2025 Sourwood Festival Guide – Black Mountain, NC

The admission is free for all and is held in the downtown Black Mountain area

August 09, 2025  10am-6pm

August 10, 2025  10am-5pm

Since 1977 the Sourwood Festival has filled downtown Black Mountain with entertainment, music, dancing, arts & crafts, great food, and more. Browse among the juried vendors and discover lots of local and unique arts and crafts as well as delicious local food!

Sample the amazing local restaurants, fudge, homemade ice cream, local honey sausages, and of course, there will be SOURWOOD HONEY.

So, What is Sourwood Honey?

Appalachian sourwood honey is one of the most prized kinds of honey in the world. It has twice won top honors for “Best Honey” at Apimondia – a biennial convention for the worldwide honey industry. Read more …

Unique Experiences

Pottery Market

The Black Mountain Center for the Arts will hold its annual Sourwood Pottery Market behind the BMCA building from 10:00-4:00 on Saturday and Sunday

Barn Loom Demonstration

The Swannanoa Valley Museum will have Annelle Woogon doing a Barn Loom demonstration in the upstairs gallery on August 9th from 2pm – 4pm

Bee Educated 

The Center for Honeybee Research will be sharing fascinating insights about the vital role of bees through engaging educational sessions. Plus, several of our vendors will be bringing their bees for live demonstrations and learning opportunities. Don’t miss this chance to learn all about these incredible pollinators.

Live Totem Pole Carving

Don’t miss one of the weekend’s standout attractions—a live totem pole carving presented by the Swannanoa Valley Tree Alliance. This unique demonstration will take place in the lower parking lot on Sutton Avenue. Stop by to watch this incredible piece of art come to life!

2025 MUSICAL PERFORMANCES

No festival is complete without live music, and the Sourwood Festival brings the sounds of the mountains to the heart of town. Two main stages for festival music at White Horse Black Mountain and The Foothills Grange. In addition, expect toe-tapping sets all weekend long around town, creating the perfect backdrop for shopping, snacking, and relaxing with friends and family

SATURDAY

White Horse Black Mountain

  • Teso Ellis 12-2pm | Carolina Drift 3-5pm | Dirty Logic Does Goucho 7:30pm

The Grange

  • Red Bud 12-2pm | Asheville Cats 3-5pm
  • Upbeats Ukulele will also be there between 2-3

Peri Social House

  • Live Music 5-8pm

SUNDAY

White Horse Black Mountain

  • Watkins 12-2pm | Emeline Scales 3-5pm | Dirty Logic Does AJA 7:30pm

The Grange

  • Gavin Byrd 12-2pm | McKinney 3-5pm

Lookout Brewing

  • Old Sap 5-7pm

Pisgah Brewing

  • Acoustic Corner 25th Anniversary Party 4pm

Food & Drink Specials

Food Specials

  • The Hop Ice Cream on Cherry St will have their special “Bees Knees” Ice Cream, a combination of local honey, local mint, lavender, and rose. A Sourwood favorite!
  • Abbiocco Pizza, located at Peri Social House, will be featuring a Specialty Pizza with a Sourwood Twist
  • Foothills Grange will have their traditional Sourwood Hot honey sausage special
  • My Father’s Pizza will have a Sourwood Specialty Pizza, a white base with arugula, prosciutto, sautéed onions, Gorgonzola, and a drizzle of local sourwood honey
  • Berliner Kindl  will have Sourwood Brat in a Bun, Sourwood Honey- Mustard Schnitxel and Apple Strudel
  • Goldfinch Cocktails & Kitchen will have 3 specials 
    • Appetizer -cantaloupe, sourwood honey, prosciutto, plums, and burrata with olive loaf 
    • Dinner – add their special add hot honey and orange glaze to chicken or tofu
    • Dessert – orange & olive oil cake with dark chocolate glaze and sour wood honey and olive oil glaze

Specialty Cocktails

  • Peri Social House will have a Blood Orange and Sourwood Latte, and Sourwood Honey Infused Cocktails
  • The Station will have the Sourwood Honey “Bees Knees” Cocktail
  • Goldfinch Cocktails & Kitchen will have a Sourwood Sipper and a Black Mountain Kees Bees, both made with Sourwood Honey, and available as mocktails also.
  • My Father’s Pizza will have a Sourwood Sipper, a ,lavender lemon and honey martini,  and a Bear Hug with bourbon, lemon, and honey..all weekend long. 

