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A Downtown Business Marketing Opportunity with The Center for Art & Entertainment Granted monies from the Community Foundation of Henderson County, the City of Hendersonville and NC Cares to "open safely," The Center for Art & Entertainment at 125 S. Main is excited about opening April...Read more

Two Holiday Farmers Markets will bring seasonal, farm-fresh products and locally made artisan crafts to the area’s residents and visitors just in time for the holiday season. Hosted by the Hendersonville Farmers Market, the Holiday Markets will take place outdoors on November 28 and December 5...Read more

HENDERSONVILLE, N.C. (October 28, 2020) - After several weeks of virtual bidding, the 18 th Annual Bearfootin’ Bear Auction came to an exciting close on Saturday with proceeds totaling $84,109. This is a $26,700 increase from the 2019 total and a $36,900 increase from the 2018 total.
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After several weeks of virtual bidding, the 18 th annual Bearfootin ’ Bear Auction will come to a n exciting close this Saturday. The twenty Bearfootin ’ Art Walk bears have adorned Main Street for the last five months, each serving as a unique and colorful attraction to visitors and residents...Read more
City of Hendersonville Downtown Economic Development Office Receives Excellence in Economic Development Award from the International Economic Development Council
Washington, DC – City of Hendersonville Downtown Economic...Read more
Downtown Treat Street Carnival, Holiday Street Lighting Canceled Bearfootin’ Art Walk Auction Goes Virtual
HENDERSONVILLE, N.C. (September 21, 2020) - After serious thought about the safety of the community and statewide mandates on public gatherings, the...Read more

Love Hendo and Explore Local This Saturday in Downtown Hendersonville!
September 3, 2020 -- Downtown Hendersonville is open for business Labor Day weekend with friendly local faces at LoveHendo Saturday. Typicall y, the North Carolina Apple Festival hosts a downtown street fair with...Read more
For Immediate Release
Friends of Downtown Hendersonville
Contact: Jamie Carpenter
828-233-9144
Four Downtown Hendersonville Businesses Receive Pivot Fund Grants
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HEND ERSONVILLE, NC (Aug 6, 2020) – Hendersonville Farmers Market joins markets across the country in celebrating National Farmers Market Week from August 2-8, 2020. The market operates every Saturday at...Read more

For Immediate Release
City of Hendersonville Downtown Program
Contact: Jamie Carpenter
828-233-9144
Love Hendo and Shop Local on First Saturdays in Downtown...Read more

Historic Downtown Hendersonville
Receives 2020 National Main Street Accreditation
Hendersonville, NC (July 7, 202o) Historic Downtown Hendersonville has been designated as a 2020 Accredited Main Street America™ program. Accredited status is Main Street America’s top...Read more

Downtown Hendersonville to host additional Open Street Weekends
HENDERSONVILLE, NC June 12 th , 2020 – Downtown Hendersonville will host four additional Open Street weekends beginning with the weekend of June 19 th – 21 st . Open Streets Downtown is a weekend long closure of...Read more

HEND ERSONVILLE, NC ( May 20 , 2020) – Mark your calendars! O pening day for the inaugural H endersonville Farmers Market is Saturday, June 6 . The market will take place each Saturday, 8 a.m. until 1 p.m., at the Historic Train Depot on Maple Street until October 31, with two holiday markets...Read more
The Friends of Downtown are focused on providing exciting and relevant events that add to the character and spirit of our community while supporting our entrepreneurial community and making the district a wonderful place to live. We also place a tremendous value on every one of our volunteers...Read more

May 7, 2020-- Downtown Hendersonville is preparing for businesses to be open and ready to welcome customers back downtown in a safe and healthy way. Businesses can opt into the “SafeHendo” pledge to let customers know of the precautions they are taking to ensure the safety of their customers,...Read more