A FREE Daily Visitor Guide for the North Carolina Mountains and 50+ NC Mountain Cities: Hendersonville Apple Festival

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Friday, August 30, 2013

Labor Day Weekend Festivals: NC Apple Festival in Hendersonville NC

August 30 - September 2 Head for the NC Apple Festival an annual Labor Day Weekend Event in North Carolina. The Festival features a street fair on Historic Main Street including: entertainment, arts and crafts, apple products, children and youth activities, special exhibits, food and the King Apple Parade on Labor Day.

The NC Apple Festival has been one of Western North Carolina’s Premier Family Festivals for over 60 years. Start your day off with one of the breakfasts and then spend the rest of the day enjoying the excitement of Main Street as well as many other activities across the community.

Get specific hours and schedule of events on the website. Street Fair - Fri-Sun 10:00 AM-8:00 PM from 6th Ave-Caswell St; mini-festival on Mon. 10:00 AM-5:00 PM from 2nd Ave-Caswell St., King Apple Parade on Labor Day at 2:30 PM.

Find links for Hendersonville cabins, rental and inns as well as local visitor information on the Hendersonville NC Guide.

Monday, August 27, 2012

Labor Day Weekend Event: NC Apple Festival

August 31 - September 3 NC Apple Festival This annual Labor Day Weekend Event features a street fair on Historic Main Street in downtown Hendersonville NC. This favorite annual festival is now in its 66th year.

Apple Festival activities include: entertainment, arts and crafts, apple products, children and youth activities, special exhibits, food and the King Apple Parade on Labor Day.

The King Apple Parade is a highlight of the Festival. At the parade there will be professional floats, bands, youth groups, antique cars, fire trucks and many others participating in this event that will draw over 60,000 individuals.

Find specific hours and a schedule of events on the website, including a downloadable brochure with event details. The Street Fair hours are - Fri-Sun 10:00 AM-8:00 PM from 6th Ave-Caswell St; mini-festival on Mon. 10:00 AM-5:00 PM from 2nd Ave-Caswell St., King Apple Parade on Labor Day at 2:30 P.

Get a link for the NC Apple Festival and other Hendersonville information including restaurants attractions and lodging on the Hendersonville NC Visitor Guide.

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