Calendar of Events

Enjoy the last holiday weekend of summer experiencing what makes Chimney Rock the ideal place to play. Hike on one of the Park’s many trails or join Fox Mountain Guides for a real rock climbing experience.

It’s hard not to crack a smile while enjoying amazing views of Lake Lure and the Hickory Nut Gorge from on top of the Chimney. Capture photos of your family and friends enjoying the Park and enter them into our Smiles of Spring Photo Contest for a chance to win fabulous prizes.  We’ll use the winning entries on our website and Facebook album, and you’ll win some fun prizes. Photos must be taken within the Chimney Rock section of the Park.
GREAT PRIZES FOR THE WINNERS:
First Place – An overnight getaway to Hickory Nut Gorge with a stay at the historic 1927 Lake Lure Inn & Spa, two passes to Chimney Rock, brunch for two at the 1927 Lake Lure Inn & Spa, and two tickets for a tour with Lake Lure Boat Tours
Second Place – A Chimney Rock prize package including two passes to Chimney Rock, lunch for two at the Old Rock Café and two tickets for a tour with Lake Lure Boat Tours.
People’s Choice – Selected by our Facebook fans, the winning photo will be featured as the cover photo of our Facebook page for two weeks and the cover of our Pinterest board of winning photos. Prize includes two Park admission tickets, lunch for two at the Old Rock Café and a $20 gift certificate for Old Time Photo in Chimney Rock Village.
CONTEST RULES:

There is no fee to enter the contest. All photographs must be taken inside Chimney Rock at Chimney Rock State Park only in areas accessible to guests between June 21, 2018- Sept. 21, 2018. The contest is open to amateur and professional photographers.
Up to three photos per person can be submitted via any of the following ways to be eligible to win:

Facebook: First, like the Chimney Rock at Chimney Rock State Park page and share our photo contest post on your wall. Then post your photo to our wall with the photographer’s name and a brief caption (25-75 words) through your personal Facebook account. Next, send us a private message including your contact information specified in rule #3.
Pinterest: First, re-pin our photo contest pin to one of your boards and follow our 2017 The Different Seasons of Chimney Rock Spring Photo Contest Board so we can easily contact you. Then pin your photo with the hashtags #chimneyrock AND #photocontest with your personal account, and include the photographer’s name and a brief caption (25-75 words).
Twitter: First, follow Chimney Rock Park and retweet our tweet about the photo contest. Then tweet your photo to @ChimneyRockPark with the photographer’s name and the hashtag #photocontest. Next, send us private messages with your brief photo caption.
E-mail: If you don’t have access to any social media sites listed above, you may email your digital photo with your contact information specified in rule #3 to [email protected].
Snail Mail: Send your print photo with the clearly marked photographer’s name, city & state, a brief typed photo caption and a phone number to: Photo Contest, Chimney Rock Management LLC, PO Box 39, Chimney Rock, NC 28720.

Every entry should be clearly labeled with the photographer’s name, city & state, a brief photo caption your photo of the Seasons of Chimney Rock, an email address and the best phone number to reach you.
Photos should be available at a minimum resolution of 1200 x 1600 pixels (1 MB minimum) to be eligible to win. Photos taken via smart phones, tablets and other mobile devices are welcome if they meet minimum requirements.
For entries showing human faces, you must list their name(s) and have written permission from any photographed person(s) to use their image.
Entries should reflect the photographer’s interpretation of a face of Chimney Rock. Emphasis will be placed on quality, composition and creativity. All entries may be used in promotions of Chimney Rock and park-related activities.
Digital images can be optimized but not dramatically altered with photo editing software. Black and white photographs are welcome.
Decisions of the judges are final.

Winners will be notified and announced  at chimneyrockpark.com and on Chimney Rock’s social media channels.
For more information, call 1-800-277-9611 or email us at [email protected].

The 2018 Tour d’Apple is Western North Carolina’s Premier Cycling Tour and an exciting ride through apple orchards, waterfalls, and mountains to benefit the charitable projects of the Hendersonville Four Seasons Rotary Club. It includes a Century (100 miles), a metric-century (100km), as well as 45 and 25 mi options.

The ride takes place on Labor Day, and features an exciting course (no matter which length you choose) complete with plenty of rest stops. The ride begins at 8:00am from Blue Ridge Community College.

Also, be sure to check out our kids ride!

T-shirts in men’s and women’s fitted styles, are complimentary for participants registered as of August 15th, after this deadline, shirts will be limited and can be ordered for an additonal $10 online until sizes run out.

