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October 1 - November 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 |
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October 1 - 19
Flat Rock Playhouse presents Tuesdays with Morrie, (based on a true-life story) evenings 8:15PM; Matinees 2:15PM, Flat Rock, NC 828-693-0731 or 866-732-8008 www.flatrockplayhouse.org |
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October 1 - 25
Public Art Display Kidding Around Downtown, a public art display featuring outdoor fiberglass goat sculptures on the sidewalks of Main Street, Hendersonville, NC 828-697-2022 www.dhinc.org |
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October 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29
Historic Courthouse Tours, Main St., every Wednesday @ 2:00PM, tours of the renovated Historic Courthouse, free to the public, Hendersonville, NC 828-694-5003 |
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October 1 - December 5
Celebrate the Bringle Sisters: Clay & Textile Mentors, Center of Craft, Creativity & Design (twin sisters Edwina & Cynthia Bringle have committed their lives to being both makers & mentors to many who have come to WNC) Tues.-Sat. 1:00PM-5:00PM, Hendersonville, 828-890-2050 www.craftcreativitydesign.org |
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October 2
Dispute Settlement Center, Movies that Move - presenting: Powder, 6:00PM-9:00PM, Trinity Presbyterian, free, Hendersonville, NC 828- 697-7055 |
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October 2 - 4
NC Walking Horse Show, WNC Agricultural Center, Fletcher, NC 828-687-1414 or 704-822-0515 www.agr.state.nc.us/markets/facilities/agcenters/western/wnccal.htm |
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October 2 - 25
35 Below at Asheville Community Theatre presents Misery, a stunning adaptation of the classic thriller, Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays 8:00PM, Adults $15, Students $10, Asheville, NC 828-252-4723 www.ashevilletheatre.org |
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October 2 - November 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 |
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October 3 - 5
Hendersonville Little Theatre presents Gypsy, a rousing musical about Gypsy Rose Lee, Fri. & Sat. 8:00PM, Sun. 2:00PM, Hendersonville, NC 828-692-1082 www.hendersonvillelittletheatre.org |
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October 4
Farm City Day, Jackson Park (modern & antique farm equipment, old timey demonstrations & displays, live entertainment, crafts, competitions, children's games, tractor pull, food & more) 10:00AM-4:00PM, free family fun, Hendersonville, NC 828-697-4884 or 828-697-4891
Flat Rock Art & Wine Festival, Flat Rock WIne Shoppe in the Singleton Centre (juried art & craft show, wine tastings, entertainment and artists & crafters) 10:00AM-6:00PM, benefits the Flat Rock Playhouse YouTheatre, Flat Rock, NC 828-697-6828
Summer Music Series in Flat Rock featuring singer/songwriter Alden Schell, joined on stage by friend and fellow singer/songwriter Ginny Wilder, 5:00PM-7:00PM, (one hour earlier than previous concerts) Little Rainbow Row's back deck-corner of Greenville Hwy & W. Blue Ridge Rd, free, bring a chair, sponsored by the Flat Rock Merchants' Assoc., Flat Rock, NC 828-697-7719 www.flatrockonline.com
Columbus Day Celebration, Downtown, free (music, amusement rides, crafters, food, & WNC chili cook-off) Columbus, NC 828-894-8236
Forest Festival Day at the Cradle of Forestry in the Pisgah National Forest, 9:00AM-5:00PM, more than 30 traditional craftsmen, exhibitors, and musicians; colleges will compete in an Intercollegiate Woodsmen's Meet during the event, Adults $6.00, $3.00 for ages 4-15 and federal passport holders, Pisgah Forest, NC 828-877-3130 www.cradleofforestry.org |
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October 4 & 5
Tryon Riding & Horse Club Horse Trials, FENCE, 8:00AM-4:00PM, free (combines dressage, cross country & show jumping) Tryon, NC 800-438-3681 www.fence.org |
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October 4 - January 1, 2009
NC Arboretum presents Thoreau’s Walden and Our Weakening Web - Environmental Conservation Exhibit, bldgs. open 9:00AM-5:00PM, $6 per car parking fee, free on Tues., Asheville, 828-665-2492 www.ncarboretum.org |
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October 5
Open Horse Show, WNC Agricultural Center, Fletcher, NC 828-687-1414 or 828-697-8785 www.agr.state.nc.us/markets/facilities/agcenters/western/wnccal.htm |
