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Fresh Market's grand reopening features tastings, demos, samples, giveaways

By Lightning Reports, Published: March 9, 2026

Eighteen months after Hurricane Helene flooding forced it to close for major repairs and a complete renovation, the Hendersonville Fresh Market reopens this week with special events, demos, samples and giveaways.

"Hendersonville has always been a special part of our North Carolina story," the Greensboro-based boutique supermarket chain said. "As one of our very first stores, this is more than a reopening — it’s a homecoming. After the impact of Hurricane Helene, we’re grateful to return — rebuilt, refreshed and ready to welcome you back."

A five-day celebration including special tastings, sweet treats, a grilling station, giveaways and live bluegrass music starts with a grand reopening on Wednesday. Events that day include:

• 7:30 a.m.: Bread Breaking Ceremony. Events open with the warm tradition of breaking bread with friends. The first 300 guests will each receive a Fresh Market Hendersonville bag.
• 8 a.m.: The Fresh Market Coffee Tasting – TFM Signature Blend Bags Giveaway
• 9 a.m.: Cracking of Parm Demo/Sampling and Packaged Grated Parm Giveaway
• 10 a.m.: Sumo Orange Slices Dipped in Chocolate Demo/Sampling and Whole Sumo Giveaway
• 2 p.m.: Sushi Making Demo/Sampling and 2-piece box California Roll Giveaway
• 4 p.m.: TFM Coffee Tasting – TFM Signature Blend Bags Giveaway

The store's "Homecoming Celebration" from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, March 14, includes:

• Grilling station
• Live bluegrass music
• Kids’ activities: Face painting, balloon artist, branded coloring books
• Drawings for giveaways