All participants registered by August 15th are guaranteed a pair of DeFeet Cycling Socks!

Tour d’ Apple jerseys, custom-designed by Giordana Cycling are available for $75 and bib shorts are available for $95. Size charts can be found on our registration homepage.

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The Tour d’Apple is an exciting ride through Western North Carolina’s apple orchards, waterfalls, and mountains to benefit the charitable projects of the Hendersonville Four Seasons Rotary Club. It includes a Century (100 miles), a metric-century (100km), as well as 45 and 25 mile options.

The ride takes place on Labor Day, and features an exciting course (no matter which length you choose) complete with plenty of rest stops.

We’re celebrating the apple harvest with tents filled with special buys! Everything under the tents will be 50% OFF suggested retail prices. The tents are located in the First Citizens Plaza, just a hop, skip, and a jump from the Hendersonville Mast Store.

50% off Women’s Merchandise from:
• Andree by Unit
• Lulu-B
• Columbia Sportswear
• Patagonia (small selection)
• Honeyme
• Sherpa Adventure Gear
• Outdoor Research

50% off Men’s Merchandise from:
• Columbia Sportswear
• Patagonia (small selection)
• Sherpa Adventure Gear
• Outdoor Research

50% off Footwear from:
• Pikolinos
• Jambu
• Sperry Top-Sider
• Merrell
• Keds
• Teva
• El Naturalista
• Born
• Acorn
• Spring Step

Salesman Samples (limited sizes)
• Kühl
• Columbia

Accessories
• Socksmith

Hours:
Friday – Sunday – 9 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Monday – 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Parking:
There are multiple parking lots throughout Downtown Hendersonville surrounding the festival. Some are free and others have fees. Many of the parking lots are operated by local non-profits that charge a small fee to underwrite their community activities.

More info to plan your visit:
You can always visit the Hendersonville page (https://www.mastgeneralstore.com/cms/index.cfm/visit/visit-hendersonville/) to learn more about the area. Here’s where you can find information about the The North Carolina Apple Festival.

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We’re celebrating the apple harvest with tents filled with special buys! Everything under the tents will be 50% OFF suggested retail prices. The tents are located in the First Citizens Plaza, just a hop, skip, and a jump from the Hendersonville Mast Store.

50% off Women’s Merchandise from:
• Andree by Unit
• Lulu-B
• Columbia Sportswear
• Patagonia (small selection)
• Honeyme
• Sherpa Adventure Gear
• Outdoor Research

50% off Men’s Merchandise from:
• Columbia Sportswear
• Patagonia (small selection)
• Sherpa Adventure Gear
• Outdoor Research

50% off Footwear from:
• Pikolinos
• Jambu
• Sperry Top-Sider
• Merrell
• Keds
• Teva
• El Naturalista
• Born
• Acorn
• Spring Step

Salesman Samples (limited sizes)
• Kühl
• Columbia

Accessories
• Socksmith

Hours:
Friday – Sunday – 9 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Monday – 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Parking:
There are multiple parking lots throughout Downtown Hendersonville surrounding the festival. Some are free and others have fees. Many of the parking lots are operated by local non-profits that charge a small fee to underwrite their community activities.

More info to plan your visit:
You can always visit the Hendersonville page (https://www.mastgeneralstore.com/cms/index.cfm/visit/visit-hendersonville/) to learn more about the area. Here’s where you can find information about the The North Carolina Apple Festival.

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Do you have a gardening question? Looking to get that mystery plant identified? Need pruning advice? The North Carolina Arboretum is proud to introduce its newest educational series, “Ask the Gardener.” Every Monday from 9 a.m. – 12 noon, April through October, gardening experts will be on-site in the Arboretum’s Library, located upstairs in the Education Center, to help members and visitors address both common and unique gardening and landscape questions. The Arboretum’s extensive resource book collection will also be available for use by participants. The program is free, however, donations to The North Carolina Arboretum Society are welcomed.

Don’t get stumped! Let the Arboretum’s gardening experts help.

Honeycrisp are ripe and ready. We have a big, beautiful crop this year. Apples are available in the stand and as U-Pick. Keep in mind that honeycrisp are priced higher than our standard U-Pick and are cheaper if purchased pre-bagged in the Fruit Stand. Though we expect to have apples through Labor Day weekend, demand and weather impact supply so please keep an eye on the picking schedule page for updates.

