June 2008 Events

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

 

June 1
American Kennel Club (AKC) Dog Agility Trial, WNC Agricultural Center, sponsored by the Asheville Kennel Club, Fletcher, NC 828-687-1414 or 828-251-1114 www.agr.state.nc.us/markets/facilit/agcenter/western

Paint Horse Show, WNC Agricultural Center, Fletcher, NC 828-687-1414 or 704-545-2241 www.carolinapainthorseclub.com

 
June 1 - 7
Flat Rock Playhouse presents Six Dance Lessons in Six Weeks (an attractive retiree signs up for dance lessons, an unlikely relationship develops with her cynical tutor) Wed.-Sat. 8:15PM; Thurs., Sat. & Sun 2:15PM, Flat Rock, NC 828-693-0731 www.flatrockplayhouse.org
 
June 1 - August 31
Summer Housekeeping Practice, Smith-McDowell House Museum, the house has donned its summer dress and recreated 19th century summertime housekeeping in Asheville, Thurs., Fri, &. Sat. 10:00AM-4:00PM, Sun. 12:00PM-4:00PM, Adults $7, Children $3, Asheville, 828-253-9231www.wnchistory.org
 
June 1 - October 1
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
 

June 1 - October 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

 
June 2
Henderson County Library Travel Club presents Arizona and a Little Bit of Texas, 7:00PM, free, Hendersonville, NC 828-697-4725
 
June 3 - 21
The Arts Council of Henderson County and Bold Life Magazine present The Bold & the Beautiful a retrospective exhibit featuring fifty-five artists that have graced the pages of the magazine during its first five years, Tues.– Fri. 1:00PM-5:00PM, Sat.1:00PM-4:00PM, Hendersonville, NC 828-693-8504 www.acofhc.org
 

June 3 - August 22
Inspired Design - Creative Entrepreneurial Textiles, Center of Craft, Creativity & Design, exhibit features designs & works the represent five 21st Century design growth, Tues.-Sat. 1:00PM-5:00PM, Hendersonville, NC 828-890-2050 www.craftcreativitydesign.org

 
June 4 - 8 & 10 - 12
Asheville Tourists Minor League Baseball, McCormick Field, Mon.-Sat. 7:05PM, Sun. 2:05PM, Asheville, NC 828-258-0428 www.theashevilletourists.com
 
June 5
Dispute Settlement Center, Movies that Move - presenting: Paper Clips, 6:00PM-9:00PM, Trinity Presbyterian, free, Hendersonville, NC 828- 697-7055
 
June 6
Mountain Men Tractor Pullers Association pulls, WNC Agricultural Center, features antique tractors (1964 or older), stock pick-up trucks and occasional exhibition tractors; Fletcher, NC 828-682-2645 www.mtnmentractorpullers.com
 
June 6 - 8
Asheville Kennel Club AKC All Breed Dog Show, WNC Agricultural Center, Fletcher, NC 828-687-1414 or 828-689-4124 www.agr.state.nc.us/markets/facilit/agcenter/western
 
June 6, 13, 20, 27, July 4, 11, 18, 25, August 1, 8, 15 & 22
10th Annual Music On Main Street concert series Season Opener and Classic Car Show, featuring Sound Investment (oldies rock) and the Hendersonville Antique Car Club wil host a Classic Car Show; Visitors Information Center - 201. S. Main St., 7:00PM-9:00PM, free, every Friday through August 22, Bring a Chair, No Pets or Alcoholic Beverages Allowed, Entertainment sponsored by - Times-News, Underwriten by Burger King, Highland Lake Village and The LakeHouse Lodge & Spa; produced & sponsored by Henderson County Travel & Tourism, Hendersonville, NC 800-828-4244 or 828-693-9708 or visit the web at www.historichendersonville.org
 

June 7
Henderson County Curb Market Old Timey Day, 8:00AM-2:00PM (sausage & ham biscuits cooked on a wood stove, music, antique display, demonstrations & more) Hendersonville, NC 828-692-8012 www.curbmarket.com

The Village of Flat Rock will host Celebrate Flat Rock !!!!, an Ice Cream Social on the grounds of the Flat Rock Village Hall & throughout the village, with free ice cream & live entertainment, 12Noon-4:00PM, (rain date Sun. Jun.8) Flat Rock, NC 828-697-0208 www.flatrockonline.com

