The Chamber of Hickory Nut Gorge is happy to announce that we are again partnering with Rutherford BARN to bring the Farmer’s Market to Lake Lure!
Here’s what you need to know:
On June 21, you can find us and 30 other local organizations educating, entertaining, and raising awareness about the French Broad River! This free, family-friendly community event will feature games, food trucks, live music, and so much more!
Come celebrate your mom or a special lady who has influenced you on May 14th from12pm-2:30pm.
We will have live music from the A-Band, catering from Daddy Macs, a special guest and prizes.
If you are an expert at baking we will have a pound cake contest with a $500 grand prize.
This is a FREE event.
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Come honk your horns and bring a friend to Drive-In BINGO at Linwood Crump Shiloh Center from 2pm -4pm. Enjoy playing your favorite game from the comfort of your car! Winners will receive prizes and refreshments will be served!
FREE TO ATTEND
Our much anticipated Fan Fest is BACK and it’s happening at East Henderson High School. Our Opening Day game follows at 2:30pm, when the Honeycrisps take on Athletes Lab.
From food trucks to exciting kids’ activities, and the opportunity to meet and greet Honeycrisps players – it’s going to be a fun time for the whole family.
Admission to Fan Fest is FREE but make sure to secure your tickets to the game as they’re going fast. Come cheer on the Honeycrisps as we kickoff an unforgettable summer of baseball!
May and June are peak strawberry picking season in Western North Carolina. The Farmers Markets are a great place to pick up a pint or gallon or two, but picking your own is a fun and family friendly activity, sure to delight the kids! We have a few options for You Pick (U-Pick) strawberries in the Asheville area at the link above.
You will find Anything and Everything under the Sun. From Peanuts to Bulldozers, it all can be found at Smiley’s!
Great Restaurants and Concessions serving Authentic Mexican, Hamburgers, Sandwiches, Ice Cream, Snowcones, and so much more. Everyone in the family will be happy.
From the Best Produce in the South, to Clothes, Barber Shop, Hair Salon, Electronics, Appliances, Books, Plants, Antiques and Collectibles, New and Used Items, and even a full serve Bakery, are just a few of the things you can find.
Ride Smiley’s Carousel and Bumper Cars every weekend. $1 per ride or $5 for unlimited rides. Family Fun for all.
Come explore Smiley’s to find that long lost treasure or your everyday needs. It’s family fun for everyone!
We hope your little ones will join us in our parade at 2. Cat costumes, super heroes, or just their awesome self can join the parade. Goodie bags for the first 100 inline.
Each second Saturday of the month
Drop into our studio to experiment freely and collaborate using different materials, tools, and techniques, for a themed art-making activity! Visit a chosen artwork in the galleries for inspiration, then head to the studio to create. All ages and abilities are welcome (children must be accompanied by an adult); no reservations are required.
Please note: to ensure all participants have time and space to create, we may ask you to limit your time.
Drop in in the studio. For more information, email the Learning and Engagement team, or call 828.253.3227 x133.