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October 6
Henderson County Library presents Leanna Sain discussing her first novel, “Gate to Nowhere”, 4 :00PM, Hendersonville, NC 828-697-4725 |
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October 6 - 31
Blue Ridge Handweaving Show, John W. Crawford Gallery at in Walker Art Bldg. at Asheville School, Mon-Fri 9:00AM-5:00PM, Sat. 12Noon-5:00PM, Asheville, NC 828-697-7462 |
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October 8
Auto Cross, WNC Agricultural Center, Fletcher, NC 828-687-1414 or 828-712-8325 www.agr.state.nc.us/markets/facilities/agcenters/western/wnccal.htm |
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October 9
The public is invited to a preview show and artists' reception for the Henderson County Artists Studio Tour, Henderson County Library, 5:00PM-8:00PM, meet the 30 artists and enjoy some refreshments while you see a sample of each artist's work, the Studio Tour will be Oct. 11 & 12, Hendersonville, NC 828-693-8504 www.galleryguild.com |
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October 10 - 11
In celebration of the HonorAir reunion for the WWII veterans the production of the play “We Interrupt This Program" Henderson County…..The War Years 1941-1945, compiled and written by Tom E. Orr & Jennie Jones-Giles, Historic Henderson County Courthouse on Main St. in the Courtroom, Oct. 10 7:30PM, Oct. 11 7:30PM, Oct. 12 2:15PM & 7:30PM, Tickets $15, call the Henderson County Heritage Museum for ticket information, Hendersonville, NC 828-694-1619 www.hendersoncountymuseum.org |
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October 10, 11, 17, 18, 24, 25 & 31
Blue Ridge Corn Maze "Shock in the Corn" Haunted Maze, first come, first served - No reservations for this event, Pisgah Forest, NC 828-884-4415 www.blueridgecornmaze.com |
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October 11
Motorama, Main Street, automobile dealers display the new 2009 models, 10:00AM-5:00PM, Hendersonville, NC 828-693-9061
HonorAir is hosting a reunion for the WWII veterans, their families, & all guardians; in front of the Historic Courthouse on Main St., 2:00PM-5:00PM, featuring special 40's music, opportunities for veterans to mingle, & other surprise entertainment.; all veterans, as well as the the general public are invited to participate and show their respect for this, The Greatest Generation; HonorAir was formed in 2006 to to escort local WWII veterans to Washington, D.C., trips during 2006 & 2007 transported 650 local WWII veterans, Hendersonville, NC 828-693-7426 www.honorair.com
Hendersonville Shrine Club Pancake Breakfast, First United Methodist Church, 7:30AM-11:30AM, $5, Hendersonville, NC
Hey Day, WNC Nature Center, 10:00AM-4:00PM (family friendly festival with bluegrass music, clogging, magic & balloon sculpture) ASheville, NC 828-298-5600 www.wildwnc.org
Mainstage Special Attraction Series preseents Doc Watson and David Holt: Hills of Home, 3:00PM & 8:00PM, Diana Wortham Theatre at Pack Place, Regular: $45; Senior: $43; Student: $40, Asheville, NC 828-257-4530 www.dwtheatre.com |
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October 11 & 12
Henderson County Open Studio Tour, a free self-guided tour of 30 area artists and 12 area art galleries, visit the artists in their studios, Oct. 11 10:00AM-5:00PM, Oct. 12, 12Noon-5:00PM, brochures are available at Visitors Information Center & the Arts Council of Henderson County, Hendersonville, NC 828-693-8504 www.galleryguild.com
Feista Latina, WNC Agricultural Center, Fletcher, NC 828-687-1414 or 828-277-1797 www.agr.state.nc.us/markets/facilities/agcenters/western/wnccal.htm
Carolina Bonsai Expo, NC Arboretum, featuring 13 bonsai groups from a six-state region and presents an opportunity to view the Arboretum's world-class bonsai collection housed in the Bonsai Exhibition Garden, & selling of plants, pots and hard-to-find bonsai tools; Asheville, NC 828-665-2492 www.ncarboretum.org |
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October 12
YMCA DuPont Forest Trail Marathon National Championship, 26.2 mile marathon, sponsored by the YMCA, of Henderson County, Hendersonville, NC 828-692-5774 www.ymcahendersoncounty.org
Any & All Dog Show, Harmon Field, enter your dog in the most unusual tail competition or the master and dog look alike contest just to name a few of the various canine events, 1:00PM-4:00PM, $1 per class / $5 for all, benefits Foothills Human Society, Tryon, NC 800-438-3681 |
