- Paxe Axe Throwing
- Hot Air Balloon Tethered Flights (all children must be over 36 inches tall to see out of the basket) $20. Pre-registration required)
- Clothing Swap
- and more!
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Kiwanis Movie in the Park
Grab your lawn chairs and blankets for a night under the stars! Kiwanis Movie in the Park is the perfect way to spend a summer evening with your family after a visit to Lake Lure Beach, the Flowering Bridge, and Chimney Rock during the day. Enjoy a family-friendly movie in a beautiful outdoor setting with plenty of snacks and fun for everyone. FREE!
- June 9th: Top Gun Maverick (PG-13)
- July 14th: Turning Red (PG)
- Aug 18th: Encanto (PG)
- Sept 15th: Wakanda Forever (PG-13)
Ferguson Summer Family Night
Join us for our Summer Family Night! We will have a Storytime with the Enka Candler Library, a Puppy Party Adoption event with Mountain Pet Rescue, Sno-Cones served up by Kona Ice, tie-dye crafts, and more! RSVP to this event on Facebook to stay up to date on all activities we will offer! This event is open to the public and FREE to attend.
Celebrate Flat Rock! Ice Cream Social
Join us for ice cream, music, corn hole, fire trucks, and more!
Please remember that NO PETS are allowed. Bring your own chairs and consider carpooling with friends or neighbors if you can (as usual, there will be parking in the lot in front of the fire station).
Hendersonville Honeycrisps Home Game (SEE DESCRIPTION FOR TIME)
The Honeycrisps are a summer collegiate baseball team playing in The Old North State League. Their mission is to be the most exciting and family friendly entertainment option in the greater Hendersonville, NC community and to aid in the personal and athletic development of college baseball players.
- May 28th 6:00pm vs Queen City Corndogs
- June 1st 4:30pm vs Wilkes County Moonshiners
- June 2nd 2:00pm vs Lenoir Legends
- June 3rd 6:00pm vs High Point Air Force
- June 9th 2:00pm vs Lexington Flying Pigs
- June 12th 6:00pm vs Pineville Porcupines
- June 15th 2:00pm vs Berkeley Spinners
- June 17th 6:00pm vs Lenoir Legends
- June 21st 6:00pm vs Lexington Flying Pigs
- June 23rd 2:00pm vs Carolina Yankees
- June 25th 6:00pm vs Berkeley Spinners
- June 28th 6:00pm vs Carolina Ducks
- July 4th 1:00pm vs Berkeley Spinners
- July 7th 2:00pm vs Pineville Porcupines
- July 11th 6:00pm vs Wilkes County Moonshiners
- July 13th 2:00pm vs Berkeley Spinners
- July 15th 6:00pm vs Carolina Ravens
- July 18th 6:00pm vs Pineville Porcupines
- July 19th 6:00pm vs Lenoir Legends
- July 22nd 6:00pm vs Lexington Flying Pigs
- July 23rd 6:00pm vs Wilkes County Moonshiners
Fairview Kids’ Makers Market
Our young Fairview artists, entrepreneurs, and bakers are ready to put their creativity out into the world.
After a fun, big, and successful set of markets last year, the kids are coming back with their best hand-made creations. They will be displaying their art, jewelry, baked goods, bath & body, home decor, and much more in the beautiful setting of Root Cause Farm. There will be additional fun activities for the kids including a scavenger hunt on the farm.
Let’s gather our friends and families to support these young artists who are new to selling their own creations to the public. As our next generation of creative-thinkers and makers, we can inspire them to continue their journeys of discovering what they love and their ability to bring those ideas to life.
Kids Safety Party
Let’s come together to #Educate, # Empower, & #Elevate local children in a time when they need our support the most!
We will be encouraging kids with ideas pertaining to:
– The Super Power of “NO!”
– Trusted Adults
– Surprises vs. Secrets
– Personal Boundaries
– Body Safety
– How to respond when exposed to “Bad Pictures”
This Safety Party will feature:
– A bounce house for little kids.
– Games
– Crafts
– Stories
– & More
Join local non-profits:
– Legacy of Hope International
– Life 107
– Third Talk.
Juneteenth Freedom Festival
Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site will host its first Juneteenth Freedom Festival on Sunday, June 11, from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m., in cooperation with the Black History Collective of Henderson County. The event will be held at the amphitheater and feature poetry, music, and art demonstrations. A shuttle will transport people from the Main parking lot to the amphitheater, which has bench seating. Visitors are also welcome to bring lawn chairs.
