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2025 NC Apple Festival!
Join us on August 29th through September 1st for the 2025 NC Apple Festival in downtown Hendersonville, North Carolina, for a fun-filled celebration of apples, local culture, and community spirit. Whether you’re here for the delicious apple-inspired treats, the exciting street fair, or the family-friendly activities, there’s something for everyone!
We’re thrilled to bring together over 250,000 visitors each year to celebrate the rich heritage of Henderson County’s apple-growing tradition. From the vibrant parade to live music, and of course, the best apples around, the festival is a one-of-a-kind experience you won’t want to miss!
Explore our website to plan your visit, learn about sponsorship opportunities, volunteer, and discover everything the festival has to offer. We can’t wait to see you at the NC Apple Festival, where community, family, and fun come together in the heart of Hendersonville.
*Please leave your pets at home. For the safety and comfort of your pets, non-service animals are discouraged at the festival.
Special Thanks to Our Presenting Sponsor
A heartfelt thank you to AdventHealth for their generous support as the Presenting Sponsor of the NC Apple Festival! Their commitment to our community helps make this beloved event possible each year. We are grateful for their dedication to health, wellness, and the Hendersonville area, and we’re proud to have them as a key partner in celebrating our apple-growing heritage.
Thank you, AdventHealth, for helping us make this year’s festival a success!
Meet the Growers
Our apple growers are the heart of the North Carolina Apple Festival.
Fourteen Henderson County growers are showcased on the street, offering fresh apples and delicious apple treats like slushies, fried pies, donuts, and more. Learn more about this year’s growers below—plus where you can find them outside of the Festival!
Rhodes Farm
Find Rhodes Farm at the corner of Allen & Main during the festival!
OWENBY’s Farm
Visit Owenby’s stand at 4th & Main during the festival. Their roadside market offers apples, peaches, corn, potatoes, pumpkins, and more throughout the season.
Justus Orchards
Stop by the Justus Orchards stand at 5th & Main to sample their apples! Beyond the festival, their farm features a bakery, taproom, and more—a must-visit for apple lovers.
Rock Ridge Farm
Find Rock Ridge Farm at 5th & Main and say hello! Owned and operated by Justin McCraw, a fourth-generation apple grower, this farm continues a proud Henderson County tradition.
Stepp’s Hillcrest Orchard
Stepp’s booth is located at the corner of 1st & Main, across from the Apple Festival stage. Visit their 100-acre farm for donuts, u-pick apples, wagon rides, a corn maze, and more!
Piney Mountain Orchards
Visit Piney Mountain Orchards at 1st & Main to enjoy their apples. You can also find their produce at their market off Brookside Camp Road.
Ottanola Farms
Stop by the Ottanola Farms stand at 3rd & Main and meet this fifth-generation Henderson County apple-growing family. With three generations still active today, they’re dedicated to bringing you the best apples around.
McConnell Farms
Find McConnell Farms between 5th & 6th Avenue during this year’s Apple Festival! Beyond the festival, their Hendersonville farm specializes in small fruits, vegetables, ciders, fruit butters, preserves, and homemade ice cream—a sweet treat worth the visit!
Lyda & Sons
Stop by the Lyda & Sons booth on Main Street between 1st Avenue & Allen. During apple season, you can also find their fresh apples at the Henderson County Tailgate Market on King Street and the Church Street Club Market on Saturdays.
Creasman Farms
Visit the Creasman Farms booth at Main & 3rd and meet their third-generation apple farmers. Their produce is available at farmers’ markets throughout WNC, and you can enjoy U-Pick apples on their farm in September and October.
Refreshing Ridge Family Farm
Find Refreshing Ridge Family Farm near the entertainment stage on Main Street—and don’t leave without trying their fresh, piping hot fried and baked apple pies! With a recipe perfected over 30 years, these festival favorites keep visitors coming back year after year.
Apple Mill
Stop by the Apple Mill booth at Main & 2nd and say hello! Can’t get enough? Visit their store in Saluda, open year-round, where you’ll find apple butters, jams, preserves, and unique gifts.
Twisted Apple
Visit Twisted Apple at Main & Barnwell during the festival. You can also stop by their orchard and experience the area’s first naturally and sustainably grown apple farm—a true taste of innovation and tradition.