 
June 7, July 5, August 2, September 6 & October 4
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 artistis, sponsored by the Flat Rock Merchants' Assoc., Flat Rock, NC 828-697-7719 www.flatrockonline.com
 

June 7 & 8
Western North Carolina Air Museum Annual Air Fair, 10:00AM- 5:00PM both days, Western North Carolina Air Museum (antique cars, Air Museum open house, antique aircraft on display & flybys, memorabilia & artifacts on display, rides available in both antique aircraft & modern scenic aircraft, classic car show, and food) free admission, Hendersonville, NC 828-698-2482 www.wncairmuseum.com

National Walking Horse Assoc Summer Show, WNC Agricultural Center, Fletcher, NC 828-687-1414 or 803-571-0188 www.agr.state.nc.us/markets/facilit/agcenter/western

Horse Show Ventures, FENCE, 8:00-until, free, Tryon, NC 828-859-9021 www.fence.org

Rose Exhibition, Asheville Blue Ridge Rose Society Exhibition, NC Arboretum, featuring award winning roses of every color and size, Asheville, NC 828-665-2492 www.ncarboretum.org

 
June 10, July 8, August 12, September 9, 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
 
June 11 - June 29
Flat Rock Playhouse presents Meet Me In St. Louis (one of the greatest musicals ever made! A charming, romantic and tuneful love story) Wed.-Sat. 8:15PM; Thurs., Sat. & Sun 2:15PM, Flat Rock, NC 828-693-0731 www.flatrockplayhouse.org
 
June 14
First Congregational United Church of Christ Concert and Lecture Series presents, Dr. Bart D. Ehrman, Religious Studies Chair at UNC-Chapel Hill and authority on the early Church and life of Jesus, will speak, 10:00AM & 2:00PM, $10 per lecture, Hendersonville, NC 828-692-8630 www. fcchendersonville.org
 
June 13 & 14
Blue Ridge Barbecue Festival, Governor sanctioned BBQ cook off (entertainment, crafts, BBQ and children's fair) Harmon Field, Fri. 11:00AM-11:00PM, Sat. 10:00AM-11:00PM, Tryon, NC 828-859-7427 www.blueridgebbqfestival.com
 

June 13, 20, 27, July 4, 11, 18, 25, August 1, 8, 15 & 22
10th Annual Music On Main Street concert series, featuring Tuxedo Junction (top 40 variety); Visitors Information Center - 201. S. Main St., 7:00PM-9:00PM, free, every Friday through August 22, Bring a Chair, No Pets or Alcoholic Beverages Allowed, Entertainment sponsored by - Times-News, Underwriten by Burger King, Highland Lake Village and The LakeHouse Lodge & Spa; produced & sponsored by Henderson County Travel & Tourism, Hendersonville, NC 800-828-4244 or 828-693-9708 or visit the web at www.historichendersonville.org

 
June 14
Guided Bird Walk, Jackson Park, 9:00AM, Cosponsored by ECO & Henderson County Bird Club, Hendersonville, NC 828-692-0385
 

June 14, July 12 & August 9
Concert in the Park Concert Series featuring The Stereofidelics, Fletcher Community Park, 6:00PM-8:00PM, free, bring a chair, Fletcher, NC 828-687-0751

 
June 15
Brevard Community Band Concert, Porter Center at Brevard College, 3:00PM, $10, Brevard, NC
 

June 18
Henderson County Public Library hosts the program, “Snakes Alive!” is a science program designed to give you a clear, concise insight into the libes, habits, and characteristics of reptiles, especially snakes; Fletcher Library 10:00AM, Hendersonville Library 3:00PM, free, Fletcher & Hendersonville, NC 828-697-4725

Auto Cross, WNC Agricultural Center, Fletcher, NC 828-687-1414 or 828-712-8325

 
June 18 - August 16
The Carl Sandburg Home and The Vagabond School of the Drama presents The World of Carl Sandburg on Wednesdays & Fridays at 10:15AM-10:45AM, Rootabaga Stories onThursdays & Saturdays at 10:15AM-10:45AM, performances are free and held rain or shine, at the Carl Sandburg Home amphitheatre (no performances July 16-19) Flat Rock, NC 828-693-4178 www.nps.gov/carl
 