Festival Logistics

Location: Historic Downtown Black Mountain – Streets included: Cherry Street, Black Mountain Avenue, Broadway Avenue, Vance Avenue, and Town Square

 

Click here for Vendor List

 

Road Closures – To create a safe and walkable experience, the following streets will be closed to traffic during the festival: Cherry St, Sutton Ave, Black Mountain Ave, and a small portion of Vance Ave.

Parking & Shuttle Service- Free public parking is available at:

  • The old Bi-Lo parking lot located at 205 NC-9 Black Mountain
  • The Black Mountain Ingles near the Garden Center 550 NC-9 Black Mountain
  • A free shuttle will run every 15 minutes, picking up festival-goers from Ingles and dropping them off conveniently on Vance Ave.

Restrooms – Public restrooms are located on Cherry Street and in Town Square. Additional portable restrooms will be available throughout the festival area.

Food Options

Visit one of the many restaurants in Black Mountain and Swannanoa for a full dining experience.

Whether you’re drawn by the honey, the handmade crafts, the music, or the mountain setting, the Sourwood Festival is the perfect reason to plan a summer weekend in Black Mountain. Come see why this beloved tradition continues to draw thousands year after year—and experience a taste of Appalachian culture you won’t forget.

Planning a Visit?

Check out our other helpful pages like: places to staywhere to eatbreweries & distilleries, things to do, and local shops to explore.

2025 Sourwood Festival

Weekend Events

Bees Knees Ice Cream at The Hop

All day Fri, Aug 8 - 10 | The Hop Black Mountain

“Bees Knees” Sourwood Ice Cream Special

The Hop Ice Cream on Cherry St will have their special “Bees Knees” Ice Cream, a combination of local honey, local mint, lavender, and rose. A Sourwood favorite!



More info

Mr Jimmy at the Station

5:00pm - 8:00pm Fri, Aug 8 | The Station Black Mountain

Enjoy authentic Blues music from Chicago-bred and Asheville based guitarist / singer / songwriter Mr Jimmy

Enjoy authentic Blues music from Chicago-bred and Asheville based guitarist / singer / songwriter Mr Jimmy

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Sourwood Honey "Bees Knees"

All day Fri, Aug 8 | The Station Black Mountain

🍯 Sip Summer with a Buzz! 🍋🐝

Try our twist on a classic — the Bee’s Knees, crafted with locally sourced Sourwood honey, fresh lemon juice, and smooth gin. It’s bright, refreshing, and just the right amount of sweet. A tribute to the mountains in every sip!

More info

DUENDE LIBRE

7:30pm Fri, Aug 8 | White Horse Black Mountain

Duende Libre celebrates the connections between jazz and music from Cuba, Brazil, and the Mediterranean.

Their stewardship is a natural continuation of decades of dedicated apprenticeship with master musicians from around the world. Duende Libre’s empathic on-stage chemistry, formed through years of performing, touring, and recording together, sets the band apart along with their eclectic sonic palette. “Each member’s experiences are vital as they filter West African traditional rhythms through their own hands, voices, minds, bodies, each song as much choreography as a composition,” PopMatters wrote. “Hopeful in sound as well as in ideological foundation [the band creates music] full of heart and historical multitudes.”

“Globally inspired jazz with dimension” – Pop Matters

“Powerfully alluring” – Wisconsin Public Radio

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Black Mountain Tailgate Market

9:00am - 12:00pm Sat, Aug 9 | 130 Montreat Rd

Every Saturday from May 3 to November 22, 9am–12pm at 130 Montreat Rd, Black Mountain, NC. nnCome celebrate local abundance with us! The Black Mountain Tailgate Market brings together the best of our region’s farmers, makers, and musicians.nnWe’re EBT friendly and we’ll double up with $20 farm fresh bucks. nnBring your family, your friends, and your market bags—we can’t wait to see you there!nnFollow us for weekly updates on vendors, music, and special events.nnhttps://www.facebook.com/events/2110433459441829/?event_time_id=2110433509441824
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BMCA Sourwood Pottery Market

10:00am - 4:00pm Sat, Aug 9 | Black Mountain Center for the Arts

Experience the vibrant creativity of the Sourwood Pottery Market at the Black Mountain Center for the Arts (BMCA) during the Sourwood Festival weekend

