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Since 1977, historic Black Mountain has drawn in more than 30,000 annual attendees for the Sourwood Festival. This annual summer community celebration marks the beginning of the sourwood honey-selling season. This unique honey is gathered from the sourwood tree, a native tree in the Southern Appalachian region.
Explore the allure of Black Mountain and find out why we proudly hold a ranking as one of the most picturesque towns in America. Downtown Black Mountain’s Sourwood Festival is a vibrant celebration of our bees and locally-produced sourwood honey, proudly presented by the Black Mountain Swannanoa Chamber of Commerce.
Dates
Aug 08, 2026 · 10:00 AM - Aug 09, 2026 · 5:00 PM(GMT-04:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)
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Parking instructions
There are several public parking lots through out town, additional parking is at the Black Mountain Ingles near the Garden Center. A free shuttle will pick up at this location every 15 minutes and drop festival goers off on Terry Estate Drive.
Health & safety
Have a minor scrape or abrasion? Head to one of our three information tents. Urgent Care is also near by for incidents that need more attention.
828-419-1035
201 NC-9, Black Mountain, NC
If someone is non responsive please call 911.
We love your furry friends! However, August temperatures can make the pavement extremely hot. While the festival is pet-friendly, we advise exercising caution to ensure the safety and comfort of your pet!
Volunteers
Interested in applying:
1 active application
Deadline:
Aug 01, 2026
You will serve as a friendly ambassador for the Sourwood Festival, helping ensure the event runs smoothly and guests have a positive experience. You may assist with greeting attendees, supporting vendors and performers, helping with setup and cleanup, or providing information and directions. No matter the task, you will work as part of a team to create an organized, welcoming, and enjoyable festival for the entire community.
Volunteer Benefits
Community service hours
Volunteer Festival T-shirt
Behind-the-scenes access
Networking opportunities
The satisfaction of supporting a signature community event
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2026 Sourwood Festival
2026 Sourwood Festival
Hosted by Black Mountain Swannanoa Chamber of Commerce
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Black Mountain, North Carolina, United States 
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