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To celebrate Back to School and Labor Day Weekend this year we wanted to offer our biggest savings to date on zipline tours!

For the weekend of Aug. 31-Sep. 3, 2018 we are offering FREE Tandem Zipline tickets and $10 off all regularly priced zipline tickets! Tell all your family and friends, this offer cannot be beat! Restrictions apply, please call our office to inquire and reserve your tour time: (828)625-4500

When it comes to fun, we’ve got you covered! Canopy Ridge Farm is nationally recognized as one of the top zip parks in the nation for overall “fun factor and great guest experiences.” Accommodating ages 4 and up, we provide a care-free yet exhilarating experience for thrill seekers and first time zip liners alike.

The park is nestled into 120 acres in the beautiful Hickory Nut Gorge, just a stones throw from the eastern shoreline of Lake Lure. Located in North Carolina’s Isothermal Belt region, the pleasant weather conditions combined with the plethora of natural vegetation and sky-scraping tree lines almost mimic the feeling of sailing though a tropical rain forest.

The adventure tour lasts about 1 1/2 hours and the lines are each designed with exhilarating features including Zip Zilla at 1000 feet long and designed to thrill.

Restrictions:
Free Zipline ticket only available for Tandem Riders. Tandem riders must weigh less than 45lbs to qualify and must be accompanied by an adult on the zipline tour. All guests will be discretely weighed at check-in. $10 discount will be applied to each regularly priced adult and/or child zipline ticket. Guests must mention this add to receive discount. Offer cannot be combined with any other discounts/promotions. Only valid for Labor Day weekend, 2018. Tours go out by reservation, please call in advance to secure your spot. 828.625.4500

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Amazing Glaze with Gabriel Kline

Fridays 10am-12:30pm
August 31- October 5

Do you hate glazing? I mean, do you really HATE glazing? Have you experienced the frustration of making a beautiful piece, then ruining it with a flawed, or perhaps worse, boring glaze? Would you rather spend your time doing just about ANYTHING else, even cleaning your studio? Then this is the class for you! Join Gabriel each Friday as he demystifies the techniques that will help you learn to love the glazing process, achieve more dynamic results, and get your work noticed. Topics will include under and overglaze decoration, glazing large and delicate work, spraying glazes, and multiple firings. We will also examine the basics of formulating, mixing, or altering a glaze.

Level: Seasoned Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced
Tuition: $255 + $35 Lab Fee

When reflecting on the current state of the environment, it seems that we have entered into times of seismic sorrows. Carbon emissions, water pollution, fracking, and changing climate patterns all point to a troubling reality with serious consequences for human and non-human populations. Through weavings, installations, sculpture, and print, artists Rena Detrixhe and Tali Weinberg (Tulsa, OK) explore the complex relationship between humans and the planet, offering insights, expressing grief, and creating space for resilience and change.

In Time of Seismic Sorrows is curated by Marilyn Zapf and organized by the Center for Craft. The Center for Craft is supported in part by the N.C. Arts Council, a division of the Department of Natural and Cultural Resources.

Chihuly at Biltmore represents the first art exhibition in Biltmore’s historic gardens, and the first garden exhibition of Dale Chihuly’s works in North Carolina. The world-renowned American artist’s work is included in more than 200 museum collections worldwide, and now, for a limited time only, they can be seen at Biltmore.

We invite you to immerse yourself in this unique visual experience, an absolute must-see presentation of unparalleled artistic expression.

Dazzling in daylight, the exhibition takes on an entirely new dimension when viewed after nightfall; experience the brilliance and beauty of these awe-inspiring marvels of color, form, and light.

Old Fort, NC is the Gateway to the Blue Ridge Mountains. Camp Grier is a scenic venue with fun and challenging trails. Join Vertical Runner Black Mountain and Relentless Running Events for some late summer fun. The 5K is on on rolling terrain, mostly gravel road and double-track trail. It is a great run for beginner trail runners and seasoned veterans alike. The 10K is a challenging route featuring technical single-track trails and a killer climb. The 10K will really test your legs!

Pulled-pork barbecue plates with all the fixin’s will be available to purchase for after the race, and we will be pouring beer from Lookout Brewing Company. Vegan plates will also be available. We hope you’ll stay for lunch, and enjoy Camp Grier for a while before heading out.

Registration info coming soon, begins April 1st!

https://ultrasignup.com/register.aspx?did=56733

Training Group info coming soon!

