| March 6 |
Lake Lure Tours, the Lake Lure Marina, and the Resort Marina open for the season, Fridays, Saturdays, & Sundays. Tours depart on the hour beginning at 12:00 p.m. until 3:00p.m. |
| March 21 |
Chimney Rock Park
“Departing Winter Birds” Guided Bird Walk 9am – noon |
| March 21 |
Chimney Rock Park
“Departing Winter Birds” Guided Bird Walk 9am – noon |
| April 1 |
Lake Lure Tours, the Lake Lure Marina, and the Resort Marina open daily at 9:00 a.m.
Early morning, hourly, twilight, & dinner cruises are offered daily. Hourly tours begin at 10:00 a.m. & depart on the hour |
| April 3 - May 2 |
Biltmore Estate Festival of Flowers |
| April 5 |
Lake Lure Tours- Enjoy the first full moon cruise of the season! Cruise by the light of a full moon & enjoy nighttime views from the comfort of a pontoon boat |
| April 11 |
Chimney Rock Park 49th Annual Easter Sunrise Service
Gates open at 5am and close at 6am for the 6:30am service. Open to the public, no admission charged.
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| April 15 |
Chimney Rock Park- “Spring Wildflowers” Guided Walk 10am – noon |
| April 18 |
Chimney Rock Park- “Early Arrivals” Guided Bird Walk 9am – noon |
| April 21 |
Lake Lure Tours- The first two-hour meteor shower cruise of the season is scheduled during the height of the Lyrids Meteor activity. 9:00 pm |
| May 1 |
May Fest in Downtown Rutherfordton - Craft Vendors, Food Vendors, and more |
| May 1 |
Chimney Rock Park- Spring Alive! 10am – 4pm
Join us on the Meadows for a special day of family fun. See live animals that are featured along the trails, learn about hiking safety, listen to a story, watch our featured artists demonstrate their crafts, go on a scavenger hunt and more! |
| May 4 |
Lake Lure Tours- Full moon cruise 9:00 pm |
| May 5 |
Lake Lure Tours- Metor shower cruise 9:00 pm |
| May 8 |
Chimney Rock Park- “Off the Beaten Path” Guided 3 mile hike |
| May 15 |
The Beach @ Lake Lure & the Water Works open for the season on Saturdays & Sundays only-- until Memorial Weekend, then we'll be open daily for the summer. |
| May 23 |
Chimney Rock Park Rock Climbing Demonstrations 11am – 2pm. |
| May 29 |
Kiwanis Club of Hickory Nut Gorge Memorial Days Festival: May 29-31 Arts, Crafts, & Music |
| June 3 |
Lake Lure Tours Full Moon Cruise |
| June 27 |
Chimney Rock Park “Breeding Birds” Guided Bird Walk 9am – 12pm |
| July 2 |
Lake Lure Tours Full Moon Cruise 9:00 pm |
| July 2 - 4 |
Red White and Blues at the Biltmore Estate. Live music. complimentary wine programs, cooking demonstrations, barrel tastings, guided production tours, and children’s activities |
| July 4 |
Lure Fireworks over the Lake - begins approximately 9:30 pm |
| July 10 |
Chimney Rock Park Rock Climbing Demonstrations 11am – 2pm |
| July 31 |
Lake Lure Tours Full Moon Cruise 9:00 pm |
| August 12 |
Lake Lure Tours Meteor Shower Cruise 9:00 pm |
| August 29 |
Lake Lure Tours Full Moon Cruise |
| September 3 - 6 |
North Carolina Apple Festival Street Fair, Downtown Hendersonville (arts & crafts, entertainment, children's activities, parade, food & more) www.ncapplefestival.org |
| September 6 |
The Beach @ Lake Lure will be open daily through September 6th-Labor Day |
| September 28 |
Lake Lure Tours Full Moon Cruise 9:00 pm |
| October 2 |
Hilltop Festival Downtown Rutherfordton (Craft Vendors, Food Vendors, and more) |
| October 27 |
Lake Lure Tours- The last full moon cruise of the season is at a beautiful time of the year-autumn is in the air & the nights are cool & crisp. |
| November 6 - January 2 |
Christmas at Biltmore Estate |
| December 4 |
Chimney Rock Park - Santa Climbs down the Chimney – Rappelling Demonstrations Santa will practice for his big night by climbing the Chimney (on ropes, that is!), 11am – 2pm.
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| December 4 |
Lake Lure Boat Parade of Lights & Fireworks. Boats with holiday lights & decorations glide into the beautiful western bay of Lake Lure, with a fireworks display
afterward. The Boat Parade arrives at approximately 6:30 p.m.
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| December 11 |
Chimney Rock Park Santa Climbs down the Chimney – Rappelling Demonstrations |
