Henderson - Vance County Economic Development Commission

08/19/2026

Join us for ‘Way to GROW!’ week! We have a ton of fun events planned to give community members a chance to have fun and learn in your hometown with the conclusion of our ‘Way to GROW!’ week being the Colorfestival homecoming on Saturday, August 22nd from 12-7pm in beautiful downtown Henderson! See you there!

08/19/2026

Join us Thursday at the home table! This community dinner will be catered by All Smoked Up and upon attending, you will receive a free lemon Italian ice from Mac Scoops! Cant wait to see you there!

08/18/2026

08/12/2026

The final production of the Henderson Rec Players' 2026 Summer season is just around the corner!

Join us as we wish America a happy 250th birthday starting August 28th!

The Complete History of America (Abridged) is a 90-minute rollercoaster ride through the glorious quagmire that is American History, reminding us that it’s not the length of your history that matters — it’s what you’ve done with it! It is the perfect choice for a fun night out in Henderson, whether you are a history buff or just looking for something different.

Get ready to laugh, learn, and experience one of the most entertaining shows of the summer.
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🎟 Get tickets: mcgregorhall.org

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Visit or call the box office at (252) 598-0662 to purchase tickets. The box office will open one hour before the show starts and is open 1:30pm to 5:30pm on weekdays.

As always, ADA seating and Student discount tickets are available through the box office!

Three Performances:
Friday, August 28th @ 7:30PM
Saturday, August 29th @ 7:30PM
Sunday, August 30th @ 3:00PM
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08/12/2026

08/12/2026

08/07/2026

Way to Grow ColorFestival Homecoming sponsored by The Gateway Center is a weeklong event August 17 – 22nd. Visit www.waytogrowfest.com for more information on the daily planned events. Mark your calendar for Tuesday, August 18th from 4pm - 5pm to attend an informative session presented by Stephen Wolf with a presentation of an app that he has designed, "Get 2 Know Your City NC", to connect you to local businesses, attractions and more. Location will be at Flex Desk 360 100 S. Garnett Street. We hope to see you there!

08/07/2026

Calling all TEEN entrepreneurs, artists, and creators! Showcase your talents, sell your products, and grow your brand at Color Festival - for FREE! 🎨🌱

Keep 100% of the money you earn while connecting with hundreds of festival visitors. Whether you create art, jewelry, clothing, candles, baked goods, crafts, or other unique products, this is your chance to shine!

The festival will be on Saturday, August 22nd and the registration deadline is on Monday, August 17th. You can register in person or online at hvrpd.recdesk.com

07/30/2026

History has never been this funny.

The Complete History of America (Abridged) delivers a fast-paced, 90-minute ride through centuries of American history with plenty of humor along the way. It is the perfect choice for a fun night out in Henderson, whether you are a history buff or just looking for something different.

Get ready to laugh, learn, and experience one of the most entertaining shows of the summer.

Find showtimes and tickets at www.mcgregorhall.org/the-complete-history-of-america--abridged

07/28/2026

We are very excited to be the future site for Vance Granville Community College’s Transportation Training & Technology Center. The Center will offer CDL (A & B), Heavy Equipment Operations, and Diesel & Heavy Equipment Mechanics. This new addition to VGCC’s campus will create direct access to living-wage careers and expand the logistics and transportation workforce in Warren County.