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Meet Hendersonville’s 20 New Bears: A 2026 Public Art Walk From Horse Shoe
Hendersonville’s 2026 Bearfootin’ Art Walk puts 20 new bear sculptures on Main Street. Here is how to walk the free route from Horse Shoe and catch the October auction.
A Farm-to-Glass Day Near Horse Shoe: 2026 Markets, Orchards, Cider, and Wine
Build a relaxed local-food day around Horse Shoe with 2026 farmers market schedules, orchard hikes at Saint Paul Mountain Farms, and cider poured in a 1940s barn.
A 2026 Day in Flat Rock: Carl Sandburg’s Home, Goats, Trails, and Live Theater
Plan a full 2026 day trip from Horse Shoe to Flat Rock, from free first-come house tours and the goat barn at the Carl Sandburg Home to an evening show at Flat Rock Playhouse.
How 2026 Flood-Resilience Projects Are Changing the French Broad Basin
North Carolina is putting real money into French Broad basin flood resilience in 2026. Here is where the $5.7 million is going and why it matters locally.
Horse Shoe and Etowah by the Numbers
A grounded look at daily life in Horse Shoe and Etowah, from home values and commutes to the library, I-26 widening, and the growing regional airport.
Why Henderson County Keeps Drawing Newcomers in 2026
New 2026 Census estimates and state projections show Henderson County growing on migration and retiree demand. Here is what the numbers mean for your move.