The classically-trained duo of Quinn Crowe showcases a love for all genres of music during a June 28 appearance at the Village of Banner Elk 2025 Summer Concert Series. The North Carolina duo has roots in jazz, country, blues and rock ’n’ roll. Check out a short video of Quinn Crowe. The free concert takes […]
Enjoy an afternoon of brews and live music at Kettell Beerworks featuring singer-songwriter extraordinaire Sam Fanthorpe. Fanthorpe, whose motto is “has guitar, will travel,” serves up an eclectic combination of original works, classic country, jazz, blues and Appalachian roots music. Audiences enjoy his combination of a great voice, excellent guitar chords and fun personality. Hours […]
Music at Forum is a curated series of concerts held at Lees-McRae College. It was founded in 1979 by a group of residents to enhance the cultural arts experience each summer in Banner Elk. Music at Forum’s 46th season continues with the return of a fan favorite, Western Piedmont Symphony. Based in Hickory, Western Piedmont […]
Music at Forum is a curated series of concerts held at Lees-McRae College. It was founded in 1979 by a group of residents to enhance the cultural arts experience each summer in Banner Elk. Music at Forum’s 46th season continues with the return of a fan favorite, Western Piedmont Symphony. Based in Hickory, Western Piedmont […]
A variety of fresh food grown locally is available at the Avery County Farmers Market every Thursday afternoon through Oct. 16. The market takes place in the parking lot beside the Historic Banner Elk School. Farmers bring a cornucopia of items each week. This includes produce, meats, honey, jams & jellies, artisan breads and garden […]
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 Robbins Amphitheater at Tate-Evans town park. The fun dance music — from Southern rock to oldies, '70s, '80s, soul, country and funk — is […]
The Sugar Mountain Resort Summit Crawl is a fun event in which participants walk, hike or crawl up Sugar Mountain’s 5,300-foot peak by way of three ski slopes: Easy Street, Gunther’s Way and Northridge. Although mostly just for fun, times are kept and prizes are awarded in various categories. The uphill course is approximately 1.2 […]
Banner Elk’s Fourth of July celebration is a day that makes Uncle Sam proud, beginning with one of the most popular July 4th parades in North Carolina and ending with the Party in the Park and Duck Race in Tate-Evans Town Park. The parade begins at 11 a.m. and is open to all who wish […]
Singer/guitarist Ethan White performs live music at Banner Elk Winery, an award-winning winery in the North Carolina High Country. White is a versatile artist who focuses on rock, country and blues. A typical set list includes artists like The Rolling Stones, T. Rex, Van Morrison and Looking Glass, along with a few original songs. Hours […]
Check out live music at Banner Elk Cafe with a performance by Sound Traveler. Sound Traveler is made up of the husband-and-wife duo of Bob and Patty Tatum who play a variety of unexpected combinations of instruments, including guitar, trumpet, bass, concertina, banjo, harmonica, percussion, ukulele and xylophone. Audiences can expect to hear classic rock, […]
Enjoy a Fourth of July evening of musical variety with Big Fun Band in the heart of town during the Village of Banner Elk 2025 Summer Concert Series. This versatile, Charlotte-based group covers everything from Bruno Mars to Elvis Presley, from ZZ Top to Tears for Fears. The free concert takes place on the outdoor […]
Take a chairlift ride to the summit of Sugar Mountain for a mountaintop fireworks extravaganza, or watch from the ski resort's base lodge. The fireworks show from Sugar Mountain's 5,300-foot peak begins around 9 p.m. To watch from the summit, purchase a one-time round-trip lift ticket for $22 between 6:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. to […]