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Calendar of Events

December 2010 Events

 

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

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times, location & possible cancellations


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December 1 - 23
Flat Rock Playhouse presents A Christmas Carol, a spectacular musical extravaganza of Charles Dickens classic tale, Wed-Sat 8:00PM, Wed, Thurs, Sat & Sun 2:00PM; $40, Flat Rock, NC 828-693-0731 or 866-732-8008 www.flatrockplayhouse.org
 
December 1 - 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
 
December 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, 828-694-5003
 

December 1 - 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

 

December 1 - January 1
Candlelight Evenings at Biltmore Estate, (America's largest home is decorated with with the glow of candles and fireplaces, dozens of Christmas trees, 100’s of wreaths, poinsettias & miles of evergreen garland), advanced purchase required, Asheville, NC 800-411-3812 www.biltmore.com

 

December 1 - January 2
Christmas at Biltmore Estate Daytime Visits, (America's largest home is decorated with dozens of Christmas trees, 100’s of wreaths, poinsettias & miles of evergreen garland) Asheville, NC 800-411-3812 www.biltmore.com

National Gingerbread House Competition & Display, Grove Park Inn, over 200 incredible gingerbread masterpieces from all over the country, Asheville, 800-438-0050, Ext. #804

 
December 2 - 5
The Absolute Theatre Company presents Cinderella, Skyland Performing Arts Center, Thurs.-Sat. 7:30PM, Sun. 3:30PM, Tickets $15, Hendersonville, NC 828-693-0087 www.thespac.org
 
December 2 - 6
Carolina Christmas Spectacular, Biltmore Baptist Church, Western North Carolina’s largest Christmas musical, Arden, NC 828-687-1111 www.ncchristmas.com
 
December 3
Olde Fashioned Hendersonville Christmas, Historic Downtown, 5:00PM-9:00PM (Downtown merchants host an open house with refreshments, entertainment, carriage rides, visit from Father Christmas & carolers - all with a Victorian flair ) Hendersonville, NC 828-697-2022 www.downtownhendersonville.org

Visitors Information Center Christmas Open House, 201 South Main Street, 5:00PM-9:00PM, open house with entertainment & refreshments, Hendersonville, 828-693-9708 or 800-828-4244 www.historichendersonville.org

 

December 3 & 4
4th Annual Gingerbread Cookie Contest Display, Narnia Studios on Main St.,4 categories: traditional, unusual, teamwork and a special category created by bakers 13 & under; Hendersonville, NC 828-697-6393

"A Winter’s Tale” the Western North Carolina Nature Center, 6:00PM-9:00PM, crafts, presentations, food & entertainment; Asheville, NC 828-298-5600 www.wildwnc.org

 

December 3 - 24
Arts Council of Henderson County presents Photography Exhibition, Neill Galley on Main St., free, Tues-Fri 1:00PM-5:00PM, Sat. 1:00PM-4:00PM, Hendersonville, NC 828-693-8504 www.acofhc.org

 
December 4
Hendersonville Christmas Parade, Main Street (Five Points to Caswell Street), 10:30AM, Hendersonville, NC 828-692-4179 www.nchmba.com

Christmas at the Farm, Historic Johnson Farm-Hwy 191 N,, 12Noon-5:00PM, Adults $5, Students K-12 $3, Preschool free (tour 1880's farmhouse decorated for the season, with music, refreshments, cake sale & wagon rides) Hendersonville, NC 828-891-6585 www.historicjohnsonfarm.org

Rugby Craft Fair, Rugby Middle School, 9:00AM-3:00PM, over 100 crafters, Hendersonville, NC 828-891-6566

Twilight Tour, Downtown, (merchant’s open house, Christmas parade, visits with Santa, 5K Run, & music), Brevard, NC 828-884-3278

Tuba Christmas, Christmas concert presented by tubas, euphoniums and baritone horns playing Christmas carols, Polk County High School Auditorium, free, Columbus, NC 828-894-5850