The BMCA Sourwood Pottery Market is a highlight of the Sourwood Festival weekend, held behind the Black Mountain Center for the Arts on Saturday, August 9 and Sunday, August 10, from 10 AM to 4 PM each day. This beloved event offers festival-goers a chance to explore a captivating array of handcrafted pottery created by local and regional artisans. Situated on the covered decks behind BMCA’s historic building at 225 W State Street, the market features everything from wheel‑thrown mugs to elegant serving bowls, with studio potters on hand to demonstrate techniques and share the stories behind their work. As part of Black Mountain’s long‑running Sourwood Festival—which also celebrates the sourwood honey‑harvest season—the market adds a unique artistic dimension to downtown’s lively streets filled with music, crafts, food vendors, and family‑friendly activities. Whether you're a pottery enthusiast or simply seeking a one‑of‑a‑kind souvenir, the market is the perfect stop for discovering functional art, supporting local creatives, and soaking in the community spirit.

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$5 Bloody Marys and Mimosas

11:00am - 8:00pm Sat, Aug 9 | Foothills Grange

Cheers to the weekend! Come celebrate with us.

All weekend long, enjoy $5 Bloody Marys and mimosas at the Grange!

More info

Sourwood Honey "Bees Knees"

All day Sat, Aug 9 | The Station Black Mountain

🍯 Sip Summer with a Buzz! 🍋🐝

Try our twist on a classic — the Bee’s Knees, crafted with locally sourced Sourwood honey, fresh lemon juice, and smooth gin. It’s bright, refreshing, and just the right amount of sweet. A tribute to the mountains in every sip!

More info

DIRTY LOGIC DOES GAUCHO

7:30pm Sat, Aug 9 | White Horse Black Mountain

Dirty Logic will be performing the 1980 Steely Dan album Gaucho in its entirety.

With hits like “Hey Nineteen” and “Babylon Sisters”, as well as some of the band’s most complex songs and arrangements that have long been held in the highest regard by musicians and music lovers. The evening promises a wonderful musical experience.

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BMCA Sourwood Pottery Market

10:00am - 4:00pm Sun, Aug 10 | Black Mountain Center for the Arts

Experience the vibrant creativity of the Sourwood Pottery Market at the Black Mountain Center for the Arts (BMCA) during the Sourwood Festival weekend

The BMCA Sourwood Pottery Market is a highlight of the Sourwood Festival weekend, held behind the Black Mountain Center for the Arts on Saturday, August 9 and Sunday, August 10, from 10 AM to 4 PM each day. This beloved event offers festival-goers a chance to explore a captivating array of handcrafted pottery created by local and regional artisans. Situated on the covered decks behind BMCA’s historic building at 225 W State Street, the market features everything from wheel‑thrown mugs to elegant serving bowls, with studio potters on hand to demonstrate techniques and share the stories behind their work. As part of Black Mountain’s long‑running Sourwood Festival—which also celebrates the sourwood honey‑harvest season—the market adds a unique artistic dimension to downtown’s lively streets filled with music, crafts, food vendors, and family‑friendly activities. Whether you're a pottery enthusiast or simply seeking a one‑of‑a‑kind souvenir, the market is the perfect stop for discovering functional art, supporting local creatives, and soaking in the community spirit.

More info

$5 Bloody Marys and Mimosas

11:00am - 8:00pm Sun, Aug 10 | Foothills Grange

Cheers to the weekend! Come celebrate with us.

All weekend long, enjoy $5 Bloody Marys and mimosas at the Grange!

More info

Sourwood Honey "Bees Knees"

All day Sun, Aug 10 | The Station Black Mountain

🍯 Sip Summer with a Buzz! 🍋🐝

Try our twist on a classic — the Bee’s Knees, crafted with locally sourced Sourwood honey, fresh lemon juice, and smooth gin. It’s bright, refreshing, and just the right amount of sweet. A tribute to the mountains in every sip!

More info

DIRTY LOGIC DOES AJA

7:30pm Sun, Aug 10 | White Horse Black Mountain

Join Asheville’s premier Steely Dan tribute band for Dirty Logic Does Aja.

Dirty Logic will be performing the 1977 album Aja in its entirety.  For decades, Aja has been considered a musical and engineering masterpiece by musicians, producers, and engineers. Featuring Steely Dan hits like “Peg” and “Deacon Blues,” Aja paved the way for a new era in the pop music landscape and remains an iconic masterwork.

