August Events in Henderson County, North Carolina

Flat Rock Playhouse Presents: The Play That Goes Wrong – Through August 23rd

Find your way to ‘the Rock’ as this award-winning comedy takes center stage. Welcome to opening night of The Murder at Haversham Manor, where the hapless Cornley Polytechnic Drama Society’s attempt to stage this 1920’s murder mystery devolves into madcap mayhem. From an unconscious leading lady, a corpse that can’t play dead, and actors who trip over everything (including their lines), the accident-prone thespians battle against all odds to survive until their final curtain call. 

Jimmy Buffet Music Bingo at Mills River Brewing Co. – August 4th

Jimmy Buffet Music Bingo at Mills River Brewing, 6pm, Guests are invited to enjoy a laid-back evening of Jimmy Buffett Music Bingo featuring $10 margaritas and $10 cheeseburgers. DJ Jason will play classic Buffett hits while players guess the song titles for a chance to win prizes.

Little Bellas Brevard Weekly Program – Tuesdays through September 2nd

The Brevard Weekly Program offers recurring, all-girl mountain bike riding sessions on Tuesday nights at the scenic DuPont State Recreational Forest – Guion Farm Access Area. The goal is simple: to get girls outside, exploring new trails, connecting with each other, and growing their love for mountain biking. This program is about adventure, skill-building, and fun, not competition.

Financial assistance is available if needed, and we also have equipment through our Gear Up Program!

SKYLARANNA Resort Artist ReLEAF Concert Series – August 6th

LEAF Global Arts presents Sundown @ Skylaranna, a concert series supporting artists impacted by Hurricane Helene. Held at the scenic Skylaranna Resort, the event features live music, local vendors, food, drinks, and optional spa appointments or pool access. Entry is $10 per person or $25 per car, with all proceeds benefiting LEAF Global Arts and the Artist ReLEAF Fund.

Ride and Ticket to the Tourists Baseball Games – Varying Dates through August 28th

​Join as we travel to McCormick Field for a fun fabulous time cheering on our hometown baseball team, The Asheville Tourists. Why hassle with parking when you can leave the driving to us? Park your car at the Hendersonville Welcome Center and take the air conditioned bus to McCormick Field in Asheville. Pick up time is 5pm. Cost is only $35.00 per person ​for a box seat and transportation​.

2025 Trolley Baseball Schedule: April 24, May 8, May 22, June 5, June 26, July 24, August 7, August 28

Charters are available for all game dates. We can also accommodate your group by bus (call 828-606-8606).

Please visit the website for tickets and information: https://www.thetrolleycompany.com/fun-fabulous-events.html

2025 Waverly Live – Varying dates through September

Bring your lawn chairs and blankets and join us at the front porch from May through September for live Americana music along with great southern fare and cold beverages. Music is free to enjoy and we will also be selling Waverly Smoked BBQ and beverages to enrich the experience (July 4th’s menu will feature cookout classics). All performances will be 6pm-8pm, except July 4th which will be 1pm-3pm.

See you at the Porch!

June 12th: Madison Hughes
July 4th: David Childers Trio
July 24th: Cody Gentry
August 14th: Letters to Abigail
August 31st: A. Lee Edwards
September 25th: Jess Jocoy

Hendersonville Theater: Something Rotten – Through August 10th

Fun, Tony Award-winning musical comedy, and just one block off Main Street! In the 1590s, a soothsayer predicted the future of theatre would involve singing, dancing, and acting — all at once. He was right. And the world has never been the same.

Hiking Henderson County: Memminger Trail – July 11th

Henderson County Parks and Recreation is offering guided hiking opportunities. This month is Memminger Trail! Join and we safely explore, learn, and exercise! This is an inclusive program; however, the hikes will vary in difficulty. This is a FREE program, Registration Required.

Trailheads can be difficult to find. At 9am on the day of the community hike, participants will be asked to meet at: 708 S Grove Street Hendersonville, NC 28792

The group will then caravan to the trailhead! During the program we will discuss wildlife, hike etiquette and the use of mobile applications in remote settings. Please note that these programs are subject to weather. Call (828) 845-5780 the day of the hike if you are concerned the hike will be canceled.

Henderson County Tailgate Market – Saturdays through the Spring/Summer

Join us every Saturday, 8am to 12pm for the Henderson County Tailgate Market. We have local, organic and conventional produce, bedding plants, flowers, herbs, baked goods, canned goods for purchase.

