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Spring Events & Festivals – Top Fun for March, April and May

Posted: October 24, 2018 | Last Modified: May 13, 2021 - Lisa

Due to COVID-19 restrictions, it is best to check the official websites for any event updates and schedule changes as many of our regularly scheduled events have been CANCELED.

Spring is a beautiful time in our area as everything comes alive … from the beautiful blooms and blossoms to all the festival fun that begins. Here is our list of the best big spring events and festivals in Lake Lure and around the area. These include Easter, Mother’s Day, Memorial Day, and more.

Best Spring Events In Lake Lure and Around the Area:

Easter Sunrise Service – Chimney Rock at Chimney Rock State Park

Easter Sunrise Service Chimney Rock ParkCelebrate Easter atop Chimney Rock and watch the sunrise over Hickory Nut Gorge. Free admission.

When: Easter Sunday     Visit Website

Biltmore Blooms – Biltmore Estate, Asheville

Biltmore Blooms

Celebrate the festival of flowers event that includes 75,000+ flowers and elaborate floral displays.

When: April and May      Visit Website

Mayfest – Downtown Rutherfordton

Mayfest

Welcome spring at one of the longest-running festivals in NC and drawing visitors and vendors from across the region.

When: 1st Saturday in May     Visit Website

Lake Lure Spring Classic and Antique Car and Boat Show

Enjoy the Lake Lure Classic and Antique Car and Boat Show. Classic boats peruse the lake in small groupings to minimize the wake of boats.

Boats on display, cars on display, concessions, DJ beach music, original Lake Lure REO wagon on display, free boat rides on the classic boats to the public, FREE admission.

When: Mid-May     Visit Website

 

Annual SpringGo Celebration – Chimney Rock Village

Cow Pie BingoEnjoy the quirky, world’s smallest parade, cow pie bingo, and more fun through Chimney Rock Village as we kick off Spring!

When: Mid-May     Visit Website

Rutherford County Symphony Concert

Symphony_Chimney_RockThe Rutherford Symphony Orchestra will be playing at the scenic Gathering Place as the finale for the SpringGo celebration. A wonderful concert you won’t want to miss.

When: Mid-May     Visit Website

Lake Lure Arts and Crafts Festival – Lake Lure Town Center

Lake Lure Arts and Crafts FestivalEnjoy 90+ crafters and artisans, live music and performances, food, family fun, and stunning views of Lake Lure.

When: Memorial Day Weekend (Sat-Mon)      Visit Website

Annual Garden Jubilee Festival – Downtown Hendersonville

Garden Jubilee FestivalHuge plant and crafts festival covering eight blocks of Main Street in downtown Hendersonville.

When: Memorial Day Weekend (Sat-Sun)      Visit Website

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Lisa Duncan is an Advertising and Marketing veteran who proudly worked on some of the biggest brands and mightiest small businesses on the planet -- Publix Supermarkets, Outback Steakhouse, Buffalo Wild Wings, Costa Rica, and Orlando Tourism to name a few. Her award-winning expertise is now brought to bear as a consultant and freelancer. She's a clogger (yep), blogger and outdoor enthusiast. An avid adventurer and dog lover at heart. She hikes, bikes, kayaks, zip-lines, white water rafts and has even been known to jump out of perfectly good airplanes. She loves exploring everything from state parks to trails off the beaten path and then shares her experiences on AroundLakeLure.com, the website she founded in 2013 when she moved to beautiful Lake Lure, NC.

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