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

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!

Thank you, Pastor Chandler and members of the UMC Congregation for being a part of Black Mountain Blues!

PUBLIC PARKING (LIMITED)

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

Check out Shirtmandude Company, our official Black Mountain Blues merchandise headquarters! His shop is located at 103 Cherry Street, just up the road from Cherry Street Check-In. Pre-order on our website today!

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.