President:Gwenn Lanning

2016 Apple AmbassadorSavanna Prince Roper

2016 Parade Grand Marshal:Dan Fowler

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#applefest

2016 Schedule of EventsSeptember 2 – September 5

(Always Labor Day Weekend!)

Thank You to Our Sponsors! NCAF Stage HeadlinersFRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 27:45 pm - 10:00 pm Buddy-K Big Band

Traditional Big Band Music

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 37:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Intensity Variety BandBeach, Motown, Oldies, Party and Dance Music

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 47:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Mighty KicksDance classics, Motown, Top 40

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

Special Exhibits Block“Future of Tough”

The All-New 2017 Ford Super Duty®

At the North Carolina Apple Festival!North Carolina Apple Festival attendees are invited to get behind the wheel of the All-New 2017 Ford Super Duty at the “Drive the Future of Tough” Tour display. The 2017 Super Duty is anticipated

to be the toughest, smartest, most capable Super Duty ever. This is a chance for festival goers to experience the 2017 Super

Duty before it is available at the Dealerships. The Super Duty trucks feature the 6.2-liter V8 gasoline engines equipped with the new TorqShift-G transmission and the 6.7-liter Power Stroke V8 diesel.

Ford product experts will explain the new innovations and answer questions such as the Ultimate Trailer Tow Camera

System, Interactive displays, Hands-on technologies Trailering equipment will also be available.

Consumers can walk-up at the Apple Festival or pre-register online at SUPERDUTYDRIVE.COM where they will be entered for a chance to win their own 2017 Ford Super Duty. And only on

Friday, September 2, 2016, we are offering test drives!

NCLLC

IN-KIND SPONSORSSpecial thanks to the

City of Hendersonville

Est. 1947

2016

Hendersonville NC

WTZQFM 95.3AM 1600AM 1600

First Citizens Bank

TD Bank

Carolina Farm Credit

United Community

Bank

The Music and Dancing of Dirty DancingAugust 25th through September 4thThe Flat Rock Playhouse presents a brand new Music on the Rock featuring songs and dances from 80s hit film, Dirty Dancing.Producer: North Carolina Apple Festival Tickets can be purchased by calling the box office at 828-693-0731, toll-free at 866-732-8008 or online at www.flatrockplayhouse.org.

Kiwanis Pancake BreakfastFriday, Sept. 2 7 am-10 amFirst Baptist ChurchCorner of 4th Ave & Washington StPlease use 4th Ave Entrance!A pancake breakfast with bacon, scrambled eggs, grits, grit/egg topping bar, cooked apple slices with cinnamon and brown sugar, yogurt, fruit, apple juice, coffee and milk-generous portions for all. Join your friends in an air conditioned, friendly setting to kick off the 2016 NC Apple Festival Weekend.Sponsor-Kiwanis Club of Hendersonville, Inc.Tickets: $7.00 per breakfast per person. Children 6 and under free with paid adult ticket.For more information call 828-233-3071

Apple Recipe ContestFriday, Sept. 2 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. 2 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. 2-Sept. 4 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 Testing/Beekeepers Educational Booth Friday-Sunday, Sept. 2-Sept. 4 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. 2 & 3 10 am-5 pmSunday, Sept. 4 1 pm-5 pmMonday, Sept. 5 undecided1 Historic Courthouse Sq Ste 4The Golden Age, 1879-1929 with a scale model exhibit of the steep Saluda Grade, Early architects of Henderson County, a 1900s General Store and military displays of the Civil War through Desert Storm. Free Admission and Free Parking. Sponsored by Henderson County Heritage Museum. For more information call 828-694-5007 or visit HendersonCountyMuseum.com

North Carolina Apple Festival Downtown Street FairFriday-Monday Sept. 2-Sept. 5 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. 2-Sept. 4 10 am-5 pmMonday, Sept. 5 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. 2-Sept. 4 10 am-9 pmMonday, Sept. 5 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. 2-Sept. 4 10 am-6 pmMonday, Sept. 5 10 am-1 pm400 N Main St, Historic DowntownFeaturing a kyanite exhibit-a blue mineral from North Carolina. 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

