June 20 – 23 Piedmont Paso Fino Horse Show, WNC Agricultural Center McGough Arena Fletcher, NC 828-687-1414 or 828-228-5842
Mother’s Day Tour de Falls – DuPont State Forest
May 11 & 12 Friends of DuPont Forest will sponsor Tour de Falls, a 12 mile tour by shuttle busto four spectacular sites in DuPont State Recreational Forest: Triple Falls, HighFalls, Bridal Veil Falls, and Lake Julia. Shuttle buses will leave the parkingarea approximately every 30 minutes from 9 am until 2:30 pm. Triple Fallsand High [...]
Winter Solstice Hike ~ DuPont Forest
December 21 Winter Solstice Night, DuPont State Recreational Forest, 7:00PM-9:00PM, hike to Hooker Falls in the darkness of the longest night to quietly welcome the sun as it begins its journey toward the northern hemisphere, weather permitting, moderate trail, bring flashlights to be used sparingly & a warm drink to toast the winter solstice, meet [...]
Candlelight Christmas ~ Biltmore Estate

Explore Biltmore House during holiday evenings when fireplaces fill the grand home with a warm glow, accenting delicate ornaments and priceless treasures. George Vanderbilt’s 250-room French château, Biltmore Estate, was completed in 1895. Enjoy a self-guided visit of Biltmore House that unveils a fresh look at how people lived and worked in America’s largest home. [...]
Carolina Horse and Carriage Tours-History of Hendersonville, NC
May 14 – December 24 Carolina Horse and Carriage Tours, pick-up in front of the Visitors Information Center – 201 S. Main St., every weekend unless of inclement weather or other downtown events, $25 for a 20 minute tour for two people, $5 for additional adults, $3 for children under 12, children under 4 free, [...]
NC Apple Fest
The North Carolina Apple Festival is held annually over Labor Day Weekend in Hendersonville, North Carolina. It has been Western North Carolina’s Premier Family Festival for over 60 years. From August 31-September 3, 2012, you can enjoy 4 days of fun. Freshly Picked Apples, Arts & Crafts, Festival Food and FREE Entertainment at the Historic [...]
Five-Star Rating ~ Trail Rider Magazine
In the June 2012 issue, Trail Rider Magazine highlighted five-star campgrounds and horse facilities across the nation. Crab Creek Bed & Bale joined nine other highley recognized horse-oriented vacation spots in the state of North Carolina. We invite you to come for a visit, relax and enjoy a ride or hike in nearby DuPont State Forest, land [...]
Free Summer Music – Flat Rock, NC
This free outdoor concert is presented by the Flat Rock Merchants Association with event sponsorship help. The concerts will be held in Flat Rock on Little Rainbow Row’s back deck (behind the colorful shops at the corner of Greenville Highway and West Blue Ridge Road) from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Concerts are held on the [...]

