Yes, there ARE open on Labor Day!
Sky Top Orchard opens for the 2016 season on Aug. 6th.
We’ll start U-Pick off with Ginger Golds and Early Macs.
From Aug. 6th forward, we’re open every day 9a – 6p until Daylight Savings Time ends then we’ll switch to 9a – 5p. Only closed Thanksgiving Day.
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Honeycrisp available, starting August 18th!
Tour the Dahlia Garden with Brian Killingsworth.
FREE, but reservations are necessary.
September 20th, 21st, and 22nd, 10:00am & 2:00pm
Tour the Dahlia Garden with Brian Killingsworth.
FREE, but reservations are necessary.
September 20th, 21st, and 22nd, 10:00am & 2:00pm
The Bullington Center a partnership of: The Henderson County Education Foundation Henderson County Public Schools NC Cooperative Extension–Henderson County
The Bullington Center is a 12 acre horticultural education center in Henderson County N.C. Once the home and nursery of Bob Bullington, it is now a place for children and adults to learn about gardening and plant science with hands-on workshops. It also a place where visitors can stroll the grounds, enjoy the gardens and find a peaceful spot.
Begun in 1955 by Henderson County Cooperative Extension and Kiwanis International, Farm City Day takes place on about 50 acres of Jackson Park in Hendersonville and features urban, rural and educational displays, antiques and modern farm equipment and crafters from many generations. The event focuses on agricultural awareness, teaching children and adults where their food comes from and who produces it. A special youth area features hands-on activities including a farm animal petting zoo, old-timey demonstrations, a fishing pond and other children’s games and activities. Entertainment includes local bands performing throughout the day. Food trucks also are available. Farm City Day is free. However, there are cash fees for some of the activities, as well as for vendors selling food and more.
A fun individual, family or team event to benefit Buncombe county students and their families. Your support of this event will enable Eblen Charities to continue to assist more than 125,000 families annually through medical care & supplies, prescription assistance, travel assistance, dental & physician care, and funding assistance for food, rent, heat, & other emergency aid.
Participants on bikes, strollers and skates are all welcome to participate in this easy walk through the main campus of AB Tech.
100% of the proceeds from Eblen’s 5K/10K Walk, Run, Roll go directly to help local families.
Sign up for the Walk today! Join a team, walk with your family, friends and co-workers! The funds raised at the Walk help families who are struggling with to pay for basic necessities, heat, power, gas, water, rent, eyeglasses, medical and so much more! Thank you!
Hot August Night 5K winds throughout the beautiful historic Montford Community. Register online at www.active.com, or register in person at the Tempie Avery Montford Center. Register by August 10 to be guaranteed a race t-shirt. Race day registration will be held 5-6:30pm. For more info, call 828-253-3714.
Fee: $15/ages 12 and under; $20 /ages 13+. Earlyregistrations before August 12 receive a $5 discount
Sign up at any branch of the library. Lunch is provided. For kids ages 7-12.
Learn about butterflies and metamorphosis.
Complete a craft project to take home!
Visit a beautiful butterfly garden and see butterflies in action!
Afterwards, stay for a FREE lunch!
August 1st 10:00am: Mills River Library
August 8th 10:00am: Edneyville Library
Join us for this special program for all ages presented by a ranger from the Chimney Rock State Park.
The ranger will read the book ‘Woodsy Owl and the Trail Biker’ and together we will try to solve the mystery of what kind of raptor bird Woodsy really is.
It is going to be a zoo at the Canton Library for the family movie on Monday, August 1st at 2:00 p.m. Bring your own snacks and enjoy the free movie! Please call (828) 648-2924 for movie title.