The North Carolina Apple Festival

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The North Carolina Apple Festival Labor Day Weekend: September 4-7, 2026
Main Street in Historic Downtown Hendersonville, N.C.

The Vendor Interest Form for the 2027 NC Apple Festival is live on our website for both Arts & Crafts and Food (Cooking ...
09/28/2026

The Vendor Interest Form for the 2027 NC Apple Festival is live on our website for both Arts & Crafts and Food (Cooking & Pre-Packaged) Vendors! We can’t wait to see the incredible applications that roll in for next year’s event. 🎨🍩🍎

➡ ncapplefestival.org/vendors-participants

Applications are due on January 15, 2027. Before applying, please take a moment to review the submission policies carefully.

The Selection Committee will meet in the spring to review applications and invite vendors to participate via phone by April 15, 2027. Please watch out for scammers and make sure your contact info is up to date.

09/14/2026

Just one week ago we wrapped up the 80th Annual Apple Festival, and we’re still riding high from such an amazing festival. Thanks for being along for the ride!🍎

🍎 Faces of the Festival: Monday Edition✨ Featuring some special folks: Fair Nabers Waggoner, 2026 Grand MarshalVicki Gun...
09/07/2026

🍎 Faces of the Festival: Monday Edition

✨ Featuring some special folks:
Fair Nabers Waggoner, 2026 Grand Marshal
Vicki Gunning, 2026 Festival President
Haley Marshall, 2026 Apple Ambassador
Kathryn Hyatt Spritz, 1951 Apple Queen
Brenlee Rhodes, Ambassador Runner-Up
All 2026 Ambassador Candidates

09/07/2026

We look forward to seeing your smiling faces for the grand finale, the beloved King Apple Parade.🍎🚒💃🏼

Sponsored by: UNC Health Pardee

⏰ 2:30 p.m.
🏘️ Main Street
☂️ Rain or Shine

🍎Apple Festival – Monday, September 7thpresented by AdventHealth10:00 a.m. – Mini Street Fair Opens🍏 Apple Growers🍔 Food...
09/07/2026

🍎Apple Festival – Monday, September 7th
presented by AdventHealth

10:00 a.m. – Mini Street Fair Opens
🍏 Apple Growers
🍔 Food Court sponsored by Renewal by Anderson
🎠 Family Fun Zone by Community Foundation
🎨 Arts & Craft Vendors (a small group of vendors stay for Monday)

🚒Official Apple Festival Events
2:30 PM – King Apple Parade sponsored by UNC Health Pardee

🏡 Community Events Around Town
11:00 AM – Vintage T-Shirts at Piggy’s & Harry’s

🍏 Faces of the Festival: Sunday Edition
09/07/2026

🍏 Faces of the Festival: Sunday Edition

NC Apple Festival – Sunday, September 6thpresented by AdventHealth10:00 AM - Street Fair Opens🍏 Apple Growers🎨 Arts & Cr...
09/06/2026

NC Apple Festival – Sunday, September 6th
presented by AdventHealth

10:00 AM - Street Fair Opens
🍏 Apple Growers
🎨 Arts & Craft Vendors
🍔 Food Court sponsored by Renewal by Andersen*
🎠 Family Fun Zone by Community Foundation*
* Open until 9:30 p.m.

🎶 Events & Entertainment at Historic Courthouse Stage
12:45 p.m.: Releve Performing Arts
1:45 p.m.: Mike Klee Magic
2:00 p.m.: Mariachi Band & Folkloric Dancers - Las Flores
3:00 p.m.: Mike Klee Magic
3:20 p.m.: Green Valley Cloggers
4:00 p.m.: Free Flow Variety Band
5:30 to 8:30 p.m.: The Mighty Kicks (Headliner)

🏡 Community Events Around Town
7:00 AM – Elks Pancake Breakfast
10:00 AM – WNC Air Museum Open House
11:00 AM – Vintage T-Shirts at Piggy’s & Harry’s
All Day – Downtown Merchant Sidewalk Sales

🍏 Faces of the Festival: Saturday Edition
09/05/2026

🍏 Faces of the Festival: Saturday Edition

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Hendersonville, NC
28792

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828-697-4557

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