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Stay a night and get a Christmas tree with the Banner Elk Choose-and-Cut Lodging Package. Daily through Dec. 7, the package provides one night of lodging for 2-6 people, discount dining at Banner Elk Cafe and a voucher to pick your very special holiday tree at the scenic Elk River Evergreens tree farm. Elk River […]
$179 – $199
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1 event,
Stay a night and get a Christmas tree with the Banner Elk Choose-and-Cut Lodging Package. Daily through Dec. 7, the package provides one night of lodging for 2-6 people, discount dining at Banner Elk Cafe and a voucher to pick your very special holiday tree at the scenic Elk River Evergreens tree farm. Elk River […]
$179 – $199
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1 event,
Stay a night and get a Christmas tree with the Banner Elk Choose-and-Cut Lodging Package. Daily through Dec. 7, the package provides one night of lodging for 2-6 people, discount dining at Banner Elk Cafe and a voucher to pick your very special holiday tree at the scenic Elk River Evergreens tree farm. Elk River […]
$179 – $199
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1 event,
Stay a night and get a Christmas tree with the Banner Elk Choose-and-Cut Lodging Package. Daily through Dec. 7, the package provides one night of lodging for 2-6 people, discount dining at Banner Elk Cafe and a voucher to pick your very special holiday tree at the scenic Elk River Evergreens tree farm. Elk River […]
$179 – $199
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4 events,
Stay a night and get a Christmas tree with the Banner Elk Choose-and-Cut Lodging Package. Daily through Dec. 7, the package provides one night of lodging for 2-6 people, discount dining at Banner Elk Cafe and a voucher to pick your very special holiday tree at the scenic Elk River Evergreens tree farm. Elk River […]
$179 – $199
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“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. 5, 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 […]
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A Banner Elk Christmas is a must-see holiday show for visitors in the NC High Country towns of Banner Elk, Beech Mountain, Boone and Blowing Rock. This high-energy performance pays tribute to those popular television holiday variety shows of the 1960s and '70s. Packed into an hour and 10 minutes are parts of nearly 40 […]
$12 – $26
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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.
Stay a night and get a Christmas tree with the Banner Elk Choose-and-Cut Lodging Package. Daily through Dec. 7, the package provides one night of lodging for 2-6 people, discount dining at Banner Elk Cafe and a voucher to pick your very special holiday tree at the scenic Elk River Evergreens tree farm. Elk River […]
$179 – $199
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Kick off the Saturday morning of Banner Elk's "A Small Town Christmas weekend" with the Reindeer Run 5K. This 16th annual event begins at Tate-Evans Park and is presented by the Williams YMCA of Avery County. Dress in holiday gear and bring the whole family for this festive run that welcomes everyone. Participants may run, […]
Free – $35
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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 […]
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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 "White Christmas" to "Joy to the World." The grand piano and pipe organ provide festive accompaniment. Christmas songs […]
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A Small Town Christmas concludes on Sunday, Dec. 7. This is the least structured day of this three-day Christmas 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 […]
Stay a night and get a Christmas tree with the Banner Elk Choose-and-Cut Lodging Package. Daily through Dec. 7, the package provides one night of lodging for 2-6 people, discount dining at Banner Elk Cafe and a voucher to pick your very special holiday tree at the scenic Elk River Evergreens tree farm. Elk River […]
$179 – $199
A Banner Elk Christmas is a must-see holiday show for visitors in the NC High Country towns of Banner Elk, Beech Mountain, Boone and Blowing Rock. This high-energy performance pays tribute to those popular television holiday variety shows of the 1960s and '70s. Packed into an hour and 10 minutes are parts of nearly 40 […]
$12 – $26
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A Banner Elk Christmas is a must-see holiday show for visitors in the NC High Country towns of Banner Elk, Beech Mountain, Boone and Blowing Rock. This high-energy performance pays tribute to those popular television holiday variety shows of the 1960s and '70s. Packed into an hour and 10 minutes are parts of nearly 40 […]
$12 – $26
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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 […] 
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 […]
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Enjoy a late afternoon of music at Sugar Mountain Resort. Classic Highway is a classic rock band from Boone that mixes good old rock and rock with soul, blues and Southern rock for a memorable ride through the '60s, '70s and '80s.
Free
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A Banner Elk Christmas is a must-see holiday show for visitors in the NC High Country towns of Banner Elk, Beech Mountain, Boone and Blowing Rock. This high-energy performance pays tribute to those popular television holiday variety shows of the 1960s and '70s. Packed into an hour and 10 minutes are parts of nearly 40 […]
$12 – $26
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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 $34.
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Check out live music at Banner Elk Cafe with a performance by The Collective. The Collective is a classic rock, blues, country, and R&B band from the NC mountains with a repertoire of more than 300 cover songs and a substantial book of originals. The music begins at 6 p.m. and there is no cover […]
Free
Stop by Banner Elk's prohibition-style speakeasy restaurant for live music from singer-songwriter extraordinaire Sam Fanthorpe. Fanthorpe serves up a 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 are 6-9 p.m. and there is no charge for […]
Free
A Banner Elk Christmas is a must-see holiday show for visitors in the NC High Country towns of Banner Elk, Beech Mountain, Boone and Blowing Rock. This high-energy performance pays tribute to those popular television holiday variety shows of the 1960s and '70s. Packed into an hour and 10 minutes are parts of nearly 40 […]
$12 – $26
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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 […] 
The classically-trained duo of Quinn Crowe showcases a love for all genres of music during an appearance at Banner Elk Winery. The North Carolina duo has roots in jazz, country, blues and rock ’n’ roll. Check out a short video of Quinn Crowe. Hours are 1-5 p.m. and there is no cover charge.
