Browse and shop a variety of new works created by 40 area artists featured at the BE (Banner Elk) Artists Gallery. A great way to jump start your holiday shopping with handcrafted gifts at reasonable prices – including pottery, paintings, jewelry, metal art, wood turnings, glass works and more. BE Artists Gallery is located inside […]
Browse and shop a variety of new works created by 40 area artists featured at the BE (Banner Elk) Artists Gallery. A great way to jump start your holiday shopping with handcrafted gifts at reasonable prices – including pottery, paintings, jewelry, metal art, wood turnings, glass works and more. BE Artists Gallery is located inside […]
“A Small Town Christmas in Banner Elk” is a three-day weekend celebration featuring traditional holiday events and activities. The fun begins Friday evening with the lighting of the official town tree at 6:30 p.m. at Corner on Main park in downtown Banner Elk. Tree lighting festivities include caroling and hot chocolate. Following the tree lighting, […]
Get in the holiday spirit with the lighting of Banner Elk's official town Christmas tree. This free event takes place at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 6, at the Corner On Main Park in the heart of town. The festivities include caroling, hot chocolate and a countdown to the lighting of the tree, which is […]
A Small Town Christmas continues on Saturday, Dec. 3. The day begins with a Holiday 5K race at 8:30 a.m. Next up enjoy breakfast with Santa at 9:00 a.m. at Banner Elk Presbyterian Church. From there, it’s an easy walk to activities occurring throughout town. Those activities range from ornament making for kids, a holiday market, story time with Santa and a community carol sing.
The first three Saturdays in December, an indoor holiday market takes place at the Historic Banner Elk School from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Shoppers can browse a variety of unique, handmade gifts priced at $25 and under. Attendees can also shop for more one-of-a-kind gifts from regional artists at the B.E. Artists Gallery, which […]
Every Saturday in December from noon to 2 p.m., stop by My Best Friend's Barkery in Banner Elk to make a free piece of paw print art. Bring your dog or cat and create a unique gift, ornament or stocking stuffer for the holiday season. My Best Friend's Barkery features food and treats for canines […]
Banner Elk Presbyterian Church invites everyone to join a small-town sing-a-long of familiar Christmas carols inside the beautiful sanctuary of the historic stone church. The 45-minute casual service includes favorites for adults and children alike, ranging from Let it Snow to Joy to the World. The grand piano and pipe organ provide festive accompaniment. Christmas […]
A Small Town Christmas concludes on Sunday, Dec. 8. This is the least structured day of this three-day holiday weekend. Visitors can start the day with brunch at several restaurants in the walkabout downtown. After brunch, enjoy Christmas-themed tours and shopping in the farm store at Apple Hill Alpaca Farm, take in the encore weekend […]
Stop by the Banner Elk Trading Company on Dec. 14 for sips, sweets and special holiday sales. This boutique is located in Banner Elk's downtown village and offers a curated collection of treasures ranging from high-end fashion to artisanal gifts to home decor. Indulge your senses and embrace the art of living beautifully at Banner […]
The first three Saturdays in December, an indoor holiday market takes place at the Historic Banner Elk School from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Shoppers can browse a variety of unique, handmade gifts priced at $25 and under. Attendees can also shop for more one-of-a-kind gifts from regional artists at the B.E. Artists Gallery, which […]
Every Saturday in December from noon to 2 p.m., stop by My Best Friend's Barkery in Banner Elk to make a free piece of paw print art. Bring your dog or cat and create a unique gift, ornament or stocking stuffer for the holiday season. My Best Friend's Barkery features food and treats for canines […]
Help Sugar Mountain Resort fill the slopes with skiing and snowboarding Santa Clauses, Mrs. Clauses and Elves and receive a discounted fulll-day lift ticket. For one day only, head to Sugar Mountain Resort dressed head-to-toe as Santa Claus, Mrs. Claus or one of Santa’s elves, and receive a full-day lift/slope ticket for just $32.
