Fall Festival Auction 2026

Every Bid Brings Hope to a Child 

When you place a bid, you are helping children and youth in Western North Carolina find safety, stability, and a place to belong. 

From handcrafted quilts and original art to local experiences and themed gift baskets, every auction item tells a story of generosity and community. Your participation helps kids heal, grow, and dream again. 
  Your Impact 

Proceeds from this auction directly support the children at Black Mountain Home, including: 

• Community-Based Foster Care Services – Providing safe, loving homes for children in crisis, including medically fragile infants.
• Campus-Based Cottage Care – Keeping siblings together in family-style homes.
• Independent & Lifelong Living – Guiding young adults, including those with developmental disabilities, toward independence.
• Therapeutic Recreation & Education – Helping kids heal through counseling, recreation, and tutoring.

1. Browse the Catalog – Explore handcrafted art, themed baskets, local getaways, and more.
2. Place Your Bid – Every bid moves us closer to our goal.
3. Win & Celebrate – Pick up your items after the festival or at our administrative offices.
4. Give Hope – Know your purchase helps children find family, faith, and a future.
    

Founded in 1904 as Mountain Orphanage, Black Mountain Home provides physical, emotional, and academic support to children from Western North Carolina, from newborns to college-age, who have been removed from their homes due to neglect, abuse, exploitation, and other traumas.

We serve children through: 
- Community-based Foster Care
- Campus-based Cottage Care
- Independent Living and Apprenticeship Programs for older youth
- Lifelong Living Program for youth with developmental disabilities

Black Mountain Home is a nonprofit organization
Tax ID: 56-0538018