Banner Elk’s amazing Summer of Music includes 90-plus live concerts featuring top-level national, regional & local bands from June 1 to Labor Day.
Get in the Groove During the Summer of Music
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Banner Elk’s World Famous Woolly Worm Festival
The third weekend of October, Banner Elk becomes the woolly worm racing capital. Folks travel from all over to the world-famous Woolly Worm Festival.
Fall for Banner Elk this Autumn
Banner Elk offers fall leaf-viewing from late Sept. to early Nov. Peak color is often the 2nd half of October, with nearby elevations peaking earlier and later.
From the Mayor: Banner Elk is OPEN to Visitors
Mayor Brenda Lyerly announces an early Christmas gift: Banner Elk has reopened after being shut down by Helene. Visitors welcome & needed!
Helping Hands Concert Series Attracts Big Names
Music stars play benefit concerts this summer in Banner Elk. This includes a Rock & Roll Hall of Famer, Country Hall of Famer, & 2-time Grammy winner
Take a Holiday Shopping Stroll This Season
There’s no better time to enjoy Banner Elk’s walkabout downtown than during Thanksgiving week and the Christmas season. Shop, dine, sip and stroll.
Banner Elk Named a Best Ski Town in North America
Banner Elk was named a Best Ski Town in North America in 2022 by USA TODAY’s 10Best Readers’ Choice awards. Banner Elk finished 5th overall
Theater Packages Provide a Romantic Escape
Looking for a romantic getaway? Book a Banner Elk theater package in the Blue Ridge Mtns. Includes lodging, show tickets, breakfast & more.
Banner Elk is a Top 15 Summer Cabin Destination
Looking for fun and affordable summer cabin vacation? Look no further than a Banner Elk cabin says one of the world's largest travel websites. TripAdvisor.com, with more than 375 million unique visitors monthly, named Banner Elk to its list of 15 Affordable Summer...