June 19, 20, & 21
Frugal Design Showcase Home, the model home in Creekside development on Haywood Rd. (Hwy 191 N.) decorated with furnishings supplied solely from the full time thrift stores in Henderson County affiliated with a non profit agency, June 19 & 21 10:00AM-4:00PM,
June 20 11:00AM-7:00PM, Tickets $10, (agencies include Blue Ridge Humane Society, Council on Aging, Habitat for Humanity, Four Seasons Hospice & Palliative Care, Housing Assistance, Mainstay, The Salvation Army and Vocational Solutions), Hendersonville, NC 828-275-8653
 
June 19 - 22
Tryon Hounds Horse Show, FENCE Stadium, hunter/Jumper, free, spectators welcome, Tryon, NC 828-859-9021 www.fence.org
 

June 20, 27, July 4, 11, 18, 25, August 1, 8, 15 & 22
10th Annual Music On Main Street concert series, featuring The Last Resort (beach music); Visitors Information Center - 201. S. Main St., 7:00PM-9:00PM, free, every Friday through August 22, Bring a Chair, No Pets or Alcoholic Beverages Allowed, Underwriten by Burger King, Highland Lake Village and The LakeHouse Lodge & Spa; produced & sponsored by Henderson County Travel & Tourism, Hendersonville, NC 800-828-4244 or 828-693-9708 or visit the web at www.historichendersonville.org

 

June 21
Main Street Antique Show, Sidewalks of Main Street, 9:00AM-5:00PM, over 100 top-quality dealers, held rain or shine, Hendersonville, NC 828-697-2022 www.dhinc.org

Teddy bear Tea & Picnic, Historic Johnson Farm-Hwy 191 N, 10:00AM-11:30AM, Adults $5, Children free (bring your favorite bear for songs, snacks, stories & parachute play) Hendersonville, NC 828-891-6585

 

June 21 & 22
NC Palomino Horse Show, WNC Agricultural Center, Fletcher, NC 828-687-1414 or 336-996-2354

Cowboy Mounted Shooting, WNC Agricultural Center, Fletcher, NC 828-687-1414 or
704-753-5399

 
June 23
Swannanoa Chamber Music Concert Series, Blue Ridge Community College Patton Auditorium, 3:00PM, $17, Students free, Flat Rock, NC 828-890-4411
 
June 24 - 28
Asheville Tourists Minor League Baseball, McCormick Field, Mon.-Sat. 7:05PM, Sun. 2:05PM, Asheville, NC 828-258-0428 www.theashevilletourists.com
 
June 25 - 29
Piedmont Paso Fino Assoc. Horse Show, WNC Agricultural Center, Fletcher, NC 828-687-1414 or 864-457-2254
 
June 27
Brevard Music Center presents an Opening Night Special Event! Principal Conductor Keith Lockhart, and cellist Yo-Yo Ma who will perform Dvorak’s Cello Concerto in B minor, 7:30PM, Brevard, NC 828-862-2105 or 888-384-8682 www.brevardmusic.org
 
June 27, July 4, 11, 18, 25, August 1, 8, 15 & 22
10th Annual Music On Main Street concert series and Classic Car Show, featuring the Night Crawlers (classic rock) and the Hendersonville Antique Car Club wil host a Classic Car Show, Visitors Information Center - 201. S. Main St., 7:00PM-9:00PM, free, every Friday through August 22, Bring a Chair, No Pets or Alcoholic Beverages Allowed, Entertainment sponsored by - Morrow Insurance Agency, Underwriten by Burger King, Highland Lake Village and The LakeHouse Lodge & Spa; produced & sponsored by Henderson County Travel & Tourism, Hendersonville, NC 800-828-4244 or 828-693-9708 or visit the web at www.historichendersonville.org
 
June 28
Brevard Music Center presents the Louisiana Repertory Jazz Ensemble, Whittington-Pfohl Auditorium, 7:30PM, Brevard, NC 828-862-2105 or 888-384-8682 www.brevardmusic.org
 
June 28, July 5, 12, 19, August 9, 16, 23, & 30
Shindig on the Green, Martin Luther King Jr. Park (features traditional and old-time string bands, bluegrass, ballad singers, big circle mountain dancers and cloggers) 7:00PM, free, bring a chair, Asheville, NC 828-258-6101 x 345 www.folkheritage.org
 

June 29
Brevard Music Center presents the Viennese Violin with Robert McDuffie, 3:00PM, Brevard, NC 828-862-2105 or 888-384-8682 www.brevardmusic.org

 
June 30
Swannanoa Chamber Music Concert Series, Blue Ridge Community College Patton Auditorium, 3:00PM, $17, Students free, Flat Rock, NC 828-890-4411
 
 
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