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Calendar of Events

July 2013 Events

 

Compiled by Henderson 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 | Home for the Holidays

July 1 - 3
Asheville Tourists Minor League Baseball, McCormick Field, Mon-Fri. 7:05PM, Sat 6:05PM, Sun. 2:05PM, General Admssion $7/$6, Independence Day Fireworks July 3rd, Asheville, NC 828-258-0428 Asheville Tourists Baseball
 
July 1 - August 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
 
July 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
 

July 3 - 14
Flat Rock Playhouse Downtown presents The Big Bang, frenetic piece of entertainment that is long on shtick and historical hilarity, Wed-Sat 8:00pm; 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

 
July 3 - August 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
 

July 3 - 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

 
July 4
15th Annual Music On Main Street concert series Special 4th of July Celebration Concert featuring Tom Brown / One Man Band, Visitors Information Center - 201. S. Main St., 7:30PM-9:30PM, 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, enjoy the concert and fireworks (at dusk) from the comfort of your chair, an event of Henderson County Tourism Development Authority, Hendersonville, NC 800-828-4244 or 828-693-9708 www.historichendersonville.org

Independence Day Fireworks Display, at dark, fireworks may be viewed from downtown Hendersonville and the south side of town near the intersection of Hwy. 25 and Hwy. 276, a large red balloon will be launched the morning of the 4th to signify visibility of the fireworks show, if you can see the balloon, you can see the fireworks from your location; a viewing map is available online, Hendersonville, NC 828-697-4884 www.hendersoncountync.org/recreation

4th of July Celebration on the Plaza, Henderson County Courthouse on Main St., (hot dogs, drinks & ice cream), sponsored by the Henderson County Heritage Museum, Hendersonville, NC 828-694-1619 www.hendersoncountymuseum.com

 
July 4 - 6
Blue Ridge Independence Classic Horse Show, WNC Agricultural Center McGough Arena, Fletcher, NC 828-687-1414 or 919-672-3741 www.wncagcenter.org
 
July 5, 12, 19, 26, August 2, 9 & 16
15th Annual Music On Main Street concert series featuring Sound Investment 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
 

July 6
Coon Dog Day Festival , Downtown, (dog shows, crafts, live music, food, parade, kid’s activities and a street dance), Saluda, NC 828-749-2581

 
July 6, August 3 & September 7
Summer Music in Flat Rock, featuring Dana & Susan Robinson, 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
 

July 7, 14, 21 & 28
Songcatchers Music Series, Cradle of Forestry in America in Pisgah National Forest, traditional Appalachian music performance from local & regional musicians, Pisgah Forest, NC  828-877-3130 www.cradleofforestry.com/

 
July 9 - 15
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
 
July 8, 15, 22, 29, August 5, & 12
95th Annual Street Dances Season Opener featuring Appalachian Fire 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; every Monday through August 12, an event of Henderson County Tourism Development Authority, Hendersonville, 800-828-4244 or 828-693-9708 www.historichendersonville.org
 
July 10 - August 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
 
July 12 - 14
Carolina Mountain Ribfest, Western North Carolina Agricultural Center (featuring World Class professional barbecue rib vendors from all over the country, live entertainment, amusement rides, arts & crafts and more), Fri. 4:00PM-11:00PM, Sat 11:00AM-11:00PM, Sun 11:00AM-7:00PM, Adults - $7, Children under 12 - free with paid adult, no coolers, backpacks, outside food or pets allowed; Fletcher, NC 828-628-9626 www.wcpshows.com/ribfest.html
 
July 12, 19, 26, August 2, 9 & 16
15th Annual Music On Main Street concert series featuring Special Edition, 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
 

July 13
Chalk It Up!, Main Street sidewalks, sidewalk chalk art contest, all day, 6 blocks of colorful drawings (rain dates July 20 & July 27) Hendersonville, NC 828-697-6393

 
July 13 & 14
Asheville Gun & Knife Show, WNC Agricultural Center Event Center, Fletcher, NC 828-687-1414 or 770-630-7296 www.wncagcenter.org
 
July 13, August 10 & September 14
Concert in the Park, featuring live bands, Fletcher Community Park, free, bring a chair, Fletcher, NC 828-687-0751www.fletcherparks.org
 

July 14 & September 1
Historic 7th Avenue District’s Farmers Market, 9:00am-1:00pm, featuring Henderson County growers, (NC Apple Festival Event), Hendersonville, NC  828-674-3067 www.7thavehvl.com

 
July 15, 22, 29, August 5, & 12
95th Annual Street Dances featuring Bobby and Blue Ridge Tradition Band & Mountain Thunder 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
 

July 17 - 20 & July 23 - 26
Flat Rock Playhouse Downtown presents Music on the Rock: A Tribute to the Music of Michael Jackson and the Jackson 5, 1st Week: Wed-Sat 8:00pm; 2nd Week: Tues-Sat 8:00pm, $24, Flat Rock, NC 828-693-0731, 866-732-8008 www.flatrockplayhouse.org

 

July 18 & August 15
Downtown Rhythm & Brews: Concert Series featuring "Balsam Range", Azalea Parking on King Street between 3rd & 4th Avenues, music starts @ 6:00pm, free admission, Hendersonville, NC 828-233-3216 www.downtownhendersonville.org

 
July 19 & 20
Asheville Invitational Horse Show, WNC Agricultural Center McGough Arena, Fletcher, NC 828-687-1414 or 919-365-5149 www.wncagcenter.org
 
July 19, 26, August 2, 9 & 16
15th Annual Music On Main Street concert series featuring Deano and the Dreamers 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
 

July 20, October 11 & December 6
Storytelling @ The Feed & Seed Listening Room, storytelling delivered in new ways with regional and nationally known storytellers, 3:00-5:00pm, free, Fletcher, NC 828-216-3492

 
July 22, 29, 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
 
July 23 - 27
Blue Ridge Classic Horse Show, WNC Agricultural Center McGough Arena, Fletcher, NC 828-687-1414 or 919-672-3741 www.wncagcenter.org
 
July 25 - 31
Asheville Tourists Minor League Baseball, McCormick Field, Mon-Fri. 7:05pm Sat 6:05pm, Sun. 2:05pm, General Admission $7/$6, July 26 Fireworks Night, Asheville, NC 828-258-0428 Asheville Tourists Baseball
 
July 26, August 2, 9 & 16
15th Annual Music On Main Street concert series featuring Emporium, 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
 
July 29, August 5, & 12
95th Annual Street Dances featuring Bobby and Blue Ridge Tradition Band & Forge Mountain 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
 
 
Call phone number listed on each event to confirm dates. times, location & possible cancellations