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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

Head out to Banner Elk Winery, an award-winning winery in the North Carolina High Country, for live music from Gary McCullough. McCullough is singer-songwriters from nearby Boone who spent his formative years in Athens, GA. His broad musical influences include Jackson Browne, Tom Waits, Jason Isbell and John Moreland, as well as southern country/rock bands […]

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 […]