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 […]
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. The 46th season of Music at Forum’s concludes with a British invasion by the Liverpool Legends. The band delivers one of the […]
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. The 46th season of Music at Forum’s concludes with a British invasion by the Liverpool Legends. The band delivers one of 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 […]
The Helping Hands Concert Series brings stars from across the music spectrum to Banner Elk this summer for three benefit concerts. Shows take place at Hayes Auditorium on the campus of Lees-McRae College to raise funds for those impacted by Hurricane Helene in Avery and Watauga counties. The Aug. 8 concert features country music legend […]
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). […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
A romantic comedy takes the stage this August in Banner Elk. Alive and Well tickles the funny bone as Carla, a big-city reporter from the North encounters Zach, a roguish Southern tracker and Civil War re-enactor, and realizes she must work with Zach in order to research her story. However, in the spirit of The […]
Enjoy an outdoor concert by The Mood Kings in the heart of Banner Elk during the 2025 Village Summer Concert Series. The Mood Kings are a Boone-based Americana band with an electrifying sound that gives a contemporary edge to roots rock. A typical show features classic rock and pop covers from the '70s to the […]
A romantic comedy takes the stage this August in Banner Elk. Alive and Well tickles the funny bone as Carla, a big-city reporter from the North encounters Zach, a roguish Southern tracker and Civil War re-enactor, and realizes she must work with Zach in order to research her story. However, in the spirit of The […]
A romantic comedy takes the stage this August in Banner Elk. Alive and Well tickles the funny bone as Carla, a big-city reporter from the North encounters Zach, a roguish Southern tracker and Civil War re-enactor, and realizes she must work with Zach in order to research her story. However, in the spirit of 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 […]
A romantic comedy takes the stage this August in Banner Elk. Alive and Well tickles the funny bone as Carla, a big-city reporter from the North encounters Zach, a roguish Southern tracker and Civil War re-enactor, and realizes she must work with Zach in order to research her story. However, in the spirit of The […]
Enjoy an outdoor concert by Rosewaters in the heart of town during the Village of Banner Elk 2025 Summer Concert Series. Rosewaters is an acoustic duo from Western North Carolina playing a variety of country music. The duo is comprised of Adam Rose and Kathryn Waters. The free concert takes place on the outdoor stage […]
A romantic comedy takes the stage this August in Banner Elk. Alive and Well tickles the funny bone as Carla, a big-city reporter from the North encounters Zach, a roguish Southern tracker and Civil War re-enactor, and realizes she must work with Zach in order to research her story. However, in the spirit of The […]
Enjoy an evening of live music with the Taylor Mitchum Band in the heart of town during the Village of Banner Elk 2025 Summer Concert Series. The strings-oriented band plays a range of hits across the decades. A typical set includes songs from performers like the Eagles, Tom Petty, Georgia Satellites, Sam Cooke, Hall & […]
A romantic comedy takes the stage this August in Banner Elk. Alive and Well tickles the funny bone as Carla, a big-city reporter from the North encounters Zach, a roguish Southern tracker and Civil War re-enactor, and realizes she must work with Zach in order to research her story. However, in the spirit of The […]
A romantic comedy takes the stage this August in Banner Elk. Alive and Well tickles the funny bone as Carla, a big-city reporter from the North encounters Zach, a roguish Southern tracker and Civil War re-enactor, and realizes she must work with Zach in order to research her story. However, in the spirit of 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 […]
Enjoy an outdoor concert by Saving Shirley in the heart of town during the Village of Banner Elk 2025 Summer Concert Series. Saving Shirley performs a positive, high energy and exciting blend of 2000's hits, reimagined classics and original songs. This Spruce Pine-based act was born in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, when a group […]
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 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 […]