Head out to Banner Elk Winery, an award-winning winery in the North Carolina High Country, for live music from Alexander Nicoll. Nicoll is country singer-songwriter who grew up in the Raleigh area of North Carolina and now lives just over the mountain from Banner Elk in Johnson City, Tennessee. Drawing inspiration from artists like Tyler […]
Enjoy an outdoor concert by Monday Rain in the heart of town during the Village of Banner Elk 2025 Summer Concert Series. Monday Rain focuses on 1980s and '90s country with vocals from Adam Rose. The free concert takes place on the outdoor stage between Sorrento’s Italian Bistro and Bayou Smokehouse.
Grandfather Mountain has an elite team of naturalists, dedicated to the preservation and conservation of the park’s numerous ecological communities — and the flora and fauna that call them home. But they can’t do it alone. Celebrate Junior Naturalists and welcome more to its numbers with the annual Junior Naturalist Day (formerly Junior Ranger Day). […]
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 evening of music outdoors with Classic Highway in the heart of town during the Village of Banner Elk 2025 Summer Concert Series. Boone-based Classic Highway mixes good old classic rock with soul, blues and Southern rock for a memorable ride through the ’60s, ’70s and ’80s. The free concert takes place on the […]
Head out to Banner Elk Winery, an award-winning winery in the North Carolina High Country, for live music from Crossnore Creek. Crossnore Creek is a duo comprised of musicians Chip Lyons and Christa Muse. The setlist features classic rock sprinkled with a few original songs blending folk and rock. Hours are 1-5 p.m. and there […]
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 […]
SwingSet, a local 15-piece swing band, performs a concert on the Village of Banner Elk outdoor stage. What better way to enjoy a Thursday happy hour than with a big band performance in the heart of Banner Elk? No cover charge, just come by for a drink or a bite of food and some classic […]
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 […]
Eclectic musician Patty M performs live at Banner Elk Winery, an award-winning winery in the North Carolina High Country. Because she plays a wide range of styles, it’s hard to place Patty in one category. She has a folk side that comes out with her acoustic guitar and ukulele, while her overall style encompasses rock, […]
The Adam Church Band plays an outdoor show in the heart of town during the Village of Banner Elk 2025 Summer Concert Series. Church, who grew up nearby in the Foscoe community, began playing country music while at Appalachian State University. He's taken his career to new heights since graduating college with a sound described […]