“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 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 […]

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 […]

Banner Elk's annual Christmas parade is a fun-filled slice of small-town Americana. People light everything from floats to vehicles to pets to themselves and enjoy a festive jaunt down Main Street. The parade is presented by the Banner Elk Chamber of Commerce. Parade participants compete to win the Edgar Award of Excellence, named after Rev. […]

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 […]