August 2010 Events

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

 

August 1 - 15
Flat Rock Playhouse presents The Producers, the Broadway hit that won 12 Tony Awards, Mel Brook’s stage adaptation of his 1968 Oscar-winning movie classic, Flat Rock, NC 828-693-0731 or 866-732-8008 www.flatrockplayhouse.org

 

August 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

 
August 2 - 20
Forever Free: Abraham Lincoln’s Journey to Emancipation, Henderson County Library, traveling exhibit through the National Endowment for the Humanities and the Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Commission, Mon-Thurs 9:00AM-9:00PM, Sat. 9:00AM-6:00PM, Hendersonville, NC 828-697-4725 www.henderson.lib.nc.us
 

August 2 & 9
91st Street Dances, Visitors Information Center-201 S. Main Street, 7:00PM-9:00PM, every Monday Night through August 9, featuring mountain heritage bluegrass music, clogging and square dancing; bring a chair, No Pets, Alcoholic Beverages or Coolers Allowed; parking lot seating area opens after 5:30PM-early admission is prohibited; an event of Henderson County Travel & Tourism, Hendersonville, 800-828-4244 or 828-693-9708 www.historichendersonville.org

 
August 3 - 7
Arts Council of Henderson County presents Bring Us Your Best 2010, Neill Galley on Main St., exhibition of artists from throughout the region, free, Tues-Fri 1:00PM-5:00PM, Sat. 1:00PM-4:00PM, Hendersonville, NC 828-693-8504 www.acofhc.org
 
August 4, 11, 18, 25, September 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, October 6, 13, 20 & 27
Historic Courthouse Tours, Main St., every Wednesday @ 2:00PM, tours of the renovated Historic Courthouse, free to the public, Hendersonville, 828-694-5003
 
August 5 - 7
Mountain Dance and Folk Festival, Diana Wortham Theatre at Pack Place, the nation's longest running folk festival, featuring traditional and old-time musicians, ballad singers, mountain dance groups and cloggers; 7:00PM nightly, Tickets - Regular $20; Children 12 and under $10; Three night package: Adults $54, Asheville, NC 828-257-4530 www.folkheritage.org
 
August 5 & 12
“Grand and Me: A Hands-on History Tour & Animal Feeding”, Johnson Farm, 10:30 AM-12Noon, an opportunity for parents, guardians and/or grandparents to bond with children while receiving a fun, hands-on history lesson, story time and complimentary ice cream, Adults $5, $1 charge for bags of animal feed, Hendersonville, NC. 828-891-6585
 
August 6 - 8
Asheville Quilt Show, NC Arboretum, a juried show with more than 200 quilts, demonstrations and a craft store, Fri & Sat 9:00AM-5:00PM, Sun 10:00AM-5:00PM, Admission:  $4, Asheville, NC 828-254-4915 www.ncarboretum.org
 
August 6, 13, & 20
12th Annual Music On Main Street concert series, featuring The Crew playing top 40 variety music; Visitors Information Center - 201. S. Main St., 7:00PM-9:00PM, free, every Friday through August 20, Bring a Chair, No Pets, Alcoholic Beverages or Coolers Allowed; seating area opens after 5:30PM / early admission is prohibited, an event of Henderson County Travel & Tourism, Hendersonville, NC 800-828-4244 or 828-693-9708 www.historichendersonville.org
 
August 7
Guided Bird Walk, Jackson Park, 8:00AM, Cosponsored by ECO and the Henderson County Bird Club, Hendersonville, NC 828-692-0385 www.eco-wnc.org
 
August 12 - 16
Asheville Tourists Minor League Baseball, McCormick Field, Mon-Sat 7:05PM, Sun. 2:05PM, $6-10, Asheville, NC 828-258-0428 http://indianapolis.indians.milb.com/index.jsp?sid=t573
 
