6th Annual "Tulip Extravaganza" April 1, 2009

Welcome Spring At 6th “Tulip Extravaganza”
‘Spring Cleaning’ Sidewalk Sales at Participating Merchants

Eight to ten thousand tulips are about to burst into bloom in downtown Hendersonville according to master gardener, Scott Johnson. “The bulbs we planted in the fall should be in full bloom the second and third week of April,” said Johnson recently. This annual floral display spurred the downtown merchants to the decision to invite the community to the sixth annual “Tulip Extravaganza”. Zen, Etc. owner, Jessica Claydon, felt is was a great opportunity to welcome area residents to enjoy spring in downtown Hendersonville. “The planters and flower beds on Main Street are beautiful year round, but in the spring they are especially showy,” said Claydon.

The “Tulip Extravaganza” is scheduled for April 2-26, which includes Easter as well as the week of Passover this year. Many of the shops will be holding a fourth annual ‘spring cleaning’ sidewalk sale on April 3 & 4 during the height of the spring color. The downtown businesses hope that residents will bring their out-of-town guests for a week of shopping and dining. “Downtown Hendersonville is such a treasure to Western North Carolina. We anticipate as many visitors as tulips!” said Barbara Hughes, owner of Narnia Studios. Hughes also said the businesses will each have unique ways to welcome the crowds and spring. “Many businesses will have tulip-themed displays in their windows as well as offering their spring specials,” Hughes added.

Also, Narnia Studios is holding their fourth annual “Tulip Extravaganza” photo contest. All photos entered must be taken in downtown Hendersonville and the deadline to enter is April 26th. The winners will be announced April 30th.

For more information about the “Tulip Extravaganza”, call Hughes at 697-6393.

Official Website: http://www.narniastudios.com/tulip_2008.htm