National Quilting Day

March 20 - Western North Carolina Quilters Guild celebrates National Quilting Day, Blue Ridge Mall, 10:00AM-4:00PM, the Guild will present an exhibit of challenge quilts incorporating the theme “YUM, It's all about Food,” viewers may each vote for a favorite quilt & demonstrations throughout the day, Hendersonville, NC 828-692-2078 or 693-8668

Hospice Horse Show

March 19 & 20 Chunns Cove for Hospice Horse Show, Western North Carolina Agricultural Center, free, Fletcher, NC 828-687-1414 or 828-423-5560

The Center for Craft, Creativity & Design presents Loren Schwerd:

February 1 - March 26 - Mourning Portrait, a series of memorials to the communities of New Orleans that were devastated by the flooding which followed Hurricane Katrina, these commemorative objects, made from human hair extensions found outside a flooded beauty shop in the Ninth Ward, Mon.-Fri. 10:00AM- 5:00PM, Hendersonville, 828- 890-2050

Easter Egg Hunt

April 4 - Easter Egg Hunt, Biltmore Estate, 100’s of eggs, prizes, magic shows, crafts, and entertainment; Asheville, NC 800-411-3812

Paint Horse Show

April 16 - 18 Paint Horse Show, Western North Carolina Agricultural Center, Fletcher, NC 828-687- 1414 or 704-545-2241

Historic Johnson Farm Festival

April 24 - Historic Johnson Farm Festival, Historic Johnson Farm-Hwy 191 N, Adults $6, Students K-12. $4 - Preschool free(animals, craft and heritage exhibits, pound cake, over 30 exhibits and living history skills demonstrations, children's activities, music, dancers, house tours, animals & food) Hendersonville, NC 828-891- 6585

United States Dog Agility Association (USDAA) Dog Agility Trial

April 23 - 25 United States Dog Agility Association (USDAA) Dog Agility Trial, Western North Carolina Agricultural Center McGough Arena (dogs jump hurdles, race through tunnels and climb over A- frames at high speed) Fri. 9:00AM-3:00PM, Sat. & Sun. 8:00AM-3:00PM, free admission & spectators are welcome, Sponsored by Blue Ridge Agility Club, Fletcher, NC 828-697-2118

Arts Council of Henderson County

April 9 - May 1 Arts Council of Henderson County presents Artistis of Tomorrow Exhibition, Neill Galley on Main St., talented students from middle & high schools, free, Tues-Fri 1:00PM-5:00PM, Sat. 1:00PM- 4:00PM, Hendersonville, NC 828-693-8504

“The Scoop on Poop”

March 1 - May 9 The North Carolina Arboretum presents “The Scoop on Poop” an interactive zoological exhibit based on the popular book by science writer Dr. Wayne Lynch, learn how animals use it - to build homes, hide from enemies, attract mates, send messages, cool off and yes, some even eat it!, The Baker Exhibit Center, Mon.-Sat. 9:00AM-5:00PM; Sun. 12Noon- 5:00PM, Admission is in addition to the parking fee: $3 for adults, $2 dollars for children ages 5 to 18, Asheville, NC 828-665-2492

17th Annual Garden Jubilee Festival

May 29 & 30 - 17th Annual Garden Jubilee Festival, Historic Downtown, over 120 vendors from Sixth Avenue-Caswell Street, 10:00AM-6:00PM (100's plants for sale, arts & crafts, lawn/garden accessories, garden talks & experts, children's hands-on clinic & food ), sponsored by the Hendersonville Lions Club; Animals are Prohibited, Garden Jubilee is an event of Henderson County Travel & Tourism; sponsored by Lowe's, & Murdoch Golf Cars & Specialty Vehicles, Hendersonville, NC 828-693- 9708 or 800-828-4244

NC Arboretum present the Photography of Tim Barnwell

March 1 - May 30 NC Arboretum present the Photography of Tim Barnwell, Mon-Sat 9:00AM-5:00PM, Sun 12Noon-5:00PM, free with the parking fee of $8 per personal vehicle, Asheville, NC 828-665-2492

Historic Courthouse

April 7, 14, 21, 28, May 5, 12, 19, 26, June 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, July 7, 14, 21 & 28 Historic Courthouse Tours, Main St., every Wednesday @ 2:00PM, tours of the renovated Historic Courthouse, free to the public, Hendersonville, 828- 694-5003

12th Annual Music On Main Street

August 20 12th Annual Music On Main Street concert series seaon finale, featuring Tuxedo Junction playing top 40 variety music; Visitors Information Center - 201. S. Main St., 7:00PM-9:00PM, free, every Friday through August 20, Bring a Chair, No Pets, Alcoholic Beverages or Coolers Allowed; seating area opens after 5:30PM / early admission is prohibited, an event of Henderson County Travel & Tourism, Hendersonville, NC 800-828-4244 or 828-693-9708