October 2009 Events

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

 
October 1 - 4
Cherokee Carvers: Tradition Renewed Exhibit, Asheville Art Museum at Pack Place, Tues-Sat 10:00AM-5:00PM, Fri. 10:00AM-8:00PM, Sun. 1:00PM-5:00PM,. Asheville, NC 828-253-3227 www.ashevilleart.org
 
October 1 - 16
Arts Council of Henderson County Open Studio Tour Artists Show, Neill Gallery on Main Street, great opportunity to preview the work of Henderson County artists who will be participating in the 2009 Open Studio Tour, Tues.-Fri. 1:00PM-5:00PM, Sat. 1:00PM-4:00PM, free and open to the public, Hendersonville, 828-693-8504 www.acofhc.org
 
October 1 - 18
Flat Rock Playhouse presents Marty’s El Paso, back by poplar demand, Jason Petty returns with his brand new show celebrating one of country music’s most prolific icons, evenings 8:15PM, matinees 2:15PM, Flat Rock, NC 828-693-0731 or 866-732-8008 www.flatrockplayhouse.org
 
October 1 - 24
Public Art Display, sidewalks of Main St., sculpture of a half of an apple decorated in different themes, thus the name, A Slice of Hendersonville!, Hendersonville, NC 828-697-2022 www.downtownhendersonville.org
 
October 1 - November 11
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
 
October 1 - December 11
Different Tempers: Jewelry & Blacksmithing Curated by Suzanne Ramljak, The Center for Craft, Creativity & Design, showcasing the work of fourteen prominent and emerging artists, exploring the two realms of metalsmithing to highlight their distinct properties as well as their commonalities, Tues. - Sat. 1:00PM-5:00PM, Hendersonville, NC 828-890-2050 www.craftcreativitydesign.org
 
October 1- February 14, 2010
Landscapes and Tourists Exhibit, Asheville Art Museum at Pack Place, Tues-Sat 10:00AM-5:00PM, Fri. 10:00AM-8:00PM, Sun. 1:00PM-5:00PM,. Asheville, NC 828-253-3227 www.ashevilleart.org
 

October 2 - 4
Art on Main, Main Street - held on the sidewalks downtown, a high quality show to include over 70 of the finest artists and crafts people from the southeast, Fri. 12Noon-6:00PM, Sat. & Sun. 10:00AM-6:00PM, Hendersonville, NC 828-693-8504 www.acofhc.org

Hendersonville Little Theatre presents the Neil Simon comedy God’s Favorite, Fri. & Sat, 8:00PM, Sun. 2:00PM, Hendersonville, NC 828-692-1082 www.hendersonvillelittletheatre.org

 
October 3
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

Summer Music Series in Flat Rock, Little Rainbow Row's back deck-corner of Greenville Hwy & W. Blue Ridge Rd, 6:00PM-8:00PM, free, bring a chair, featuring regional artists, sponsored by the Flat Rock Merchants' Assoc., Flat Rock, NC 828-697-7719 www.flatrockonline.com

 
October 3 & 4
Tryon Riding & Hunt Club Horse Trials, FENCE, 10:00AM-4:00PM, free admission, emphasizes the ability of both horse & rider in three phase of dressage, cross country & show jumping; Tryon, NC 800-438-3681 www.fence.org
 
October 7, 14, 21, 28, November 4,18 & 25
Historic Courthouse Tours, Main St., every Wednesday @ 2:00PM, tours of the renovated Historic Courthouse, free to the public, Hendersonville, 828-694-5003
 
October 9 - 11
Progressive Show Jumping Horse Show, FENCE Stadium (Foothills Equestrian Nature Center), 7:00AM until finished showing, free, spectators welcome, Tryon, NC 828-859-9021 www.fence.org
 

October 10
Motorama, Main Street, automobile dealers display the new 2010 models, 10:00AM-5:00PM, Hendersonville, NC 828-693-9061

Guided Bird Walk, Jackson Park, 9:00AM, Cosponsored by ECO & Henderson County Bird Club, Hendersonville, NC 828-692-0385 www.eco.org

