President:Melanie Matteson

2015 Apple AmbassadorKayce Lynn Lancaster

2015 Parade Grand Marshals:John H. Rhinehart Jr. and

City of Hendersonville Staff

For more details, see our web site:www.ncapplefestival.org

Or contact us at:NC Apple Festival, Incorporated

P.O. Box 886 • Hendersonville, NC 28793828-697-4557

apple@ncapplefestival.org

2015 Schedule of EventsSeptember 4 – September 7

(Always Labor Day Weekend!)

Thank You to Our Sponsors! NCAF Stage HeadlinersFriday, September 47:30pm - 10:00pm buddy K big band

Saturday, September 54:15pm - 5:30pm

emily minor6:15pm - 10:00pm Carolina Soul band

Sunday, September 65:00pm - 6:30pm too much Sylvia

7:15pm - 10:15pm Jim Quick and Coastline

A complete entertainment schedule is located on website www.ncapplefestival.org

Special Exhibits BlockpnC Grow up Great

“Learning is All Around Me!” Mobile Learning AdventureFriday - Sunday • September 4 - 6

10am - 6pm

Located in the 600 block of main StThe Mobile Learning Adventure is a traveling exhibit that

provides an opportunity for parents and caregivers to learn about the importance of early childhood education

while they engage in fun activities with their children.

Sponsored by the PNC Foundation. Special thanks to Children and Family Resource Center of Henderson County and Smart Start of

Henderson County for their local support.

NCLLC

Approved Logos

IN-KIND SPONSORS

Special thanks to the City of Hendersonville

Apple Festival Window Decorating ContestFriday-Monday, Sept. 4-Sept. 7 ContinuousLocated at businesses and storefronts throughout Hendersonville. Judging takes place on Thursday prior to festival opening and 1st, 2nd and 3rd places awarded during the Opening Ceremony-Displays remain throughout the festival.Sponsor-Hendersonville Merchants & Business Association. For more information call 828-692-4179 or 828-595-0901

Kiwanis Pancake BreakfastFriday, Sept. 4 7 am-10 amFirst Baptist ChurchCorner of 4th Ave & Washington StPlease use 4th Ave Entrance!A pancake breakfast with bacon, grits, cooked apple slices with cinnamon and brown sugar, apple juice, coffee and milk-generous portions for all. Join your friends in an air conditioned, friendly setting to kick off the 2015 NC Apple Festival Weekend.Sponsor-Kiwanis Club of Hendersonville, Inc.Tickets: $7.00 per breakfast per personFor more information call 828-233-3071

Apple Recipe ContestFriday, Sept. 4 8 am-12 pmFirst Citizens Bank Plaza, Main St & 6th AveRegistration forms available at the NC Cooperative Extension CenterSponsors: NC Cooperative Extension & NC Apple Festival. For more information call 828-697-4891

Apple Festival Opening CeremonyFriday, Sept. 4 10 amHistoric Courthouse Main St & 1st AveAnnouncement of the recipient of United Community Bank’s Apple Farmer of the Year AwardSponsored by NC Apple Festival

BloodmobileFriday-Sunday, Sept. 4-Sept. 6 10 am-6 pmLocated at 4th Ave & Main StDrop in to help save a life in our community or to learn about giving blood.Sponsored by The Blood ConnectionFor more information call 828-233-5301

Apple Taste TestingBeekeepers Educational Booth Friday-Sunday, Sept. 4-Sept. 6 10 am-8 pmNC Cooperative Extension Center and Blue Ridge Apple Growers Association will be conducting the Annual Apple Taste Test. Festival attendees have the chance to sample a variety of apples and provide feedback. Also the Henderson County Beekeepers Association will have an educational booth and offer honey samples.Booth located between 5th Ave & 6th Ave in front of Kilwin’sSponsored by NC Cooperative Extension Center, Blue Ridge Apple Growers Association & Henderson County Beekeepers Association

Henderson County Heritage MuseumFriday-Saturday, Sept. 4 & 5 10 am-5 pmSunday, Sept. 6 1 pm-5 pmMonday, Sept. 7 Closed1 Historic Courthouse Sq Ste 4The Golden Age, 1879-1929 with a scale model exhibit of the steep Saluda Grade rail line, a 1900s General Store and military displays of the Civil War through Desert Storm.Free Admission and Free Parking. Sponsored by Henderson County Heritage MuseumFor more information call 828-694-1619 or visit HendersonCountyMuseum.com

