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    Sourwood Festival

    August 2025 (dates not updated)

    Downtown
    Black Mountain, NC 28711

    Status: Updated 11/14/2023
    Sourwood Festival
    Sourwood honey, a mountain tradition, is the theme for this wonderful family festival. The Sourwood Festival fills downtown Black Mountain with wholesome entertainment for both adults and children in August each year. Over 30,000 people from all over America will be in attendance at the festival which grows in popularity each year. Music, dancing, arts & crafts, super food, kid's area, face painting, and more make it the perfect event for you and your entire family. With about 200 vendors you will discover lots of local and unique arts and crafts and there will be something to please every palate.
    • Admission: free
    • Days/­Hours Open: Sat 9am-7pm, Sun 9am-5pm
    • Address: 100 Sutton Avenue, Black Mountain, NC 28711
    • Entertainment: 2 stages - R,L Entertainment: Variety 
    • Other Activities: large children's area, petting zoo, pony rides
    • Attendance: 30,000
      # Food Booths: 5
    • # of Exhi­bitors: 200
      Juried: no
      Prize Money: na
    • Deadlines: Art & Craft: 05/31/2024
      Music: until full
      Food: 06/15/2024 
    • Promoter: Black Mountain-Swannanoa Chamber of Commerce
    • Show Dir.: Chamber Office

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    • Frequently Asked Questions:
    • Where do we park?
      Park across from the Shell Station on Hwy 9 in the large parking lot
    • Will there be ATMs onsite at Sourwood Festival?
      There are ATMs downtown Black Mountain, but not in the festival area
    • Is Sourwood Festival dog-friendly or service-animal only?
      Pets are allowed but discouraged due to Pavement is too hot in August.
    • Where will Information Booths be located?
      On Hwy 9 entering Black Mountain look for signs
    • Is there shuttle transporation?
      Shuttle is available 10-5 from Ingles Grocery Garden Area on Hwy 9
    • Is Sourwood Festival all ages?
      Yes
    • Is Sourwood Festival handicap accessible?
      Yes
    • Is Sourwood Festival rain or shine?
      Yes
    • Are children free to attend Sourwood Festival?
      Yes

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