NC Henderson Apple Festival - Labor Day Weekend
2026-08-28 08:00 - 2026-08-31 18:00 (America/New_York) | Hendersonville, NC, Hendersonville, NC
Bushels of Fun: A Festival Tradition

Lots of events, classes, bands, and apples. Tons of apples. Apple pies, apple sauce, apple fritters, apple ice cream, and just plain-eating apples. Download the event map to see where all the activities are happening.

Look at all the events going on Friday-

Kiwanis Pancake Breakfast
7 am-10 am
First United Methodist Church
204 6th Avenue W
Hendersonville, NC 28739
Tickets: $10.00 per person, all you can eat. Children 6 and under are free.
Apple Recipe Contest
1:15 pm
1 Historic Courthouse Square
Hendersonville, NC 28792
Apple Festival Opening Ceremony
2:15 pm
1 Historic Courthouse Square
Hendersonville, NC 28792
Apple Growers/Beekeepers Educational Booth
10 am-8 pm
Main Street between 5th Ave & 6th Ave
Hendersonville, NC 28792
Henderson County Heritage Museum
10 am-5 pm
1 Historic Courthouse Sq., Ste 4
Hendersonville, NC 28792
North Carolina Apple Festival Downtown Street Fair
10 am-10pm
Historic Downtown Hendersonville Merchants Sidewalk Sales
10 am-6 pm
Wells Fargo Kiddie Carnival
12 pm-8 pm
301 S. Main St
Hendersonville, NC 28792
Tickets: $1.00-$5.00 per activity. Sponsored by Wells Fargo Bank.
Mineral & Lapidary Museum Open House
10 am-6 pm
400 N Main St.
Hendersonville, NC 28792
41st Annual Gem & Mineral Spectacular
10 am-6 pm
Whitmire Activity Bldg., 310 Lily Pond Rd.
Hendersonville, NC 28792
Vintage Tees at Piggy’s & Harry’s
11 am-8 pm
102 Duncan Hill Rd
Hendersonville, NC 28792
Laurel Park Village Shopping Center Sidewalk Sales, Car Show and Music Venue
US Hwy 64 W SIDEWALK SALE
10 am-5 pm
WNC Air Museum Open House and Air Craft Rides
10 am-5 pm
1340 E Gilbert St
Hendersonville, NC 28792
Music by Buddy K Band
6:30 pm-8:30 pm
1 Historic Courthouse Square
Hendersonville, NC 28792

Stroll through downtown Hendersonville and experience the heart of the festival! Open Friday through Monday, the Street Fair brings together:

Freshly picked apples and apple treats (slushies, fried pies, donuts, etc.) from local growers
Arts & crafts vendors showcasing handmade goods
Children’s Activities
Delicious festival food
Live music & entertainment for all ages

Street Fair Hours:

Friday: 10 AM – 9:30 PM
Saturday & Sunday: 10 AM – 9:30 PM
Monday: 10 AM – until the parade ends