North Carolina Apple Festival Downtown Street FairFriday-Monday Sept. 4-Sept. 7 DailyTo provide for a safe parade route, Monday will reflect a mini street fairMain StHistoric Downtown Hendersonville lined with Art/Crafts, Food, Local Non-Profit and Apple Grower VendorsSponsor NC Apple Festival

Historic Downtown Hendersonville Sidewalk SalesFriday-Sunday Sept. 4-Sept. 6 10 am-5 pmMonday, Sept. 7 9 am-12 pmVisit merchants on Main St and adjacent avenues-Enjoy fantastic shopping and great sales during the Apple Festival from our wide variety of downtown merchants.Sponsored by City of Hendersonville Main Street Program. For more information call 828-233-3216

Wells Fargo Kiddie CarnivalFriday-Sunday Sept. 4-Sept. 6 10 am-9 pmMonday, Sept. 7 10 am-4 pmWells Fargo Bank and Visitor Center Parking LotsRides and entertainment geared for younger children. Some restrictions may apply.Tickets: $1.00-$3.00 per activitySponsored by Wells Fargo Bank

Mineral & Lapidary Museum Open House-Special ExhibitFriday-Sunday, Sept. 4-Sept. 6 10 am-6 pmMonday, Sept. 7 10 am-1 pm400 N Main St, Historic DowntownFeaturing a special coral exhibit. Don’t forget the geode cracking in front of the museum.Free Admission. Sponsor Mineral & Lapidary Museum of Henderson County. For more information call 882-698-1977

34th Annual Henderson County Gem & Mineral Show “Opals-Beauty within the Gem”Friday-Sunday, Sept. 4-Sept. 6 10 am-6 pmMonday, Sept. 7 10 am-5 pmWhitmire Activity Center, 310 Lily Pond RdFeaturing mineral specimens, jewelry, gems, bench jeweler, fossils, opals, demonstrations of lapidary arts and working jewelry crafters. Exhibits include the opal theme, fossils, faceted stones, private collections and educational items. Games for children of all ages. Door prizes, food. Admission: $4.00 Children 12 & under free when accompanied by an adult. Free Parking. Sponsored by Henderson County Gem & Mineral Society. For more information call 828-777-5841. Visit the website for a coupon www.hcgms.org

Kimberly Clark Baby Changing StationFriday-Sunday, Sept. 4-Sept. 6 Throughout the day400 Block Main StWelcome parents and babies!Sponsored by Kimberly ClarkFor more information call 828-697-4557

Laurel Park Village Shopping Center Sidewalk Sales, Car Show and Music VenueLaurel Park Village – US Hwy 64 WSIDEWALK SALEFriday & Saturday, Sept. 4 & 5 10 am-6 pmVisit the Laurel Park Village Merchants for our annual Sidewalk Sale. You will find unbelievable savings on the finest quality merchandise. Great restaurants too! Plenty of Free Parking & Covered Walkways.Saturday ONLY-Sept. 5Car Show 11 am-3 pmFeaturing Blue Ridge T-Riders Antique Model T-Ford Club and the British Car Club of WNCMusic by Quarterhouse 1 pm-3 pmSponsored by Laurel Park Merchants Association. For more information call 828-697-7781

Hendersonville Lions Big Apple BreakfastSaturday, Sept. 5 7 am-10:30 amFirst Baptist Church Gym, 4th Ave & Washington StDelicious, nutritious country breakfast featuring pancakes, eggs, bacon, sausage, grits, gravy, biscuits, stewed apples, coffee and juice. Tickets: $7.00 Children 6 and under free with paid adult ticketSponsored by the Hendersonville Lions Club Foundation. For more information call 828-694-3813 or visit www.e-clubhouse.org/site/hendersonville

Pardee Apple Festival 8-K and Chick-fil-A Mini Moo MileSaturday, Sept. 5 8 am Start; 11 am FinishRegistration begins at 6:30 amRace starts and ends at Pardee Medical Office Building (709 N. Justice St) and makes a loop through Laurel Park. 1 mile fun-run/walk for the young or young at heart. The event is an 8K road race and 1 mile Mini Moo fun-run. Proceeds benefit the Henderson County Chamber of Commerce. Pre-Registration $30 on Active.com, Race day registration will be $40 and begins at 6:30 am. The Mini Moo starts at 8:05 am and costs $10.00. Sponsored by Henderson County Chamber of Commerce. For more information call 828-692-1413

