Get ready, Western North Carolina — the beloved NC Apple Festival is returning Labor Day weekend under its inspiring new theme: Orchard Roots, Mountain Spirit. From downtown Hendersonville to the orchards beyond, this one’s a call to support local farmers, celebrate community, and savor apple season at its finest. Expect live music, dancing in the streets, fun rides, and apples everywhere you turn!
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Here are 5 featured farms you’ll love meeting at the festival—and maybe visit beyond:
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A Hendersonville roadside treasure, Owenby’s is family-owned and has been producing apples, peaches, jams, jellies, and preserves for nearly 60 years. Their seasonal corn maze, apple butter, boiled peanuts, and farm-store goodies make it a fan favorite.
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Now in its 5th generation, Justus Orchard invites you to pick or buy apples, peaches, blackberries, cider, baked goods, and more. Their farm also features a petting zoo, apple cannons, a playground, and a cozy picnic area with farm views.
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Found at the corner of Allen & Main during the festival, Rhodes Farm offers heritage-grown apples, corn, honey, and an old-time molasses demonstration using antique tractors. A true nod to local agricultural craftsmanship.
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With over 50 years and four generations of apple-growing tradition, Stepp’s offers pick-your-own apples, sunflowers, grapes, plus weekend family fun: corn maze, apple cannon, jump pad, wagon rides, cider donuts, and more. A guaranteed hoot for all ages.
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Run by fourth-generation farmer Justin McCraw, Rock Ridge Farm showcases apples, berries, pears, grapes, peaches, and more. They practice sustainable, integrated farming and appear just off 5th & Main during the festival.
💫 Mark your calendars and make your way to downtown Hendersonville Aug 29–Sept 1, 2025. Come support real farmers, have fun, taste the harvest—it’s a mountain community moment! 🌄
At G Social Media, we take the same approach to marketing that Henderson County’s farmers take to their orchards — we cultivate the ground, plant the right seeds, and work with care and intention until results start to grow. From building authentic brand stories to harvesting meaningful engagement, we partner with local businesses to bring their message to life — one post, one reel, and one relationship at a time.
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As we celebrate the roots of community, tradition, and hard work at this year’s NC Apple Festival, we’re reminded that the best things take time — and grow strong when nurtured. Whether you’re a small business ready to bloom or a seasoned brand looking to expand your reach, we’re here to help you plant well, grow wide, and reap big. Let’s build something that lasts — right here in Hendersonville and beyond.
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