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Calendar of Events

August 2013

 

Compiled by Henderson County Tourism Development Authority
Information Subject to Change or Cancellation

Call the phone number listed on each event to confirm dates.
times, location & possible cancellations


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Garden Jubilee | Music on Main Street | Street Dances | NC Apple Festival | Farm City Day

 

August 1 - 4
Brevard Music Center Festival, one of country's premier summer institute and festivals with a community of student and professional musicians, Brevard, NC 828-862-2105 or 888-384-8682 www.brevardmusic.org

 
August 1 - 10
The Carl Sandburg Home and The Vagabond School of the Drama presents The World of Carl Sandburg Wednesday and Friday & Rootabaga! based on tales from Sandburg's collection of children's stories performed on Thursday and Saturday, 10:15AM-10:45AM, free, held rain or shine, Carl Sandburg Home amphitheatre, Flat Rock, NC 828-693-4178 www.nps.gov/carl
 

August 1 - 18
Flat Rock Playhouse presents the international smash-hit Les Misérables, Wed-Sat 8:00pm; Wed, Thurs, Sat & Sun 2:00pm, Regular tickets $40.00; Seniors, AAA, Military $38.00; Students $30.00; Flat Rock, NC 828-693-0731, 866-732-8008 www.flatrockplayhouse.org

Flat Rock Playhouse Downtown presents the comedy The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged), Wed-Sat 8:00pm; Thurs, Sat & Sun 2:00pm, Regular tickets $35.00; Seniors, AAA, Military $33; Students $25; Hendersonville, NC 828-693-0731, 866-732-8008 www.flatrockplayhouse.org

 
August 1 - October 18
Bearfootin¹ Public Art Display, a public art display featuring fiberglass outdoor bear sculptures decorated in different themes, on the sidewalks of Main Street, Hendersonville, NC 828-233-3216 www.downtownhendersonville.org
 
August 1 - December 31
Golden Age - "Coming of the Railroad" Exhibit, Apple Valley Model Railroad Club's replica of the Saluda Mountain Grade, the steepest main-line standard gauge railroad in the United States, will be on display, along with other artifacts; & the Civil War Exhibit, artifacts of military weaponry & uniforms dating back to the war; Henderson County Heritage Museum, Wed.- Sat. 10:00AM-5:00 PM, Sun. 1:00PM-5:00PM, no admission fee, Hendersonville, NC 828-694-1619 www.hendersoncountymuseum.com
 
August 2, 9 & 16
15th Annual Music On Main Street concert series featuring The Crew and the Hendersonville Antique Car Club hosts Classic Car Show; Visitors Information Center - 201. S. Main St., 7:00PM-9:00PM, free, every Friday through August 16, 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 Tourism Development Authority, Hendersonville, NC 800-828-4244 or 828-693-9708 www.historichendersonville.org
 

August 2 - 18
Asheville Community Theatre presents Steel Magnolias, genuinely funny and deeply moving, Fri & Sat 7:30PM, Sun 2:30PM, Asheville, NC 828-254-1320 www.ashevilletheatre.org

 

August 3
Smokey Bear’s Birthday Party, Cradle of Forestry in America in Pisgah National Forest, , child-oriented event celebrating Smoky Bear’s 69th birthday with music, games & cake; Pisgah Forest, NC  828-877-3130 www.cradleofforestry.com

 
August 3 & September 7
Summer Music in Flat Rock, featuring Aaron Burdett, Little Rainbow Row's back deck (corner of Greenville Hwy.& W. Blue Ridge Road) from 6:00PM-8:00PM, free, bring-your-lawn-chair, outdoor event, weather permitting, Flat Rock, NC 828-243-0623 flatrockonline.com
 
August 5, & 12
95th Annual Street Dances featuring Appalachian Fire Band & Southern Connection Cloggers, Visitors Information Center-201 S. Main Street, 7:00PM-9:00PM, (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; every Monday through August 12, an event of Henderson County Tourism Development Authority, Hendersonville, 800-828-4244 or 828-693-9708 www.historichendersonville.org
 

August 8 - 11
Asheville Tourists Minor League Baseball, McCormick Field, Mon-Fri. 7:05pm Sat 6:05pm, Sun. 2:05pm, General Admission $7/$6, August 9 Fireworks Night, Asheville, NC 828-258-0428 Asheville Tourists Baseball

