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.
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.
Town Manager Update April 6, 2025
Old Hospital Demolition Begins
After being vacant for 25 years and becoming a big eyesore in the middle of Banner Elk, the former Charles A. Cannon Memorial Hospital is finally being demolished. The complex
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
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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