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.

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

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

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.”