 
August 9 & 16
15th Annual Music On Main Street concert series featuringThe Flying Saucers, Visitors Information Center - 201. S. Main St., 7:00PM-9:00PM, free, every Friday through August 16, 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 Tourism Development Authority, Hendersonville, NC 800-828-4244 or 828-693-9708 www.historichendersonville.org
 

August 10 – 11 & 16 - 17
Wee Trade Children's Consignment, WNC Agricultural Center Event Center, Fletcher, NC 828-687-1414 or 828-606-8680  www.wncagcenter.org 

 
August 10 & September 14
Concert in the Park, featuring live bands, Fletcher Community Park, free, bring a chair, Fletcher, NC 828-687-0751 www.fletcherparks.org
 
August 12
95th Annual Street Dances Season Finale featuring Bobby and Blue Ridge Tradition Band & J Creek Cloggers, Visitors Information Center-201 S. Main Street, 7:00PM-9:00PM, (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 Tourism Development Authority, Hendersonville, 800-828-4244 or 828-693-9708 www.historichendersonville.org
 

August 15
Downtown Rhythm & Brews: Concert Series featuring "George Porter Jr. & the Runnin’ Pardners", Azalea Parking on King Street between 3rd & 4th Avenues, music starts @ 6:00pm, Hendersonville, NC 828-233-3216 www.downtownhendersonville.org

 
August 16
15th Annual Music On Main Street concert series Season Finale featuring Tuxedo Junction and the Hendersonville Antique Car Club hosts Classic Car Show; Visitors Information Center - 201. S. Main St., 7:00PM-9:00PM, free, every Friday through August 16, 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 Tourism Development Authority, Hendersonville, NC 800-828-4244 or 828-693-9708 or visit www.historichendersonville.org
 
August 16 - September 1
Hendersonville Little Theatre presents The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas, a musical/comedy, Fridays & Saturdays 8:00PM, Sundays 2:00PM, Adults $20, under 18 years $10, Hendersonville, NC 828-692-1082 www.HendersonvilleLittleTheater.org
 
August 20 - 25
Asheville Tourists Minor League Baseball, McCormick Field, Mon-Fri. 7:05pm Sat 6:05pm, Sun. 2:05pm, General Admission $7/$6, Asheville, NC 828-258-0428 Asheville Tourists Baseball
 

August 21 - 25
Flat Rock Playhouse Downtown presents Music on the Rock: A Tribute to the Music of The Eagles, Thurs-Sun 8:00pm, $24, Hendersonville, NC 828-693-0731, 866-732-8008 www.flatrockplayhouse.org

 
August 22 - September 15
Flat Rock Playhouse presents the comedy thriller Deathtrap, Wed-Sat 8:00pm; Wed, Thurs, Sat & Sun 2:00pm, Regular tickets $35.00; Seniors, AAA, Military $33; Students $25; Flat Rock,  NC  828-693-0731, 866-732-8008    www.flatrockplayhouse.org
 

August 24
Fletcher Community Park  Movie in the Park, watch an outdoor movie on the big screen, movie starts at dusk, Fletcher, NC 828-687-0751 www.fletcherparks.org

Blue Ridge Rollergirls, WNC Agricultural Center Event Center, Fletcher, NC 828-687-1414 or 828-776-7776 www.wncagcenter.org

 
August 25
Music By The Lake, Blue Ridge Community College, featuring" The Honeycutters", 5:00PM-7:00PM, free, bring a chair & picnic to enjoy, In the event of inclement weather, the concert will move to the Thomas Auditorium, Flat Rock, NC 828-694-1743 www.blueridge.edu
 

August 30 - September 2
67th North Carolina Apple Festival, Downtown (street fair, arts & crafts, entertainment, children's activities, parade, food & more) Street Fair - Fri-Sun 10:00am-8:00pm from 6th Ave-Caswell St; mini-festival on Mon. 10:00am-5:00pm from 2nd Ave-Caswell St., King Apple Parade on Labor Day @ 2:30pm, Hendersonville, NC 828-697-4557 www.ncapplefestival.org

Asheville Tourists Minor League Baseball, McCormick Field, Mon-Fri. 7:05pm Sat 6:05pm, Sun. 2:05pm, General Admission $7/$6, September 1 Fireworks Night, Asheville, NC 828-258-0428 Asheville Tourists Baseball

 
Call phone number listed on each event to confirm dates. times, location & possible cancellations