Valentine’s Day Chocolate Walk
Feb. 11-14, 2020
Various Hours • Downtown Henderson
Locals and visitors alike enjoy shopping with downtown Henderson merchants while sampling a tasty chocolate treat at each store.
Participating businesses:
Beachbum Farms Designs & Co.
A Bushel and a Peck
The Elm
Henderson Tourist Commission
J’Petals
Knight’s Comics & Games
LandyLane Boutique & Embroidery
LuciaSoapsEtc.
Opulence Bridal
Simon’s Shoes
Studio 3/Henderson Juice Co./Whisper Ministries
Third Street House Gift Shop
Wilkerson’s Shoes
26th Annual Awards Breakfast
Thursday, March 19, 2020
7:30-9:30am • Rookies Banquet Center • 117 Second Street
An opportunity to celebrate the success of downtown merchants and honor those who support the mission of the Downtown Henderson Partnership. Tickets $20.
Purchase Tickets Here
42420 Day
April 24, 2020
Stay tuned for details on how we plan to celebrate the day when Henderson’s zip code matches
a date in 2020!
Mother’s Day Brunch at the Vineyard
May 10, 2020
Time 10am – 2pm • Farmer & Frenchman
Treat Mom to a special day with a brunch at the vineyard.
Market on Main
May 30, 2020
Time 10am – 3pm • Main Street between 1st and Washington
Come shop! Saturday, May 30, will be Market on Main, hosted by Beachbum Farms and the Downtown Henderson Partnership. Artisans and handcrafters representing a wide variety of media will be set up on Main Street between Washington Street and 1st Street. Come browse antiques, handcrafted goods, food, and good ol’ junk at this vibrant and diverse community event!
Vendor Registration
First Fridays
First Friday of Every Month
Enjoy lunch downtown with live music from 11:30am – 1:0opm. Attendees can bring their own lunch, grab a to-go lunch from a local restaurant, or support local food vendors.
Downtown Henderson Porchfest
June 6, 2020
5:00 pm – 8:00 pm • South Main Street
There are few things more perfect on a summer night than live music on a front porch, and on June 6th we’re bringing downtown Henderson’s second annual Porchfest. Enjoy this FREE family-friendly music festival featuring live local musicians on historic South Main Street!
W.C. Handy Blues & Barbecue Festival
DHP Events
Handy Lunch Breaks & Happy Hours
June 15-18, 2020
Live music at various downtown locations
Brunch & Blues and the
William Branaman Street Strut Parade
June 20, 2020
Dress in your best New Orleans Dixieland Jazz attire and strut your stuff at the annual Street Strut Parade.
Independence Bank Fireworks Celebration
July 3, 2020
5:30-9:30pm • Henderson Riverfront
More than 5,000 attendees gather for live music, food, family-friendly activities, and fireworks over the river.
Downtown Summer Sales
July 10-11, 2020
Various Businesses • Downtown Henderson
Come check out our downtown merchants’ hot summer sales!
Breakfast in the Park
August 8, 2020
7-10am • Audubon Mill Park
Kick off a day of listening to fantastic live bluegrass music in Audubon Mill Park with a hearty breakfast of pancakes, sausage, eggs, and more.
Evening on Main
September 19, 2020
6-10pm • Main Street
Our signature fundraiser, Dinner on Main features live music, a cash bar, and a customized dinner menu of choice provided by local restaurants.
Fall Market on Main & Chili Cook-Off
October 17, 2020
10am – 3pm • Main Street between 1st and Washington
Shop for unique handmade goods by local artisans.
Come hungry and enjoy a variety of chilis while supporting local non-profits.
Downtown Trick-or-Treating
October 30, 2020
3pm – 5pm • Downtown Merchants
Bring your little spooks and goblins downtown and visit participating businesses for special treats.
12th Annual Art Hop
November 6, 2020
5-9pm • Downtown Henderson
Downtown locations turn into pop-up galleries for this annual event celebrating artists from the Tri-State area and beyond.
Christmas Open Houses
November 2020
Downtown Henderson
Get in the holiday spirit by visiting downtown merchants. Special sales and offers are sure to check more than a few items off your Christmas list.
Black Friday & Small Business Saturday
November 27-28, 2020
Downtown Henderson
Spend the official kick-off of the holiday shopping season by shopping local in downtown Henderson.
Henderson for the Holidays
December 4-5, 2020
Downtown Christmas Parade
December 5, 2020
10am • Downtown Henderson
One of the happiest events of the holiday season, the Christmas Parade has been a can’t-miss annual event in downtown Henderson for over 50 years.