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Music Bingo!

6:30pm - 9:30pm Thu, Aug 7 | 103 S Ridgeway Ave

Test your music knowledge every Thursday with DJ Spence and 8 rounds to win prizes! Mac's food truck also open for your dinner needs!nnhttps://www.facebook.com/events/649981807783528/?event_time_id=649983457783363
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DEER TICK with Twain at Pisgah Brewing Company

7:00pm - 10:00pm Thu, Aug 7 | 2948 US-70

Deer Tick with TwainnPisgah Brewing Company Outdoor StagenThursday, August 7 2025nINFO: https://www.pisgahbrewing.com/event/deer-tick-pisgah/nnEmotional Contracts, the latest full-length album from Deer Tick, catalogs all the existential casualties that accompany the passing of time, instilling each song with the irresistibly reckless spirit that’s defined the band for nearly two decades. Before heading into the studio with producer Dave Fridmann (The Flaming Lips, Spoon, Sleater-Kinney), the Providence-bred four-piece spent months working on demos in a perpetually flooded warehouse space in their hometown, enduring the busted heating system and massive holes in the roof as they carved out the album’s 10 raggedly eloquent tracks. Emotional Contracts fully echoes the unruly energy of its creation, ultimately making for a heavy-hearted yet wildly life-affirming portrait of growing older without losing heart.nnTwain:nn“There is nothing remarkable about my life that is necessary to know in order to appreciate the songs,” says Matthew Davidson of Twain. He describes the project as “a modern folk-opera of indefinite length consisting of songs and images from my life, a self-caricature of the musician and writer Matthew Davidson.”nnTwain made his label debut with Rare Feeling in 2017. The album was aptly hailed by NPR as “at once human and otherworldly,” by Consequence of Sound as “devastating, delicate, meditative,” and by Uproxx as “cosmic folk, bright and sparkling, but with all the caterwauling and rough bits that the most stoic traditionalist might desire.”nnFollowing the beloved release, Twain played Newport Folk Festival and toured alongside artists including Buck Meek, Langhorne Slim, and Courtney Marie Andrews. Davidson is a former member of The Low Anthem and Spirit Family Reunion and a contributor to Big Thief, whose latest album, Dragon New Warm Mountain I Believe in You features Davidson’s distinct contributions on six songs.nnnhttps://www.facebook.com/events/1387448205580157/
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Bees Knees Ice Cream at The Hop

All day Fri, Aug 8 - 10 | The Hop Black Mountain

“Bees Knees” Sourwood Ice Cream Special

The Hop Ice Cream on Cherry St will have their special “Bees Knees” Ice Cream, a combination of local honey, local mint, lavender, and rose. A Sourwood favorite!



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Refreshing Waterfall Yoga Hiking Micro Retreat

8:30am - 11:30am Fri, Aug 8 | Catawba Falls

We’ve curated fun & inviting 2–3 hour outdoor adventures for you to authentically connect with other humans within nature, working towards greater health+happiness through mindfulness and movement.

Immerse yourself in a Waterfall Micro Retreat as you enjoy a hike in the woods. Relax your mind while you meditate next to the water. Reinvigorate your body with a yoga flow in the forest. Breathe in the many health benefits of nature as you hike more mindfully with your local mind+body+spirit guide.

Combines the best & closest waterfalls to Asheville, NC with a unique tour experience you won’t find anywhere else! Refresh you spirit as you plunge your feel into a cool shallow pool at the base of the majestic 100’ waterfall!

We'll provide your mats, yoga+meditation+hiking tour with history about the trail & surrounding area! Your guide will also take pictures throughout the entire experience later to be emailed to you.

Have questions? Please email us at booking@namasteinnature.com

Book your tour at our website, namasteinnature.com , or directly by clicking here: https://book.peek.com/.../6179ae66-12e2-4866-8130.../qL0bq

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Rooftop Drinks and Bar Snacks | Friday-Sunday starting at 1pm!

1:00pm Fri, Aug 8 | Hell or High Water

Kick off your weekend with a drink, bar snacks, and beautiful mountain views!

Every Friday-Sunday, we open early to serve drinks and bar snacks!

