08/10/2024 to 08/11/2024
Honey and bee demos will be on hand at this festival, as well as gourmet sourwood honey—known for its light amber color, extreme aromatic smell, and distinctive rich honey flavor. Sourwood grows most abundantly in WNC and the north Georgia mountains, so it’s truly a local delight. Because August is harvest season, it’s fitting that the unofficial kickoff begins with the Sourwood Idol Contest on Friday at 7 p.m., where nonprofessional entrants can vie for cash prizes. music, dancing, clogging, arts and crafts, food, kids carnival rides and games, and over 150 vendors to add to the list. » Downtown; Saturday 9 a.m.-7 p.m., Sunday 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; free; (828) 669-2300; www.exploreblackmountain.com