Greater Banner Elk Heritage Foundation's Elk Camp for Children

Elk Camp for Children 2009:  Featuring a variety stories, games, crafts and other hands-on learning experiences about pioneer life, the Elk Camp for children is... click here for more

Banner Elk Chamber's 2009 Summer Concerts in the Park
We hope you had a chance to come to at least one of our wonderful concerts in the park last summer. They were a huge... click here for more

THE BANNER ELK CHAMBER welcomes you to visit and stay in Banner Elk because, "Life is Just Better Here!".

Banner Elk is located in the heart of the mountains and offers a small village environment with friendly people who will make you feel welcome from the moment you arrive.

The spring and summer in Banner Elk are beautiful as the native flowers and trees come back into bloom. The many local hiking and biking trails are a great way to enjoy the mountains and the local inns, restaurants, and golf courses are open for business offering first-class service to all of our guests. Plan a visit today. We're just a few mouse clicks or phone call away.

Banner Elk offers terrific restaurant selections, great shopping in locally-owned stores, a 4-year college, excellent accommodations and something for the entire family to enjoy.

Picnic or walk in the town park, shop at the many fine shops, relax by the mill pond, enjoy the campus of Lees-McRae College and stay in one of the inns after a relaxing dinner in a fine restaurant. Banner Elk is in the heart of the High Country's many attractions and just a short drive will take you to numerous natural settings where you can relax and ponder nature’s beauty.

Banner Elk also offers many cultural happenings, with an excellent summer theatre program by Lees-McRae and art festivals by some of the area's many galleries and artisans.

The town also hosts the annual Woolly Worm Festival, attracting close to 20,000 people. This autumn event, features all sorts of food and crafts for children of all ages. We invite you to browse our website for more information about Banner Elk and the many businesses that operate within the area. We have provided links above and below to assist you in finding the information you desire.

If you have any questions or would like more information, please contact us 828-898-8395, email us, or use our online request form.