Enjoy an outdoor concert by Saving Shirley in the heart of town during the Village of Banner Elk 2025 Summer Concert Series. Saving Shirley performs a positive, high energy and exciting blend of 2000's hits, reimagined classics and original songs. This Spruce Pine-based act was born in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, when a group […]

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, […]

Enjoy an outdoor concert by the Pressley Laton Band in the heart of town during the Village of Banner Elk 2025 Summer Concert Series. Pressley Laton leads her namesake band with a gritty, soulful voice that's redefining the boundaries of country music. A North Carolina native, Laton made her vocal debut at age 13 in […]

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, […]

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 […]