Enjoy live music at Beech Mountain Resort with a Friday night installment of the Winter Music Series featuring Barefoot Modern. Barefoot Modern is a North Carolina indie rock/pop band known for catchy melodies, thoughtful lyrics, and electrifying performances, Their music captures a range of emotions, from feel-good anthems to introspective ballads. This show takes place […]
The first three Saturdays in December, an indoor holiday market takes place at the Historic Banner Elk School from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Shoppers can browse a variety of unique, handmade gifts priced at $25 and under. Attendees can also shop for more one-of-a-kind gifts from regional artists at the B.E. Artists Gallery, which […]
Every Saturday in December from noon to 2 p.m., stop by My Best Friend's Barkery in Banner Elk to make a free piece of paw print art. Bring your dog or cat and create a unique gift, ornament or stocking stuffer for the holiday season. My Best Friend's Barkery features food and treats for canines […]
Here's one last opportunity for kids to share their Christmas wish list with Jolly Ol' St. Nick. Santa Claus welcomes children to visit with him in a festive atmosphere at the Lodge, which overlooks the slopes at Beech Mountain Resort. While the little ones enjoy their time with Santa, parents can relax and unwind with […]
Enjoy a late afternoon at the ski lodge at Sugar Mountain Resort with classic rock from Darkhorse. Darkhouse is a Boone-based quartet that covers a wide range of upbeat rock and rock from 1960s through the '90s, with a few Motown covers mixed in for dancing.
Spend a post-slopes afternoon enjoying a mix of familiar tunes with The Lucky Strikes Orchestra at Sugar Mountain ski resort. The Lucky Strikes Orchestra has become a staple of High Country entertainment. The group is known for its variety of Motown, beach and classic rock ‘n’ roll and yacht rock.
Enjoy live music at Beech Mountain Resort with a Friday night installment of the Winter Music Series featuring Sam Collie & The Roustabouts. Sam Collie & The Roustabouts deliver a dynamic blend of blues, rock, and soul. Their music channels classic blues influences with a modern twist, featuring soulful solos, driving rhythms, and engaging storytelling […]
Every Saturday in December from noon to 2 p.m., stop by My Best Friend's Barkery in Banner Elk to make a free piece of paw print art. Bring your dog or cat and create a unique gift, ornament or stocking stuffer for the holiday season. My Best Friend's Barkery features food and treats for canines […]
Enjoy a late afternoon at the ski lodge at Sugar Mountain Resort with classic rock from Darkhorse. Darkhouse is a Boone-based quartet that covers a wide range of upbeat rock and rock from 1960s through the '90s, with a few Motown covers mixed in for dancing.
Ring in 2025 in the alpine village at the base of the slopes at Beech Mountain Ski Resort. The celebration takes place at Beech Mountain Brewing Company's Taproom and Grill and features live music from Caitlin Krisko & The Broadcast from 10 p.m. to midnight, DJ Overcash from 7-10 p.m., midnight fireworks and more. Krisko […]
Celebrate New Year’s Eve with a free, family-friendly dance party at Beech Mountain Resort. From 7 p.m. to midnight, DJ Pete will keep the dancing floor hopping. Other activities include a photo booth and balloon creations from a twist-the-balloon artist, leading up to a fireworks show at midnight. Full bar service will be available for […]
Enjoy a New Year’s Eve celebration on and off the slopes at Sugar Mountain Resort. Everyone is invited, free of charge, to an alpine torch light parade at 11:45 p.m., followed by a fireworks show over the mountain at midnight to ring in 2025. The indoor festivities, from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m., require reservations […]
Ring in the New Year in epic fashion on Jan. 1 by enjoying the first sunrise of 2025 atop Grandfather Mountain. This special event provides guests with the rare opportunity to visit Grandfather Mountain outside of regular operating hours and on a holiday. Sunrise is at 7:38 a.m. Jan. 1, 2025, and Grandfather’s gates will […]
Enjoy live music at Beech Mountain Resort with a Friday night installment of the Winter Music Series featuring The Wildwoods. The Wildwoods are a folk/roots/Americana trio that hails from Lincoln, Nebraska. Each show brings heartfelt harmonies, rich storytelling and the blended sounds of guitar, violin, bass fiddle and mandolin. The Wildwoods have become a force […]
Shake a leg with live music at Sugar Mountain Resort, which is located less than 10 minutes from downtown Banner Elk. The Collective is a classic rock, blues, country, and R&B band from the mountains of North Carolina with a repertoire of more than 300 cover songs and a substantial book of originals. The band's […]
Enjoy live music at Beech Mountain Resort with a Saturday night installment of the Winter Music Series featuring Bird Dog Jubilee. Bird Dog Jubilee, hailing from Atlanta, offers a blues/rock jam experience. This quartet of instrumentalists blur the lines between structured songs and improvisational jams. This show takes place at Beech Mountain Brewing Co. Taproom and Grill in […]