Enjoy an outdoor concert by Thirty Ought Six in the heart of town during the Village of Banner Elk 2025 Summer Concert Series. Thirty Ought Six will rock the evening with a variety of music from the 1970s, '80s and '90s. The band specializes in classic rock, Southern rock, hair metal and old-school country with […]
The Helping Hands Concert Series brings stars from across the music spectrum to Banner Elk this summer for three benefit concerts. Shows take place at Hayes Auditorium on the campus of Lees-McRae College to raise funds for those impacted by Hurricane Helene in Avery and Watauga counties. The June 6 concert features Country Music Hall […]
The Banner House Museum celebrates opening day for its 2025 season with free admission on June 7. The museum, located in the 1865 home built by one of the town’s founders, Samuel Banner, tells the history of Banner Elk and demonstrates what life was like in the North Carolina mountains during the mid to late […]
Every June, Banner Elk invites visitors to meet some true party animals. This afternoon of celebration and special events at Grandfather Mountain honors the black bears, bald eagles, river otters, cougars and elk that call the mountain home. Activities include crafts, games, interpretive talks and special birthday enrichments for the animals — think “bear-thday cake” […]
Enjoy an evening outdoors with the Smokin' Joe Randolph Band in the heart of town during the Village of Banner Elk 2025 Summer Concert Series. Smokin' Joe Randolph lets the good times roll with retro blues, rock 'n' roll, surf and rockabilly. The free concert takes place on the outdoor stage between Sorrento’s Italian Bistro […]
Zeb Spencer plays an outdoor show in the heart of town during the Village of Banner Elk 2025 Summer Concert Series. Spencer, who hails from Granite Falls, N.C., made a name for himself in 2019 as a contestant on "American Idol." His typical set list includes country, bluegrass and a little bit of everything else. […]
The Helping Hands Concert Series brings stars from across the music spectrum to Banner Elk this summer for three benefit concerts. Shows take place at Hayes Auditorium on the campus of Lees-McRae College to raise funds for those impacted by Hurricane Helene in Avery and Watauga counties. The June 20 concert features Rock and Roll […]
Thursday evening Concerts in the Park, sponsored by the Banner Elk Chamber of Commerce, are a popular summer activity showcasing well-known local and regional bands. The free concerts take place at the amphitheater at Tate-Evans Town Park. The fun dance music — from Southern rock to oldies, '70s, '80s, soul, country and funk — is […]
Thursday evening Concerts in the Park, sponsored by the Banner Elk Chamber of Commerce, are a popular summer activity showcasing well-known local and regional bands. The free concerts take place at the amphitheater at Tate-Evans Town Park. The fun dance music — from Southern rock to oldies, '70s, '80s, soul, country and funk — is […]
Four times each summer, the green at the Historic Banner Elk School comes to life with Art on the Greene, featuring quality, hand-made arts and crafts from select local and regional artisans. The number of artists exhibiting at each show ranges from 40 to 60. They represent a variety of media, such as metal, glass, […]
Four times each summer, the green at the Historic Banner Elk School comes to life with Art on the Greene, featuring quality, hand-made arts and crafts from select local and regional artisans. The number of artists exhibiting at each show ranges from 40 to 60. They represent a variety of media, such as metal, glass, […]