Join us starting at 1pm to enjoy these offerings and the best mountain views in town. Dinner service starts at 5pm, but you're welcome to continue enjoying our selection of drinks and small bites as the sun sets.

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Mr Jimmy at the Station

5:00pm - 8:00pm Fri, Aug 8 | The Station Black Mountain

Enjoy authentic Blues music from Chicago-bred and Asheville based guitarist / singer / songwriter Mr Jimmy

Enjoy authentic Blues music from Chicago-bred and Asheville based guitarist / singer / songwriter Mr Jimmy

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Sourwood Honey "Bees Knees"

All day Fri, Aug 8 | The Station Black Mountain

🍯 Sip Summer with a Buzz! 🍋🐝

Try our twist on a classic — the Bee’s Knees, crafted with locally sourced Sourwood honey, fresh lemon juice, and smooth gin. It’s bright, refreshing, and just the right amount of sweet. A tribute to the mountains in every sip!

More info

Brother Fat brings the FUNK to Pisgah Brewing!

7:30pm - 10:30pm Fri, Aug 8 | Pisgah Brewing Company

Brother Fat will blow the roof off of Pisgah Brewing (and then exit quietly while no one is looking)! Featuring Mike Barnes and Joel Forlines on guitar, Derek Sandlin on bass , Ethan Johnson on keys, Zach Jones on drums and Mark Chester on percussion.nnhttps://www.facebook.com/events/1065876562168581/
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DUENDE LIBRE

7:30pm Fri, Aug 8 | White Horse Black Mountain

Duende Libre celebrates the connections between jazz and music from Cuba, Brazil, and the Mediterranean.

Their stewardship is a natural continuation of decades of dedicated apprenticeship with master musicians from around the world. Duende Libre’s empathic on-stage chemistry, formed through years of performing, touring, and recording together, sets the band apart along with their eclectic sonic palette. “Each member’s experiences are vital as they filter West African traditional rhythms through their own hands, voices, minds, bodies, each song as much choreography as a composition,” PopMatters wrote. “Hopeful in sound as well as in ideological foundation [the band creates music] full of heart and historical multitudes.”

“Globally inspired jazz with dimension” – Pop Matters

“Powerfully alluring” – Wisconsin Public Radio

More info Buy tickets

2025 Sourwood Festival

All day Sat, Aug 9 - 10 | Downtown Black Mountain

Annual Sourwood Festival

Join us for the annual Sourwood Festival, a beloved community event held in the heart of historic Black Mountain, NC on August 9 & 10, 2025! This festival is a celebration of of our bees and locally-produced sourwood honey, offering a vibrant atmosphere filled with arts and crafts, music, food, and family-friendly fun.🍯 🐝

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Refreshing Waterfall Yoga Hiking Micro Retreat

8:30am - 11:30am Sat, Aug 9 | Catawba Falls

We’ve curated fun & inviting 2–3 hour outdoor adventures for you to authentically connect with other humans within nature, working towards greater health+happiness through mindfulness and movement.

Immerse yourself in a Waterfall Micro Retreat as you enjoy a hike in the woods. Relax your mind while you meditate next to the water. Reinvigorate your body with a yoga flow in the forest. Breathe in the many health benefits of nature as you hike more mindfully with your local mind+body+spirit guide.

Combines the best & closest waterfalls to Asheville, NC with a unique tour experience you won’t find anywhere else! Refresh you spirit as you plunge your feel into a cool shallow pool at the base of the majestic 100’ waterfall!

We'll provide your mats, yoga+meditation+hiking tour with history about the trail & surrounding area! Your guide will also take pictures throughout the entire experience later to be emailed to you.

Have questions? Please email us at booking@namasteinnature.com

Book your tour at our website, namasteinnature.com , or directly by clicking here: https://book.peek.com/.../6179ae66-12e2-4866-8130.../qL0bq

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Swannanoa Farmers Market

9:00am - 1:00pm Sat, Aug 9 | 216 Whitson Ave

Shop Local, Grow Community – Experience the Magic of the Farmers Market!

From farm-fresh produce and local honey to eggs, baked goods, and delicious eats—Swannanoa Farmers Market is full of local flavor and handmade treasures! You’ll also find unique jewelry, fiber crafts, yard art, wooden utensils, apothecary goods, original artwork, and more.

This isn’t just a market—it’s a community hub where neighbors connect and local talent shines.

