
1340 E Gilbert St
Hendersonville, NC 28792

Music by Buddy K Band
6:30 pm-8:30 pm
1 Historic Courthouse Square
Hendersonville, NC 28792

Saturday, September 2, 2023

Saturday is a happening and busy day at the North Carolina Apple Festival with the street fair and the live entertainment beginning at noon, the multiple special events occurring throughout Henderson County and, of course, the fried apple pies! The street fair, children’s area and food court will run from 10 am until 10 pm. There is ongoing entertainment throughout the day with bands such as Ryan Perry, Free Flow Band, Super ‘60s, Carolina Quartet and more!

Headlining Saturday’s entertainment is Swinging Medallions playing 5:30 pm until 8:30 pm.

Apple Growers/Beekeepers Educational Booth
10 am-8 pm
Main Street between 5th Ave & 6th Ave
Hendersonville, NC 28792

Henderson County Heritage Museum
10 am-5 pm
1 Historic Courthouse Sq., Ste 4
Hendersonville, NC 28792

North Carolina Apple Festival Downtown Street Fair
10 am-10pm

Historic Downtown Hendersonville Merchants Sidewalk Sales
10 am-6 pm

Wells Fargo Kiddie Carnival
10 am-8 pm
301 S. Main St
Hendersonville, NC 28792
Tickets: $1.00-$5.00 per activity. Sponsored by Wells Fargo Bank.

Hendersonville Farmers Market
8 am-1 pm
650 Maple St.
Hendersonville, NC 28792

Mineral & Lapidary Museum Open House
10 am-6 pm
400 N Main St.
Hendersonville, NC 28792

41st Annual Gem & Mineral Spectacular
10 am-6 pm
Whitmire Activity Bldg., 310 Lily Pond Rd.
Hendersonville, NC 28792

Vintage Tees at Piggy’s & Harry’s
11 am-8 pm
102 Duncan Hill Rd
Hendersonville, NC 28792

Laurel Park Village Shopping Center Sidewalk Sales, Car Show and Music Venue
US Hwy 64 W
SIDEWALK SALE, 10 am-5 pm
CAR SHOW, 11 am-3 pm
Featuring the British Car Club of WNC

MUSIC, 1 pm-3 pm
Featuring The Lonesome Road Band

WNC Air Museum Open House and Air Craft Rides
10 am-5 pm
1340 E Gilbert St
Hendersonville, NC 28792

Apple Festival Races
Presented by Hunter Subaru
8 am-10 am – Race & Awards
805 6th Ave W.
Hendersonville, NC 28792

Sunday, September 3, 2023

Another wonderful day to take in the North Carolina Apple Festival is Sunday. Sunday offers the street fair, the Gem & Mineral Spectacular, and so much more! The street fair, children’s area and food court will run from 10 am until 10 pm. There is ongoing entertainment throughout the day with bands such as Ryan Perry, Free Flow Band, Super ‘60s, Carolina Quartet and more!

Headlining Sunday’s entertainment is The Mighty Kicks playing 5:30 pm until 8:30 pm.

Breakfast with the Elks
7 am-12 pm
546 N Justice St
Hendersonville, NC 28739
Tickets $10.00 in advance. $12.00 at the door. $8.00 for kids (6 – 12 years).
Free for kids under 6 years-old.

Apple Growers/Beekeepers Educational Booth
10 am-8 pm
Main Street between 5th Ave & 6th Ave
Hendersonville, NC 28792

Henderson County Heritage Museum
1 pm-5 pm
1 Historic Courthouse Sq., Ste 4
Hendersonville, NC 28792

North Carolina Apple Festival Downtown Street Fair
10 am-10pm

Historic Downtown Hendersonville Merchants Sidewalk Sales
10 am-6 pm

Wells Fargo Kiddie Carnival
10 am-8 pm
301 S. Main St
Hendersonville, NC 28792
Tickets: $1.00-$5.00 per activity. Sponsored by Wells Fargo Bank.

41st Annual Gem & Mineral Spectacular
10 am-6 pm
Whitmire Activity Bldg., 310 Lily Pond Rd.
Hendersonville, NC 28792

Vintage Tees at Piggy’s & Harry’s
11 am-8 pm
102 Duncan Hill Rd
Hendersonville, NC 28792

WNC Air Museum Open House and Air Craft Rides
10 am-5 pm
1340 E Gilbert St
Hendersonville, NC 28792

Music by The Mighty Kicks
5:30 pm-8:30 pm
1 Historic Courthouse Sq
Hendersonville, NC 28792

Monday, September 4, 2023

The festival will be coming to a close today, but the King Apple Parade is the best way to end the North Carolina Apple Festival. There is only a mini-street fair available today since we have to remove some of the vendors north of the Historic Courthouse to make space for the parade. The mini street fair will run from 10 am until the end of the parade. The King Apple Parade will begin at 2:30 pm rain or shine. Come get your NC apples today!

No Entertainment due to parade.

Henderson County Heritage Museum
10 am-2 pm
1 Historic Courthouse Sq., Ste 4
Hendersonville, NC 28792

North Carolina Apple Festival Downtown Mini Street Fair
10 am-end of the Parade

Wells Fargo Kiddie Carnival
10 am-4 pm
301 S. Main St
Hendersonville, NC 28792
Tickets: $1.00-$5.00 per activity. Sponsored by Wells Fargo Bank.

41st Annual Gem & Mineral Spectacular
10 am-5 pm
Whitmire Activity Bldg., 310 Lily Pond Rd.
Hendersonville, NC 28792

Vintage Tees at Piggy’s & Harry’s
11 am-8 pm
102 Duncan Hill Rd
Hendersonville, NC 28792

WNC Air Museum Open House and Air Craft Rides
10 am-5 pm
1340 E Gilbert St
Hendersonville, NC 28792

Antique Aircraft Flyover
(Kickoff for Parade)
Monday, Sept. 4
Vintage aircraft will fly over
Main Street prior to Parade start Sponsored by WNC Air Museum.

King Apple Parade
2:30 pm
N Main St and Asheville Hwy to S Main St and E Caldwell St
Hendersonville, NC 28792

Date: September 1-4, 2023

Location: 318 North Main Street, Hendersonville, NC 28792

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