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Town to Mark One-Year Anniversary of Helene with Community Tree Giveaway Event
On Sept. 27, the Town of Black Mountain will mark the one-year anniversary of Helene with a special Community Tree Giveaway event and program in front of Town Hall. All are welcome.
Prost! Celebrate Oktoberfest 2025 in Black Mountain & Swannanoa
On Sept. 13–14 and Sept. 20–21, 2025, Oktoberfest is taking over the Swannanoa Valley!
Flowers Everywhere: Get your tickets now for the Garden Party at the Dr. John Wilson Community Garden
This year’s Garden Party on Sept. 7 includes a locally-sourced dinner, live music from Becki Janes and the Farm to Jazz Trio, tours of the native pollinator garden, and workshops in bouquet picking/design and medicinal tea tasting.
Black Mountain Blues Fest 2025: Headliners announced and VIP tickets available now
Last year, the first-ever Black Mountain Blues Festival brought the magic of blues to the mountains. This year, the festival returns with even more and heart and soul. See you in Black Mountain September 26-28!
Bear safety tips for visitors and vacation rental guests in Black Mountain, NC
Black Mountain is a certified BearWise Community, which means the town works hard to keep humans and bears safe. But for that to work, we need visitors like you to follow a few simple rules.
Heart & Soul: The Black Mountain Blues Festival returns
From Sept. 26-28, 2025 the Black Mountain Blues Festival not only celebrates the soul of the mountains but the heart of its people.
Sweeter than honey: Black Mountain’s Sourwood Festival
On August 9-10, 2025, meet your friends in Black Mountain for the Sourwood Festival, a celebration of summer, bees, and Sourwood honey! Explore 200+ artisan vendors, local crafts, kid’s entertainment, shops, restaurants, breweries, and a myriad of special events.
Vote for Black Mountain as Carolina’s Finest!
Black Mountain’s downtown and Sassafras on Sutton are finalists in the 2025 Carolina's Finest Awards competition! Please help us win by participating in the final round of voting. You might even win a $100 gift card!
IYKYK: The Swannanoa Gathering is an internationally known folk music mecca
Stop reading this right now and go get tickets for at least one public performance of The Swannanoa Gathering. You won’t regret it.
Wheels and Wings: Getting to Black Mountain
If you’re traveling to Black Mountain, there’s a fantastic new gateway ready to welcome you into Western North Carolina. Asheville Regional Airport’s North Concourse is now open!
Tee time! Black Mountain Golf Course reopens Back 9, Pro Shop
Repairs are ongoing to the historic Black Mountain Golf Course as a part of the town’s recovery efforts following Hurricane Helene. Thanks to dedicated staff, repairs are complete and play is resuming on the Back 9 as of today.
Red, White and You… in Black Mountain for the 4th of July!
Whether you’re a local or visiting from out of town, here’s our insider’s guide to filling your 4th of July weekend with good times and happy memories.
Taste summer at the Swannanoa Farmers Market
We love the small but mighty Swannanoa Farmer’s Market! As they like to say, they’re “full of local vibes and made with love.”
Top reasons people love to vacation in Black Mountain, North Carolina
According to travel industry reports, magazines, visitor surveys, and trends, you are ready for a break. So what are you waiting for?
Farm to Your Table
The Saturday morning Black Mountain Tailgate Market is back and better than ever!
Art blooms this June in Black Mountain, NC
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.
Five reasons why Black Mountain, NC is an ideal family vacation destination
Whether you’re looking for outdoor adventure, arts and culture, or kid-friendly fun, it’s time to start planning your family’s Black Mountain getaway and discover why our town is so special!
Spend time with your canine in Black Mountain, NC
Enjoy a hike. Linger on a patio. Sniff out some treats. Cheers to new friends. Go to a concert. Your Good Dog will love discovering Black Mountain with you.
Park Rhythms Concert Series returns in 2025
This year the free concert series, held on four Thursdays in June and July, will take place in Town Square.