35th Annual Henderson County Gem & Mineral Spectacular “The World of Jaspers”Friday-Sunday, Sept. 2-Sept. 4 10 am-6 pmMonday, Sept. 5 10 am-5 pmWhitmire Activity Center, 310 Lily Pond RdFeaturing dealers selling minerals, gemstones, jewelry, fossils; lapidary demonstrations (gemstone cutting, jewelry making); gem and mineral exhibits; hourly door prizes and snack bar. 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 828-877-4073. Visit the website for a coupon www.hcgms.org

Kimberly Clark Baby Changing StationFriday-Sunday, Sept. 2-Sept. 4 Daily400 Block Main StWelcome parents and babies! Sponsored by Kimberly Clark. For more information call 828-697-4557

First AidSept. 2-Sept. 5Pardee Hospital: Corner of Main and 3rd AveRescue Squad: Corner of Main and Allen St

Laurel Park Village Shopping Center Sidewalk Sales, Car Show and Music VenueLaurel Park Village – US Hwy 64 WSIDEWALK SALEFriday & Saturday, Sept. 2 & 3 10 am-5 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. 3Car Show 11 am-3 pmFeaturing Blue Ridge T-Riders Antique Model T-Ford Club and the British Car Club of WNC

Music by Quarterhouse 1 pm-3 pmSponsored by Laurel Park Merchants Association. For more information call 828-697-7781

Lions Club Big Apple Country BreakfastSaturday, Sept. 3 7 am-10:30 amFirst Baptist Church Gym, 4th Ave & Washington StDelicious, nutritious country breakfast featuring eggs, bacon, pancakes, sausage, grits, biscuits and gravy, stewed apples, coffee and juices. Tickets: $7.00 Children 6 and under free with paid adult ticket. Sponsored by the Hendersonville Lions Club. For more information visit www.hendersonvillelions.org

Apple Festival 8-K, Chamber Challenge 5K and Chick-fil-A Mini Moo MileSaturday, Sept. 3 8 am Start; 11 am FinishRegistration begins at 6:30 amAnnual road race held in conjunction with the Apple Festival. 8K race for individuals, 5K race for teams of fours. Mini Moo Miles is geared toward children (of all ages). Race starts and ends at Pardee Medical Office Building (709 N. Justice St) and makes a loop through Laurel Park. Participation Fee: 8K $30; 5K $100 for team of four; Mini Moo Mile $10. Sponsored by Pardee Hospital and Henderson County Chamber of Commerce. For more information call 828-692-1413

NC Apple Festival Apple Tour (One Tour Only)Saturday, Sept. 3 9 am-1 pmDeparting from NC Cooperative Extension Parking, 100 Jackson Park Road, Hendersonville.Tour includes the Apple Variety Block, a Packing Facility and a Direct Market apple fruit stand.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

Memory Makers Artisan Quilt & Craft ShowSaturday, Sept. 3 ONLY 9 am-5 pmCrosswalk at First Baptist Church, 577 Buncombe StTheme “through a child’s eyes…” Event will feature over 30 quilts in a variety of subjects from teddy bears to dinosaurs, along with 45 artisan crafters who will be displaying their crafts for sale. Homemade cookies are back by popular demand. All displayed in an air conditioned building with clean restrooms and large parking area. Free Admission. Sponsored by Memory Makers Quilt Guild. For more information call 828-697-0853

WNC Air Museum Open House and Air Craft RidesSaturday, Sept. 3 10 am-5 pmSunday, Sept. 4 12 pm-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. Air Craft rides available Sunday, Sept. 4 and Monday, Sept. 5 call (828) 606-1252 for details. Free Admission. Sponsored by WNC Air Museum, Inc.

Beach Day on Main-Learn to Carolina ShagSaturday, Sept. 3 Daily500 Block of Main StreetSponsored by Friends of ShagFor more information call 828-301-2516

Breakfast with the ElksSunday, Sept. 4 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 1616. For more information call 828-693-3424

Antique Aircraft Flyby (Kickoff for Parade)Monday, Sept. 5Vintage aircraft will fly over Main Street prior to Parade startSponsored by WNC Air Museum

King Apple Parade Monday, Sept. 5 2:30 pmN Main St at Five Points to Caswell StGrand Marshall-Dan Fowler. 2016 Apple Ambassador- Savanna Prince Roper. Entry fees vary. For more information call 828-697-4557

Historic 7th Avenue Farmer’s MarketSunday, Sept. 4 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

70th Annual North Carolina Apple Festival - 2016 Event Schedule

All 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

A Labor Day Weekend Tradition