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APPLE FESTIVAL: Farmers market, Learning Adventure, no dogs

By Bill Moss, Published: September 4, 2015

Farmers market

The Historic Seventh Avenue District is will hold its sixth annual Farmers Market Sunday on Maple Street in front of the Historic Train Depot. This market is a Special Event of the Apple Festival. In addition to local produce, the market features artisans whose unique work comes from the farm.

The market offers pasture raised pork, beef and chicken, gourmet gelato made from goat’s milk, local honey, jams, jellies, local wine and hard cider.

Artisans are offering an exciting variety of work from local sheep farmers who make their own yarn and then produce their own goods to a couple that uses vines from the forest to make beautiful arbors and unique plant holders.

Hours are 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. The Trolley Company of Hendersonville will be running a special trolley between Jackson Park and Main Street with stops at the Farmers Market. There is also free parking in the Seventh Avenue area.

A sad tale

Dogs. Yep, we love ‘em, too. But sorry to say, they’re not welcome at the Apple Festival. As much as these two Jack Russells might love the adventure and the sights and the smells, they must remain comfortably at home.

Learning Adventure for kids

The Apple Festival will feature PNC Foundation’s Mobile Learning Adventure for the first time this year. The Mobile Learning Adventure is a traveling exhibit that provides an opportunity for parents and caregivers to learn about the importance of early childhood education while they engage in fun activities with their children.

It’s a part of PNC Grow Up Great, which began in 2004 to help children from birth to age 5 for success in school and life. The mobile unit includes interactive kiosks and the “When I Grow Up” station, where kids dress up as different professionals and have their picture superimposed on an appropriate background. In addition, parents can take home activity books and learning kits that demonstrate how to take everyday moments and turn them into learning opportunities.

The Mobile Learning Adventure will be located in the 600 Block of Main Street on Friday, September 4, 2015 through Sunday, September 6, 2015 and is provided by the PNC Foundation. The hours are 10:00am until 6:00pm.

Apple Festival seeks convertibles

The North Carolina Apple Festival is seeking classic and antique convertibles for the King Apple Parade on Labor Day.
Owners may drive their convertible to the old Boyd Chevrolet dealership on Asheville Highway at Five Points at 1 p.m. the day of the parade. Apple Festival VIPs will be assigned to each car. For more information call 828-329-4971.