Banner Elk Chamber of Commerce

06/15/2026

06/15/2026

The Banner Elk Chamber of Commerce Concerts in the Park series begins June 25!

We hope you're as excited about this year's lineup as we are. Here's a little sneak peek at what is to come this summer!

Join us every Thursday at 6:30 pm for this FREE concert, local food trucks, and fun for the whole family at Tate-Evans Park in Banner Elk.

2026 Summer Concert Schedule:

June 25 - Bantum Rooster
A crowd favorite every year! The Bantam Rooster Band is a 9-piece powerhouse that plays a blend of Classic Rock, Beach, Funk, Dance, and Top 40 hits from their diverse repertoire to guarantee a packed dance floor from the first song to the last!

July 2 - Sami & The Academy *NEW for 2026!*
Smooth grooves, hot dance tunes, and R&B Classics.

July 9 - Vinyl Live *NEW for 2026!*
Vinyl Live is a five-piece Charlotte, NC-based rock and roll band dedicated to bringing the best music of the last 50 years to life, right off the record.

July 16 - Woodie & The String Pullers
Back by popular demand! Woodie & The String Pullers are 3 witty gents from Charlotte, NC who play authentic acoustic instruments. Their repertoire covers the map…. including Pop, Rock, Country, Indie and Reggae.

July 23 - Y2K Kids: A Tribute to the 2000's *NEW for 2026!*
Y2K-Kids is a high-energy, power-packed, ultra-fun 6-piece band paying tribute to the iconic music of the 2000s. Covering all the unforgettable genres from the decade—pop, rock, hip-hop, and R&B—we deliver the ultimate throwback experience.

July 30 - The Collective (Dennis Murphy Tribute)
Another crowd favorite, from right in the High Country! Classic rock, blues, country, and R&B.

August 6 - Blue Country *NEW for 2026!*
Blue Country has been the High Country's top country music/variety band for over 30 years!

August 13 - The Extraordinaires
Wrap up the season with our most popular band! From the powerful kickin' horns to the smooth lead vocals, The Extraordinaires have a "Pure Live" sound like no other that will keep you coming back. Pop, Top 40, R&B Classics, Rock n Roll Classics, 60's, 70's, and so much more!

06/12/2026

Pre-order your Summer BFF box from My Best Friend's Barkery today!

06/10/2026

AMOREM helps make more time for what matters most.

It has been said to enjoy the little things in life, for one day you will look back and realize that those were the big things.

AMOREM realizes that every moment matters. AMOREM’s mission-driven approach to care improves quality of life and helps make more time for the important things—what matters most.

At AMOREM, hospice and palliative medicine focus on supporting the whole
person—body, mind and spirit. The organization’s care teams focus on caring for each patient as a unique individual, delivering care that respects their wishes and values while guiding and supporting families and loved ones every step of the way.
Every day, AMOREM works with medical providers to improve quality of life for patients and families living with a serious illness or a terminal diagnosis.

Frequently, these families tell us they wish they had called sooner.
Research by the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization shows that to
receive optimal multi-dimensional end-of-life care, patients should receive a minimum of 90 days in hospice care; although patients are eligible for 180 days or more.

AMOREM is committed to their mission to provide quality, thoughtful, loving care to patients and their families, improving quality of life and making more time for the important things—like another baseball game with your dad or a simple conversation about nothing…that means everything.

AMOREM, formerly Burke Hospice and Palliative Care and Caldwell Hospice and
Palliative Care, is proud to be your local, nonprofit hospice and palliative medicine
provider with more than 44 years of experience providing the highest quality care
possible. AMOREM has local care teams that provide hospice and palliative medicine services wherever a patient calls home, as well as patient care units located in Valdese, Hudson, Lenoir and soon in Boone to serve the needs of patients and families in the community.

To learn more about AMOREM services or to make a referral,
visit www.amoremsupport.org or call 828.754.0101 to speak with a local team member.

06/08/2026

🔥 HEADS UP: High Fire Danger has returned to most of the state, a result of abnormally dry fuel conditions further exacerbated by high temperatures low relative humidity, and gusty SW winds of 10-25MPH, resulting in high fire danger across most of North Carolina! This will continue this afternoon and into Sunday.

Fire fuels could easily ignite and spread rapidly in these conditions. Residents and visitors to the area are urged to properly dispose of cigarette butts, matches, and any other flammable items in appropriate containers. Exercise caution if operating any equipment that could create sparks, and keep vehicles off dry leaves and grass.

-Ethan

06/08/2026

Beat the line and get your tickets to see Shrek today! 🎭
The Box Office is now open:
🕘 Wednesday–Friday | 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
🎟️ Or grab your tickets online anytime! www.lmc.edu/summertheatre
Catch Lord Farquaad (Jeffery) and the spirited Duloc dancers as they rehearse the crowd-favorite number, “What’s Up Duloc?” — you won’t want to miss it!

06/08/2026

Our Kid's Corner just got restocked with some fun educational play toys!

Come check it out!

06/08/2026

06/08/2026

Son't miss this month's pack walk at My Best Friend's Barkery !