A Banner Elk Christmas is a must-see holiday show for visitors in the NC High Country towns of Banner Elk, Beech Mountain, Boone and Blowing Rock. This high-energy performance pays tribute to those popular television holiday variety shows of the 1960s and '70s. Packed into an hour and 10 minutes are parts of nearly 40 […]
$12 – $26
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Head out to Banner Elk Winery, an award-winning winery in the North Carolina High Country, for live music from Jace Smith. Smith is a country/rock singer-songwriter whose guitar skills landed him a gig touring with Rick Springfield in the 1980s. Now based in southwest Virginia, he's known for energetic live performances showcasing hard-rocking country with […]
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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 […]
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Hailing from West Jefferson, NC, New River Overlook is a three-piece band featuring acoustic guitar, keyboard and bass. The band will perform its eclectic mix of rock, blues, country and soul at Banner Elk Winery. A typical performance includes original music, as well as songs by Bob Dylan, Stephen Stills, George Strait, Tom Petty, Bruce […]
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Long-time Florida musician Bob Bonnen has relocated to the NC High Country and will perform at Banner Elk Winery, an award-winning winery in the North Carolina High Country. Bonnen serves up a setlist of classic rock and yacht rock, with a dash of country and Motown. His repertoire ranges from Bob Dylan and Van Morrison […]
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A Texas native living in Myrtle Beach, singer/songwriter Cameron Nesbitt makes a trip to the High Country of North Carolina for a performance at Banner Elk Winery. Nesbitt's music style has been described as a "stripped-down Americana/folk/rock blend of originals and covers." Musicians he regularly covers include Waylon Jennings, Willie Nelson and Jason Isbell. Hours […]
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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.
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Stop by Banner Elk's prohibition-style speakeasy restaurant for live music from singer-songwriter extraordinaire Sam Fanthorpe. Fanthorpe serves up a 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 are 6-9 p.m. and there is no charge for […]
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Soulful singer/guitarist Jeff Arditti performs live music at Banner Elk Winery, an award-winning winery in the North Carolina High Country. Arditti's music weaves a tapestry of timeless classics with modern favorites. Enjoy heartfelt renditions of songs from legends like James Taylor, Neil Young, Crosby, Stills & Nash, Ben Harper, The Band, Allman Brothers, The Black […]
Free
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.
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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 […]
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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 […]
Free
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.
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Long-time Florida musician Bob Bonnen has relocated to the NC High Country and will perform at Banner Elk Winery, an award-winning winery in the North Carolina High Country. Bonnen serves up a setlist of classic rock and yacht rock, with a dash of country and Motown. His repertoire ranges from Bob Dylan and Van Morrison […]
Free
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Singer/guitarist Ethan White performs live music at Banner Elk Winery, an award-winning winery in the North Carolina High Country. White is a versatile artist who focuses on rock, country and blues. A typical set list includes artists like The Rolling Stones, T. Rex, Van Morrison and Looking Glass, along with a few original songs. Hours […]
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Ring in 2026 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 doors open at 7 p.m. The evening kicks off with music from DJs, while the downstairs Red Baron Room Speakeasy becomes a silent disco […]
$20
Celebrate New Year’s Eve with a free, family-friendly dance party at The Lodge at Beech Mountain Resort. Starting at 7 p.m., enjoy a night of music and dancing with DJ Pete, along with family games and activities for all ages. Festivities include a photo booth, fireworks, a balloon artist, face painting and more. A full […]
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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 2026. The indoor festivities take place in the Last Run Lounge from […]
Soulful singer/guitarist Jeff Arditti performs live music at Banner Elk Winery, an award-winning winery in the North Carolina High Country. Arditti's music weaves a tapestry of timeless classics with modern favorites. Enjoy heartfelt renditions of songs from legends like James Taylor, Neil Young, Crosby, Stills & Nash, Ben Harper, The Band, Allman Brothers, The Black […]
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Ring in the New Year in epic fashion on Jan. 1 by enjoying the first sunrise of 2026 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, 2026, and Grandfather’s gates will […]
$35 – $50
Hailing from West Jefferson, NC, New River Overlook is a three-piece band featuring acoustic guitar, keyboard and bass. The band will perform its eclectic mix of rock, blues, country and soul at Banner Elk Winery. A typical performance includes original music, as well as songs by Bob Dylan, Stephen Stills, George Strait, Tom Petty, Bruce […]
Free
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2 events,
A Texas native living in Myrtle Beach, singer/songwriter Cameron Nesbitt makes a trip to the High Country of North Carolina for a performance at Banner Elk Winery. Nesbitt's music style has been described as a "stripped-down Americana/folk/rock blend of originals and covers." Musicians he regularly covers include Waylon Jennings, Willie Nelson and Jason Isbell. Hours […]
Free
Stop by Banner Elk's prohibition-style speakeasy restaurant for live music from singer-songwriter extraordinaire Sam Fanthorpe. Fanthorpe serves up a 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 are 6-9 p.m. and there is no charge for […]
Free
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2 events,
Soulful singer/guitarist Jeff Arditti performs live music at Banner Elk Winery, an award-winning winery in the North Carolina High Country. Arditti's music weaves a tapestry of timeless classics with modern favorites. Enjoy heartfelt renditions of songs from legends like James Taylor, Neil Young, Crosby, Stills & Nash, Ben Harper, The Band, Allman Brothers, The Black […]
Free
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 […]
Free
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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 […]
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