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October 13
Oasis Shrine Circus, WNC Agricultural Center, admission charged, Fletcher, NC 828-687-1414 or 704-463-7003 www.agr.state.nc.us/markets/facilities/agcenters/western/wnccal.htm |
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October 14
Henderson County Library Book-To-Movie Club presents the movie Kite Runner, 4:00PM, free, Hendersonville, NC 828-697-4725 |
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October 14 & 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 |
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October 15 - November 22
Henderson County Arts Council Gallery presents the Appalachian Pastel Society Exhibition, Tues-Fri 1:00PM-5:00PM, Sat 1:00PM-4:00PM, Hendersonville, NC 828-693-8504 |
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October 16
Henderson County Library present historical fiction writer Charles F. Price, 7:00PM, Mr. Price's 5th novel, “Nor the Battle to the Strong”, recounts two stories of bravery in the final stages of the American Revolution in the South, Hendersonville, NC 828-697-4725
Historic Johnson Farm presents “Be Prepared”, panel discussion an demonstrations by Red Cross, Henderson County Officials and Boy Scout Leaders; learn to make a 72 hr. emergency kit, Adults $2, Hendersonville, NC 828-891-6585 |
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October 16 - 19
Craft Fair of the Southern Highlands, Asheville Civic Center, Thurs-Sat 10:00AM-6:00PM, Sun 10:00AM-5:00PM, Admission $6, Children under 12 free, Asheville, NC 828-298-7928 www.craftguild.org |
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October 17
Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site’s 40th Anniversary (celebrate with special ranger programs, a review of Sandburg’s writings & activities to learn more about Carl Sandburg Home) 9:00AM-5:00PM, free, Flat Rock, NC 828-693-4178 www.nps.gov/carl |
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October 17 - 19
Progressive Show Jumping, FENCE, 7:00AM-until, Tryon, NC 828-859-9021 www.fence.org
Lake Eden Arts Festival (LEAF) Camp Rockmont (workshops, Folk art show, juried handcrafts, camping, lake adventures, music, dance & food) Black Mountain, NC 828-686-8742 www.theleaf.com |
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October 18
Fall Doll Show, National Guard Armory, 10:00AM-3:00PM, Admission $4, Hendersonville, NC
Shukin' & Shaggin', FENCE, 5:00PM-11:00PM, $40 (music, dancing, & food) Tryon, NC 828-859-9021 www.fence.org
Tryon Fine Arts Center presents Frank Vignola’s Rhythm Machine, 8:00PM, $20, popular music & jazz, Tryon, NC 828-859-8322 |
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October 18 & 19
Tour de Falls, DuPont State Forest, 9:00AM-4:00PM, 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
Paint Horse Show, WNC Agricultural Center, Fletcher, NC 828-687-1414 or 704-545-2241 www.agr.state.nc.us/markets/facilities/agcenters/western/wnccal.htm |
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October 18 - December 15
NC Arboretum presents Traditional & Contemporary Wood Bowls Exhibit , bldgs. open 9:00AM-5:00PM, $6 per car parking fee, free on Tues., (traditional carving & tunings methods along with contemporary wood style bowls) Asheville, NC 828-665-2492 www.ncarboretum.org |
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October 19
Wind Ensemble Concert, UNCA Lipinsky Auditorium, 4:00PM, $5, Asheville, NC 828-251-6432 |
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October 23 - November 9
Flat Rock Playhouse presents Hank and My Honky Tonk Heroes (an homage to Hank Williams, Jimmie Rodgers, George Jones and many more!) Thurs.-Sat. 8:15PM; Wed, Thurs., Sat. & Sun 2:15PM, Flat Rock, 828-693-0731 or 866-732-8008www.flatrockplayhouse.org |
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October 23
Jazz Combos, UNCA Lipinsky Auditorium, 7:30PM, $5, Asheville, NC 828-251-6432 |
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October 23 - 25
Fall Harvest Days-Antique Engine & Tractor Show (largest show in Western NC featuring crafters, demonstrations, farm tools, antique engines, antique tractor pulls & swap meet) Western North Carolina Agricultural Center, 8:00AM-5:00PM, rain or shine, Fletcher, NC 828-891-3223 or 828-692-9379 www.applecountry.org |
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October 24 - 26