August 13, & 20
12th Annual Music On Main Street concert series, featuring Caribbean Cowboys playing beach music; Visitors Information Center - 201. S. Main St., 7:00PM-9:00PM, free, every Friday through August 20, Bring a Chair, No Pets, Alcoholic Beverages or Coolers Allowed; seating area opens after 5:30PM / early admission is prohibited, an event of Henderson County Travel & Tourism, Hendersonville, NC 800-828-4244 or 828-693-9708 www.historichendersonville.org
 
August 14 & 15
Living History Weekend, Downtown Hendersonville, Sat. 9:00AM-5:00PM, Sun. 10:00PM-5:00PM, (re-enactors, authors, vendors, children’s activities, crafts, demonstrations, antiques & specialty food) sponsored by the Henderson County Heritage Museum, Hendersonville, NC 828-694-1619 or 828-697-2022 www.hendersoncountymuseum.org
 
August 14, 21, 28 & September 4
Shindig on the Green, Roger McGuire Green in Pack Square Park, (traditional bluegrass music, big circle mountain dancers and cloggers), 7:00PM, free, bring a chair, Asheville, NC 828-258-6101 x 345 www.folkheritage.org
 
August 14 - 29
Historic Flat Rock, Inc. presents a Designer Show House, tour historic Saluda Cottages (c.1836), listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the Estate features oak floors with walnut inlay in a herringbone pattern, 13 fireplaces, arched porte cochere and Corinthian style wood columns; benefits Historic Flat Rock, Inc., Flat Rock, NC 828 697-0208 www.historicflatrockinc.org
 
August 19
ECO Open House,12Noon-6:00PM, enjoy refreshments & talk with staff and board members about ECO’s current and upcoming projects, Hendersonville, NC 828-692-0385 www.eco-wnc.org
 
August 19 - September 12
Flat Rock Playhouse presents Broadway’s longest-running comedy thriller The 39 Steps, Flat Rock, NC 828-693-0731 or 866-732-8008 www.flatrockplayhouse.org
 
August 20
12th Annual Music On Main Street concert series seaon finale, featuring Tuxedo Junction playing top 40 variety music; Visitors Information Center - 201. S. Main St., 7:00PM-9:00PM, free, every Friday through August 20, Bring a Chair, No Pets, Alcoholic Beverages or Coolers Allowed; seating area opens after 5:30PM / early admission is prohibited, an event of Henderson County Travel & Tourism, Hendersonville, NC 800-828-4244 or 828-693-9708 www.historichendersonville.org
 
August 20 - September 12
Flower Carpet, Biltmore Estate, thousands of colorful plants are woven together into a vivid living carpet, Asheville, NC 800-411-3812 www.biltmore.com
 
August 21
Green Home Tour, 10:00AM-4:00PM, $15 per person, visit homes that demonstrate sustainable use of resources and a reduced impact on human health and the environment, Hendersonville, NC 828-692-0385 www.eco-wnc.org
 

August 21 - 24
Asheville Tourists Minor League Baseball, McCormick Field, Mon-Sat 7:05PM, Sun. 2:05PM, $6-10, Asheville, NC 828-258-0428 http://indianapolis.indians.milb.com/index.jsp?sid=t573

 
August 27 - September 24
Arts Council of Henderson County presents Open Studio Tour Artists Exhibition, Neill Galley on Main St., works from the artists participating in the Open Studio Tour, free, Tues-Fri 1:00PM-5:00PM, Sat. 1:00PM-4:00PM, Hendersonville, NC 828-693-8504 www.acofhc.org
 
August 30 - September 2
Asheville Tourists Minor League Baseball, McCormick Field, Mon-Sat 7:05PM, Sun. 2:05PM, $6-10, Asheville, NC 828-258-0428 http://indianapolis.indians.milb.com/index.jsp?sid=t573
 
 
Call phone number listed on each event to confirm dates. times, location & possible cancellations

 
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Annual Events
Garden Jubilee
Music on Main Street
Street Dances
NC Apple Festival
Flat Rock Music Festival
Farm City Day
Foothills Highland Games
 
 
Plan on attending our many local and regional special events during your visit to Western North Carolina. A variety of events are held during the summer season. Check back regularly for updates

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