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 […]

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, […]

Have a food truck feast while enjoying live music and other activities the Saturday of Memorial Day weekend at Sugar Mountain Resort. The resort's Food Truck Festival lasts from 11 a.m. until 7 p.m. with a growing lineup of trucks, including: Cousins Maine Lobster, Pan De Vida, The Ham Shoppe, Diggy Donuts, Sips Soda Shop and […]

The Remarkable Rhododendron Ramble takes place daily at Grandfather Mountain at 1 p.m. from May 24 through June 1 (weather permitting). These 30-minute guided strolls highlight Grandfather Mountain’s rhododendron species and blooms, and the roles they play in the mountain’s ecological communities. The easygoing walks are fit for guests of all ages and are wheelchair […]

Zeb Spencer plays an outdoor show in the heart of town during the Village of Banner Elk 2025 Summer Concert Series. Spencer, who hails from Granite Falls, N.C., made a name for himself in 2019 as a contestant on "American Idol." His typical set list includes country, bluegrass and a little bit of everything else. […]

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, […]

The Remarkable Rhododendron Ramble takes place daily at Grandfather Mountain at 1 p.m. from May 24 through June 1 (weather permitting). These 30-minute guided strolls highlight Grandfather Mountain’s rhododendron species and blooms, and the roles they play in the mountain’s ecological communities. The easygoing walks are fit for guests of all ages and are wheelchair […]

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 […]