Feb. 05 to Mar. 26 - Great Decisions
Topics to broaden public involvement with foreign policy topics. 3-4:30pm Men's Lounge
Contact: Highland Farms Retirement Community
(828)669-6473
claudettedriggers@highlandfarms.com
Feb. 07 to Mar. 13 - Gallery Art Show - Faculty of UNC-A
Opening reception Feb.7th 3-4pm.
Contact: Black Mountain Center for the Arts
(828)669-8610
www.blackmountainarts.org
Mar. 13 - 5th Annual Auction for the Arts
Silent & Live Auction. 6pm, $15 advance, $20 day of. Silent auction tickets $2 or 12 for $20. Includes heavy hors d'oeuvres, beverage & dessert bar.
Contact: Black Mountain Center for the Arts
(828)669-0930
www.blackmountainarts.org
Mar. 18 - Film - Tobacco Money Feeds my Family
Documentary by Cynthia Hill and Curtis Gaston
Contact: White Horse Black Mountain
(828)669-0816
www.whitehorseblackmountain.com
Mar. 20 - Swannanoa Rim Explorer Hiking Series
Monthly hiking series. Reservations required.
Contact: Swannanoa Valley Museum
(828)669-9566
swannanoavalleym@bellsouth.net
Mar. 20 - Job, Health, and Business Fair
9am-2pm at Owen Middle School Gym. No attendance fee. 50 booths of local: employers, health-care providers, and retailers. Concessions to benefit Baseball team.
Contact: Black Mountain Chamber of Commerce
(828)669-2300
www.exploreblackmountain.com
Mar. 21 to Apr. 15 - Emerging Artists Show
Opening reception March 21st 3-4pm. Art by students in art classes at the Center w/ work by Painting & Drawing teacher Bob Travers.
Contact: Black Mountain Center for the Arts
(828)669-0930
www.blackmountainarts.org
Mar. 26 - Night Owl Easter Egg Hunt
6th - 8th graders, 8-8:45pm, at Recreation Park
Contact: Recreation & Parks Dept.
(828)669-8610
www.bmrecreation.com
Mar. 27 - Children & Adult Easter Egg Hunt
10am at Recreation Park - Free - Live entertainment, games, crafts, music, snacks, and candy.
Contact: Recreation & Parks Dept.
(828)669-8610
www.bmrecreation.com
Apr. 17 - Swannanoa Rim Explorer Hiking Series
Monthly hikes. Reservations required.
Contact: Swannanoa Valley Museum
(828)669-9566
ewannanoavalleym@bellsouth.net
Apr. 22 to Apr. 25 - Play "The Bacchae"
Fierce Greek tradgedy performed outdoors in the amphitheatre.
Contact: Warren Wilson College
(828)
theatre@warren-wilson.edu
Apr. 24 - Earth Day Eco Flea Market
9am in parking lot next to Sun Trust.
Contact: Recreation & Parks Dept.
(828)669-2052
www.bmrecreation.com
May 02 - Black Mountain Youth Chorale Spring Concert
Under the direction of Aline Carillon. Fee at door - $5 or $15 per family
Contact: Black Mountain Center for the Arts
(828)669-0930
www.blackmountainarts.org
May 06 to May 09 - Lake Eden Arts Festival
L.E.A.F. at Camp Rockmont. Tickets sold on-line in advance.
Contact: L.E.A.F.
(828)686-8742
www.leaf.com
May 15 - Swannanoa Rim Explorer Hiking Series
Monthly hikes. Reservations required.
Contact: Swannanoa Valley Museum
(828)669-9566
swannanoavalleym@bellsouth.net
May 15 - 5th Annual Garden Show & Sale
9am-5pm downtown on Sutton Ave. Plant vendors, food, and more.
Contact: Black Mountain Beautification Committee
(828)460-7976
May 15 - Exhibit "The History of the English Language P
See rare Bilbles and more. Free Open 10am w/refreshments
Contact: Presbyterian Heritage Center
(828)669-6556
phcmontreat.org
May 29 - Montreat Heritage Homes Tour
Tour of 4-5 historice homes in the community. 1-4pm. Tickets $10 in advance, $15 week before tour. Reception at PHC 4-5pm
Contact: Presbyterian Heritage Center
(828)669-6556
phcmontreat.org
June 05 to June 06 - Black Mountain Arts and Crafts Show
Juried Art and Craft Festival in downtown Black Mountain. Vendor fee - no attendance fee.
Contact: The Old Depot Association
(828)669-6583
www.olddepot.org
June 17 - Park Rhythms
Free Concert 7:00-9:00pm at Lake Tomahawk. Food available.
Contact: Black Mountain Recreation and Parks
(828)669-2052
renee.blackmtn@gmail.com
June 17 to June 20 - 4th Annual ART IN BLOOM
Weekend fusion of flowers and art w/interpretive floral designs. Gala Preview Party-17th $30. Garden Tours-18th & 19th, $15. Tea & Fashion Show- 18th, $20. Lecture & photographic tour-19th, $15. Art Show-20th, $5. General admission is $5 (included in other ticket price.)
Contact: Black Mountain Center for the Arts
(828)669-0930
www.blackmountainarts.org
June 19 - Swannanoa Rim Explorer Hiking Series
Monthly hikes. Reservations required.
Contact: Swannanoa Valley Museum
(828)669-9566
swannanoavalleym@bellsouth.net
June 24 - Park Rhythms
Free Concert 7:00-9:00pm at Lake Tomahawk. Food available.
