Popular guitarist/vocalist Tom Pillion performs live music at Banner Elk Winery, an award-winning winery in the North Carolina High Country. Pillion is a versatile singer-songwriter who performs an acoustic selection of pop, folk, country and original songs. In high school and college, he played folk music in New England coffee houses, then played in weekend […]
Enjoy an outdoor concert by the Pressley Laton Band in the heart of town during the Village of Banner Elk 2025 Summer Concert Series. Pressley Laton leads her namesake band with a gritty, soulful voice that's redefining the boundaries of country music. A North Carolina native, Laton made her vocal debut at age 13 in […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
Girl Scouts are invited to join the park’s naturalists for a fun-filled learning adventure on Grandfather Mountain. This tradition is now in its 54th year. Participants can enjoy special scout activities, presentations and a closing ceremony. Plus, all Girl Scouts and troop leaders are admitted free with proof of membership, and family members will receive […]
Close out the Village of Banner Elk's 2025 Summer Concert Series with rock-and-roll party band Throwdown Jones. The hard-rocking band plays full throttle shows, covering a variety of well-known artists. Be ready for everything from Journey to AC/DC to Prince to Run-DMC. Other acts in their repertoire are Def Leppard, Iron Maiden, Queen, Kid Rock […]
The southern Appalachians are world-renowned for different types of fungi, from mushrooms to lichens, and are home to more than 2,000 species. Learn about the lifestyle and habitats of fungi, as well as observe many kinds of fungal fruiting bodies, including mushrooms growing at higher elevations. Julie Mullis leads the course. Mullis is currently in […]
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 […]
Two recently retired men seek purpose for the new stage of their lives in this hilarious and touching comedy. Marty chooses to explore the open road on a Harley-Davidson motorcycle, while Fred decides to pay more attention to his health, inventing many new ailments along the way. With a little "subtle redirection" from their wives […]
Two recently retired men seek purpose for the new stage of their lives in this hilarious and touching comedy. Marty chooses to explore the open road on a Harley-Davidson motorcycle, while Fred decides to pay more attention to his health, inventing many new ailments along the way. With a little "subtle redirection" from their wives […]
Two recently retired men seek purpose for the new stage of their lives in this hilarious and touching comedy. Marty chooses to explore the open road on a Harley-Davidson motorcycle, while Fred decides to pay more attention to his health, inventing many new ailments along the way. With a little "subtle redirection" from their wives […]
