Annual Festivals and Events in and Around Black Mountain, NC

Dive into a whirlwind of excitement with a diverse array of music festivals, local events, art showcases, and beloved annual traditions like the  Sourwood Festival, Holly Jolly, Festival of Lights, and the spirited annual Christmas parade. Discover the pulse of this charming town and stay updated with our newsletter on the latest happenings that make Black Mountain an irresistible destination for year-round festivities.

From music festivals, local events, art festivals, and the famous Sourwood Festival, find out what’s happening in Black Mountain.

Click on each event for more details and visit the full calendar for all events for weekly happenings.

March 27th - 29th

Orchid Festival Asheville NC
Orchid Festival

NC Arboretum

April 25th

Re}HAPPENING Festival

BMC -Lake Eden Campus

May 2nd

Coda Music Festival

Montreat College

May 30th

Deep Roots Festival

Swannanoa

June 4-6th

Old Fort Trails and Trains Festival

Old Fort 

June 19-22nd

Art in Bloom
Art in Bloom

Black Mountain Center for the Arts

June 6th

Art by the Tracks - Spring

Downtown Black Mountain

June - July

Park Rhythms Series

Downtown Black Mountain

July 3rd

Pioneer Day Old Fort NC
Pioneer Day Festival

Mountain Gateway Museum

July 4th

July 4th Celebration

Downtown Black Mountain

August 8-9th

Sourwood Festival

Downtown Black Mountain

Aug 29th

WNC Big Foot Festival

Marion NC

Sep 12-13

Oktoberfest

Black Mountain

Sept 19-20th

Oktoberfest

Black Mountain

Sept 25-27th

Black Mountain Blues

Downtown Black Mountain

Oct 24th

Art by the Track Black Mountain NC
Art by the Tracks

Old Depot Gallery

October 24th

Pet Parade

Downtown Black Mountain

TBD Nov

Country Music Festival

Black Mountain

Dec 3rd - Jan 1st

Deck the Trees Annual Event Black Mountain NC
Deck the Trees

Black Mountain & Swannanoa

1st Saturday Dec

Lake Tomahawk Circle of Lights

Lake Tomahawk

1st Friday Dec

Holly Jolly Black Mountain NC
Holly Jolly

Downtown Black Mountain

1st Saturday Dec

Black Mountain NC Christmas Parade
Christmas Parade

Downtown Black Mountain

Late Nov - Jan

ANNUAL NATIONAL GINGERBREAD HOUSE COMPETITION GrovePark Inn
National Gingerbread Competition

Grove Park Inn

Nov - Jan

Biltmore Estate just 20 minutes from Black Mountain NC
Biltmore Christmas

Biltmore Estate

Mid Nov - Dec

Winter lights Nc Arboretum 2023 Black Mountain things to do
Winter Lights Festival

NC Arboretum

Only a short 20-minute drive from Asheville, NC, discover the ideal hub for your vacation: Black Mountain, NC.

Immerse yourself in a year-round tapestry of festivals and events spanning Black Mountain and its neighboring areas. From the Asheville Orchid Festival, National Gingerbread Competition, and NC Arboretum Festival of Lights to the enchanting Candlelight Christmas and Holly Jolly celebrations, discover a mosaic of events. Delve into the town’s unique culture with experiences like the Sourwoods Festival, Circle of Lights, Christmas Parade, and diverse Christmas shopping options. Engage in the lively community through events such as the LEAF Festival, Monte Vista Hotel happenings, Deck the Trees, Big Foot Festival, Art in Bloom, Art by the Tracks, Pioneer Day, and the vibrant Coda Music Festival. Uncover a wealth of activities across Asheville and Black Mountain, catering to the diverse interests of every visitor.

Visit, Explore, and Discover Black Mountain, NC just 15 minutes from Asheville, NC