Enjoy a richness of culture and adventure in Banner Elk, North Carolina! Nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains of the North Carolina High Country, Banner Elk is a place that blends small town relaxation with the amenities of a larger city. Visitors and locals alike are able to experience the great outdoors, fabulous dining, theater and the arts, family attractions, and the two largest winter sports venues in the South here in Banner Elk, NC.
Storm Recovery Information
Banner Elk is open and ready for both residents and visitors to return! Avery County took a hard hit from Hurricane Helene on September 27th, but we are making great progress on our recovery. Go to our Help Page for updates.
Public Notices for Town Water/Sewer
Town Manager Update Nov 10th
2024 Annual Drinking Water Quality Report – CCR
This year's Annual Drinking Water Quality Report is now available. This report is a snapshot of last year’s water quality. Included are details about the Towns of water, what it
Public Hearings
THE PUBLIC WILL TAKE NOTICE FOR A PUBLIC HEARING
The Banner Elk Town Council will hold a Public Hearing on Monday, April 14, 2025, at 6:00 PM at Banner Elk Town
Woolly Worm Festival
2025 dates: October 18-19
For almost 50 years, the town of Banner Elk has welcomed visitors from many states and countries to the annual Woolly Worm Festival. This family event co-hosted
Art on the Greene
Banner Elk’s popular Art on the Greene series continues in 2025 with shows four weekends of the summer.
The shows fill the area in front of the Historic Banner Elk School
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