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Sourwood Festival
August 8 @ 10:00 am - August 9 @ 5:00 pm

Join us in downtown Black Mountain, NC for the 49th annual Sourwood Festival — August 8–9, 2026!
This beloved free, artisan festival showcases handcrafted goods from some of the region’s finest makers, alongside live music, local food vendors, and activities for the whole family. It’s a true celebration of Appalachian craft, culture, and community.
New in 2026, the experience expands across the Black Mountain–Swannanoa Valley with a Kansas City BBQ Competition at the Swannanoa KOA and Saturday night fireworks, making it a complete mountain weekend getaway.
Free admission. Easy mountain drive from Asheville, Charlotte, Greenville, and Knoxville.
Plan your visit at https://www.explorethevalley.org/sourwood-festival/

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