HCDP, Candidate & Community Events
Each event listing is classified as an HCDP, Candidate, or Community Organization event using the icons below. This page is updated on Mondays. To have an event included, email details to info@myhcdp.com. Include a link to more information if available. If you would like to volunteer to help a candidate, see our list.
HCDP Events
Candidate Events
Community Organization Events
Canvass with us
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We're knocking on doors and building relationships several times a week. No experience needed; we'll pair you up with someone who can teach you.
Dates and times listed individually below; you can show up or sign up here.​
We meet at the HCDP office, 2024F Asheville Highway.​​
Sunday
Sept. 20
Come Canvass with Us!
2 p.m.
HCDP Offices, 2024F Asheville Highway, Hendersonville
​You can just show up or sign up here.​
Monday
Sept. 21
Jerry Smith: Fundraiser
5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Honeysuckle Holler, 101 E Allen, Hendersonville
Support Jerry's campaign for mayor of Hendersonville.
​$45 per person/$50 at the door; sponsorships available. To buy tickets and learn more, visit Jerry Smith for Mayor | Hendersonville, NC | Official Campaign
Monday
Sept. 21
Jamie Ager in Henderson County: Barn Dance with music and free food!
​6 - 8 p.m.
Camp Ton-A-Wandah
300 W Ton A Wandah Rd, Hendersonville
​More details:
https://secure.actblue.com/donate/20260921-camptonawandah ​
Tuesday
Sept. 22
Come Canvass with Us!
10 a.m.
HCDP Offices, 2024F Asheville Highway, Hendersonville
​You can just show up or sign up here.​
Tuesday
Sept. 22
Melinda Lowrance Meet & Greet
5 - 7 p.m.
On the porch at The Henderson Inn, 201 Third Ave West, Hendersonville
Come learn more about Melinda, candidate for Hendersonville City Council, at this casual, informative event.
​Refreshments will be available. Drinks to purchase.
Wednesday
Sept. 23
Horse Shoe Precinct presents: Candidate Forum
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6 - 8 p.m. (Candidate Roundtables begin at 6:15 p.m.)
Packa's Place, 4210 Brevard Road in Horse Shoe (across from Briggs' Nursery). The North-Meats-South Food Truck will sell meals.
Featured candidates
Doyle Brown, NC State Senate, District 48
Lynne Russo, NC State House, District 117
Mary Ellen Kustin and Reid Barwick, Henderson County School Board
Wednesday
Sept. 23
Community Sing Along with Friction Farm
7:00 pm
Fellowship Hall of the UU Church
2021 Kanuga Rd. Hendersonville
We will be leaning into songs of joyful resistance and social justice, preparing for the next No Kings protest.
For more info, email aidan.christine@gmail.com
Thursday
Sept. 24
Jamie Ager in Henderson County: Luncheon Meet & Greet​
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Noon - 1 p.m.
Location TBD
Thursday
Sept. 24
Jamie Ager in Henderson County: Meet & Greet; first drink's on us!​
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6–7:30 p.m.
Okalawaha Brewery
147 1st Ave E, Hendersonville
More details: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/20260924-oklawaha
Saturday
Sept. 26
Morning Momentum
9:30 - 11 a.m.
Blue Ridge Community College
Sink Building Gallery
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Learn about the constitutional amendments and bond proposal on our ballot this year. Breakfast treats, good conversation and community await. Plus, we'll have a video booth where you can record your "why I'm voting for Democrats" message for our social media channels.
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Saturday
Sept. 26
Come Canvass with Us!
2 p.m.
HCDP Offices, 2024F Asheville Highway, Hendersonville
​You can just show up or sign up here.​
Sunday
Sept. 27
Come Canvass with Us!
2 p.m.
HCDP Offices, 2024F Asheville Highway, Hendersonville
​You can just show up or sign up here.​
Tuesday
Sept. 29
Come Canvass with Us!
10 a.m.
HCDP Offices, 2024F Asheville Highway, Hendersonville
​You can just show up or sign up here.​
Tuesday
Sept. 29
School Board Candidate Forum
5:30 p.m.
Hendersonville Theater, 229 S. Washington St.
Co-sponsored by the League of Women Voters and Henderson County Public School Strong. All six candidates have been invited to attend. The forum will be moderated by McCray Benson, recently retired president and CEO of the Community Foundation of Henderson County.
Wednesday
Sept. 30
Flat Rock Precinct Presents A Fall Potluck Gathering
4:30 - 7 p.m.
Treska's Open Air Pavilion, 215 Rhett Drive, Flat Rock
RSVP to flatrockprecinct@gmail.com
Saturday
Oct. 3
Annual HCDP Picnic
12:30 - 2:30 p.m.
Patton Park, Large Pavilion, near the pool, on E. Clairmont Dr in Hendersonville
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Bring something sweet for us to have available whole or in portions as a fundraiser and please bring a side dish to share. HCDP will provide BBQ & beverages
If you would like to volunteer to work the picnic, please sign up at the link below:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0C4BAFAF23A2FCC43-65437828-hcdp​​
Sunday
Oct. 4
Lynne Russo: Lynne Fest
2 - 5 p.m.
Honeysuckle Holler, 101 E Allen St., Hendersonville
Come for a fun afternoon of music and a chance to socialize as we gear up for election season. Performers will include local favorites Annie Wenz and Charlie Wilkinson, and our MC will be Henderson County School Board candidate Mary Ellen Kustin.
Friday
Oct. 9
Lynne Russo, Mary Ellen Kustin: An Evening with NC Supreme Court Justice Allison Riggs
6 - 8 p.m.
Continuum, 147 1st Ave. E, Hendersonville
Saturday
Oct. 10
Democratic Women of Henderson County Annual Fall Luncheon
10:30 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Blue Ridge Community College, Technology and Education Development Center
Tuesday
Oct. 13
Dems and Friends Coffee Break
9:30 a.m.
HCDP Office, 2024F Asheville Highway, Hendersonville ​
Thursday
Oct. 15
Dems and Friends Happy Hour
6 - 8 p.m.
Mills River Brewing, 336 Banner Farm Rd., Mills River
Saturday
Oct. 24
Morning Momentum
9:30 - 11 a.m.
Blue Ridge Community College
Our last MM of the year; more details coming soon.