Art on the Greene – Early August Weekend

Historic Banner Elk School 185 Azalea Cir SE, Banner Elk, NC, United States

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, […]

Music at Forum: Liverpool Legends

Hayes Auditorium at Lees-McRae College 191 Main St W, Banner Elk, NC, United States

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 […]

$12 – $45

Music at Forum: Liverpool Legends

Hayes Auditorium at Lees-McRae College 191 Main St W, Banner Elk, NC, United States

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 […]

$12 – $45

Summer Concerts in the Park

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 […]

Free

Helping Hands Concert: Gary Morris and Presley Barker

Hayes Auditorium at Lees-McRae College 191 Main St W, Banner Elk, NC, United States

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 […]

$50 – $75

Junior Naturalist Day

Grandfather Mountain 2050 Blowing Rock Hwy, Linville, NC, United States

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). […]

Free with park admission

Summer Concerts in the Park

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 […]

Free

Village Summer Concert Series: Adam Church Band

The Village of Banner Elk 140 Azalea Circle, Banner Elk, NC, United States

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 […]

Free

Village Summer Concert Series: Rosewaters

The Village of Banner Elk 140 Azalea Circle, Banner Elk, NC, United States

Enjoy an outdoor concert by Rosewaters in the heart of town during the Village of Banner Elk 2025 Summer Concert Series. Rosewaters is an acoustic duo from Western North Carolina playing a variety of country music. The duo is comprised of Adam Rose and Kathryn Waters. The free concert takes place on the outdoor stage […]

Free

Art on the Greene – Labor Day Weekend

Historic Banner Elk School 185 Azalea Cir SE, Banner Elk, NC, United States

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, […]

Free

Art on the Greene – Labor Day Weekend

Historic Banner Elk School 185 Azalea Cir SE, Banner Elk, NC, United States

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, […]

Girl Scout Day

Grandfather Mountain 2050 Blowing Rock Hwy, Linville, NC, United States

Girl Scouts are invited to join the park’s naturalists for a fun-filled learning adventure on Grandfather Mountain. This tradition is now in its 54th year. Participants can enjoy special scout activities, presentations and a closing ceremony. Plus, all Girl Scouts and troop leaders are admitted free with proof of membership, and family members will receive […]