We’re currently seeking farmers and food producers to join our vendor lineup. If you grow produce, raise animals, or craft small-batch goods, we’d love to hear from you! Email swannanoa@theleaf.org to apply.

Vendors are set up both indoors and outdoors—rain or shine. Come shop, support local businesses, and experience the heart of Swannanoa!

Follow us for updates and vendor features: @SwannanoaFarmersMarket on Facebook & Instagram

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Black Mountain Tailgate Market

9:00am - 12:00pm Sat, Aug 9 | 130 Montreat Rd

Every Saturday from May 3 to November 22, 9am–12pm at 130 Montreat Rd, Black Mountain, NC. nnCome celebrate local abundance with us! The Black Mountain Tailgate Market brings together the best of our region’s farmers, makers, and musicians.nnWe’re EBT friendly and we’ll double up with $20 farm fresh bucks. nnBring your family, your friends, and your market bags—we can’t wait to see you there!nnFollow us for weekly updates on vendors, music, and special events.nnhttps://www.facebook.com/events/2110433459441829/?event_time_id=2110433509441824
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SVM Valley History Hike #6: Riceville (Rattlesnake Lodge)

9:00am - 12:00pm Sat, Aug 9 | Swannanoa Valley Museum & History Center

History Hike to Rattlesnake Lodge with the Swannanoa Valley Museum.

Hikers will first stop at Bull Creek Valley Overlook, overlooking the Riceville valley, to learn about the history of the community, named after Joseph Marion Rice, who settled in the region in the 1780s. From the Tanbark Ridge Tunnel, hikers will travel up to the ruins of Rattlesnake Lodge. In 1903, Dr. Chase Ambler, realizing the health benefits of the mountains, commenced construction of a summer home for his growing family. Remembered as one of the most unique summer residences in Western North Carolina, Rattlesnake Lodge also boasted stables, tennis courts, and a pool. $35 for members, $45 for non-members.  Moderate, 2.5 miles

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BMCA Sourwood Pottery Market

10:00am - 4:00pm Sat, Aug 9 | Black Mountain Center for the Arts

Experience the vibrant creativity of the Sourwood Pottery Market at the Black Mountain Center for the Arts (BMCA) during the Sourwood Festival weekend

The BMCA Sourwood Pottery Market is a highlight of the Sourwood Festival weekend, held behind the Black Mountain Center for the Arts on Saturday, August 9 and Sunday, August 10, from 10 AM to 4 PM each day. This beloved event offers festival-goers a chance to explore a captivating array of handcrafted pottery created by local and regional artisans. Situated on the covered decks behind BMCA’s historic building at 225 W State Street, the market features everything from wheel‑thrown mugs to elegant serving bowls, with studio potters on hand to demonstrate techniques and share the stories behind their work. As part of Black Mountain’s long‑running Sourwood Festival—which also celebrates the sourwood honey‑harvest season—the market adds a unique artistic dimension to downtown’s lively streets filled with music, crafts, food vendors, and family‑friendly activities. Whether you're a pottery enthusiast or simply seeking a one‑of‑a‑kind souvenir, the market is the perfect stop for discovering functional art, supporting local creatives, and soaking in the community spirit.

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Craft Festival at Sourwood Festival

10:00am - 5:00pm Sat, Aug 9 - 10 | Louise's Kitchen

We will be in Louise's Kitchen Parking lot! Setting up!nCome See us!nnBee" sure to put this fun small-town festival on your list! The Sourwood Festival in downtown Black Mountain celebrates our bees and local sourwood honey. It's presented by the local Chamber of Commerce. Stroll down several streets with 200 vendors, eat festival food and listen to big variety of live music. Since the festival is on several side streets, Black Mountain's State Street (their Main Street) remains open, so you can also explore all the galleries, restaurants, and stores.It's a family-friendly event with several kid's carnival rides and games to for the kiddiesnnhttps://www.facebook.com/events/1429084911696523/
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$5 Bloody Marys and Mimosas

11:00am - 8:00pm Sat, Aug 9 | Foothills Grange

Cheers to the weekend! Come celebrate with us.

All weekend long, enjoy $5 Bloody Marys and mimosas at the Grange!

More info

Sourwood Festival Sausage Special

11:00am - 8:00pm Sat, Aug 9 | Foothills Grange

Enjoy a Special Hot Honey Sausage at Foothills Grange During the Sourwood Festival!

