Visit Banner Elk

Visit Banner Elk Official Visitor Guide by Banner Elk Tourism and Town Hall. Our town is located in the Blue Ridge Mountains in North Carolina. Home to Lees-McRae College.

A beloved vacation getaway for cool summers and snowy winters (NC's top ski town).

Whitewater Rafting trips from Banner Elk begin this weekend at Edge of the World - on the Watauga River. Rapids reruns +...
05/25/2025

Whitewater Rafting trips from Banner Elk begin this weekend at Edge of the World - on the Watauga River. Rapids reruns + comedy show included. Ride rafts or kayaks. Also, guided climbing and rappelling trips begin June 2nd.
Rafting tips: Wear river sandals, river shoes or old tennis shoes and clothing you don’t mind getting wet in (bathing suit and t-shirt). Lunch and drinks are included. Ages 4 and up. No experience is necessary.
Get info & book: https://edgeoworld.com/

The annual Banner Elk Garden Club Plant Sale is Sat, May 24th, 8 AM-1 PM, Tate- Evans Park behind Town Hall. Buy herbs, ...
05/22/2025

The annual Banner Elk Garden Club Plant Sale is Sat, May 24th, 8 AM-1 PM, Tate- Evans Park behind Town Hall. Buy herbs, vegetables, annuals, perennials, houseplants, ferns etc. Proceeds go to park beautification!

Save the date! The first ever Christmas Tree Festival will be November 21-22 in Newland, the weekend Thanksgiving, on th...
05/21/2025

Save the date! The first ever Christmas Tree Festival will be November 21-22 in Newland, the weekend Thanksgiving, on the town square across from the courthouse with lit trees competing for “best tree of show”. Enjoy vendors, kid’s fun, live music and food vendors. 6 months away... more details later! Photo: Cartner's Tree Farm in Newland

Legendary musicians perform three benefit concerts, donating their time to help folks recovering from Hurricane Helene i...
05/19/2025

Legendary musicians perform three benefit concerts, donating their time to help folks recovering from Hurricane Helene in the Banner Elk area. Organized by the non-profit Elk River Helping Hands. Held at Hayes Auditorium at Lees-McRae College.
June 6 – Jimmy Fortune, who sang with The Statler Brothers for 21 years and was part of four No. 1 songs on the country chart, will be joined by bluegrass stars Darin & Brooke Aldridge. Brooke is a four-time International Bluegrass Music Association female vocalist of the year.
June 20 – This show features John Oates, who took six songs to No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 during his years in Hall & Oates, and Jim Lauderdale, a country and bluegrass artist who won the 2002 Grammy for best bluegrass album.
Aug. 8 – A night of music with country legend Gary Morris, who recorded five No. 1 songs on the country chart, and Presley Barker, a country blues singer and American Idol contestant from nearby North Wilkesboro, North Carolina.
More info: https://www.bannerelk.com/latest-news/helping-hands-concert-series-attracts-big-name-musicians/

Updated High Country Summer Road Trip Map! Download this map or pick up free printed copy at visitor centers and other l...
05/18/2025

Updated High Country Summer Road Trip Map! Download this map or pick up free printed copy at visitor centers and other locations in Blowing Rock, Boone and Banner Elk areas- including Grandfather Mountain. This 50-mile scenic loop has 500+ things to do and see along the way. Download maps and see pick-up locations: https://highcountryroadtrip.com/

Apple Hill Farm Outpost opens Friday 23rd! Here's a peek of their progress. Stocking up food and products from many area...
05/17/2025

Apple Hill Farm Outpost opens Friday 23rd! Here's a peek of their progress. Stocking up food and products from many area farms and makers. Plus, alpaca socks, kids corner, knitting room & more. In the former Consignment Cottage downtown, 414 Shawneehaw Ave S, Banner Elk, NC.

Hooray! Sugar Mountain Public Golf Club reopened this morning, at rhodo peak time! It's 8 holes for now, due to ongoing ...
05/16/2025

Hooray! Sugar Mountain Public Golf Club reopened this morning, at rhodo peak time! It's 8 holes for now, due to ongoing repairs from Helene flooding. Details from them: If you wish to play the open holes twice, you will need to book separate tee times 2 hours apart. The hole routing will be a bit unorthodox, as play will begin on the 11th hole. You will then play holes 8, 9, 10, 17, 18, 1, and finish at the clubhouse on hole #2. We apologize for this inconvenience, but due to the damage from the storm in September, this is the best we can do at this time. As holes are repaired, we will open them when available. You will not be allowed to access the damages holes. Play will be $25 for the 8 holes with a cart, or $15 to walk. If using a cart, rules will be carts on path only. We look forward to having you back with us after these trying times! call 898-6464 for a tee time or book at www.seesugar.com/golf

Old Hampton Store & BBQ reopened today! Here are some pics. Built in 1920, located at 77 Ruffin St, Linville (8 miles fr...
05/15/2025

Old Hampton Store & BBQ reopened today! Here are some pics. Built in 1920, located at 77 Ruffin St, Linville (8 miles from Banner Elk). Open Thurs-Sat, 11-9 & Sun 11-3 with local musicians 12-3 pm. Thurs & Sat 6-9 pm dance bands outside. The store had a foot of water inside from Helene's flood, all repaired! Next door gallery opening later.
Follow them: Old Hampton Store & Barbecue

The fantastic Dive-In public swimming pool opens Memorial Day Weekend (May 24, 25, 26). Starting May 31st, open every da...
05/14/2025

The fantastic Dive-In public swimming pool opens Memorial Day Weekend (May 24, 25, 26). Starting May 31st, open every day through mid August. The heated pool complex has locker rooms, family restroom, accessible zero entry, two slides, spray fountains, diving board and lounge chairs. Fun for all ages. Lifeguards are on duty. 12 miles from Banner Elk: 220 Shady St, Newland, NC. Hours: Mon-Sat 10 AM-5 PM and Sunday 2-5 PM. Admission: $4/adult ages 10+ and $3/child & seniors. For questions and info, call 828-737-0126. Have fun!

Pixie Produce in Linville is back, after washing away during Helene. They are stocking up now. Strawberries now. Peaches...
05/14/2025

Pixie Produce in Linville is back, after washing away during Helene. They are stocking up now. Strawberries now. Peaches arrive from SC next week, followed by blackberries! Their sign survived somehow, so it will go up soon. 3979 Mitchell Ave, Linville. Open every day: Mon-Sat 9am to 6pm, Sun 10am to 5pm

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