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Apple Festival

September 4.5,6,7 -- 2015

The North Carolina Apple Festival is held annually over Labor Day week-end in Hendersonville. It has been Western North Carolina's Premier Family Festival for over 60 years.

From September 4 to 7, you can enjoy 4 days of fun including one of the best known Street Fairs in the Carolina's with Freshly Picked Apples, Arts & Crafts, Festival Food and free entertainment at the Historic Courthouse on Hendersonville’s Beautiful Main Street.

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NORTH CAROLINA APPLES

The apple has been called the loveliest of all fruits. It is also one of the most important agricultural crops grown in Henderson County.During a normal year it brings in an average income of $22 Million. Growing apples has been a part of Henderson County's culture and heritage since the mid 1700's. Today there are approximately 200 apple growers in Henderson County. North Carolina is the 7th largest apple-producing state in the nation and Henderson County grows 65% of all apples grown in North Carolina.

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. And on Labor Day, you can watch the King Apple Parade!

From September 4 to 7, you can enjoy 4 days of fun including one of the best known Street Fairs in the Carolinas with Freshly Picked Apples, Arts & Crafts, Festival Food and free entertainment at the Historic Courthouse on Hendersonville’s Beautiful Main Street.

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