Events
2025 Waverly Live
Bring your lawn chairs and blankets and join us at the front porch from May through September for live Americana music along with great southern fare and cold beverages. Music is free to enjoy and we will also be selling Waverly Smoked BBQ and beverages to enrich the experience (July 4th's menu will feature cookout classics). All performances will be 6pm-8pm, except July 4th which will be 1pm-3pm.
See you at the Porch!
May 22nd: The Dudes Play DuRose: A Tribute to Steve
June 12th: Madison Hughes
July 4th: David Childers Trio
July 24th: Cody Gentry
August 14th: Letters to Abigail
August 31st: A. Lee Edwards
September 25th: Carolinabound
David Childers Takeover!
November 21-23, 2025
Join us for an unforgettable weekend takeover as we welcome back the legendary David Childers, singer-songwriter, poet, painter, and soon-to-be inductee into the North Carolina Music Hall of Fame for a legendary weekend at the 1898 Waverly Inn.
Friday Night - BBQ & Ballads
Kick off the weekend with a soulful Southern evening. Enjoy a delicious house smoked BBQ buffet dinner while Letters to Abigail open the night with their signature Americana harmonies. Then settle in for an intimate and unforgettable performance with the David Childers Trio- raw, heartfelt, and timeless.
Saturday Morning - Mimosa Breakfast
Ease into your day with a relaxing mimosa breakfast alongside fellow music lovers at the inn. Non-alcoholic mimosas available. (2 per customer)
Saturday Night - David Childers and Friends at Continuum Art
Saturday evening features a powerhouse lineup:
Opening sets from Cody Gentry, Dylan Walshe, and A. Lee Edwards followed by a dynamic headline show from David Childers & The Serpents. Expect a rousing blend of folk, rock, country, and Carolina soul.
Sunday Morning - Farewell Brunch Jam
Close out the weekend with a brunch performance featuring David Childers, joined by David Niblock and Korey Dudley. A warm, music-filled sendoff to cap an unforgettable weekend.
Whether you're a longtime fan or discovering his music for the first time, this is a rare chance to spend a weekend with one of North Carolina's most beloved troubadours in an intimate setting.
Waverly Christmas Parade Weekend
December 6, 2025
Enjoy front porch seating at the 1898 Waverly Inn that provides the perfect view of the Christmas Parade! We will also be providing an enhanced Hospitality Hour and house-made chili and grilled cheese sandwiches, as well as special holiday beverages for you to enjoy while the parade passes by.
Don't miss out on the best Christmas Parade experience in Hendersonville!
Waverly Christmas Weekend
December 12-14, 2025
Celebrate the magic of the season in Hendersonville at our second annual 1898 Waverly Christmas Weekend!
Join us for a festive holiday getaway filled with warmth, cheer, and unforgettable experiences. In addition to our signature amenities, this year's celebration includes:
Friday Night Carols
Kick off the weekend with a joyful evening of holiday carols, paired with an expanded hospitality hour featuring seasonal beverages to toast the season.
Saturday Night Christmas Dinner
Savor a three-course holiday feast while enjoying the enchanting sounds of the award-winning Hope Griffin, performing your favorite Christmas classics alongside her original holiday tunes.
Don't miss this opportunity to immerse yourself in the spirit of the season. Come create lasting memories and share in the Christmas cheer at 1898 Waverly Inn!
2026 BBQ and Brewery Weekend
January 9-11, 2026
Start the year off right and join us for our eighth annual BBQ and Brewery Weekend! The package includes our Friday night house-made BBQ dinner, Hendersonville Brewery Crawl and our Saturday shuttle to Henderson County breweries.
Sample Schedule from 2024: (Breweries subject to change)
FRIDAY
5:00pm: BBQ Dinner- pulled pork, smoked chicken, macaroni and cheese, local craft beer and more!
6:45pm: Hendersonville Brewery Crawl- Take a trip with us to Oklawaha, Southern Appalachian and Guidon Breweries
SATURDAY
8:30-10:00am: Full Southern Breakfast at 1898 Waverly Inn
11:00am: Depart for Black Mountain
12:00pm: Pisgah Brewing, Black Mountain
1:15pm: Terra Nova Brewing, Swannanoa
2:30pm: French Broad River Brewing, River Arts District
4:00pm: Hi-Wire Brewing, Biltmore Village
SUNDAY
8:00-10:00am Full Southern Breakfast
We look forward to hosting you!
*Beverages purchased at breweries and lunch on Saturday not included in package pricing*
2026 Vineyard Weekend
February 6-8, 2026
Join us for our annual Vineyard Weekend where we will enjoy great food and five local wineries! The 1898 Waverly Inn will provide transportation to and from the wineries, all supplies and food for the Friday night picnic, as well breakfast both mornings.
Sample Schedule from 2025: (Vineyards subject to change)
FRIDAY
5pm Depart for Sunset Picnic Dinner at Point Lookout Vineyards
SATURDAY
8:00am-10:00am: Full Southern Breakfast at 1898 Waverly Inn
11:15am: Depart 1898 Waverly Inn
12:00pm: Overmountain Vineyard
1:15pm: Parker-Bins Vineyard/ Lunch
2:45pm: Mountain Brook Vineyard
4:00pm: Russian Chapel Hills Winery
5:00pm: Depart for 1898 Waverly Inn
SUNDAY
7:30-9:30am Full Service Southern Breakfast 1898 Waverly Inn
Click below to book your experience today!
*Beverages purchased at vineyards and lunch on Saturday not included in package pricing*