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Apple Festival 2013: Bicyclists ready to tackle 100-miler

Saluda News

Maggie's Backyard Bash Friday, Sept. 6

The Backyard Bash at Maggie's in Saluda will be held on Friday, September 6 from 4 to 8 pm. The ad that ran in this week's Apple Festival Section of the Hendersonville Lightning did not specify a date. The owners of Maggie's confirmed the event will not be held tonight, but will be held next Friday, September 6.    Read Story »

Henderson County News

Apple Festival 2013: Festival dares to cross the street

At 67, the North Carolina Apple Festival is old enough to cross the street.   Read Story »

Henderson County News

Apple Festival 2013: Apple facts

0828AppleGlance Henderson County is the top apple growing county in the state and one of the top producing counties in the U.S. Here are some apple facts:• Henderson County produces more than 85 percent of the apple crop in North Carolina.• The county has 5,700 acres in orchards and grows more than 4 million bushels.• Apples grown in the county, in approximate order of ripening, include Honeycrisp, Gala, Jonagold, Golden Delicious, Mutsu and Crispin, Fuji, Rome, Cameo, Pink Lady.• A full crop will generate approximately $30 million in income.• Apples can be sold as juice, process (such as slicing) or table apples packed for retail sale in bags or trays.• The county has eight pick-your-own orchards and 27 farm stands that offer fresh apples and everything from baked goods and ice cream to orchard tours and hayrides.   Read Story »

Henderson County News

Apple Festival 2013: Apple agent honored as grand marshal

Marvin A. Owings Jr. has devoted his career to promoting the apple industry, honoring farmers for the job they do. This weekend the apple industry is honoring him.   Read Story »

Henderson County News

Apple Festival 2013: Ambassador proud of her apple heritage

As Labor Day approached, Madison Vaughn looked forward to her role as the 2013 Apple Ambassador of the 67th North Carolina Apple Festival.   Read Story »

Henderson County News

Apple Festival 2013: Crop looks good

A year ago, apple growers limped into Labor Day weekend with a very short crop after suffering the second spring freeze in five years. The April freeze followed by summer hailstorms wiped out about 60 percent of the county's signature farm commodity.   Read Story »

Henderson County News

DMV unit offers license renewals at festival

The N.C. Division of Motor Vehicles will offer drivers the opportunity to renew their driver licenses when it brings its mobile unit to the 600 block of North Main Street during the North Carolina Apple Festival.   Read Story »

Breaking News

Under eviction threat, TDA complies with county demand

The Henderson County Tourism Development Authority today agreed to the terms of an agreement on Heritage Museum funding and future ownership of assets under what board members described as an ultimatum and a threat of eviction.   Read Story »

Hendersonville News

Paving project completed in time for festival

The 600 block of North Main Street and the repaving of Seventh Avenue (U.S. 64 west) were completed early today in time for Friday's opening of the North Carolina Apple Festival.   Read Story »

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