Garden Jubilee to combine Main Street vendors, countryside tour for 2021 event
From staff reports
Hendersonville’s garden extravaganza this Memorial Day weekend will combine vendors and activities on Main Street with the popular pivot last year to countryside tours of nurseries and orchards.
Last May, the event was renamed Garden Jubilee Nurseries & Orchards Tour and shifted from a downtown gathering to a countryside tour of nurseries and orchards.
Brought about by the pandemic, the change received overwhelming approval, organizers said in a news release.
Main Street is back as a venue this year, scaled down for social distancing, and will be held in tandem with the countryside tours.
Last May, the event was renamed Garden Jubilee Nurseries & Orchards Tour and shifted from a downtown gathering to a countryside tour of nurseries and orchards. Brought about by the pandemic, the change received overwhelming approval. The 2021 Garden Jubilee Nurseries & Orchards Tour combines both worlds by blending the tour concept with a revamped Main Street experience scaled back for social distancing.
This new town-and-country format takes place Friday to Sunday, May 28-30, with the downtown portion available Saturday and Sunday. Main Street will be considered one of 15 stops on the tour.
“People loved the tour aspect last year, and we think it will be more appealing this year when combined with the traditional downtown experience,” says Karen Baker, Henderson County’s assistant tourism director. “Folks can start anywhere on the tour they wish. This spreads things out across multiple venues, as opposed to everyone congregating downtown.”
Cider, Wine & Dine Weekend: Tastings, music, yoga, food trucks & more on tap
From staff reports
After a year’s departure due to the pandemic, Hendersonville’s Cider, Wine & Dine Weekend returns April 15-18. The four-day event welcomes visitors to drink, eat and celebrate the area’s wine and cider scene.
Nearly 60 events take place throughout the weekend including tastings, tours, live music, special wine releases and more, organizers said in a news release.
Many events are outdoors to allow for social distancing.
“We have three new wineries that haven’t been a part of this event before, so it’s a great way to introduce people to those new spots,” Amy Boswell, with Henderson County Tourism, said in the release.