ATTRACTIONS & FAMILY FUN
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WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA AGRICULTURAL CENTER 1301 Fanning Bridge Road, Fletcher 828-687-1414 | WNCAgCenter.org
T he We s ter n Nor t h C a r olina Agricultural Center is an entertainment venue that hosts a variety of community events, expos, workshops, musical performances, horse shows and more year-round. Since 1994, the WNC Agricultural Center has been home to the annual NC Mountain State Fair beginning the first Friday after Labor Day, which celebrates the region’s people, agriculture, art and tradition.
WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA AIR MUSEUM
Follow blue road signs on US 176/ Spartanburg Hwy and Shepherd Street to 1340 E Gilbert Street Open year-round, weather permitting Closed Christmas and New Year’s Day 10AM-5PM-Wed and Sat, April-Oct Noon-5PM, Sat and Sun, Nov-March 828-698-2482 WesternNorthCarolinaAirMuseum.com
Known as the first air museum in the “First-In-Flight” state, the Western North Carolina Air Museum displays restored vintage airplanes as well as replica antique planes and aviation
Where value and luxury meet the mountains
memorabilia. The collection includes a two-thirds scale model of the 1903 Wright Flyer and a full-scale 1915 Sopwith Baby replica. Schools and other groups are welcome and tours can be arranged. Rides in a vintage PT-17 Stearman Trainer are available by appointment and during the year during the North Carolina Apple Festival.
FARMERS MARKETS THE CURB MARKET
221 N Church Street, Hendersonville 8AM-2PM, Sat, Jan-March 8AM-2PM, Tue, Thu and Sat, April-Dec 828-692-8012 | CurbMarket.com
The Henderson County Curb Market is a farmers market that provides locally grown produce and hand crafted items. Shoppers can visit with the vendors as they choose from fresh fruits and vegetables, f ree range eg gs, home baked items, soups, preserves, salsas and relishes, and a variety of unique hand crafted items. The Curb Market began on Main Street in 1924 with eight families and has grown to more than 70 vendors. The Market hosts special annual events including June Jamboree, Ol’ Timey Day and an Ol’ Timey Christmas which is held the first Saturday after Thanksgiving.
ETOWAH LIONS FARMERS MARKET
Etowah Lions Clubhouse, 447 Etowah School Road 3-6PM, Wed, May-Oct Facebook.com/Etowah-Lions-Farmers-
Two convenient locations in Henderson County, one minutes away from the airport, the other in Flat Rock. • Newly Renovated guest rooms • Contintental breakfast • Free Wi-Fi
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447 Naples Road, Hendersonville
828-684-0040
MountainInnAirport.com 755 Upward Road, Flat Rock
828-692-7772
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The Etowah Lions Farmers Market features a variet y of vendors offering fresh produce, meats, eggs, honey, maple syrup, Bundt cakes, freshmade pasta, pickles, fresh flowers and a variety of arts and crafts. Organized by the Etowah Lions Club, the market also has monthly food demonstrations, activities for children and adults and performances by local musicians. Hendersonville Magazine 2022–2023