Juneteenth marks the June 19, 1865, date when enslaved people in Texas learned of their emancipation. Recognized by Texas as a state holiday since 1980, Juneteenth became a federal holiday in 2021. To learn more, visit https://www.nps.gov/subjects/npscelebrates/juneteenth.htm.
Presenters include Antoine Fletcher from the African American Experiences in the Smokies Project; Christopher D. Sims, a poet, activist and spoken word performer; and Crystal Cauley, a creative writer, spoken word poet and African American advocate.
In addition, visitors can view new outdoor exhibits throughout the park which feature pre-Sandburg history. Many of the site’s historic structures were built in the 1800s, partially through the labor of enslaved Africans. After emancipation, many continued working at the site and nearby. The new outdoor exhibits, online information, and the site’s first community Juneteenth festival help recognize this history.
“Telling the stories of African American residents and workers honors their lives and promotes Sandburg’s legacy as the poet of the people, as a Civil War historian, and as a civil rights champion,” said Superintendent Polly Angelakis.
Shuttle and Parking
There are three parking options available: the Main parking lot, located on Little River Road 1/10 mile from Greenville Highway; the Village of Flat Rock Parking lot on Greenville Hwy; and the Hikers’ parking lot, located approximately 1 mile down Little River Road. Visitors with accessibility needs should pull into the Main parking lot and stop by the accessible parking spaces where a ranger will provide assistance. Other non-accessible parking lots are available in Flat Rock. For all festival, accessibility, shuttle, and parking information visit https://www.nps.gov/carl/planyourvisit/juneteenth.htm.
June 11 Sandburg Home Tours
During the festival free, first come, first served tours of the Sandburg Home will be available at 11 a.m., 12 p.m., 1 p.m., 2 p.m. and 3 p.m. Tickets are available in the Visitor Center/Park Store in the ground floor of the Sandburg Home. The Visitor Center/Park Store will be open from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. For information on non-festival house tour reservations, please visit www.recreation.gov.
Front Lake Dam Failure
The failure of Front Lake dam blocked normal visitor access routes. Visitors can either walk the .7 mile steep uphill detour into the park or take the park shuttle, which runs from the Main parking lot into the park on Thursdays thru Sundays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Visitors with mobility concerns are strongly encouraged to visit when the shuttle is running. For limited accessibility options on other days, visit https://www.nps.gov/carl/planyourvisit/parking.htm.
The Sandburg Home and Park Store/Visitor Center are open Thursdays through Sundays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Access to the goat farm is from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily. Access to grounds, trails, and the farm is free. Leashed pets are allowed on trails and grounds. The park is open daily from sunrise to sunset, except Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s Day. For park updates and all parking options visit www.nps.gov/carl or follow the park on Facebook.
HELP HONOR THE LAST DAY OF THE CANTON MILLWORKERS!
The Town of Canton invites EVERYONE to come out and honor the American Millworker as the final employees (representing all workers past and present) walk through the Shute (the long entrance at the front of the mill facing Bridge Street) for the final time.
“We encourage everyone to make signs of support and help us applaud all the workers for their dedication and years of service not only to this mill but this community. These workers have helped to instill the grit and grace that will be evident in this Milltown Strong town for generations to come.”
Everyone is encouraged to tie a red, white, and blue patriotic ribbon on their trees, cars, doors, mailboxes, etc. in support for all the workers in both mill locations.
Everyone is welcome to stand on Bridge St. (which will be closed from the Lamp Factory to Newfound St.) and the section of road in front of the shute.
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Two Year Anniversary Celebration
Join us on June 17th in celebrating a major milestone: two years of the S&W Market being open! We couldn’t have done it without you! Please join us in commemorating this special occasion together. Drop by at any time between 12 PM and 5 PM to join in the fun – free entry.
Prepare yourself for a day filled with live music and delectable treats from our fantastic vendors. Here’s a sneak peek:
The Hop: 2 flights for $10- Buxton Chicken Palace: 2 fried chicken sliders for $2.
Farm Dogs: Two hot dogs for $10
Bun Intended: Two buns for $10
Highland Brewing: A beer and shot for $10
Mikasa Criolla: Two empanadas and a soda for $10
Gourmand: $2 off any sandwich
Live music from Daniel Shearin of River Whyless from 1 pm – 4 pm