We are located at 100 North King Street in Hendersonville in the Henderson County Building parking area (between First and Second Avenue).

NC Writers Network & The Brandy Bar “In the Company of Writers” – August 13th

The program offers a series of personal and conversational dialogues featuring guest writers/poets, followed by an open-mic forum. These inspirational gatherings will both enlighten and entertain those in attendance. The guest author speaks from 7-8 PM with an open mic from 8 -9 PM. Jennifer McGaha is the author of three works of creative nonfiction, including The Joy Document, a collection of fifty essays celebrating midlife, Flat Broke with Two Goats, a 2018 OverDrive Big Library Read, and Bushwhacking: How to Get Lost in the Woods and Write Your Way Out, a Thomas Wolfe Memorial Literary Award finalist. Her work has also appeared in many magazines and literary journals

Asheville Quilt Show – August 14, 15 & 16th

Join on August 14, 15 and 16 at the WNC Ag Center for the Asheville Quilt Show. There will be over 300 quilts on display, vendors, a gift shop, silent auction and quilts for sale. Expert quilters will provide demonstrations and there will be special exhibits. Bring the kids so they can try the craft at the sewing station.

Admission is $10 for adults; $5 for students (age 13-18) and children 12 and under are free.

Rhythm n Brews Concert Series – August 21st

This concerts series brings together live music, a variety of food trucks, and locally crafted beer, wine and cider! These free concerts close part of South Main Street to make room for all the fun, as well as a children’s area with games and activities. Tickets and wristbands, for the purchase of beer, wine and hard cider, will be located at the Downtown Hendersonville tent.

Be Bold Bee Fest – August 23rd

This lively summer event celebrates the sweet things in life with a honey-inspired menu, signature Bees Knees cocktails (gin, honey, lemon juice, lemon twist), and a hive full of fun. Guests can enjoy local honey tastings, browse artisan vendors, play yard games, and enjoy live music from the Showboat Band from 6-9pm

1st Annual Hendersonville Ecusta Trail Craft Beer Run – August 23rd

Hendersonville Run Club and the Blue Ridge Craftbeer Club are co-hosting the 1st Annual Hendersonville Ecusta Trail Craftbeer Run!

Plan to start at Dry Falls Brewing at Noon sharp. We will run (riders welcome too) along the Ecusta Trail with our first beer stop at Trailside Brewing. We will then continue on to our next beer stop at the Guidon Brewing Outpost by Elijah’s Gem Mine. Our third beer stop will be at the 6-mile (halfway point) at Packa’s Place in Horse Shoe. We will hang out there a little while before we head back along the Ecusta Trail towards Hendersonville. Our next stop will be Southern Streams Coffee for a beverage of your choice (beer preferably). Then we take the final leg back to Dry Falls Brewing for food and you guessed it – another beer to wrap things up and celebrate! The course is 12 miles total (6 out and 6 back) and includes 5 local drinking establishments.

10th Annual Art in Bloom – August 29th-31st

We are excited to share with you plans for the 10th Annual Art in Bloom scheduled for Friday, August 29 through Sunday, August 31, 2025. Opening the weekend-long exhibition is a Preview Reception on Friday evening from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. Guests of the ticketed preview event get a sneak peek at the collaborative floral/art arrangements, experience the floral displays at their freshest, and have the opportunity to meet and chat with the featured floral designers and artists while enjoying a selection of wines, lite bites and charcuterie inside the gallery.

Preview Reception Tickets $35 per person (Reservation Required)
General Admission $10 per person at the door (Cash or Check)

End of Summer Jam Adaptive Mountain Bike Race/Ride – August 29th-September 1st

The 2025 Catalyst Sports End of Summer Jam will take place over Labor Day weekend, centered at Ride Kanuga Bike Park in Hendersonville, NC. The event kicks off on Friday, August 29, with a group ride and hangout at Oskar Blues Brewery in Brevard. Volunteers arrive at 2:30 PM, followed by adaptive bike fittings and a group ride on the greenway and Pisgah National Forest singletrack from 3:30 to 6:00 PM. The evening concludes with a community gathering and food truck at the brewery (attendees cover their own dining expenses).