Craft Show, Blue Ridge Mall, Fri. & Sat. 10:00AM-9:00PM, Sun. 1:00PM-6:00PM, Sponsored by The Henderson County Crafters Assoc., Hendersonville, NC 828-684-6097 www.hendersonctynccrafters.com
Southeastern Animal Fiber Fair, WNC Agricultural Center, Fri & Sat. 9:00AM-6:00PM, Sun. 9:00AM-4:00PM (100’s of animals, crafters, workshops & demonstrations) Admission $3.00 Fletcher, NC 828-891-6045 or 828-687-1414 www.saffsite.org
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October 25
Public Art Display Kidding Around Downtown, Fundraiser Luncheon and Auction, 12Noon-3:30PM, featuring outdoor fiberglass goat sculptures on the sidewalks of Main Street, Hendersonville, NC 828-697-2022
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Halloween Carnival, Kate’s Park, 3:00PM-5:00PM (for children 11 & under with games, prizes, and costume contest) Fletcher, NC 828-687-0751 Hendersonville Antique Car Club Halloween Show, Walmart Shopping Center, 11:00AM-3:00PM, Hendersonville, NC 828-699-4929
Henderson County Library presents Dr. George Jones, local historian, and his daughter Alexia Jones Helsley, speaking about their most recent collaboration, “A Guide to Historic Henderson County” , 2:00PM, Hendersonville, NC 828-697-4725 Kids @FENCE Fall Festival Celebration, FENCE, 1:00PM-6:00PM, Admission $3, games & treats,Tryon, NC 828-859-9021 www.fence.org
Halloweenfest, Downtown, 10:00AM-6:00PM (street festival, apple/pumpkin bake-off, bicycle rodeo, trick or treat, costume parade, 5K race & old time music competition) Brevard, NC 828-884-3278 |
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October 25 & 26
NC Chrysanthemum Society Annual Show, NC Arboretum, a juried exhibit highlighting the exceptional variety in size, shape & color and flower sale; Asheville, NC 828-665-2492 www.ncarboretum.org |
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October 26
The YouTheatre of Flat Rock Playhouse will host a family friendly Haunted House, park at the Playhouse and navigate up the haunted trail to the YouTheatre, explore the ghostly mansion and create “fab-boo-lous” crafts, 6:30PM-9:00PM, $15 per car, rain date October 28, Flat Rock, NC 828-693-0731
Chamber Music Concert, UNCA Lipinsky Auditorium, 4:00PM, $5, Asheville, NC 828-251-6432 |
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October 27
The YouTheatre of Flat Rock Playhouse will host a family friendly Haunted House, park at the Playhouse and navigate up the haunted trail to the YouTheatre, explore the ghostly mansion and create “fab-boo-lous” crafts, 6:30PM-9:00PM, $15 per car, rain date October 28, Flat Rock, NC 828-693-0731 |
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October 28
Henderson County Library Book-To-Movie Club presents a book discussion of Kite Runner, 4:00PM, free, Hendersonville, NC 828-697-4725 |
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October 28 - November 2
Mainstage Off-Broadway Series presents Late Nite Catechism, the audience is taken back to Catholic school in this off Broadway comedy hit, Diana Wortham Theatre at Pack Place, Tues.- Sat. 8:00PM, Sat. & Sun. 2:00PM, Regular $25-$35 depending on show date & time, Asheville, NC 828-257-4530 www.dwtheatre.com |
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October 28 - November 2
Off-Broadway series presents Late Night Catechism, Diana Wortham Theatre at Pack Place, 2:00PM & 8:00PM, Asheville, NC 828-257-4530 |
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October 29 - November 1
Camp Howl-O-Scream, Camp Ton-A-Wandah, haunted house, proceeds benefit the Housing Assistance Corporation & Mainstay, not recommended for children under 10 years old, all children should be accompanied by an adult, Admission $12, Oct. 29, 30 & Nov. 1 7:00PM-10:00PM, Oct. 31 7:00PM-11:00PM, Flat Rock, NC 828-693-3840, 828-692-4744 |
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October 29 - November 30
The Henderson County Heritage Museum is hosting a display of American Indian Villages, created by eighth-grade students from Apple Valley Middle School, Historic Courthouse on Main St., Wed. - Sat. 10:00AM-5:00PM, Sun. 1:00PM-5:00PM, Hendersonville, 828-694-1619 www.hendersoncountymuseum.org |
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October 31
Trick-or-Treat Street, Downtown, 4:30PM-7:30PM (Halloween costume contest, treats & entertainment) located at the at the Gazebo on Main St. the costume contest will start at 4:30PM, the Monster Mash will also be at the Gazebo with entertainment from 4:30PM-7:30PM, Hendersonville, NC 828-697-2022 www.dhinc.org |
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