
Carolina Holiday Light Spectacular
December 8 - 30, 2023
ncholidaylights.com
(800) 830-3976
Ballantyne's Backyard - Charlotte, NC
Lights, Wonder & Joy! Spirts will be bright this December when a NEW Holiday Walk-Thru Experience arrives in Ballantyne! Walk Through The Magic Of The Holidays. Bring your friends and family and immerse yourself in the wonder of the season with over a million Christmas lights along a half-mile walking trail. Located in Ballantyne's Backyard, December 8th - 30th.
AADE Kwanzaafest
January 1, 2024
aadekwanzaafest.com
(919) 560-2729
Durham Armory - Durham, NC
Kwanzaa is a time to honor African American culture and values, including unity, self-determination collective work and responsibility, cooperative economics, purpose, creativity, and faith. It's also a time for reflection and celebration, with communal feasts and gatherings that bring together families and friends. A celebration for ALL people, focusing on family, community, and culture, centered on seven basic values as building blocks for peace and progress within neighborhoods. Celebrating this holiday season and the Triangle's diversity, AADE's annual Kwanzaa celebrations are a time to enjoy family, community, and culture.
Events in Hendersonville, NC — upcoming
May 2024 (dates not updated) 
Garden Jubilee
Downtown, Hendersonville, NC
Status: Updated 4/21/2023
This North Carolina Home and Garden Show will have crafts, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and 4 food booths. This event will also include lawn and garden talks & clinics.
August 2024 (dates not updated) 
Rhythm & Brews Concert Series - August
Downtown, Hendersonville, NC
Status: Updated 6/12/2023
This North Carolina Music Festival will have no exhibit booths and local food booths. There will be 1 stage with National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Thu 5:30pm-9:30pm. This event will also include: kid's area, local food, craft beer, wine and hard cider.
June - August 2024 (dates not updated) 
Music on Main Street
Welcome Center, Hendersonville, NC
Status: Updated 4/10/2023
This North Carolina Festival Concert will have no exhibit booths and no food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Every Fri 7pm-9pm.
August 2024 (dates not updated) 
Street Dance
Visitor Center, Hendersonville, NC
Status: Updated 7/13/2023
This North Carolina Bluegrass Festival will have no exhibit booths and no food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional talent and the hours will be . This event will also include clogging teams perform.
September 2024 (dates not updated) 
North Carolina Apple Festival
Downtown, Hendersonville, NC
Status: Updated 4/21/2023
This North Carolina Festival will have crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and tba food booths. There will be 1 stage with National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be All Days 10am-8pm. This event will also include: road race, parades, bike tour, gem and mineral show.
September 2024 (dates not updated) 
Art on Main: Fine Art & Fine Craft Fair
Main Street in Historic Downtown Hendersonville, Hendersonville, NC
Status: Updated 7/13/2023
This North Carolina Festival will have fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and 2 food booths. This event will also include demonstrators.
October 2024 (dates not updated) 
Farm City Day
Jackson Park, Hendersonville, NC
Status: Updated 8/31/2023
This North Carolina Family & Kids Festival will have corp./information, crafts and homegrown products exhibitors, and no food booths. There will be 3 stages with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Sat 10am-4pm. This event will also include all listed below.
October 2024 (dates not updated) 
Vampire Masquerade Dance Party
Nora's Off Main, Hendersonville, NC
Status: Updated 10/28/2023
This North Carolina Festival Concert will have antique/collectibles and commercial/retail exhibitors, and no food booths. There will be 1 stage with National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Sat 7pm-12:30am. Admission tickets are $1 - $20.
December 2024 (dates not updated) 
Night in Bethlehem
French Broad Baptist Church, Hendersonville, NC
Status: Updated 10/12/2023
This North Carolina Family & Kids Festival will have crafts exhibitors and no food booths. There will be Roving Performers with Local talent and the hours will be Fri 6pm-9pm, Sat 6pm-9pm. Admission tickets are $1. This event will also include: sights, sounds, drama, demonstrations, crafts, live nativity.
December 2024 (dates not updated) 
Rugby Middle School Craft Fair
Rugby Middle School, Hendersonville, NC
Status: Updated 11/28/2023
This North Carolina Craft Show will have crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and no food booths. This event will also include free children's craft room.