Banner Elk’s a top NC mountain town for shopping, dining, unwinding. Its walkable downtown village features shops, restaurants & attractions.
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Get in the Groove During the Summer of Music
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.
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
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...