On Saturday, August 30, activities shift to Ride Kanuga Bike Park with a full day of volunteer training, skills clinics, and practice runs. The day begins at 8:00 AM with volunteer check-in, followed by multiple morning sessions, including adaptive mountain bike fundamentals and a group ride. A Catalyst cookout with hamburgers and hotdogs is provided at noon. Afternoon ride sessions continue until 4:30 PM, and the racecourse will be open for practice all day. That evening, participants are invited to a meetup and food truck at Trailside Brewing Co. in Hendersonville.

Sunday, August 31, features the Adaptive Super D Race at Kanuga. The day begins with check-in at 8:00 AM, a race meeting at 9:00 AM, and racing from 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM. A pizza party follows, along with awards at 1:00 PM. Afternoon ride sessions continue at Kanuga from 2:00 to 4:30 PM, and an optional Ecusta Trail ride takes place from 3:30 to 6:00 PM (participants must bring their own bikes). The day ends with another casual meetup and food truck at Trailside Brewing Co.

On Monday, September 1, attendees can choose between two options: an adaptive group ride at DuPont State Forest or participation in the Tour d’Apple road ride. The DuPont ride starts with fittings at 9:00 AM and the ride begins at 10:00 AM from Guion Farms. Alternatively, Tour d’Apple offers free entries for Catalyst participants, with ride distances of 25, 45, or 100 miles. The Tour begins early Monday from Blue Ridge Community College, with packet pickup on Sunday afternoon. Post-ride festivities and lunch follow at the college.

For full schedule, visit https://www.catalystsports.org/adaptive-mountain-bike-race

Earl Scruggs Music Festival – August 29th

Over Labor Day Weekend, August 29 through August 31, the best of bluegrass, Americana, and roots music come together with fans who have a true appreciation for the music, the Earl Scruggs Music Festival returns to Tryon International Equestrian Center for a multi-day celebration of Mr. Scruggs’ incredible contributions and the rich musical culture of the region. Tickets are available for one day or the whole weekend. For more information and to purchase tickets visit https://www.earlscruggsmusicfest.com/

NC Apple Festival – August 29th – September 1st

The annual NC Apple Festival includes a street fair, arts & crafts, live music and entertainment, children’s activities and rides, parade, food & much more, there are other special events that take place throughout the weekend across town, See website for details, The Street Fair is located on Main Street from 6th Ave-Caswell St.

Grape Stomp 2025 – August 30th

Grape Stomp 2025 at Burntshirt Vineyards!

Burntshirt Vineyard’s annual Grape Stomp harvest celebration is coming up Saturday, August 30th! Join us for an all-day celebration including live music, wine tasting, our famous Lucy Look-Alike contest, and of-course, some good ol’ fashioned grape stomping!
Our musical lineup includes:

• Seth & Sarah: 2-5 PM
• The Highway 52 Trio: 5-8 PM

Come on out to Burntshirt Vineyards Tasting Room and Winery in Hendersonville and celebrate the beginning of the grape harvest season with us! Stomp some grapes, tour the winery, and join us for a day of wholesome good times for the entire family!

Walking Tour and Wine Tasting at Marked Tree Vineyard – Weekly Fridays-Sundays

Get your steps in with a guided walking tour and tasting! Enjoy a seasonal wine tasting as you stroll through the vines and get an exclusive sneak peek of the new production facility. Learn about the history of Marked Tree and how the vineyard transforms with the changing seasons. Be sure to wear comfortable shoes, and we’ll provide the open vistas! The tour lasts about 30-45 minutes, a perfect way to start your day! (Weather permitting.)
$45 per person and it comes with a seasonal tasting. Friday through Sunday at 12pm. Reservations required.

Art Night @ Shakedown Lounge – Weekly on Mondays

7-11 PM, Art Night is an opportunity to get creative with a bunch of other people wanting to get creative, materials provided. Shakedown Kava Lounge is located at 706 7th Avenue East, Hendersonville, NC 28792.

Blind Draw Cornhole Tournaments @ The Main Event – Weekly on Tuesdays

8-11:30PM, Join The Main event every Tuesday for a night of cornhole, drinks, and fun that goes as late as you want to play.

Whether you’re a cornhole pro or just want to toss a few bags with friends, this is the perfect way to kick back and have a blast. Each week, they’ll mix things up with blind draw teams, so it’s anyone’s game!

