Celebrate Christmas with One of America’s Prettiest Small Towns- Black Mountain, NC
In just a few weeks Black Mountain, NC. A city voted as America’s Prettiest Small town by Trip Advisor in 2017 will kick off the Holiday season.
Starting the season on Friday, Dec 2nd with its annual “Holly Jolly” event. Downtown comes alive with the holiday spirit, shops open until 8 p.m., refreshments, and live outdoor performances. Special appearance by Santa: 5:30-7:30 pm at the Old Depot.
Holly Jolly Performance Schedule
5:15-OHS Marching Band
6:00-Excel Academy
6:30-BMCA Dancers
7:00-OHS Dance Team
7:15-Montreat College Cheer and Dance Team
Handmade Holidays Sale at the Black Mountain Center for the Arts
December 1st 12-5pm and December 2nd 10am-7pm
BMCA Clay Studio potters and students will be selling their work, perfect for holiday gifts in addition to local artists selling other types of local art, so make sure you visit and stock up on holiday gifts.
Christmas Parade
Dec 3rd 4pm
Black Mountain hosts an annual Christmas parade through its downtown on Saturday, December 3rd. The parade starts at 4 p.m. at Flat Creek Road on State Street and goes to Craigmont Road. There are usually over 100 entries so you don’t want to miss the fun.
Circle of Lights at Lake Tomahawk Park
Dec 3rd 6pm
Circle of Lights is a holiday tradition in Black Mountain that annually takes place right after the holiday parade downtown. Join us this year at the Lake Tomahawk Picnic Pavilion for complimentary sweets and warm drinks from Four Sisters Bakery! After you’ve picked up your refreshments, enjoy a luminary walk around the lake. Don’t forget to dress warm!
Deck the Trees
Dec 1 – Jan 2nd
Experience the charm of Black Mountain and get in the Christmas spirit. You will discover beautifully decorated Christmas trees at the Monte Vista Hotel and in stores and businesses throughout Black Mountain and the Swannanoa Valley area. Each tree, uniquely decorated around the theme: Let Heaven and Nature Sing, will be created by businesses, organizations, or individuals to help raise funds for the Swannanoa Valley Christian Ministry Fuel Fund. This fund keeps our neighbors warm during the winter and raised an amazing $41,330 in 2021. Let’s beat that this year! Share in the Christmas spirit and support your favorite tree by donating with cash, check, or online at Deck the Trees
Other Holiday Events You Will Want To Check Out:
Stories of Christmas w/ Donna Marie Todd
Black Mountain Center for the Arts – November 27th 2pm
Holiday Stories, Laughter, and Sing-A-Long Carols
Holiday Card “Create and Take” Event for Kids
December 3rd | 10 am – 2 pm
Red House Studios and Gallery – 310 West State Street Black Mountain
Sherlock Holmes and the Case of the Christmas Goose
Black Mountain Center for the Arts
December 9th – 18th | Friday and Saturdays @ 7pm | Sundays @ 2pm
In this family-friendly holiday mystery, Sherlock Holmes is asked to discover the identity of a man who lost his hat and goose in a late-night scuffle. At first, Holmes treats the request as only a mild curiosity, but then the countess of Morcar’s rare and valuable blue carbuncle is found stuffed down the goose’s throat. The pursuit of the thief leads Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson from 221B Baker Street to Covent Garden Market and all over the streets of wintery London.
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Lookout Brewing Christmas Market
Saturday, Dec 10th, 1-6 pm
Join Lookout Brewing for their annual Christmas Market, Saturday, December 10th. There will be a host of local makers, hot mulled wine, a special beer release, a festive photo booth, and tons of holiday cheer! Event website
