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8 bands to play music festival benefiting Henderson arts council

8 bands to play music festival benefiting Henderson arts council

Musicians perform at a previous Winter Sound Music Festival at Oklawaha Brewing Company. Photo: Contributed/Arts Council of Henderson County


HENDERSONVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — At the end of this month, a local brewery in downtown Hendersonville will host an all-day music festival to benefit the Arts Council of Henderson County.

Winter Sound Music Fest 2026 will run from 1-11 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 31 at Oklawaha Brewing Company, 147 1st Ave. E, Hendersonville.

Eight local and regional bands will be on the lineup for the festival, including:

The music festival will also feature prize raffles, with the proceeds going to support the Arts Council of Henderson County, and fresh Oklawaha beer on tap.

For more information about the Arts Council of Henderson County, visit www.acofhc.org.

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