PHOTO GALLERY: Hendersonville has bushels of fun at NC Apple Festival

Hendersonville dressed in their apple-themed best for the 79th annual NC Apple Festival. Check out our photo gallery from the downtown event.

By Pruett Norris August 31, 2025 8:50 pm

Asheville's 828 News NOWPruett NorrisHendersonville dressed in their apple-themed best for the 79th annual NC Apple Festival.

HENDERSONVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — The NC Apple Festival returned this weekend for the 79th annual autumnal celebration of all things apple.

For more information about the NC Apple Festival, read our story here.

Check out our photo gallery of the 79th NC Apple Festival below:

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