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May 1
Carolina Concert Choir, St. James Episcopal Church, featuring American composers, May 1 3:00PM, Adults $20, Students $10, Hendersonville, NC 828-697-9330 www.carolinaconcertchoir.org
Arts Council of Henderson County presents Artists of Tomorrow Exhibition, Neill Galley on Main St., talented students from middle & high schools, free, Tues-Fri 1:00PM-5:00PM, Sat. 1:00PM-4:00PM, Hendersonville, NC 828-693-8504
Spring Plant Sale, Bullington Center, 10:00PM-4:00PM, perennials, herbs, heirloom vegetables, small trees & shrubs, unusual annuals; Hendersonville, NC 828-698-6104 www.bullingtoncenter.org
Mountain Man Tractor Pullers Assoc Tractor Pull, Western North Carolina Agricultural Center, Fletcher, NC 828-687-1414 or 336-996-2354 www.agr.state.nc.us/markets/facilities/agcenters/western
Asheville Tourists Minor League Baseball, McCormick Field, Mon-Sat 7:05PM, Sun. 2:05PM, $6-10, Asheville, NC 828-258-0428 http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com |
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May 1 & 2
Palomino Horse Assoc Horse Show, Western North Carolina Agricultural Center, Fletcher, NC 828-687-1414 or 336-996-2354 www.agr.state.nc.us/markets/facilities/agcenters/western |
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May 1 - 9
The North Carolina Arboretum presents “The Scoop on Poop” an interactive zoological exhibit based on the popular book by science writer Dr. Wayne Lynch, learn how animals use it - to build homes, hide from enemies, attract mates, send messages, cool off and yes, some even eat it!, The Baker Exhibit Center, Mon.-Sat. 9:00AM-5:00PM; Sun. 12Noon-5:00PM, Admission is in addition to the parking fee: $3 for adults, $2 dollars for children ages 5 to 18, Asheville, NC 828-665-2492 www.ncarboretum.org |
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May 1 - 16
Festival of Flowers, Biltmore Estate, the gardens designed by Frederick Law Olmsted come alive with color & blossoms, Asheville, NC 800-411-3812 www.biltmore.com
Asheville Community Theatre presents the longest-running Off-Broadway shows of all time Little Shop of Horrors, Fri. & Sat. 7:30PM, Sun. 2:30PM, Asheville, NC 828-254-1320 www.ashevilletheatre.org |
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May 1 - 23
Flat Rock Playhouse presents the comedy/drama Steel Magnolias, about the bond among a group of Southern women in northwest Louisiana, Wed-Sat 8:00PM, Wed, Thurs, Sat & Sun 2:00PM; $34, Flat Rock, NC 828-693-0731 or 866-732-8008 www.flatrockplayhouse.org |
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May 1 - 30
NC Arboretum present the Photography of Tim Barnwell, Mon-Sat 9 :00AM-5:00PM, Sun 12Noon-5:00PM, free with the parking fee of $8 per personal vehicle, Asheville, NC 828-665-2492 www.ncarboretum.org |
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May 1 - December 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 |
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May 2
Hendersonville Chamber Music presents Pastyme, First Congregational Church, 3:00PM, $17, Hendersonville, NC 828-890-4411
Western District 4-H Horse Show, Western North Carolina Agricultural Center, Fletcher, NC 828-687-1414 or 828-884-3109 www.agr.state.nc.us/markets/facilities/agcenters/western
Carolina Mountain Land Conservancy hosts Run for the Hills Fun Run , Fletcher Community Park, for ages and skill levels, proceeds go toward CMLC's mission to save the places you love, Fletcher, NC 828-697-5777 |
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May 5, 12, 19, 26, June 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, July 7, 14, 21, 28, August 4, 11, 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 |
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May 7 - 23
Hendersonville Little Theatre presents the drama The Night Thoreau Spent in Jail, Fri & Sat, 8:00PM, Sun. 2:00PM, Adults $14, Under 18 $8, Hendersonville, NC 828-692-1082 www.hendersonvillelittletheatre.org |
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May 7 - 29
Arts Council of Henderson County presents Rivers District Artists II, Neill Galley on Main St., artists from Asheville’s acclaimed River Arts District, free, Tues-Fri 1:00PM-5:00PM, Sat. 1:00PM-4:00PM, Hendersonville, NC 828-693-8504 www.acofhc.org |
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May 8
Wildflower ID, Bullington Center, 1:00PM-4:00PM, Western Carolina Botanical Club leads a hands-on session on identifying native wildflowers using Newcombe's Wildflower Guide, $12, Hendersonville, NC 828-698-6104 www.bullingtoncenter.org
Guided Bird Walk, Jackson Park, 9:00AM, Cosponsored by ECO and the Henderson County Bird Club, Hendersonville, NC 828-692-0385 www.eco-wnc.org
Paws in the Park, Fletcher Community Park, 12Noon-3:00PM, (dedicated to dogs and the people who love them with food, music, vendors, contests, and games), benefits Brother Wolf Animal Rescue & Community Partnership for Pets, Fletcher, NC 828-687-0751 www.fletcherparks.org
Lure of the Dragons, Town Park, dragon boat race & festival with entertainment, food and kids’ activities; Lake Lure, NC 828-625-2812 www.lureofthedragons.org |
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May 8 & 9
