Get out and enjoy the springtime in Henderson County! The popular Bearfootin' exhibit in downtown Hendersonville is in full swing, the Garden Jubilee is scheduled for the end of May. Take in one of many musical offerings this month or enjoy a downtown Gallery Walk; Hendersonville is offering something for everyone.
May 1 - October 21
Bearfootin’ in Hendersonville, Main Street, everyday, free, fourth edition of temporary art exhibit of 30 full size bears, Hendersonville, NC 828-697-2022
May 2
Henderson County Public Library, Southern Folk Pottery of the Carolinas presented by Matt Jones, professional potter, 4:00PM, free Hendersonville, NC 828-697-4725
May 2- June 24
The Arts Council of Henderson County present Teapots, a juried competition of teapots and many works will be for sale, Tues.-Fri. 1:00PM-5:00PM, Sat. 1:00PM-4:00PM, Hendersonville, NC 828-693-8504
May 3 - 21
Flat Rock Playhouse season opener Keep On the Sunny Side, songs and stories of the original Carter Family, Wed.-Sat. 8:15PM; Thurs., Sat. & Sun 2:15PM, Flat Rock, NC 828-693-0731
May 5, June 2, July 7, Aug. 4, Sept. 1, Oct. 6, Nov. 3 & Dec. 1
Gallery Walk in Downtown Hendersonville, Main Street, 5:00PM-9:00PM, 1st Friday of the month, (participating galleries : A Show of Hands, Art Center Gallery, Divine Stained Glass, Framing Arts, McCarter Gallery, Narnia Studios, Silver Fox Gallery & Wickwire Fine Art/Folk Art) Hendersonville, NC 828-698-0601
May 6
Confederate Memorial Day Ceremony, Historic Courthouse lawn, 11:00AM-12Noon (confederate reenactors, color guard & musket salute) free & open to the public, Hendersonville, NC 828-890-4015
Sheriff’s Mounted Patrol Open Horse Show, WNC Agricultural Center, Fletcher, NC 828-687-1414 or 828-606-7971
May 6 & 7
Olde Tyme Music Festival, Historic Downtown, Sat. 11:00AM-4:00PM, Sun. 1:00PM-4:00PM (musicians play hammered dulcimers, banjos, mandolins, fiddles, guitars & auto harps) Hendersonville, NC 828-692-8588 or 828-697-2022
May 7
Carolina Concert Choir Concert, First Presbyterian Church, 5:00PM, Adults $15, Students $7, Hendersonville, NC 828-697-7451
May 11
Hendersonville Community Band Concert, Hendersonville High School Auditorium, 8:00PM, Adults $8, Students $5, Hendersonville, NC 828-696-2118
May 12
American Cancer Society Relay for Life, WNC Agricultural Center, Fletcher, NC 828-687-1414 or 828-254-6931
May 12 & 13
Open Horse Show, WNC Agricultural Center, Fletcher, NC 828-687-1414 or 704-483-5000
May 13
Guided Bird Walk, Jackson Park. 9:00AM-11:00AM, Cosponsored by ECO and Henderson County Bird Club, Hendersonville, NC 828-692-0385
Hendersonville Antique Car Club Classic Car Show, Walmart, 11:00AM-3:00PM, Hendersonville, NC 828-697-7876
Lyra vocal ensemble for St. Petersburg Russia in concert, St. John in the Wilderness Episcopal Church, 6:00PM, Tickets $12, Flat Rock, NC
May 13 & 14
United States Dog Agility Association (USDAA) Dog Agility Trial, Western North Carolina Agricultural Center Davis Arena (dogs jump hurdles, race through tunnels and climb over
A-frames at high speed) 8:00AM-3:00PM both days, free admission & spectators are welcome, Sponsored by Blue Ridge Agility Club, Fletcher, NC 828-697-2118 or 828-687-1414
May 14
Hendersonville Chamber Music Concert Series presents Lomazov/Rackers Piano Duo, Blue Ridge Community College Patton Auditorium, 3:00PM, Tickets $16, Flat Rock, NC 828-890-4411 or 828-696-2118
May 15
11th Annual Tournament of Champions, Kenmure Country Club, Supporting Pardee Hospital Foundation's Campaign for the new Cardio-Pulmonary Rehabilitation and Diabetes Education Center, Flat Rock, NC 828-696-4666
May 17 - 20