• Blind Draw Cornhole Tournament: New partners every week, keeping the competition fresh and exciting!
• Football Night: Watch the big game on our giant screen while tossing bags and sipping on drinks.
• Full Bar: Enjoy our wide selection of beers, cocktails, and more as you play and relax.
• Late Night Fun: We’ll stay open as late as you want to play—because Tuesdays just got much more fun!

So grab your friends, bring your A-game, and come down to The Main Event every Tuesday night for a laid-back evening of cornhole, football, and good times. The Main Event is located at 125 South Main Street Hendersonville, NC 28792.

Round Robin Open Mic @ Trailside Brewing – Weekly on Tuesdays

6-9 PM, Open Mic in the round, one song at a time round the circle. A comfortable, encouraging environments for all styles and skill levels, a true music community event! Everyone is welcome! Trailside Brewing is located at 893 Lenox Park Drive, Hendersonville, NC 28739.

French Broad Valley Mountain Music Jam – Weekly on Wednesdays

6-8 PM, Join Trailside Brewing Company for a weekly mountain music JAM with players in a round, where the session is focused on regional fiddle tunes and songs. You are welcome to come and listen or to learn and join in. This event supports the Henderson County Junior Appalachian Musician (JAM) Kids Program, Free but donations are accepted. Trailside Brewing is located at 893 Lenox Park Drive, Hendersonville, NC 28739.

Dance Lessons @ Honeysuckle Holler – Weekly on Thursdays

7-9 PM, Every Thursday Join Honeysuckle Holler for FREE dance lessons taught by the wonderful Tianna Miller. Doors open at 7pm, lessons will start between 7:15-7:30. They’ll be teaching 3 dances every week. Honeysuckle Holler is located at 101 E. Allen Street, Hendersonville, NC 28792.

Flat Rock Farmers Market – Weekly on Thursdays

Join us every Thursday from 3pm-6pm at the Pinecrest ARP Church parking lot an exciting array of produce, baked goods, crafts and more! We are located at 1790 Greenville Highway.

Every Friday from 4-7PM plan to collaborate with other musicians at Sideways Farm & Brewery in Etowah. Bring your instruments and voices and enjoy making music and networking with other artists, while enjoying the beautiful scenery. Food truck is on site and beverages available for purchase – small batch craft beers, hard jun, ciders, wine, and non-alcoholic drinks. Family, fans, friends, and leashed dogs are all welcome! During winter months enjoy playing under the covered heated porch! Sideways Farm & Brewery is located at 62 Eade Road, Etowah, NC 28729.

BOLD Bonfire @ Bold Rock – Weekly on Fridays

6-9PM, Every Friday night, sit back, grab a cider, and relax at BOLD Bonfires at Bold Rock Mills River! Enjoy fire pits burning, S’mores kits available for purchase, live music from some of your favorite local acts, & delicious cider available to kick your weekend off right! Bold Rock is located at 72 School House Rd.
Mills River, NC 28759.

HVL Farmers Market – Weekly on Saturdays

Discover a taste of local at The Main Street Farmers Market! Explore fresh, local produce in Downtown Hendersonville from 9AM-1PM. The Farmers Market aims to support local farmers, bakers & makers in the off season of the City’s popular Farmers Market. Hosted on beautiful Main St. in Downtown. This weekly market continues building the sense of community that a full season market brings and provides continued opportunities for our town’s small business owners. The Farmers Market is located at 310 Main Street, Hendersonville, NC 28792.

Mills River Farmers Market – Weekly on Saturdays

This weekly market is a producer-only market, selling only products raised or produced within 50 miles, special events include live music, educational stations, a demonstration station and a Kid’s Zone, vendors sell items including vegetables, fruits, meat, eggs, high-quality crafts and more.

Located at Mills River Elementary School, 94 School House Rd, Mills River.

Etowah Lions Club Farmers Market – Weekly on Wednesdays

3PM-6PM on Wednesdays through October, check out the Etowah Lions Club Farmers Market, which showcases local farmers, vendors and artisans and the delicious produce the area is known for, all items sold here are made by or grown by the vendor.

Located at 447 Etowah School Road

Jackson Park Bird Outing – Second Saturday of Each Month

Join the Blue Ridge Audubon, a chapter of the National Audubon Society for their monthly bird walk at Jackson Park, a renowned birding location. On the 2nd Saturday of each month, meet at the Administration Building parking lot, located on Glover Street, and join the group to see the many wonderful birds found at Jackson Park, Hendersonville’s largest park