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.

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.

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!

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!