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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 So Good - The Neil Diamond Experience, starring Robert Neary. This has been described as […]
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 So Good - The Neil Diamond Experience, starring Robert Neary. This has been described as […]
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 […]
Check out live music at Banner Elk Cafe with a performance by Danny Whittington of Boone. With the ability to play bass, guitar and keyboards, Whittington is a veritable one-man band. His set list includes 1970s singer-songwriter tunes from the likes of Van Morrison, James Taylor and Jimmy Buffett, as well as dance-floor favorites by […]
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 […]
Check out live music at Banner Elk Cafe with a performance by Tracy & Tyler. Tracy & Tyler are from just down the road in Linville. They form an exciting guitar duo that plays an energetic mix of country, rock and blues. The music begins at 6 p.m. and there is no cover charge.
Enjoy an evening of music outdoors with Stella Rising in the heart of town during the Village of Banner Elk 2025 Summer Concert Series. Charlotte-based Stella Rising is a female-fronted band that fuses various elements of rock and pop into a sound that falls somewhere in the realm between Joan Jett and The Go-Go's. The […]
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. Feel the earth move under your feet during Music at Forum’s 46th season with Tapestry, The Carole King Songbook, starring Suzanne O. […]
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. Feel the earth move under your feet during Music at Forum’s 46th season with Tapestry, The Carole King Songbook, starring Suzanne O. […]
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 […]
Check out live music at Banner Elk Cafe with a performance by Adam Musick. Musick is a self-described one-man band, singing and playing electric guitar while drumming with his feet. Enjoy a set list of rock, soul, easy listening and Motown spanning three decades from the 1960s to the '80s. The music begins at 6 […]
The year is 1940. The Great Depression has ended and Hitler is making noise throughout Europe. But at the Mast General Store in the North Carolina High Country, storytellers and musicians gather to spin a yarn and sing a few songs. They are a hearty lot -- able to withstand a major flood and the […]
Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit with opening act Grace Bowers & the Hodge Podge play a concert under the stars at Beech Mountain Resort. Isbell is a Grammy Award-winning singer, songwriter, and guitarist who has enjoyed much success in the music industry, first as a member of the Drive-By Truckers, then as a stand-alone […]
Check out live music at Banner Elk Cafe with a performance by Dillon Cable. Cable is a singer/songwriter/guitarist with a strong local following. The music begins at 6 p.m. and there is no cover charge.
The year is 1940. The Great Depression has ended and Hitler is making noise throughout Europe. But at the Mast General Store in the North Carolina High Country, storytellers and musicians gather to spin a yarn and sing a few songs. They are a hearty lot -- able to withstand a major flood and the […]
Lake Street Dive and opening act The 502s play a concert under the stars at Beech Mountain Resort. Lake Street Dive is a popular live band known for building a potent connection with every crowd. The five-piece band's eclectic sound is a bold cross-pollination of soul, folk, jazz, classic pop and more. The band's latest […]
Bakersfield Mist is a dramatic comedy inspired by true events. Maude, a 50-something unemployed bartender living in a trailer park, spends $3 at a thrift store on a “hideous” painting to give as a gag gift. However, instead of gifting it, she becomes convinced it's a lost Jackson Pollock masterpiece worth millions. Maude summons world-class […]
The year is 1940. The Great Depression has ended and Hitler is making noise throughout Europe. But at the Mast General Store in the North Carolina High Country, storytellers and musicians gather to spin a yarn and sing a few songs. They are a hearty lot -- able to withstand a major flood and the […]
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. Enjoy the chart-topping hits of one of the biggest-selling bands of all time during Music at Forum’s 46th season with Bee Gees […]
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. Enjoy the chart-topping hits of one of the biggest-selling bands of all time during Music at Forum’s 46th season with Bee Gees […]
