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 continues with So Good - The Neil Diamond Experience, starring Robert Neary. This has been described as […]

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 continues with So Good - The Neil Diamond Experience, starring Robert Neary. This has been described as […]

Enjoy live music at the award-winning Banner Elk Winery with a performance by Paul Grimshaw. Paul's solo shows run the gamut from pop hits to classic rock to country and light jazz. His set list includes well-known tunes from artists like The Eagles, Train, Dave Matthews Band, Rolling Stones, Garth Brooks, Eric Clapton, Al Green, […]

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 […]

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 Robbins Amphitheater at Tate-Evans town park. The fun dance music — from Southern rock to oldies, '70s, '80s, soul, country and funk — is […]

Each Friday through July 25, wildlife biology and pre-veterinary medicine students at Lees-McRae College give weekly public wildlife presentations. These presentations take place at the amphitheater at Tate-Evans Park in downtown Banner Elk. At each presentation, Lees-McRae students bring an animal ambassador that is being rehabilitated or cared for at the college's Dan and Dianne […]

Enjoy live music at the award-winning Banner Elk Winery with a performance by Kyle Horton. Horton is a country/folk singer-songwriter based right here in Banner Elk. Hours are 1-5 p.m. and there is no cover charge.

Check out live music at Banner Elk Cafe with a performance by Danny Whittington of Boone. With the ability to play bass, guitar and keyboards, Whittington is a veritable one-man band. His set list includes 1970s singer-songwriter tunes from the likes of Van Morrison, James Taylor and Jimmy Buffett, as well as dance-floor favorites by […]

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 live music at the award-winning Banner Elk Winery with a performance by Paul Grimshaw. Paul's solo shows run the gamut from pop hits to classic rock to country and light jazz. His set list includes well-known tunes from artists like The Eagles, Train, Dave Matthews Band, Rolling Stones, Garth Brooks, Eric Clapton, Al Green, […]

Check out live music at Banner Elk Cafe with a performance by Tracy & Tyler. Tracy & Tyler are from just down the road in Linville. They form an exciting guitar duo that plays an energetic mix of country, rock and blues. The music begins at 6 p.m. and there is no cover charge.  

Enjoy an evening of music outdoors with Stella Rising in the heart of town during the Village of Banner Elk 2025 Summer Concert Series. Charlotte-based Stella Rising is a female-fronted band that fuses various elements of rock and pop into a sound that falls somewhere in the realm between Joan Jett and The Go-Go's. The […]

Guitarist/vocalist Ronnie Glenn performs live music at Banner Elk Winery, an award-winning winery in the North Carolina High Country. Glenn hails from West Jefferson, NC, and plays an acoustic mix of '90s era rock music and original songs. Hours are 1-5 p.m. and there is no cover charge.

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 […]