All along the breathtaking Blue Ridge Mountains near the charming town of Black Mountain, every summer comes alive with summer camp experiences for children and teens. Here, kids don’t just make memories—they discover a deeper connection to nature, to each other, and to themselves.

Join Black Mountain this June and July for the 30th annual Park Rhythms Concert Series in Lake Tomahawk Park! All concerts are free and take place every other Thursday from 6 p.m.-8 p.m.

Summertime in WNC is awash in the art of nature. In celebration, Black Mountain Center for the Arts is hosting Art in Bloom, a joyful series of events including a garden tour, floral design exhibit, workshops, demos, and a special exhibit featuring works by River Arts District artists.

Learn about the highly influential Black Mountain College (1933–1957) and its enduring legacy.

As you explore the Town of Black Mountain, you’re actually following in the footsteps of another explorer. But back in the day of this globe-trotting plant hunter, he was trekking through the uncut terrain of Western North Carolina.

This Spring, the Black Mountain-Swannanoa Chamber of Commerce is hosting two “treasure hunt” style events that make discovering Black Mountain even more fun: Savor the Flavor of the Valley and Bear Hunt. Ready? Set? Go!

This Spring, discover Black Mountain’s Ascension Series and Monarch Weigh Station volunteer opportunities.

And the winner of the 2025 AFMC’s 17th annual Farmers Market award… The Black Mountain Tailgate Market! Not only was our Market voted #1 in North Carolina but also ranked 7th in the nation! Here’s why.

When you visit our downtown, it’s impossible to miss the striking image of Grammy Award-winning artist Roberta Flack on the side wall of Black Mountain Brewing. Learn the backstory.

With our walkable downtown, dreamy outdoor scenery, and charming places to stay, we invite you and your sweetie (or your besties!) to hurry up and get here… then slow down together and make Valentine’s weekend memories that will linger long after winter fades.

Join Black Mountain Recreation for their Cabin Fever Defeater Series in January-February, and the 4th annual Valentine Greenway Challenge (rescheduled for Feb. 28)!

Before you visit Black Mountain, be sure to check out Exploring the Valley, the Black Mountain-Swannanoa Chamber of Commerce’s podcast! It’s perfect for curious travelers who want to experience the Swannanoa Valley like a local.

Imagine this: start with a fantastic dinner, then great live music, the perfect libations, and a cozy place to land when the clock strikes midnight. What are you waiting for? Make your Black Mountain reservations now!

From the outdoorsy types to foodies, art lovers to homebodies, there’s nothing like finding the perfect gift in a perfect store for that perfectly picky person in your life. So skip the megastores and come straight to Black Mountain on Small Business Saturday (or any day) and put a check by everyone’s name on your holiday shopping to-do list.

We love our town’s holiday traditions, which take place every year on the first weekend in December. It’s even better when we can share the fun with friends like you!

Here’s a guide to some of the must-see and must-dos in Black Mountain this December.

“I awoke this morning with devout thanksgiving for my friends, the old and the new.”
— Ralph Waldo Emerson