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First Saturday and Sunday in August
"Bee" sure to put this fun small-town festival on your list! The Sourwood Festival in downtown Black Mountain celebrates our bees, local sourwood honey, Appalachian craft, and community. It's presented by the local Chamber of Commerce on the first Saturday and Sunday in August each year. Stroll down several streets with vendors, visit the the kids zone, listen to variety of live music, and buy festival food, beer, and wine. Throughout town, you can explore galleries, restaurants, bars, and stores. Black Mountain's State Street (their Main Street) remains open to vehicles.
Times: 10 am to 5 pm on both Saturday and Sunday. Admission is free. New for 2026: A Kansas City BBQ Competition and Saturday night fireworks, both at the Swannanoa KOA (address: 2708 US-70, Swannanoa).
This is a family-friendly event and has a dedicated Kids Zone sponsored by Best Buy Metals.
The 150 vendors along Sutton Avenue, Black Mountain Avenue, and Cherry Street include arts and crafts, local businesses, specialty items, and honey.
Take a break to enjoy bands and dancing under the big tent on Sutton Avenue across from The Old Depot.
Take home pickles, jams, and jellies (local and inexpensive). Don't forget the fried apple pies!
From downtown Asheville, it's a 20-minute drive to Black Mountain via I-40 East. To use the free shuttle from the local Ingles grocery store, take exit 64 and turn right. The Ingles is just ahead on the right side of the road. To drive directly to the festival, take exit 64 and turn left. The festival is just a few blocks ahead.
See our Black Mountain Guide for more things to do in the area. Go to our Summer Festivals Guide for more events.
