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LMC Summer Theater

Since 1985, the Lees-McRae Summer Theatre has brought the world of entertainment to the High Country. Lees-McRae College prides itself on their wonderful Performing Arts programs that are available for the community of Banner Elk NC to enjoy. Located on the campus of the private, liberal arts college in Banner Elk, North Carolina, the Hummingbird […]

Festivals

The Banner Elk area is alive with festivals and special events year round, and all are family oriented. The following is a brief overview of some of the most popular events in the High Country Area. Concerts in the ParkConcerts in the Park Each Thursday night in Banner Elk in July and August you can […]

woolly worm festival

Woolly Worm Festival

The town of Banner Elk is the site of one of the most unusually themed festivals in the United States. Held each year since 1976 on the third weekend in October is the Woolly Worm Festival. Between Ski Beech and Sugar Mountain ski resorts, Banner Elk in October is quite literally one of the prettiest […]

Highland Games

The Highland Games is a family friendly event which features traditional Scottish music, traditional Scottish sporting events, and is basically a celebration of all things Scottish. For residents and those who live here part time and own beautiful NC mountain homes, the Highland Games is a wonderful event to attend and even take part in. […]

Grandfather Mountain

In 1898, famed conservationist John Muir visited Grandfather Mountain and was in awe of what he witnessed. He wrote about the experience and described the mountain as the face of all heaven come to earth. To be certain, Grandfather Mountain is an awesome sight to behold as it looms 5,964 feet above Linville North Carolina. […]

Outdoor Recreations

Our beautiful area of the High Country is located in a central location nearby to all the fun NC mountain attractions. In Banner Elk you can enjoy visiting places like Grandfather Mountain, Linville Caverns, Linville Falls, the NC Ski resorts and the many, phenomenal golf resorts. When you own your very own home in the […]

Hiking & Biking

HikingOne of the most popular activities in the High Country area is hiking. There are many wonderful trails located all over the area for every level of hiker to take advantage of. Moses H. Cone Julian Price Memorial Park on the Blue Ridge Parkway is a favorite spot with popular trails such as Boone Fork […]

Horseback Riding

When you live and play in the gorgeous NC Blue Ridge Mountains and the Banner Elk and Linville regions of the High Country, you get to see parts of the mountains and valleys that are typically hidden to visitors. Getting out and enjoying the sights and sounds of the mountains is a wonderful part of […]