In honor of the Sourwood Festival, Foothills Butcher Shop will be making a special hot honey sausage—and you can come by Foothills Grange all weekend long to enjoy one for yourself!

We're also serving up local beer, cocktails, and a wide range of cold beverages to keep you cool as you listen to live music and take in all the festivities this special event has to offer.

Come hungry!

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Sourwood Festival Music @ Foothills Grange

12:00pm - 5:00pm Sat, Aug 9 | Foothills Grange

Enjoy a day of live music at Foothills Grange

We've got a great line up of music for you to enjoy, sponsored by Explore Asheville!

From 12-5pm, hear three wonderful groups:

Redbud | 12–2pm

Upbeats Ukulele | 2–3pm

Asheville Cats | 3–5pm

While you listen, enjoy a Foothills Butcher Shop hot honey sausage and a cold local beer!

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Old Fancy’s Grand Opening!

12:00pm - 3:00pm Sat, Aug 9 | Old Town District BMT

You’re Invited!!! 💌💌nJoin me Saturday, August 9th for the grand opening of Old Fancy! nTo celebrate and in support of other amazing local entrepreneurs and small businesses, I'm hosting a pop-up event during the grand opening. If you're a small business owner interested in participating, please message me! nThank you to everyone for the continued prayers, support and encouragement. I can’t wait to see y’all’s beautiful, shopping faces soon😊😊🛍️🛍️nnhttps://www.facebook.com/events/1941356186611478/
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Rooftop Drinks and Bar Snacks | Friday-Sunday starting at 1pm!

1:00pm Sat, Aug 9 | Hell or High Water

Kick off your weekend with a drink, bar snacks, and beautiful mountain views!

Every Friday-Sunday, we open early to serve drinks and bar snacks!

Join us starting at 1pm to enjoy these offerings and the best mountain views in town. Dinner service starts at 5pm, but you're welcome to continue enjoying our selection of drinks and small bites as the sun sets.

More info

Sourwood Honey "Bees Knees"

All day Sat, Aug 9 | The Station Black Mountain

🍯 Sip Summer with a Buzz! 🍋🐝

Try our twist on a classic — the Bee’s Knees, crafted with locally sourced Sourwood honey, fresh lemon juice, and smooth gin. It’s bright, refreshing, and just the right amount of sweet. A tribute to the mountains in every sip!

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40.20.10s // Drunken Prayer @ The Town Pump - Black Mountain, NC

7:00pm - 10:00pm Sat, Aug 9 | Town Pump Tavern

The Town Pump is Black Mountain's oldest dive bar.nn“On his new album Thy Burdens, (Morgan Geer) creates a completely new type of music on his own: Cosmic Gospel... sounds like a marriage between Otis Redding and The Band.”n- Klanderman Promotions, The Netherlandsnn“It's Americana in the sense that America is a place of menace, hybrid vigor and unending strangeness.”n- Robert Duncan, CREEM Magazinenhttps://drunkenprayer.comnnThe 40,20,10s started in Asheville NC and consists of Galen Holland, Springs Wade, Donny Brazile, Didier Rubio, and Josh Gibbs. Their latest album NEON— recorded at the historic studios at Citizen Vinyl (AVL) with producer Kevin Moloney (U2, Sinéad O’Connor)—is cutting-edge, classic Americana. nhttps://www.the402010s.com/nnhttps://www.facebook.com/events/532777413256151/
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DIRTY LOGIC DOES GAUCHO

7:30pm Sat, Aug 9 | White Horse Black Mountain

Dirty Logic will be performing the 1980 Steely Dan album Gaucho in its entirety.

With hits like “Hey Nineteen” and “Babylon Sisters”, as well as some of the band’s most complex songs and arrangements that have long been held in the highest regard by musicians and music lovers. The evening promises a wonderful musical experience.

More info Buy tickets

Refreshing Waterfall Yoga Hiking Micro Retreat

8:30am - 11:30am Sun, Aug 10 | Catawba Falls

We’ve curated fun & inviting 2–3 hour outdoor adventures for you to authentically connect with other humans within nature, working towards greater health+happiness through mindfulness and movement.

Immerse yourself in a Waterfall Micro Retreat as you enjoy a hike in the woods. Relax your mind while you meditate next to the water. Reinvigorate your body with a yoga flow in the forest. Breathe in the many health benefits of nature as you hike more mindfully with your local mind+body+spirit guide.

