Hendersonville Home for the Holidays 2021!

Hendersonville Home for the Holidays Going On Now!

November 1,  2021 – January 1, 2022
Hendersonville

Check the Home for the Holidays event calendar link at the bottom of the page for times and locations of a variety of events or click on the calendar for a complete listing.

Come “Home for the Holidays” and experience the holidays with small-town charm, sprinkled with excitement for the entire family. Let Hendersonville become your Hometown during the Holiday season.

The unique stores along Main Street are decked out with Christmas decorations for the season. Large wreaths with big red bows hang from streetlights, along with twinkling lights and decorations in the planters that line the serpentine street.

The holiday season, with its many traditions, family gatherings, and good cheer, will soon be upon us. Rediscover this magical time of the year and create cherished memories to last a lifetime. Catch the Christmas spirit in Hendersonville and pass it along. Be sure to explore the complete listing of holiday events happening in Western North Carolina.

Make your holiday reservations soon! The 2021 Holiday Dining Guide offers a list of restaurants open during the holiday season and Lodging Information.

2021 Featured Events

Download the 2021 Home for the Holidays calendar of event brochure and the Peppermint Bear Scavenger Hunt

November 26
Holiday Tree Lighting / 5:30 – 8pm
Historic Courthouse on Main Street
The tradition continues! Downtown Hendersonville’s Holiday Street Lighting event kicks-off the season with Christmas songs performed by Laura Laughter and Tim Levene. Enjoy hot drinks and delicious treats, shopping, and a countdown to Santa’s arrival, when he will flip the switch and light up Main Street! Lights will be turned on at dusk, followed by free visits with Santa and carriage rides.

November 26 – December 19
A Flat Rock Playhouse Christmas
Flat Rock Playhouse
The tradition continues on the Rock after going virtual! Bring the whole family to this dazzling holiday celebration, Playhouse-style! An all-new show with the same great spirit and quality, A Flat Rock Playhouse Christmas 2021 will feature many seasonal classics along with several new adaptations and medleys. Showcasing a cast of Flat Rock favorites, this song and dance revue is sure to bring you great holiday joy!  Click for tickets and safety guidelines.

November 26 – December 17
Home Decoration Contest
Homeowners all over Henderson County vie for the honor of having the best holiday decorations. Take a drive around the county to look at all the festive holiday displays. Register your Henderson County home to compete here. Vote online for your favorite (Coming Soon!). 

November 26 – December 17
Merchant Decoration Contest
Merchants all over Henderson County vie for the honor of having the best holiday window display and lights. Take a drive around the county to look at all the festive holiday displays. Register your Henderson County business to compete here. Vote online for your favorite (Coming Soon!).

November 26 – December 23 Peppermint Bear Scavenger Hunt
Free
Peppermint Bear will take you on a fun-filled bear hunt through downtown Hendersonville looking for her cubs.  As you search for the cubs, visit at least 12 of the 26 downtown participating businesses to be eligible for prizes. Complete the entry form in the brochure and drop it in Peppermint’s mailbox, located in front of the Visitor Center, by December 23rd. For more details about the Scavenger Hunt, watch this video or stop by the Visitor Center at 201 South Main Street. Federal and state-mandated guidelines for social distancing will be followed. Download a Peppermint Bear Scavenger Hunt brochure.

December 4
Christmas Parade | 10:30am
Free
The annual Hendersonville Christmas Parade helps to set the tone for the holiday season. Local organizations and businesses participate in this festive event, which is capped off by a visit from the big man in red himself, Santa Claus! Come to Main Street Hendersonville to cheer on the fun floats and get in on the holiday cheer. Parade applications, due November 29th, can be found here. This event is hosted by the Hendersonville Merchants and Business Association.

Christmas Trees & Greens Markets
Christmas Trees, Wreaths, Greenery, & Garland

Christmas Tree Lot, in front of Fresh Market at the intersection of Spartanburg & Greenville Highways
Cut Fir trees in a variety of heights & sizes

Henderson County Curb Market, 221 N. Church St., Hendersonville, NC, 828-692-8012
Open: Tues, Thurs. & Sat. 8 am-1 pm
Christmas wreaths, fresh greenery, baked goods, canned goods, jellies, produce & crafts

Last Chance Thrift Store, 404 S Grove St, Hendersonville, NC
Christmas trees & wreaths

Packa’s Place, 4210 Brevard Rd, Horse Shoe, NC, 623-221-3164
Christmas trees & wreaths

Western NC Farmer’s Market, 570 Brevard Rd., Asheville, NC, 828-253-1691
Open: 7 days a week year round
Cut & balled Christmas trees, wreaths, greenery, crafts, canned goods, produce & honey

Christmas Tree Farms

Boyd Mountain Tree Farm 445 Boyd Farm Rd., Waynesville, NC
828-506-3513 or 828-926-8888
Fraser Firs 4 -20 feet, wreaths & garland
Directions

Camps Evergreens / Camp Tree Farm
301 Cabin Creek Rd, Zirconia, NC
828-674-2558
Norway Spruce

Jeter Mountain Farm
1126 Jeter Mountain Rd, Hendersonville, NC
828-513-0404 (call ahead, only open set weekends)
Fraser Firs & Norwegian Spruce 4 -20 feet

Mehaffey Tree Farm 24 Corner Dr., Waynesville, NC
828-476-8505
Fraser Firs 6-9 feet & wreaths

Nesbitt Christmas Tree Farm
333 Sunset Ridge, Clyde, NC
828-456-9914
Frazer Fir, wreaths, table arrangements, & kissing balls

Reeves Tree Farm
9507 NC Hwy. 63, Leicester, NC
828-779-0115
Fraser Firs 4-10 feet
Directions

Sandy Hollar Tree Farm 63 Sandy Hollar Lane, Leicester, NC
828-683-3645
Fraser Firs 4-12 feet, wreaths, & garland
Directions

Smoky Tree Farm
756 Hemphill Rd., Waynesville, NC
1-800-400-2933
Fraser Firs 4-12 feet, wreaths, & garland

See all events here