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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.
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Aug 09, 2025 · 10:00 AM - Aug 10, 2025 · 5:00 PM(GMT-04:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)
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North Carolina, United States
201 E State St, Black Mountain, North Carolina 28711, United States
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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.
Range 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!
Event highlights
Memorial Totem Pole Live Carving
Swannanoa Valley Tree Alliance & Swannanoa Valley Museum is creating a memorial totem to honor the lives lost to Hurricane Helene, and to celebrate the unbreakable spirit of our community. The totem will be permanently installed at the Swannanoa Valley Museum
Live Music at The Grange & The White Horse Black Mountain!
Get ready for two full days of toe-tapping, soul-stirring, crowd-cheering music at The Grange and The White Horse Black Mountain! These two beloved local venues will be transformed into vibrant music stages featuring 8 incredible artists across the weekend.
From folk and funk to bluegrass and blues, each set brings its own unique flavor to the Sourwood Festival soundtrack. Whether you're dancing in the sun or cooling off indoors with a cold drink, there's a rhythm for everyone.
Thanks to our sponsor, Explore Asheville, this musical lineup will be one of the highlights of your festival weekend! Grab a seat, find your groove, and let the music take you there.
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Hosted by Black Mountain Swannanoa Chamber of Commerce
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