NC Apple Festival Apple Tour (One Tour Only)Saturday, Sept. 5 9 am-1 pmDeparting from NC Cooperative Extension Parking, 100 Jackson Park Road, Hendersonville.Tour includes the Apple Variety Block, Dana, Packing Facility Edneyville, Direct Market apple fruit stand, Fruitland.Participation Fee $10.00 (Advance Registration Required) Sponsors: NC Cooperative Extension & NC Apple Festival. To reserve space or for more information call 828-697-4891

FBC Memory Makers Quilt & Craft ShowSaturday, Sept. 5 ONLY 9 am-5 pmCrosswalk at First Baptist Church, 577 Buncombe StA unique “Apple” Quilt and Craft Show featuring custom design quilts with apples as part of its design. Quilts will be judged by the public and viewers choice awards presented to the Designer. Along with the quilt show there will be over 50 local crafters selling their handmade crafts, delicious homemade cookies and beverages all located in an air conditioned building-just two blocks off Main Street.Sponsored by FBC Memory MakersFor more information call 828-697-0853

WNC Air Museum Open House and Air Craft RidesSaturday, Sept. 5 10 am-5 pmSunday, Sept. 6 12 pm-5 pmMonday, Sept. 7 10 am-5 pmCorner of Gilbert St & Brooklyn Ave (Near HVL Airport)Airplanes of the 1930’s, 1940’s and 1950’s are on display. Children may sit in some of the real airplanes. Many models and pictures are also on display. Free Admission. Sponsored by WNC Air Museum, Inc.

Beach Day on Main-Learn to Carolina ShagSaturday, Sept. 5 Throughout the day500 Block of Main StSponsored by Friends of ShagFor more information call 828-697-4557

Breakfast with the ElksSunday, Sept. 6 7 am-NoonElks Lodge, 546 N Justice StFull breakfast featuring pancakes, eggs, bacon, sausage, grits, gravy, biscuits, apples, coffee and juice. Tickets $7.00 in advance. $8.00 at the door. Children under six free. Sponsored by Hendersonville Elks Lodge 1616For more information call 828-693-3424

Historic 7th Avenue Farmer’s MarketSunday, Sept. 6 9 am-2 pmHistoric Train Depot-7th Ave & Maple St (in front of Historic Train Depot)Rain or shine! Local Farmer’s Market featuring locally grown producers of fresh, edible and healthy fare. Vegetables, chemical free meats, dairy and other delectable goodies. The market will also feature artisans displaying unique art created with materials from the land. The “Trolley Company” will be providing rides from Jackson Park and Main Street to the Farmer’s Market. Admission Free/Free Parking. Sponsored by Historic Seventh Avenue District and The City of Hendersonville. For more information call 828-692-2883 or visit www.historic7thave.com or www.cityofhendersonville.org

Tour d ’AppleMonday, Sept. 7 8 am-5 pmBlue Ridge Community College, 180 W Campus Dr, Flat Rock100 mile (century), 63 mile (Metric), 45 mile and 25 mile ride through Henderson County apple orchards, mountains, waterfalls and beautiful views! All routes include well-stocked rest stops and post-ride meal. Visit www.tourdapple.com for more information. Registration at www.active.com ($45 Early Registration, $55 Normal Registration) Sponsored by Four Seasons Rotary. For more information call 828-674-8584

Antique Aircraft Flyby (Kickoff for Parade)Monday, Sept. 7Vintage aircraft will fly over Main Street prior to Parade startSponsored by WNC Air Museum

King Apple Parade Monday, Sept. 7 2:30 pmN Main St at Five Points to Caswell StGrand Marshall-John H. Rhinehart Jr. and the City of Hendersonville Staff2015 Apple Ambassador-Kayce Lynn Lancaster. Entry fees varyFor more information call 828-697-4557

69th Annual North Carolina Apple Festival - 2015 Event ScheduleAll events and performances are subject to change and /or cancellation without notice. Check www.ncapplefestival.org for changes.

Please see the back of this brochure to see the musical

headliners at the NCAF Stage on Friday, Saturday,

and Sunday evenings.

Please leave your pets comfortably at home. Hendersonville’s Code of Ordinances prohibits pets within the boundaries

of Special Events.Service animals excepted.Check our new website for complete and updated information! www.ncapplefestival.org