The year is 1940. The Great Depression has ended and Hitler is making noise throughout Europe. But at the Mast General Store in the North Carolina High Country, storytellers and musicians gather to spin a yarn and sing a few songs. They are a hearty lot -- able to withstand a major flood and the […]
Bakersfield Mist is a dramatic comedy inspired by true events. Maude, a 50-something unemployed bartender living in a trailer park, spends $3 at a thrift store on a “hideous” painting to give as a gag gift. However, instead of gifting it, she becomes convinced it's a lost Jackson Pollock masterpiece worth millions. Maude summons world-class […]
The year is 1940. The Great Depression has ended and Hitler is making noise throughout Europe. But at the Mast General Store in the North Carolina High Country, storytellers and musicians gather to spin a yarn and sing a few songs. They are a hearty lot -- able to withstand a major flood and the […]
The year is 1940. The Great Depression has ended and Hitler is making noise throughout Europe. But at the Mast General Store in the North Carolina High Country, storytellers and musicians gather to spin a yarn and sing a few songs. They are a hearty lot -- able to withstand a major flood and the […]
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 […]
Check out live music at Banner Elk Cafe with a performance by Adam Musick. Musick is a self-described one-man band, singing and playing electric guitar while drumming with his feet. Enjoy a set list of rock, soul, easy listening and Motown spanning three decades from the 1960s to the '80s. The music begins at 6 […]
Enjoy an evening of music outdoors with From The Edge in the heart of town during the Village of Banner Elk 2025 Summer Concert Series. From The Edge is a party rock band infused with a touch of classic country. They keep the crowd energized with songs from bands like Journey, Loverboy, Talking Heads, Don […]
Bakersfield Mist is a dramatic comedy inspired by true events. Maude, a 50-something unemployed bartender living in a trailer park, spends $3 at a thrift store on a “hideous” painting to give as a gag gift. However, instead of gifting it, she becomes convinced it's a lost Jackson Pollock masterpiece worth millions. Maude summons world-class […]
The Jonathan Birchfield Band plays an outdoor show in the heart of town during the Village of Banner Elk 2025 Summer Concert Series. Born and raised in Hickory, NC, Birchfield's musical style is entrenched in the Southern heartland with a blend of Americana and country roots rock. Hints of Jackson Browne, The Eagles, Zac Brown […]
Bakersfield Mist is a dramatic comedy inspired by true events. Maude, a 50-something unemployed bartender living in a trailer park, spends $3 at a thrift store on a “hideous” painting to give as a gag gift. However, instead of gifting it, she becomes convinced it's a lost Jackson Pollock masterpiece worth millions. Maude summons world-class […]
Bakersfield Mist is a dramatic comedy inspired by true events. Maude, a 50-something unemployed bartender living in a trailer park, spends $3 at a thrift store on a “hideous” painting to give as a gag gift. However, instead of gifting it, she becomes convinced it's a lost Jackson Pollock masterpiece worth millions. Maude summons world-class […]
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 transforms Hayes Auditorium into Xanadu with The Olivia Show, a tribute to Olivia Newton-John. Sabrina Sia, a […]
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 transforms Hayes Auditorium into Xanadu with The Olivia Show, a tribute to Olivia Newton-John. Sabrina Sia, a […]
On Animal Enrichment Day, guests learn how Grandfather Mountain cares for the nature park’s furry and feathered residents. An enrichment is a special treat, new toy or even an unfamiliar scent given to the animals to break up their routines and help keep them active and intellectually stimulated. The day serves as a fun and […]
Enjoy an evening of music outdoors with Classic Trio in the heart of town during the Village of Banner Elk 2025 Summer Concert Series. Classic Trio is known for its classic rock and country, along with a touch of Americana, bluegrass and folk. The free concert takes place on the outdoor stage between Sorrento’s Italian […]
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 evening of music outdoors with Dylan Tyler Cox in the heart of town during the Village of Banner Elk 2025 Summer Concert Series. Cox is a versatile singer and guitarist who says he covers "Hank Williams Sr. to Alice in Chains, and everything in between." 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, […]
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 […]