Combines the best & closest waterfalls to Asheville, NC with a unique tour experience you won’t find anywhere else! Refresh you spirit as you plunge your feel into a cool shallow pool at the base of the majestic 100’ waterfall!

We'll provide your mats, yoga+meditation+hiking tour with history about the trail & surrounding area! Your guide will also take pictures throughout the entire experience later to be emailed to you.

Have questions? Please email us at booking@namasteinnature.com

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BMCA Sourwood Pottery Market

10:00am - 4:00pm Sun, Aug 10 | Black Mountain Center for the Arts

Experience the vibrant creativity of the Sourwood Pottery Market at the Black Mountain Center for the Arts (BMCA) during the Sourwood Festival weekend

The BMCA Sourwood Pottery Market is a highlight of the Sourwood Festival weekend, held behind the Black Mountain Center for the Arts on Saturday, August 9 and Sunday, August 10, from 10 AM to 4 PM each day. This beloved event offers festival-goers a chance to explore a captivating array of handcrafted pottery created by local and regional artisans. Situated on the covered decks behind BMCA’s historic building at 225 W State Street, the market features everything from wheel‑thrown mugs to elegant serving bowls, with studio potters on hand to demonstrate techniques and share the stories behind their work. As part of Black Mountain’s long‑running Sourwood Festival—which also celebrates the sourwood honey‑harvest season—the market adds a unique artistic dimension to downtown’s lively streets filled with music, crafts, food vendors, and family‑friendly activities. Whether you're a pottery enthusiast or simply seeking a one‑of‑a‑kind souvenir, the market is the perfect stop for discovering functional art, supporting local creatives, and soaking in the community spirit.

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Sourwood Festival Sausage Special

11:00am - 8:00pm Sun, Aug 10 | Foothills Grange

Enjoy a Special Hot Honey Sausage at Foothills Grange During the Sourwood Festival!

In honor of the Sourwood Festival, Foothills Butcher Shop will be making a special hot honey sausage—and you can come by Foothills Grange all weekend long to enjoy one for yourself!

We're also serving up local beer, cocktails, and a wide range of cold beverages to keep you cool as you listen to live music and take in all the festivities this special event has to offer.

Come hungry!

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$5 Bloody Marys and Mimosas

11:00am - 8:00pm Sun, Aug 10 | Foothills Grange

Cheers to the weekend! Come celebrate with us.

All weekend long, enjoy $5 Bloody Marys and mimosas at the Grange!

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Sourwood Festival Music @ Foothills Grange

12:00pm - 5:00pm Sun, Aug 10 | Foothills Grange

Live Music @ Foothills Grange!

We've got a great line up of music for you to enjoy, sponsored by Explore Asheville!

Gavin Byrd | 12–2pm

Mckinney | 3–5pm

While you listen, try our signature Sourwood Sausage Special, made with a Foothills Butcher Shop hot honey sausage!

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Rooftop Drinks and Bar Snacks | Friday-Sunday starting at 1pm!

1:00pm Sun, Aug 10 | Hell or High Water

Kick off your weekend with a drink, bar snacks, and beautiful mountain views!

Every Friday-Sunday, we open early to serve drinks and bar snacks!

Join us starting at 1pm to enjoy these offerings and the best mountain views in town. Dinner service starts at 5pm, but you're welcome to continue enjoying our selection of drinks and small bites as the sun sets.

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Sourwood Honey "Bees Knees"

All day Sun, Aug 10 | The Station Black Mountain

🍯 Sip Summer with a Buzz! 🍋🐝

Try our twist on a classic — the Bee’s Knees, crafted with locally sourced Sourwood honey, fresh lemon juice, and smooth gin. It’s bright, refreshing, and just the right amount of sweet. A tribute to the mountains in every sip!

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DIRTY LOGIC DOES AJA

7:30pm Sun, Aug 10 | White Horse Black Mountain

Join Asheville’s premier Steely Dan tribute band for Dirty Logic Does Aja.

Dirty Logic will be performing the 1977 album Aja in its entirety.  For decades, Aja has been considered a musical and engineering masterpiece by musicians, producers, and engineers. Featuring Steely Dan hits like “Peg” and “Deacon Blues,” Aja paved the way for a new era in the pop music landscape and remains an iconic masterwork.

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