Saturdays 12:00pm-9:00pm
Sun & Mon 1:00pm-6:00pm
Tues, Thurs, & Fri 2:00pm-9:00pm
CLOSED ON WEDNESDAYS
Come play a wide array of pinball machines spanning from the 1940’s to the 21st Century! All of our machines are set to “free” play, so once you pay the admission, you can play as much as you like!
“Come play a wide array of pinball machines spanning from the 1940’s to the 21st Century!”
“All of our machines are set to “free” play, so once you pay the admission, you can play as much as you like!”
SUMMER HOURS (April through October)
WINTER HOURS (November through March)
Closed: Christmas, Easter, 4th of July, Memorial Day and New Years Day
The Western North Carolina Air Museum is a private tax-exempt 501-(c)-3 organization, and home to a unique collection of airplanes celebrating the Golden Age of General Aviation; the decades surrounding the Second World War, when flying commanded the worlds attention. A must see for any aviation enthusiast!
Do you remember the roar of a big radial aircraft engine thundering into life? Or maybe you only have heard about it from Grand Dad’s reminiscences. Well it is still alive, and you can come hear it again here at the Western North Carolina Air Museum.
Come see what is was like: When airports had grass strips and didn’t have fences. When you could wash the airplanes for a ride, and when you could walk right up to the flight line and see, touch, & smell the excitement, up close & personal… come back in time to the Western North Carolina Air Museum.
If you remember when flying was an event instead of a burden, when climbing into an airplane was more exciting than riding a bus, and when every head turned at the sound of a motor buzzing overhead, then rediscover that excitement at the Western North Carolina Air Museum. Here the excitement lives on. It echoes in the fabric wings of the airplanes that brought it to life. It floats in the scent of avgas on a plane just returning from a flight. It lives in the people who show you around and answer questions – most are veterans of that golden age when not everyone knew how to fly, but every kid sure wanted to learn.
Set beside an active airport – we are more than just a place to look at planes. We’re a place to relive a moment in time that is rapidly passing away. You won’t find airplanes under glass. You won’t find velvet ropes to keep you away. You won’t find guards and ticket sellers and concessionaires.You’ll only find airplanes and people who love them. Many are pilots: Some even own and fly some of the airplanes that are on display. If you’re lucky enough to visit on a day when someone is going up, you might just be able to see a flying piece of aviation history.
We’re home to a unique collection of airplanes celebrating the Golden Age of Aviation, the decades surrounding the Second World War, when flying commanded the world’s attention and an airplane was in everybody’s future.
A place for flying folks to share memories of a disappearing era. And a place to show the young ones a proper airplane, with taut fabric over wooden spars, a single propeller at the nose, and a little wheel under the tail. We are also a place where you can see the actual restoration of such aircraft, as it is happening and talk to the people doing the work. People who will take the time to answer you questions and explain the work they are doing .
The Western North Carolina Air Museum is a center of living history in the popular Hendersonville – Flat Rock region of the state. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to remember flying the way it used to be. Bring your kids, your camera, and your leather jacket. You can view the airplanes in an hour or so, or spend the afternoon hanger-flying with our friendly, informative staff. We can’t guarantee fine weather, but our hangar doors are open rain and shine. And we can’t guarantee that we’ll be flying on the day you visit, but we do promise to propel your imagination back to the golden age of general aviation. Come for the airplanes. Stay for the memories. There’s plenty of both right here at the Western North Carolina Air Museum.
Group tours welcomed!
“MARCH 25 & 26 (10am – 5pm)
To celebrate spring, Grovewood Gallery will be offering 2 days of artist demonstrations, complimentary wine and 10% off storewide discounts on handcrafted jewelry, pottery, studio furniture and more. Metro Wines Asheville sommelier Andy Hale will also be on location Saturday, March 26 from 3 – 5pm.
DEMONSTRATION SCHEDULE:
Helen Purdum Demonstrates Surface Design
Friday, March 25 (12 – 4pm)
Grovewood studio artist Helen Purdum will be sharing her inspired techniques of surface design on bisque fired bowls and cups, focusing on the delightful, colorful caricatures of her “Girlfriends Series.”
Krista Skrede Demonstrates the Art of Paper Cutting
Saturday, March 26 (12 – 4pm)
Art instructor Krista Skrede, who currently teaches at The Franklin School of Innovation in Asheville, will be demonstrating the intricate art of paper cutting, revealing delicate and dramatic 2D and 3D compositions.
PLEASE NOTE: 10% discount applies to in-stock items only. Phone orders are welcome. Demonstrators’ merchandise will not be discounted.”
Spruce Pine Visitor’s Center on Locust Street (lower Main Streeet).
Once a month, on the 1st Saturday of the month, November through April.
Wednesdays, May through October, and once a month on Saturdays, November through April
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The Town of Fletcher will host its popular Father-Daughter Dance on Saturday, February 8th at Calvary Episcopal Church. This is a special opportunity for dads to spend time with their daughters enjoying music, dancing, and refreshments. Each daughter will receive a flower, photo by a professional photographer and the opportunity to make a valentine craft sponsored by Fletcher Library.
Tickets will be on sale to Fletcher residents beginning Wednesday, January 8. Non-residents may buy tickets beginning Monday, January 13. Two dances will be offered, a 3:30 p.m. dance and a 6:30 p.m. It is recommended that children 5 and under attend the 3:30 p.m. dance.
Tickets for Fletcher Residents are $16 per dad and $6 for each daughter. Non-resident ticket prices are $18 per dad and $8 for each daughter.
Ticket may be purchased online at fletcherparks.recdesk.com. Cash or check purchased tickets are available in person at Fletcher Town Hall, Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. only.
For more information on Fletcher’s Father-Daughter Dance,
please visit www.FletcherParks.org or call
(828) 687-0751.
The Town of Fletcher will host its popular Father-Daughter Dance on Saturday, February 9th at Calvary Episcopal Church. This is a special opportunity for dads to spend time with their daughters enjoying music, dancing, and refreshments. Each daughter will receive a flower, photo by a professional photographer and the opportunity to make a valentine craft sponsored by Fletcher Library.
Tickets for Fletcher Residents are $16 per dad and $6 for each daughter. Non-resident ticket prices are $18 per dad and $8 for each daughter.
Tickets will be on sale to Fletcher residents beginning Wednesday, January 9. Non-residents may purchase tickets beginning Monday, January 14. Two dances will be offered, a 3:30 p.m. dance and a 6:30 p.m dance. It is recommended that children 5 and under attend the 3:30 p.m. dance. Smart Start Partnership for Children will have a registration table for the Dolly Parton Imagination Library at the 3:30 dance only.
Ticket may be purchased online at https://fletcherparks.recdesk.com. Cash or check purchased tickets are available in person at Fletcher Town Hall, Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. only.
This event is sponsored by Morris Broadband.
For more information on Fletcher’s Father-Daughter Dance, please visit www.FletcherParks.org or call (828) 687-0751.
Last Saturday of every month
This event is for Parents and Parents-to-be to learn about organic and non-toxic parenting, cloth diapering, babywearing and much more! Each class includes complimentary organic refreshments and a 10% in-store discount.