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 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.

April 12-14

Orchid Festival Asheville NC
Orchid Festival

NC Arboretum

April 20th

Re}HAPPENING Festival

BMC -Lake Eden Campus

March 23rd

CODA Festival Montreat NC
Coda Music Festival

Montreat College

April 27th

Pioneer Day Old Fort NC
Pioneer Day Festival

Mountain Gateway Museum

May 9-12

Leaf Festival Black Mountain NC
Leaf Retreat

Lake Eden

May 18th

Bigfoot Festival Marion NC
WNC Bigfoot Festival

Downtown Marion, NC

June 13 - July 26

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Art in Bloom

Black Mountain Center for the Arts

June - TBA

Old Fort Trails and Train Festival
Old Fort Trails and Trains Festival

Old Fort 

July TBA

Swannanoa Valley Museum and History Center will be hosting Black Mountain’s 3rd Annual Classic Car Show.
Rock the Classics

Downtown Black Mountain

August 10-11

Sourwood Festival

Downtown Black Mountain

June 1st & Oct 26th

Art by the Track Black Mountain NC
Art by the Tracks

Old Depot Gallery

October 17-20

Leaf Festival Black Mountain NC
Fall LEAF Festival

Lake Eden

Late October

Pet Parade

Downtown Black Mountain

1st Saturday Dec

Lake Tomahawk Circle of Lights

Lake Tomahawk

Dec 1 - Dec 31

Deck the Trees Annual Event Black Mountain NC
Deck the Trees

Monte Vista Hotel

1st Friday Dec

Holly Jolly Black Mountain NC
Holly Jolly

Downtown Black Mountain

Click to Visit

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 31

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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.