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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
Check out live music at Banner Elk Cafe with a performance by Max 'n' Min. A folk, rock and blues duo from nearby Boone, Max 'n' Min plays fan favorites throughout the High Country. With Max on guitar and Min on vocals, they bring a soulful joy to their music and cover classic bands like […]
The Village of Banner Elk Summer Concert Series lets you spend the night together with Satisfaction: The International Rolling Stones Tribute Show on Saturday, July 5. Think you can't always get what you want? This is a free holiday weekend concert by the world's premier Rolling Stones tribute band. They look and sound so much […]
