Grandfather Mountain has an elite team of naturalists, dedicated to the preservation and conservation of the park’s numerous ecological communities — and the flora and fauna that call them home. But they can’t do it alone. Celebrate Junior Naturalists and welcome more to its numbers with the annual Junior Naturalist Day (formerly Junior Ranger Day). […]
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. The 46th season of Music at Forum’s concludes with a British invasion by the Liverpool Legends. The band delivers one of the […]
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. The 46th season of Music at Forum’s concludes with a British invasion by the Liverpool Legends. The band delivers one of the […]
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 the amphitheater at Tate-Evans Town Park. The fun dance music — from Southern rock to oldies, '70s, '80s, soul, country and funk — is […]
The Helping Hands Concert Series brings stars from across the music spectrum to Banner Elk this summer for three benefit concerts. Shows take place at Hayes Auditorium on the campus of Lees-McRae College to raise funds for those impacted by Hurricane Helene in Avery and Watauga counties. The Aug. 8 concert features country music legend […]
Enjoy an outdoor concert by Monday Rain in the heart of town during the Village of Banner Elk 2025 Summer Concert Series. Monday Rain focuses on 1980s and '90s country with vocals from Adam Rose. The free concert takes place on the outdoor stage between Sorrento’s Italian Bistro and Bayou Smokehouse.
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 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 […]