Asheville Lions Club Benefit Horse Show, WNC Agricultural Center, Admission Charged, Fletcher, NC 828-687-1414 or 828-252-5706
May 18
The Healthy Lifestyles Expo “For Every Stage of Life,” Blue Ridge Mall, 3:00PM-7:00PM, Sponsored by The Henderson County Chamber of Commerce, Hendersonville, NC 2828-692-1413
May 19
Art and Wine Festival, featuring 10 area galleries with a different winery in each one, glasses $25, 5:30PM-7:30PM, proceeds benefit the Boys & Girls Club, Hendersonville, NC 828-693-9444
May 19 & 20
Hendersonville Chorale Spring Concert - “A Salute to the Armed Forces”, First Baptist Church, May 19 8:00PM & May 20 3:00PM, Tickets $10, Hendersonville, NC 828-697-6766 or 828-685-2772
May 20
Civitan Pancake Breakfast, First United Methodist Church, 7:30AM-10:30AM, $5 per person, fundraiser for Civitan sponsored charitable activities, Hendersonville, NC 828-698-7241 or 828-693-7269
Hendersonville Swing Band, Hendersonville High School Auditorium, 3:00PM, Tickets $8, benefits Kiwanis Scholarship Fund, Hendersonville, NC 828-693-5593 or 828-692-1114
May 21
First Congregational United Church of Christ annual concert series presents the Land of Sky Barbershop Chorus, 3:00PM, Free-will offerings will be taken , Hendersonville, NC 828-692-8630
Western District 4-H Horse Show, WNC Agricultural Center, Fletcher, NC 828-687-1414 or 828-837-2210
May 24 - June 3
Flat Rock Playhouse presents a contemporary comedy hit form Norm Foster, The Meville Boys, Wed.-Sat. 8:15PM; Thurs., Sat. & Sun 2:15PM, Flat Rock, NC 828-693-0731
May 27
Hendersonville Symphony Orchestra Concert, Hendersonville High School Auditorium, 7:30PM, Adults $20, Students $5, Hendersonville, NC 828-697-5884
Mainstay’s Garden Jubilee Mountain Medley 5 Mile Race/1 Mile Family Walk will start at 7:00PM Downtown , to register or for more information, visit the Mainstay’s booth at the Garden Jubilee located in the block between First Avenue and Allen Street., a post race barbeque picnic with live entertainment will be located downtown. All proceeds benefit Mainstay, Inc. of Henderson County, Hendersonville, NC 828-693-3840
May 27 & 28
Garden Jubilee, Historic Downtown, over 125 vendors from Sixth Avenue-Barnwell Street , 10:00AM-6:00PM (100’s plants for sale, arts & crafts, lawn/garden accessories, garden talks & experts, children’s hands-on clinic & food ) Southern Living Magazine's landscape & garden specialist Bill Slack garden talks on Saturday, May 27 - 11:00 AM “A Beautiful Backyard – your private retreat;” 1:00 PM “Laid Back Landscaping” and 3:00 PM “Your Gardens Finishing Touches,” Sunday, May 28 - 1:00 PM “A Beautiful Backyard – your private retreat” and 3:00 PM. “Laid Back Landscaping;" please leave your dogs comfortably at home - Hendersonville City ordinance prohibits pets in the event area; sponsored by Lowe’s of Hendersonville and Henderson County Travel & Tourism; Hendersonville, NC 828-693-9708 or 800-828-4244 or visit the web at http://www.historichendersonville.org
Paint Horse Show, WNC Agricultural Center, Fletcher, NC 828-687-1414 or 336-667-8775
May 28
The Hendersonville Lions Club is sponsoring Blind Ducky Racing, rubber ducks racing down the Patton Park creek at 5:00 PM , to adopt a duck visit The Hendersonville Lions Club's booth at the Garden Jubilee located in downtown Hendersonville, Proceeds benefit The Hendersonville Lions Club charitable activities, Hendersonville, NC 828-674-6649
May 29
Carl Sandburg Folk Music Festival, Carl Sandburg Home (highlighting Carl Sandburg's American Songbag) 10:00AM-3:00PM, Flat Rock, NC 828-693-4178
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