 
December 4 & 11
Santa Practices on Chimney Rock, Chimney Rock State Park, before Santa climbs down chimneys around the world, he practices on 315-ft. Chimney Rock, 11:00AM-2:00PM, free with park admission, Chimney Rock, NC 828-625-9611 or 800-277-9611 www.chimneyrockpark.com
 
December 5
Hendersonville Community Band Concert, 7:30PM, Blue Ridge Community College Conference Center, Adults $10, Students free, Flat Rock, NC 828-696-2118 www.hcbmusic.com
 
December 8
Tryon Christmas Parade, Downtown, 5:30PM, free, holiday fun, food and music; Tryon, NC 828-859-6484
 

December 11
Guided Bird Walk, Jackson Park, 9:00AM, Cosponsored by ECO and the Henderson County Bird Club, Hendersonville, NC 828-692-0385

Hendersonville Symphony Orchestra "Carolina Christmas, Mud Creek Baptist Church, 4:00PM, Adults $35, Students $5, Hendersonville, NC 828-697-5884 www.hendersonvillesymphony.org

Christmas at Connemara, Carl Sandburg Home, National Historic Site; celebrate Christmas with the holiday traditions of the Sandburgs with holiday decorations, storytelling & music; free with house tour admission, 10:00AM-3:00PM, Flat Rock, NC 828-693-4178 www.nps.gov/carl

 
December 12
Holiday Tour of Historic Inns and Cookie Caper, 1:00PM-5:00PM, $20 per person, a self-driving tour of 7 inns all decked out for the holidays, each inn is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the inns include Waverly Inn, Claddagh Inn, Inn on Church, Angelique Inn, Mélange Inn & Gardens Elizabeth Leigh Inn & Aunt Adeline’s Bed & Breakfast; the Cookie Caper part of the tour is a Christmas treat from each inn, sponsored by the Hendersonville Historic Preservation Commission, Hendersonville, NC 828-697-3088
 
December 17 & 18
Carolina Concert Choir Holiday Concert, St. James Episcopal Church, Fri. 7:30 PM, Sat. 3:00PM, Adults $15 ,Students $5 with ID, Hendersonville, NC  www.carolinaconcertchoir.org
 
December 17 - 19
United States Dog Agility Association (USDAA) Dog Agility Trial, Western North Carolina Agricultural Center McGough Arena (dogs jump hurdles, race through tunnels and climb over A-frames at high speed) 8:00AM-3:00PM, free admission & spectators are welcome, Sponsored by Blue Ridge Agility Club, Fletcher, NC 828-697-2118 www.agr.state.nc.us/markets/facilities/agcenters/western
 
December 19
Diana Wortham Theatre at Pack Place, presents A Swannanoa Solstice, ensemble of world renowned recording artists led by Al Petteway and wife Amy White, Asheville, NC 828-257-4530 www.dwtheatre.com
 

December 21
Winter Solstice Hike, 7:00PM-9:00PM, DuPont State Forest, quietly welcome the return of the sun to the northern hemisphere as we celebrate the darkness of the longest night, a 1/4-mile moderate trail to Hooker Falls, bring flashlights (we'll use them sparingly) and a warm drink to toast the Winter Solstice, meet at Hooker Falls parking lot on DuPont Rd., Hendersonville, NC 828-692-0385 www.eco-wnc.org

Moscow Ballet’s Great Russian Nutcracker, Thomas Wolfe Auditorium, 7:30PM, Tickets starting at $27.50, Asheville, NC 828-259-5544

 
December 25
Bounty of Bethlehem Dinner, Immaculata Catholic School, Christmas community dinner - everyone is welcome, (Christmas dinner, entertainment, gifts, and a visit from Santa), 1:00PM-5:00PM, free, Hendersonville, NC 828-693-5115 www.bountyofbethlehem.org
 
 
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