FYI: What’s happenin’

Upcoming music events may be found here:
https://www.facebook.com/hendolivemusic/

Assorted entertainment, festival & market events may be found here:
https://visithendersonvillenc.org/calendar-of-events

Library programs may be found here:
https://hendersonpl.libcal.com/
Sept 3; 2 pm; movie: Devil Wears Prada 2

Kiwanis Club Pancake Breakfast
September 4 @ 7:00 am - 10:00 am; $10.00
Join the Kiwanis Club of Hendersonville for the official kick-off for the NC Apple Festival, their annual Pancake Breakfast on September 4 from 7am to 10am at the First United Methodist Church of Hendersonville. Guests will enjoy pancakes, eggs, baked apples, bacon, coffee and juice! Cost is $10 for ages 7 and older; age 6 and under are free.
https://visithendersonvillenc.org/event/kiwanis-club-pancake-breakfast

80th Annual NC Apple Festival; September 4 - September 7
https://visithendersonvillenc.org/event/80th-annual-nc-apple-festival
https://wlos.com/news/local/north-carolina-apple-festival-hendersonville-2026-parade-parking-road-closures?teaserSource=trending
(not to be confused with the HFF event/ 7th Avenue Apple Junction which is posted seperately.)
North Carolina Apple Festival – Featuring The Buddy K Big Band (FREE Event)
Fri; Sept 4th; 6:30-8:30pm, Stage in front of Old Courthouse, 1 Historic Courthouse Square, Hendersonville NC 28792
You will want to bring a chair as seating is very limited.

Labor Day Harvest Festival at Grandad’s Apples; September 4 - September 7
https://visithendersonvillenc.org/event/labor-day-harvest-festival/2026-09-04

WNC Air Museum
September 4 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm; Free
helicopter rides, aviation exhibits, car shows
https://visithendersonvillenc.org/event/labor-day-weekend-at-the-wnc-air-museum/2026-09-04

Live Music Bingo at Souther Williams Vineyard
September 4 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm; Free
https://visithendersonvillenc.org/event/live-music-bingo-at-souther-williams-vineyard

North Carolina Apple Festival (FREE Event)
Sat., September 5; 11am-8:30pm, Stage in front of Old Courthouse, 1 Historic Courthouse Square, Hendersonville NC 28792
Schedule: 11am-Noon – The Stipe Brother, 2-3pm – Elvis Impersonator, 3:30-4:30pm – Group Project Band,
5:30-8:30pm – The Big Throwback. You will want to bring a chair as seating is very limited.s

Artist Demonstrations at Art MoB Studios
September 5 - September 6; Free
Art MoB Studios & Marketplace; 124 4th Ave E, Hendersonville
https://visithendersonvillenc.org/event/artist-demonstrations-at-art-mob-studios

British Car Club Show
September 5; 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Laurel Park Village Shopping Center; 1711 Brevard Road, Hendersonville
https://www.bccwnc.org/events/bccwnc-laurel-park-show-2026/

Grape Stomp
September 5
Celebrate harvest season at Burntshirt Vineyards’ Annual Grape Stomp in Hendersonville. Join for one of our favorite traditions of the year and experience a fun-filled day at the vineyard. Roll up your pants and get ready to stomp grapes, enjoy live music, explore the winery with winery tours, and sample award-winning Burntshirt wines.
Come dressed as Lucy from the classic grape-stomping episode of I Love Lucy and enter our Lucy Costume Contest at 2:30 PM
https://visithendersonvillenc.org/event/grape-stomp

Elks Lodge Apple Festival Breakfast
September 6 @ 7:00 am - 12:00 pm; $8.00 – $12.00
https://visithendersonvillenc.org/event/hendersonville-elks-lodge-presents-apple-festival-breakfast

Sunday, September 6; Saints & Sinners
2-5pm, J&M Farms, 3016 Chimney Rock Road, Hendersonville
Dance band; Food truck available
J&M Farms has asst'd fruits, & canned goods
There is also a full service bar.

Sunday, September 6
North Carolina Apple Festival (FREE Event)
4-8:30pm, Stage in front of Old Courthouse, 1 Historic Courthouse Square, Hendersonville NC 28792
Schedule: 4-5pm – Free Flow Band, 5:30-8:30pm – The Mighty Kicks.
You will want to bring a chair as seating is very limited.

Monday, September 7
It's 5 O'Clock Somewhere - Jimmy Buffet Cover Band
Noon, Oklawaha Brewery, 147 First Ave East, Hendersonville

Monday, September 7
The Showboat Band
2:30-5:30pm, Point Lookout Vineyards 408 Appleola Road, Hendersonville

Wednesday, September 9
Jason DeCristofaro's Jazz Night (Each Wednesday)
6-8pm, Southern Appalachian Brewery, 822 Locust St, Hendersonville

Thursday, September 10
Swing Social
7-10:30pm, The School House, 5495 Locust Hill Rd, Travelers Rest SC 29690
7-8pm - East Coast Swing Dance Lesson and 8-10:30pm - Swing Social Dance.
This venue is temperature regulated and features gorgeous wooden floors. We play a combination of pop
and oldies, and dance primarily east coast swing. Cost: $10 per person and includes the lesson.

Bullington Gardens Annual Fall Plant Sale
September 11 @ 9:00 am - 4:00 pm; free
Bullington Gardens; 95 Upper Red Oak Trail, Hendersonville
https://www.bullingtongardens.org/eventsandclasses/fall-plant-sale-1

Jackson Park Bird Outing
September 12 @ 8:00 am - 10:00 am; Free
https://visithendersonvillenc.org/event/jackson-park-bird-outing/2026-09-12

2nd Annual Renaissance Festival
September 12 @ 11:30 am @ Mills River Brewing
Hear Ye, Hear Ye! Join the King & Queen for the 2nd Annual Renaissance Festival, a free family-friendly celebration filled with medieval entertainment and adventure.
Enjoy full-contact combat with Warriors of Ash, live music, 40+ vendors, fire spinning by Unifire Theater, belly dancing by Mystic Mountain Tribe, Tomato Torment with Jester Adam, giant turkey legs, pretzels, and other fair favorites. Guests can also meet the King & Queen throughout the day.
The festivities begin with the Royal Moonlit Masquerade Ball on September 11
https://visithendersonvillenc.org/event/2nd-annual-renaissance-festival

Rockin’ on the Rock with Showboat Band
September 12 @ 5:00 pm; Free
Enjoy live music with musical offerings ranging from jazz to country, rockabilly, pop, rock and blues. Organized by the Friends of Laurel Park.
*Rain date: September 13
https://visithendersonvillenc.org/event/rockin-on-the-rock-with-showboat-band

Saturday, September 12
Beach Night With DJ Dave Hadden (This event is open to the public)
6:15-10pm, American Legion Post 77, 216 4th Avenue West, Hendersonville NC 28739
6:15-7pm - Cy Miller and Joyce Anderson will teach a shag step. 7-10pm - Shag Dance.
The dance entry door is upstairs off of the upper parking lot. Dave plays a great variety of music that
includes swing, shag, some cha-chas, rhumbas and a line dance or two. Bring a partner or come solo.
Full Bar and kitchen available with Free Parking in the upper lot. Cost: $7 per person (Cash only).

These are NOT hosted events and are posted for informational purposes only. Please make personal arrangements to meetup with friends and family.
If you wish to attend and host one of these events, I will post the event as an individual happening. Hosting only requires being focal point for others and making introductions. Simple!!