Join Black Mountain Recreation for their Cabin Fever Defeater Series in January-February, and the 4th annual Valentine Greenway Challenge on Feb. 7!

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!

On Sept. 13–14 and Sept. 20–21, 2025, Oktoberfest is taking over the Swannanoa Valley!

From Sept. 26-28, 2025 the Black Mountain Blues Festival not only celebrates the soul of the mountains but the heart of its people.

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!

Stop reading this right now and go get tickets for at least one public performance of The Swannanoa Gathering. You won’t regret it.

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.

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.”

According to travel industry reports, magazines, visitor surveys, and trends, you are ready for a break. So what are you waiting for?

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.

This year the free concert series, held on four Thursdays in June and July, will take place in Town Square.

Veterans Park and the Black Mountain Golf Course are partially reopened and Riverwalk Dog Park is reopening soon!

This Mother's Day weekend, consider giving the gift of time well spent with the best-ever mother, grandma, aunt, or chosen mom ever: YOURS!

Known for its vibrant, creative community, Black Mountain, North Carolina is packed with unique galleries, studios, and shops that truly capture the spirit of the Blue Ridge Mountains.

Every day in the Swannanoa Valley, we strive to be good stewards of our forests, lakes, and streams so they will always flourish… and we will, too.

In partnership with Lake Eden Preserve, the historic Black Mountain College campus is open for tours on April 25, May 23, and during {Re}HAPPENING 13 on May 3, 2025.

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.

Here’s your guide to some of the best places to sample the freshly brewed and distilled flavors of Black Mountain, North Carolina.

Black Mountain, North Carolina, is the perfect vacation destination for families seeking a mix of the great outdoors, small-town charm, really good food, and cultural experiences.