Course info on Strava
https://www.strava.com/routes/9028742
https://www.strava.com/activities/1020948822

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Enjoy the last holiday weekend of summer experiencing what makes Chimney Rock the ideal place to play. Hike on one of the Park’s many trails, reach new heights on our 32-foot climbing tower or join Fox Mountain Guides for a real rock climbing experience.

Cost: Included with Park admission.

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This event is sponsored by Ken Wilson Ford and produced by the Sunset Cruisers. All vehicles welcome! Top 20 trophies, food, music, and a 50/50 raffle.

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Amazing Pizza Company is a wood fired pizza food truck.

Making thin crust Neapolitan style pizza

fresh each day from their mobile kitchen.

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We are working with 3 Eggs Cakery this Labor Day to bring you an end of summer cupcake pairing including some favorite summer flavors. Flights will be $18 and include four mini cupcakes & four 5oz pours of beer. Pairings are:

1. Lemonade Cupcakes – Asheville Brewing Lemon Space Dog (American Wheat Ale brewed with Lemon Zest)
2. Apple Pie Cupcake – New Holland Passion Blaster (Rose Ale brewed with Passion Fruit, Raspberry, and Apple)
3. Banana Split Cupcake – Prairie Artisan Ale Paradise (Imperial Stout Aged on Coconut and Vanilla)
4. S’Mores Mini Cupcake – The Bruery Or Xata (Blonde Ale brewed with rice, cinnamon, and vanilla bean)

While supplies last!

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This week’s tasty line up is:
Monday: El Querubin
Tuesday: Appalachian Chic Food Truck
Wednesday: Tin Can Pizzeria
Thursday: Cecilia’s Kitchen /Cecis’ Culinary TOUR
Friday: Grateful Roots Food Truck & Cecilia’s Kitchen /Cecis’ Culinary TOUR
Saturday: Grateful Roots Food Truck & Cecilia’s Kitchen /Cecis’ Culinary TOUR
Sunday: Cecilia’s Kitchen /Cecis’ Culinary TOUR

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The sun is setting a bit earlier these days, but we’re not ready to give up on summer just yet! Come celebrate those halcyon days of summer in the Meadow with a day of live music, games, and beer. We’ll have a bounce castle for the kids, giant jenga, cornhole, and ladder golf.

The Secret B-sides will be playing their soulful mix of RnB and hip-hop from 1pm until 4pm.

Plus, our pals from The Blind Pig will be out grilling up some killer brats and burgers from 1pm until 5pm. Check out this killer menu they’ve prepped for us:

Hobo Jack Dog| Bright Leaf Hot Dog, HNG Beef Chili, Mustard, Raw Onion. $6

Pee Wee Dog | Kids Hot Dog with Bright Leaf Weiner, Mustard or Ketchup. $3

Amazing Larry | Open Faced Wood Grilled Steak Sandwich on Garlic Bread with Chimichurri $14

Mickey’s Mustard Wings | Wood Grilled Mickey’s Big Mouth & Mustard BBQ Chicken Wings with Fresh Scallion. $10

Bee Charmer | Fresh Arugula and Compressed Honeydew Salad with Yogurt & Black Pepper Dressing $7

The Alamo | Wood Grilled Fresh Corn, Alabama White Sauce, Cilantro, Cotija Cheese, Texas Ghost Chile Powder. $6

Schwinn Burger | Angus Beef Pattie, LTO, Cheese, Bacon, House B&B Pickles, ‘RAD’ Sauce. Single $9 Double $13.

Pee Wee Burger | Kids Burger with Angus Beef Patty and American Cheese. $6.

Don’t miss out on one last day of summer vacation!

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Things are heating up this Labor Day! Join us on September 3rd for your chance to win $1,000,000!

Earn entries for the drawings, now – September 3, 2018 at 3:00pm!

Activate your entries by playing with your Total Rewards card or by swiping at a promotions kiosk between 6:00am – 3:00pm on September 3, 2018!

Win up to $1,000,000! Drawings will take place every hour from 12:00pm – 4:00pm on September 3, 2018!

From each of the winner drawing announcements, one winner will be identified. The Labor Day “Hot Million” promotion will consist of (1) game board with (30) total envelopes. Each confirmed winner will have the opportunity to pick one envelope starting at level 1 on the game board in an attempt to find a “Getting Hotter” envelope. The cards sealed within each of the envelopes will say either “Getting Hotter” or “STOP.” If the revealed card says “Getting Hotter” then the contestant will move on to the next level. If the revealed card says “STOP” then the game is over and they will win only the designated value on the back of that card. The prize amount will increase with each level. If they make it to the 10th level and select the “HOT” envelope, they will win the 1 million dollar insured prize. Only one insured prize will be offered during this promotion. Should other finalists reveal the winning envelope on the 10th level, those finalists will win $100,000 in Non-cashable Free Slot Play coupons.

