The North Carolina Apple Festival
Hendersonville
NC
USA
August 29th-Sept 1st, 2025. The North Carolina Apple Festival is held annually over Labor Day Weekend in Hendersonville, North Carolina. It has been Western North Carolina’s Premier Family Festival for over 60 years. From August 29-September 1, 2025 you can enjoy 4 days of fun.
- Friday: 10 AM – 10 PM
- Saturday & Sunday: 10 AM – 10 PM
- Monday: 10 AM – until the parade ends
The NC Apple Festival is more than just apples—it’s a celebration packed with fun for the whole family! From a bustling street fair with freshly picked apples, arts & crafts, to exciting children’s activities, delicious festival food, and live entertainment, there’s something for everyone at the Historic Courthouse on Hendersonville’s beautiful Main Street.
The apple has been called the loveliest of all fruits. It is also one of the most important agricultural crops grown in Henderson County. During a normal year it brings in an average income of $30 million dollars or more. Growing apples has been part of Henderson County’s culture and heritage since the mid 1700s. North Carolina is the 7th largest apple producing state in the nation and Henderson County grows 80% of this state’s crop.
The North Carolina Apple Festival is proud to include 14 local apple growers in the Street Fair. You can purchase a few apples or bushels of fresh locally grown apples. Many of the growers also feature items such as fried apple pies, apple cakes, apple butter and apple cider at the Festival.
See the schedule of events at the link above.