Flat Rock Playhouse Craft Show, YouTheatre at Flat Rock Playhouse, juried show of fine contemporary craft, Sat. 10:00AM-5:00PM, Sun. 12Noon- 4:00PM, Admission fee $3.00, Flat Rock, NC 828-692-0610 www.flatrockplayhouse.org
Tour de Falls, DuPont State Forest, 9:00AM-3:00PM, 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 828-884-2006 or 828-692-2929 www.dupontforest.com |
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May 12 - 15
Asheville Tourists Minor League Baseball, McCormick Field, Mon-Sat 7:05PM, Sun. 2:05PM, $6-10, Asheville, NC 828-258-0428 http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com |
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May 14
Karan Casey, Diana Wortham Theatre, Irish and American folk music, Asheville, NC 828-257-4530 www.dwtheatre.com |
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May 14 & 15
Hendersonville Chorale Spring Concert, First Baptist Church, May 14 8:00PM, May 15 4:00PM, Adults $10, Children $5, Hendersonville, NC 828-696-4968 www.hendersonvillechorale.com
Asheville Spring Classic ASB Horse Show, Western North Carolina Agricultural Center, Fletcher, NC 828-687-1414 or 704-483-5000 www.agr.state.nc.us/markets/facilities/agcenters/western |
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May 14 - 16
Asheville Bike Fest, Western North Carolina Agricultural Center, Fletcher, NC 828-687-1414 or
561-214-1137 www.agr.state.nc.us/markets/facilities/agcenters/western |
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May 15
Saluda Arts and Music Festival, Downtown, 10:00AM, featuring more than 50 local artists, Saluda, NC 828-749-2581
Asheville Symphony Orchestra, Thomas Wolfe Auditorium, 8:00PM, $18-$52, Asheville, NC 828-254-7046 |
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May 15 & 16
Land of the Sky Knife and Gun Show, Western North Carolina Agricultural Center, Admission Adults $7, Under 12 Free, Saturday 9:00AM-5:00PM, Sun10:00AM-4:00PM, Fletcher, NC 828-687-1414 www.agr.state.nc.us/markets/facilities/agcenters/western |
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May 16
Hendersonville Community Band at the POPS, Blue Ridge Ridge Community College Conference Halll, 3:00PM, Adults $10, Students free, Hendersonville, NC 828-696-2118 www.hcbmusic.com |
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May 17
Plant Swap, Historic Johnson Farm, 10:00AM, bring your unwanted plants to swap with other gardeners, no fee, Hendersonville, NC 828-891-6585 |
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May 20 - 27
Asheville Tourists Minor League Baseball, McCormick Field, Mon-Sat 7:05PM, Sun. 2:05PM, $6-10, Asheville, NC 828-258-0428 http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com |
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May 21
Relay For Life of Henderson County Event, North Henderson High School, 6:00PM-8:00AM, a family friendly, fun-filled overnight event designed to celebrate survivorship and raise money for the American Cancer Society’s cancer research and programs, Hendersonville, NC 828-805-5819 www.relayforlife.org/henderson |
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May 22
Hendersonville Symphony Orchestra, Blue Ridge College Conference Hall, 7:30PM, Adults $25, Students $5, Hendersonville, NC 828-697-5884 www.hendersonvillesymphony.org |
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May 23
Hendersonville Chamber Music presents Opal String Quartet, First Congregational Church, 3:00PM, $17, Hendersonville, NC 828-890-4411 |
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May 28 - 30
American Kennel Club (AKC) Dog Agility Trial, WNC Agricultural Center McGough Arena (dogs jump hurdles, race through tunnels and climb over A-frames at high speed) Fri. - Sun. 8:00AM-3:30PM, free admission & spectators are welcome, spectators please leave your dogs comfortably at home, Sponsored by Blue Ridge Agility Club, Fletcher, NC 828-697-2118 www.agr.state.nc.us/markets/facilities/agcenters/western |
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1st Annual Barbecue Expo, Hendersonville High School Field, Gates Open: 10:00AM, live music and performances,benefits the Henderson County Education Foundation, Hendersonville, NC 828-693-3461
Bua, Diana Wortham Theatre, a quintet comprised of some of America’s most talented, young traditional musicians, Asheville, NC 828-257-4530 www.dwtheatre.com |
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May 29 & 30
17th Annual Garden Jubilee Festival, Historic Downtown, over 120 vendors from Sixth Avenue-Caswell Street, 10:00AM-6:00PM (100's plants for sale, arts & crafts, lawn/garden accessories, garden talks & experts, children's hands-on clinic & food ), sponsored by the Hendersonville Lions Club; Animals are Prohibited, Garden Jubilee is an event of Henderson County Travel & Tourism; sponsored by Lowe's, & Murdoch Golf Cars & Specialty Vehicles, Hendersonville, NC 828-693-9708 or 800-828-4244 or visit the web at www.historichendersonville.org
White Squirrel Festival, Downtown, street festival, music, & 5K/10K race; Brevard, NC 828-884-3278 |
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May 31
Sandburg Folk Music Festival, Carl Sandburg Home (live entertainment will include instrumentals, folk ballads & spiritual songs) 10:00AM-3:00PM, free, Flat Rock, NC 828-693-4178 www.nps.gov/carl |
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