Apple (Slice of Hendersonville Artwork) Auction Saturday 10/24

Public Art Apple Auction Set for Saturday, October 24

It’s harvest time in downtown Hendersonville, as the Apples head to the auction block. Fifteen fresh, delightful, artfully decorated apples come up for public auction on Saturday, October 24. Everyone is invited to attend the auction, it’s sure to be “appeeling” to residents and visitors alike.

The auction will take place in front of the Historic Henderson County Courthouse on Hendersonville’s Main Street in the 100 North Block. A schedule of events for the day includes:

• 8:00 am-10:00 am – Harvesting of apples at Historic Henderson County Courthouse on Main Street
• 10:00 am- 2:00 pm – Tom Brown “Hendersonville’s One Man Band” featuring variety music
• 10:00 am-2:30 pm – Apples on display (sponsors and artists will be present to talk with bidders, media and visitors)
• 11:00 am-2:30 pm – Fundraiser luncheon at the courthouse featuring a chicken lunch plate offered by the Four Seasons Rotary Club. Tickets are $8 per plate.
• 2:00 pm-2:30 pm - Artist and Sponsor recognition ceremony
• 2:30 pm-Until – Public Auction of the apples – Stan Shelley and Joette Humphreys of Shelley’s Jewelry and Auction Gallery will serve as auctioneers.

Fifteen apples come to the auction block this year. Bidding on all apples will begin at $250. 50% of each winning bid will go to a local charity of winning bidder’s choice. 50% of each winning bid will go to Downtown Hendersonville, Inc. for future Public Art Display Expenses and Promotions.

Winning bidders should be prepared to write two checks -- one to charity of choice [50%] and one to DHI [50%].) The past six auctions of downtown public art have generated more than $125,750 for local Henderson County charities.

This event would not have been possible without the support of our sponsors. Apple sponsors include WTZQ, Four Seasons Hospice & Palliative Care, Delton & David Interiors, Pardee Hospital, Shelley’s Jewelry, Times-News and blueridgenow.com, Mast General Store, Kilwin’s of Hendersonville, The Goldsmith by Rudi, Historic Seventh Avenue District, Inc., North Carolina Apple Festival, Inc., Hannah Flanagan’s, American Doll, Kurtz Studios/YouTeezMe.com, Sherman’s Sports & Army Store, Floral Décor, Homestead, WCCA/Apple County Transit and Downtown Hendersonville Inc.

For more information, call (828) 697-2022 or email: info@downtownhendersonville.org