Contact: Black Mountain Recreation and Parks
(828)669-2052
renee.blackmtn@gmail.com
July 01 - Park Rhythms
Free Concert 7:00-9:00pm at Lake Tomahawk. Food available.
Contact: Black Mountain Recreation and Parks
(828)669-2052
renee.blackmtn@gmail.com
July 02 to July 31 - Gallery Show Opening Reception
Show by Chrysalis - group of 13 women artists.
Contact: Black Mountain Center for the Arts
(828)669-0930
www.blackmountainarts.org
July 03 - Montreat Parade
Community celebration. Free to public.
Contact: Town of Montreat
(828)669-8002
July 03 - Exhibit Opening
"Religion, Rebellions & Revival: Presbyterian Missions to China". Open 8:30-10 am w/refreshments, 1-4pm
Contact: Presbyterian Heritage Center
(828)669-6556
www.phcmontreat.org
July 04 - July 4th Celebration
Downtown fireworks, street dance, food and fun. No admission fee.
Contact: Black Mountain Recreation and Parks
(828)669-8610
www.bmrecreation.com
July 04 - Annual Fireworks Hike
Museum hike to view fireworks.
Contact: Swannanoa Valley Museum
(828)669-9566
www.swannanoavalleymuseum.org
July 08 - Park Rhythms
Free Concert 7:00-9:00pm at Lake Tomahawk. Food available.
Contact: Black Mountain Recreation and Parks
(828)669-2052
renee.blackmtn@gmail.com
July 15 - Park Rhythms
Free Concert 7:00-9:00pm at Lake Tomahawk. Food available.
Contact: Black Mountain Recreation and Parks
(828)669-2052
renee.blackmtn@gmail.com
July 17 - Swannanoa Rim Explorer Hiking Series
Monthly hikes. Reservations required.
Contact: Swannanoa Valley Museum
(828)669-9566
swannanoavalleym@bellsouth.net
July 22 - Park Rhythms
Free Concert 7:00-9:00pm at Lake Tomahawk. Food available.
Contact: Black Mountain Recreation and Parks
(828)669-2052
renee.blackmtn@gmail.com
July 29 - Park Rhythms
Free concert at Lake Tomahawk. 7pm -9pm Food available.
Contact: Recreation & Parks Dept.
(828)669-2052
www.bmrecreation.com
Aug. 05 - Park Rhythms
Free concert at Lake Tomahawk. 7pm-9pm Food available.
Contact: Recreation & Parks Dept.
(828)669-2052
www.bmrecreation.com
Aug. 07 - Rummage Sale
8am-noon. Tent at corner of Padgettown Rd and Old 70 East of Town. Benefit for Swannanoa Valley Museum
Contact: Y. Smith
(828)669-1679
Aug. 13 - Sourwood Idol Contest
Singers compete for cash prizes. Free.
Contact: Black Mountain Swannanoa Chamber of Commerce
(828)669-2300
www.exploreblackmountain.com
Aug. 14 to Aug. 15 - Sourwood Festival
Alcohol Free Street Festival with Arts, Crafts, Food, Games, Music and More! Rair or Shine! Vendor fee - No attendance fee.
Contact: Black Mountain Swannanoa Chamber of Commerce
(828)669-2300
www.exploreblackmountain.com
Aug. 21 - Swannanoa Rim Explorer Hiking Series
Monthly hikes. Reservations required.
Contact: Swannanoa Valley Museum
(828)669-9566
swannanoavalleym@bellsouth.net
Sept. 18 - Swannanoa Rim Explorer Hiking Series
Monthly hikes. Reservations required.
Contact: Swannanoa Valley Museum
(828)669-9566
swannanoavalleym@bellsouth.net
Sept. 25 - 4th Annual Mill Around the Village Bluegrass Festival
Music, Vendors, Food, Games and more.
(828)
www.millaroundthevillage.com
Oct. 14 to Oct. 17 - Lake Eden Arts Festival
Annual music festival held at Camp Rockmont. Tickets sold in advance on-line.
Contact: L.E.A.F
(828)686-8742
www.leaf.com
Oct. 16 - Fall by the Tracks
14th annual festival will include craft demonstrations, face and pumpkin painting, cake-walks, apple cider making, and more!
Contact: The Old Depot Association
(828)669-6583
www.olddepot.org
Oct. 16 - Swannanoa Rim Explorer Hiking Series
Monthly hikes. Reservations required.
Contact: Swannanoa Valley Museum
(828)669-9566
swannanoavalleym@bellsouth.net
Oct. 30 - Howl-O-Ween Pet Parade
3pm Cherry Street, Black Mountain. Preregister for costume contest. Cash prizes and door prizes for babies, kids, pets, and adults.
Contact: Bone-A-Fide Bakery
(828)669-0706
Nov. 20 - Swannanoa Rim Explorer Hiking Series
Monthly hikes. Reservations required.
Contact: Swannanoa Valley Museum
(828)669-9566
swannanoavalleym@bellsouth.net
Dec. 03 - Holly Jolly Christmas
Street festivities and stores stay open late.
Contact: Business to Business
(828)669-0707
Dec. 04 - Christmas Parade
Downtown Black Mountain. Over 100 entries.
Contact: Black Mountain Swannanoa Chamber of Commerce
(828)669-2300
www.exploreblackmountain.com
Dec. 04 - Circle of Lights
Community celebration. Food, music, & more.
Contact: Recreation & Parks Dept.
(828)669-2052
www.bmrecreation.com
Dec. 18 - Swannanoa Rim Explorer Hiking Series
Monthly hikes. Reservations required.
Contact: Swannanoa Valley Museum
(828)669-9566
swannanoavalleym@bellsouth.net
