Sourwood Festival set for this weekend: Black Mountain News
The 32nd annual Sourwood Festival is set for Saturday, August 8, and Sunday, August 9. The event, sponsored by the Black Mountain - Swannanoa Chamber of Commerce, has grown into one of Western North Carolina’s most diverse street festivals, featuring crafts, foods, music, and a lot of fun.
“The Sourwood Festival is a family, hometown celebration with vendors, including local craft people, and non-profit organizations raising money for special projects,” Bob McMurray, Black Mountain-Swannanoa Chamber of Commerce executive director, said. “We have free music throughout the festival, and a large children’s area with a lot of different activities.”
Beekeeper Edd Buchanan hasn’t missed a Sourwood festival since it started. He will return with his bee display, but with no sourwood honey due to the weather conditions this summer.
The Sourwood Idol Contest will be held on Friday night, August 7, at 7 p.m. in the parking lot across from the Old Depot. This is a competition for single, musical acts. Prizes are given. There are still openings for competitors. Those interested should call the Black Mountain-Swannanoa Chamber of Commerce at 669-2300 for an application, or arrive at 6 p.m. on August 7 at the entertainment tent and register to compete.
For more information, consult the Sourwood Festival Guide in this week’s Black Mountain News.
“The Sourwood Festival is a family, hometown celebration with vendors, including local craft people, and non-profit organizations raising money for special projects,” Bob McMurray, Black Mountain-Swannanoa Chamber of Commerce executive director, said. “We have free music throughout the festival, and a large children’s area with a lot of different activities.”
Beekeeper Edd Buchanan hasn’t missed a Sourwood festival since it started. He will return with his bee display, but with no sourwood honey due to the weather conditions this summer.
The Sourwood Idol Contest will be held on Friday night, August 7, at 7 p.m. in the parking lot across from the Old Depot. This is a competition for single, musical acts. Prizes are given. There are still openings for competitors. Those interested should call the Black Mountain-Swannanoa Chamber of Commerce at 669-2300 for an application, or arrive at 6 p.m. on August 7 at the entertainment tent and register to compete.
For more information, consult the Sourwood Festival Guide in this week’s Black Mountain News.
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