Wondering what free things there are to do in Banner Elk North Carolina? Why, listening to live music, of course. Especially when you can bring picnic goodies and your own lawn chair or blanket. Beverages should be in plastic cups and food, beer and wine vendors will be ready to serve up your favorites. Nothing compares to listening and dancing to great music with the Blue Ridge Mountains as a backdrop. The free weekly Summer concert series are family-friendly events and pets are allowed in the adjacent park and greenway area. Concerts run from 6:30 PM to 9:00 PM. The early bird gets the best parking and best spots on the lawn.
It's the best-kept secret in the High Country. One of North Carolina's smallest towns, so small in fact it only has one stoplight and was named by Smithsonian Magazine in 2022 as one of top smallest towns in America to visit. Every Thursday during the Summer in downtown Tate-Evans Park, the entire town along with their furry friends come out to dance and mingle until the stars come out. Looking for more great ideas in Sugar Mountain, Beech Mountain and Banner Elk? Check out our list of fun activities.
Tate-Evans Park is conveniently located just three miles from Sugar Mountain and 5.5 miles from Beech Mountain Resort.
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Date | Band | Music Type |
06/22/2023 | Tanya & The Roadrunners | Classic Rock, Country & Dance |
06/29/2023 | Cat5 Band | Beach and Classic R&B |
07/06/2023 | The Extraordinnaires | R&B Classic Dance Band |
07/13/2023 | Woodie & String Pullers | Fun take on Classic Rock, Country and Pop |
07/20/2023 | Split Shot | R&B and Dance Band |
07/27/2023 | Swingbillies of Boonetown | Gypsy Swing, Bluegrass and American Pop |
08/03/2023 | Lucky Strikes Orchestra | R&B and Classic Rock |
08/10/2023 | Smokin' Joe Randolph Band | R&B, Surf and Classic Rock |
08/17/2023 | Vinyl Live | Classic Rock of the 80’s and 90’s |
08/24/2023 | The Collective | Classic Rock, Country & Dance |
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Location: 210 Park Avenue, Banner Elk, NC 28604
