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. Feel the earth move under your feet during Music at Forum’s 46th season with Tapestry, The Carole King Songbook, starring Suzanne O. […]

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. Feel the earth move under your feet during Music at Forum’s 46th season with Tapestry, The Carole King Songbook, starring Suzanne O. […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

The year is 1940. The Great Depression has ended and Hitler is making noise throughout Europe. But at the Mast General Store in the North Carolina High Country, storytellers and musicians gather to spin a yarn and sing a few songs. They are a hearty lot -- able to withstand a major flood and the […]

Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit with opening act Grace Bowers & the Hodge Podge play a concert under the stars at Beech Mountain Resort. Isbell is a Grammy Award-winning singer, songwriter, and guitarist who has enjoyed much success in the music industry, first as a member of the Drive-By Truckers, then as a stand-alone […]

Enjoy an evening of music outdoors with My New Favorites in the heart of town during the Village of Banner Elk 2025 Summer Concert Series. This award-winning Americana group from Asheville features a mix of honky-tonk, Appalachian roots and original music. The band has performed at numerous festivals, concert halls and music venues in Tennessee, […]

Bakersfield Mist is a dramatic comedy inspired by true events. Maude, a 50-something unemployed bartender living in a trailer park, spends $3 at a thrift store on a “hideous” painting to give as a gag gift. However, instead of gifting it, she becomes convinced it's a lost Jackson Pollock masterpiece worth millions. Maude summons world-class […]

Join Elizabeth Trott and Leigh Ann Emery — interpretive park guides for Grandfather Mountain Stewardship Foundation — for an in-depth exploration of the natural community types found on Grandfather Mountain. Participants will learn to recognize distinct habitats by studying their characteristic flora, fauna and environmental conditions. Guided by ecological principles and scientific tools, the class […]

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 […]

Check out live music at Banner Elk Cafe with a performance by Dillon Cable. Cable is a singer/songwriter/guitarist with a strong local following. The music begins at 6 p.m. and there is no cover charge.

The year is 1940. The Great Depression has ended and Hitler is making noise throughout Europe. But at the Mast General Store in the North Carolina High Country, storytellers and musicians gather to spin a yarn and sing a few songs. They are a hearty lot -- able to withstand a major flood and the […]

Lake Street Dive and opening act The 502s play a concert under the stars at Beech Mountain Resort. Lake Street Dive is a popular live band known for building a potent connection with every crowd. The five-piece band's eclectic sound is a bold cross-pollination of soul, folk, jazz, classic pop and more. The band's latest […]

Enjoy an evening of music outdoors with Radio Daze in the heart of town during the Village of Banner Elk 2025 Summer Concert Series. Radio Daze is a Charlotte-based band whose motto is: "classic rock, done right." The band covers a variety of artists, including Van Halen, Billy Idol, Led Zeppelin, Queen and The Stray […]

Bakersfield Mist is a dramatic comedy inspired by true events. Maude, a 50-something unemployed bartender living in a trailer park, spends $3 at a thrift store on a “hideous” painting to give as a gag gift. However, instead of gifting it, she becomes convinced it's a lost Jackson Pollock masterpiece worth millions. Maude summons world-class […]

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 […]

Bakersfield Mist is a dramatic comedy inspired by true events. Maude, a 50-something unemployed bartender living in a trailer park, spends $3 at a thrift store on a “hideous” painting to give as a gag gift. However, instead of gifting it, she becomes convinced it's a lost Jackson Pollock masterpiece worth millions. Maude summons world-class […]

The year is 1940. The Great Depression has ended and Hitler is making noise throughout Europe. But at the Mast General Store in the North Carolina High Country, storytellers and musicians gather to spin a yarn and sing a few songs. They are a hearty lot -- able to withstand a major flood and the […]

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 […]