Autumn Rails 2009, Model Railroad Show and Swap Meet, Whitmire Activity Building, model train layouts & model railroad vendors; Adults & Teens $5, Scouts in Uniform & Under 13 free, sponsored by the French Broad e”N”pire NTrak Club, Flat Rock, NC 828-685-2726 www.fbe-ntrak.com

Future Legends of BBQ Festival featuring Mike Mills, Camp Greystone, KCBS licensed competition for youth ages 7-17, open to the public, 10:00AM-5:00PM, music & inflatable rides, Admission: Adults $5, Children $2, proceeds benefit the Henderson County Young Leaders Program, a nonprofit corporation that partners with Henderson County Schools and the Boys & Girls Club of Henderson County, Tuxedo, NC 828-697-2000 or 828-243-044 www.hubbahubbasmokehouse.com/favorites/future-legends/

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

 

October 10 & 11
Carolina Bonsai Expo, NC Arboretum, featuring a display of bonsai from enthusiasts in a six-state region with demonstrations, workshops, and a bonsai marketplace, free with parking fee admission ($6 per vehicle), Asheville, NC 828-665-2492 www.ncarboretum.org

 
October 15
The Healthy Lifestyles Expo and the Chamber Business Showcase have combined for the 1st Annual Chamber Business Expo, Blue Ridge Community College Technology Education & Development Center, 12Noon - 6 pm, sponsored by the Henderson County Chamber of Commerce, Flat Rock, NC 828-692-1413 www.hendersoncountychamber.org
 
October 17 & 18
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 828-692-2929 or 828-884-2006 www.dupontforest.com

NC Chrysanthemum Society Show, NC Arboretum, 100’s of chrysanthemum blooms in vibrant and varied colors, learn how to grow display or show quality chrysanthemums, Asheville, NC 828-665-2492 www.ncarboretum.org

 
October 21 - November 1
Flat Rock Playhouse presents The Woman In Black, a keen young solicitor is sent to wind up the affairs of a recently deceased woman who lived a strange reclusive life alone in a remote and mysterious house, evenings 8:15PM, matinees 2:15PM, Flat Rock, NC 828-693-0731 or 866-732-8008 www.flatrockplayhouse.org
 
October 22 - 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
 
October 23 - 25
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, Fletcher, NC 828-891-6045 or 828-687-1414 www.saffsite.org
 
October 23 - November 20
Arts Council of Henderson County presents The CIty of Four Seasons in Two Dimensions, Neill Gallery on Main Street, juried and judged art exhibition, Tues.-Fri. 1:00PM-5:00PM, Sat. 1:00PM-4:00PM, free and open to the public, Hendersonville, 828-693-8504 www.acofhc.org
 
October 24
Public Art Display Fundraiser Luncheon and Auction, 12Noon-3:30PM, sculpture of a half of an apple decorated in different themes that have been on the sidewalks of downtown since April, thus the name, A Slice of Hendersonville!, Hendersonville, NC 828-697-2022 www.downtownhendersonville.org
 

October 31
Trick-or-Treat Street, Downtown, 4:30PM-7:30PM, located at the at the Gazebo on Main St. will be a Halloween costume contest and the Monster Mash entertainment , Hendersonville, NC 828-697-2022 www.dhinc.org

Hendersonville Antique Car Club Halloween Car Show, Walmart Shopping Center, 11:00AM-3:00PM, Hendersonville, NC 828-685-2507

Halloween Carnival, Kate’s Park, 3:00PM-5:00PM (for children 11 & under with games, prizes, and costume contest) Fletcher, NC 828-687-0751

Kids @FENCE Fall Festival Celebration, FENCE (Foothills Equestrian Nature Center), $3.00
(costume contest, games, treats, maze, rock climbing wall, slide, fun for kids) Tryon, NC
828-859-9021 www.fence.org

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

 
Make a Selection on the months for many other events
Fall Leaf Season
Apple Orchards & Tours
Apple Harvest Tour
 
 
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NC Apple Festival
Street Dances
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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 fall leaf season. Check back regularly for updates

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