Craft Fairs & Farmers Markets in Black Mountain, North Carolina
Black Mountain's Sourwood Festival celebrates Appalachian beekeeping and sourwood honey in the streets downtown each August, and the Lake Eden Arts Festival returns twice a year with music, dance and artisans. Its 6 events also include the Holly Jolly Celebration each holiday season and a weekly tailgate market.
Black Mountain Home Fall Festival
FestivalAnnual fall festival at Black Mountain Home for Children featuring games, bounce houses, horse show, live entertainment, car show, hayrides, silent auction. 10x10 vendor booth applications submitted online and approved before payment.
Black Mountain Tailgate Market
FarmersSpring market and longer main-season tailgate market for the Black Mountain area.
Holly Jolly Celebration
HolidayOfficial start of the holiday season in downtown Black Mountain hosted by the Swannanoa Valley Chamber. Friday evening extended shopping, festive storefront displays, live entertainment, visits with Santa. Saturday Christmas Parade down State Street.
LEAF Festival — Fall
FestivalLEAF's fall festival at a new venue (TBA) near Black Mountain. Global music, dance, storytelling, healing arts, family programming, longest continually running poetry slam, kids adventures, workshops, and 40+ artisans demonstrate and sell their work.
LEAF Festival — Spring
FestivalLake Eden Arts Festival's spring edition. Global music, dance, storytelling, healing arts, and 40+ artisans selling original artwork, clothing, jewelry, and musical instruments. Family programming.
Sourwood Festival
Festival40+ year free street festival celebrating Appalachian beekeeping and sourwood honey. 200 vendors along Sutton Avenue, Black Mountain Avenue, and Vance Avenue featuring arts, crafts, local businesses, specialty items, and honey. Live music, kids zone. Hosted by Black Mountain-Swannanoa Chamber of Commerce. 30,000+ attendees.