Guests must be 21 years of age or older to participate or gamble. Entries are non-transferable. Winner of cash prize is responsible for any applicable taxes. Harrah’s reserves the right to modify or cancel this promotion at any time. For complete rules see Total Rewards. The insured prize would be paid as a check or combination check and up to $50,000 cash. No purchase necessary. Free Total Rewards® card required. Guest must be present to claim winnings. Selected winners will have 6 (six) minutes to report to the Promotions area to claim their prize. Harrah’s reserves the right to modify or cancel this promotion at any time. Must be 21 or older to enter casino floor and to gamble, and must present a valid state or federal photo ID upon request. Know When To Stop Before You Start.® Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-522-4700. An Enterprise of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians. ©2018, Caesars License Company, LLC.

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We will be opening at 12 this Monday for Labor Day, Taco Incognito will be out serving food from 12-8, and Cameroon Cigars will be here from 6-10 for Cigar Monday.

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The Asheville Tourists are a minor league baseball team based in Asheville, North Carolina. They play in the Class A South Atlantic League and have been a farm team of the Colorado Rockies since 1994.

Asheville teams have played under the Tourists moniker in different leagues and classifications for decades, with the earliest dating to 1897. The current team has played continuously in what is now known as the South Atlantic League since 1976. They have won three league championships, first in 1984 and most recently in 2014. Previous Tourists teams won a total of four additional championships.

The Tourists play home games at McCormick Field. The park opened in 1924, renovated in 1959, and renovated again for the 1992 season. McCormick Field seats 4,000 fans, and is notable for the scoreboard which reads “Visitors” in the guest slot and “Tourists” in the home slot

Come cheer on the Tourists!

Beginner Wheel Throwing with Cayce Kolstad

Tuesdays 3-5:30pm
August 28- October 2

With an emphasis on ceramic tableware, this class is a perfect introduction to throwing on the potter’s wheel. We will explore the fundamental forms of functional pottery and work towards altering them to make cups, mugs, bowls and more. We will also cover the basics of glazing in order to create food safe pots you can use at home.

Level: Beginner and Seasoned Beginner
Tuition: $235 + $35 Lab Fee

Excited about this show we go on right before two awesome acts with Mountain Faith and Balsam Range. Bring a lawn chair and hang on because we are bringing it. Catch the new Hot single “Summer Time Chatuge “!!!

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We got a record player!

Dust off your old (or new) LPs and bring them in for a fun night of curated listening at Homeplace Beer Company! We’ll have lots to chose from our own collection but we’ll be happy to play anything you wish to bring in, within reason :)

This will be ongoing for our weekly calendar each Monday beginning August 27.

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Super 60s Band – wear your favorite 60s style, dancing, food-truck, raffle prizes. Come for a good cause to help MS

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Introduction To Modeling The Human Figure with Leonid Siveriver

Thursdays, 6-9pm
August 30- October 4

You’ve asked for it, and this session we are pleased to announce that a live model, figurative sculpture class will be returning to Odyssey ClayWorks! Working from a live model each week, students will hone their understanding of basic anatomy, proportions and the mechanics of movement in 3 dimensions. After first creating multiple fast sketches in clay to work out technique, students will then advance to a longer-term sculpture based on a single pose, with more attention to detail. Please join us for this exciting opportunity to work with decorated sculptor, Leonid Siveriver.

Level: All Levels
Tuition: $255 + $75 Lab and live model fee

Curated open mic night featuring some of Asheville’s finest pickers and crooners.

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Plates and Mugs: Focusing On Surface and Form With Laurie Caffery Harris

Tuesdays, 6:30-9pm
August 28- October 2

These two popular forms offer endless possibilities of expression to the clay artist. In this intermediate level class, we will use the potter’s wheel to create our forms, then focus on creating a unique surface that reflects your individuality. Through demonstrations and practice on our own test tiles, we will cover surface design including mishima (slip inlay), painting, and sgraffito carving. There will also be a heavy emphasis on handle making, as we seek to create forms that are both beautiful, and easy to use.

Level: Intermediate and Advanced
Tuition: $255 + $35 Lab Fee