The North Carolina Apple Festival Board of Directors has announced that Henderson County native Fair Nabers Waggoner will serve as the Grand Marshal of the 2026 King Apple Parade sponsored by Pardee UNC Health. The parade will take place on Labor Day during the 80th...

This year's theme is:Mountain Roots. Orchard Spirit. Our merchandise table will feature this theme on our retail shirts in a variety of colors in Adult & Youth Sizes.Additionally, the Apple Festival has a brand new logo and we'll be selling general logo shirts,...

McDonald named 2025 NC Apple Festival Ambassador Hendersonville, NC - Ryah McDonald, a rising senior at East Henderson High School, has been named Apple Ambassador for the 2025 North Carolina Apple Festival. The Apple Ambassador program provides two scholarships each...

NC Apple Festival Announces Summer Stipe as Fundraising & Administrative Coordinator Hendersonville, NC — The North Carolina Apple Festival Board of Directors is pleased to announce the hiring of Summer Stipe as the Festival’s Fundraising & Administrative...