HENDERSONVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — Hendersonville will celebrate its signature North Carolina Apple Festival from Friday, Aug. 29, through Monday, Sept. 1, bringing parades, street closures and thousands of visitors to downtown.
The festival opens at 10 a.m. Friday with a ceremony at 10:30 a.m. on the steps of the Historic Henderson County Courthouse. Main Street will be closed to vehicles between Caswell Street and Seventh Avenue beginning Thursday afternoon. Parking restrictions along Main Street take effect at 2 p.m. from Caswell to Allen and 3 p.m. from Allen to Seventh Avenue. Streets will reopen Monday evening following the King Apple Parade and cleanup.
Festival organizers are discouraging attendees from bringing pets and reminding visitors that drones are not permitted. Bicycle parking will be available near the Ecusta Trail for a small fee, but bicycles, skateboards and other vehicles are not allowed within the festival footprint.
Parking will be available in city lots and at the 5th Avenue West parking deck, which will charge a $10 flat fee during the festival. Volunteers will assist drivers at the gates. The City Hall lot at 160 6th Avenue East will serve as handicapped parking from Saturday through Monday. Officials are also warning drivers that privately owned lots may charge for parking and could tow unauthorized vehicles…