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OFFICIAL EVENT INFORMATION
Please review for all your Black Mountain Blues needs.
We are excited to welcome you to Black Mountain and the Inaugural Black Mountain Blues!
The Blues Team enjoyed some of our official Black Mountain Blues exclusive ice cream at The Hop on Thursday, and we’re all working diligently to get things ready for next week to ensure you have the best Blues experience possible.
Whether you’re a local or visiting for the first time, we have some information we want to share with you about what to expect including:
- Parking
- Where to check-in
- Best places to get Blues perks
- Restrooms
- Where to buy Official Merch
- What to expect in Vendor Village
- Plus, a schedule and map to all the music!
PARKING
Due to the road closures and our event taking place in Downtown Black Mountain, there is no immediate parking at the venues. This includes White Horse. We know you are used to parking there, but the lot will be reserved for artists and staff for the event. Parking at the former BI-LO parking lot is reserved for VIP Passholders only. Thanks in advance for your understanding.
Parking is limited in the Town of Black Mountain but there are several public lots located throughout downtown that are free. We encourage everyone to CARPOOL and arrive early to ensure you have time to find parking in these lots.
GENERAL ADMISSION – 3-DAY and DAY PASS PARKING
PAID PARKING OPTION – $10
Black Mountain United Methodist Church, located at 101 Church Street in the heart of downtown, will be hosting a parking fundraiser. Key points below. No Sunday a.m. parking!
- Approximately 60 spaces available.
- Cost to park will be $10.
- Cash only.
- Opens 2 p.m. Friday.
- Operating days are Friday at Saturday Only. The lot will be closed on Sunday morning during worship, but after church is over (around noon) attendees will be able to use the lot at no charge.
Thank you, Pastor Chandler and members of the UMC Congregation for being a part of Black Mountain Blues!
PUBLIC PARKING (LIMITED)
- Free Public Parking lot on Terry Estate Drive across the street from Recreation & Parks
- Free Public Parking lot located at 102 E State Street near the Fire Station
- Free Public Parking lot located at 152 NC-9 T behind the railroad tracks and Old Depot
EVENT CHECK-IN – 2 OPTIONS!
PRE-EVENT
Avoid the long line and pick-up your wristbands early! We will be hosting a pre-event Kick-Off Party at White Horse on Thursday evening, July 11 beginning and 7 p.m. until 9 p.m.. You can pick-up your wristbands, grab a cold drink and listen to the Asheville All-Star Band!
DAY OF EVENT
All guests, including VIP Pass holders, will check in at one of two locations – either on the middle of Cherry Street at our Welcome Tent (near Goldfinch) OR in Vendor Village (near the Railyard). Please have your tickets ready to scan on your phone (or printed) upon arrival. See you there!
Need to buy extra tickets? You can do that here, too!
Check-In Station Hours Below:
•Friday 1:30p.m. – 9:00p.m. •Saturday 10:30a.m. – 8:00p.m. •Sunday 10:30a.m. – 3:00p.m.
BLUES PERKS
Many of our local merchants and vendors are offering special discounts and perks. Look for the ‘Blues Love Offered Here!’ signs in shop windows.
Plus, visit our Venue Partner restaurants and ask about their specials for Blues guests like this one at The Bush Farmhouse.
THE BUSH FARMHOUSE
Get 10% off all food when making a reservation at The Bush Farmhouse for any meal the weekend of The Blues Festival! Reservations must be booked prior to July 9. Call 828.357.5367 to make a reservation and be sure to say you are with Black Mountain Blues!
RESTROOMS
All of our venue partners have restrooms, plus there are public restrooms located on the middle of Cherry Street. In addition, we will have Porta johns down by Vendor Village.
OFFICIAL MERCH
VENDOR VILLAGE
Need a break from listening to tunes? Go shopping at our Vendor Village along Sutton by the Railyard. Vendor Village is open to the entire community and you’ll find food trucks, artisans, activities for kids and all kinds of great shops to explore and learn more about Black Mountain!
SCHEDULE
Please check here for the current artist schedules.
