What to do in Avery County, NC
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Grandfather Mountain Dollar Days in All of April. Cost is $3.00 for every High Country Citizen
Grandfather Mountain opens its gates to High Country residents, employees and their guests for only $3 each throughout April as part of “Dollar Days.” The month offers plenty to do inside the park, including the return of animal encounter sessions, the seasonal reopening of the Fudge Shop, discounts on Behind-the-Scenes Habitat Tours and the return of naturalist programs later in the month.
Things To Do in Banner Elk, NC; Banner Elk Summer Concerts in the Park 2019
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Thursdays from June 27th thru August 22nd
Locals and visitors look forward to this free concert series each year, with shows starting at 6:30 p.m. in the Tate-Evans Town Park Amphitheater. Outstanding local and regional bands play fun dance music suitable for all ages, from Southern Rock to Oldies and Soul/Funk. Food vendors are on site and there is a raffle to support the series.
Schedule Coming Soon!
Things To Do in Banner Elk, Newland, Sugar Mountain, Beech Mountain, Avery County, North Carolina This Week:
Highlander's Grill (Formerly Nick's)
4527 Tynecastle Hwy
Banner Elk, NC 28604
828-898-9613
www.highlandersbannerelk.com
Until Apr 27, 2019 - Prime Rib Every Saturday Night at Highlander's Grill and Tavern
Trivia & Dancing Wednesday Nights - 7pm - 9pm
Open Mic Night Every Thursday - 7pm - 10pm
Karaoke Night Every Friday Night - 8pm - 12am
APR 20 - Saturday, Highlander's welcomes back Smokin Joe and Hope Harvey
APR 27 - Saturday, The Collective at Highlanders Grill
JUL 13 - 7 Mile Mushroom
Beech Mountain Brewery; Things To Do in Banner Elk, Newland, Sugar Mountain, Beech Mountain, Avery County, North Carolina This Week:
Beech Mountain Brewing Company
1007 Beech Mountain Pkwy
Beech Mountain, NC 28604
828-387-2011
www.beechmountainresort.com/mountain/brewery
JUN 1
Live Music with Virginia Ground at 5506' Skybar
Sat 2:30 PM
JUN 8
Live Music with Handlebar Betty at 5506' Skybar
Sat 2:30 PM
JUN 15
Live Music with Shelby Rae Moore at 5506' Skybar
Sat 2:30 PM
JUN 29
Live Music with Wet Nose Dogs at 5506' Skybar
Sat 2:30 PM
JUN 29
Live Music with If Birds Could Fly
Sat 6:30 PM
JUL 6
Live Music with Grassabillies at 5506' Skybar
Sat 2:30 PM
JUL 20
Live Music with The Highbeams at 5506' Skybar
Sat 2:30 PM
Things To Do in Banner Elk, Newland, Sugar Mountain, Beech Mountain, Avery County, North Carolina This Week:
Banner Elk Cafe
324 Shawneehaw Ave S
Banner Elk, NC 28604
(828) 898-4040
www.bannerelkcafe.com
Live Music to be Announced Soon
Bayou Smokehouse & Grill, Banner Elk; Things To Do in Banner Elk, Avery County, North Carolina This Week:
Bayou Smokehouse & Grill
130 Main St E
Banner Elk, NC 28604
828-898-8952
bayousmokehouse.com
Events to be Updated Soon
Carolina Barbeque; Things To Do in Banner Elk, Newland, Sugar Mountain, Beech Mountain, Avery County, North Carolina This Week:
Carolina Barbeque
500 Pineola Street
Newland, NC 28657
828-737-0700
www.carolinabbqnewland.com/music_calendar
Monday-Saturday
10:30 a.m.-9 p.m.
Sunday
11 a.m.-6 p.m.
Summer Friday Night Live Music Schedule
June
7th The RockaBilly's
14th The Dollar Brothers
21st Bear Wallow
28th Sure Fire
July
5th Doug Gragg & Distant Gold
12th The RockaBilly's
19th The Boomers
26th The Smokin' Joe Randolf Band
Aug
2nd Doug Gragg and Distant Gold
9th Skyland Ministries Group
16th Sure Fire
23rd Bear Wallow
30th The Dollar Brothers
Sept
6th Gary Trivette
Fred & Larry's; Things To Do in Banner Elk, Newland, Sugar Mountain, Beech Mountain, Avery County, North Carolina This Week:
Fred & Larry's
3591 Tynecastle Hwy
Banner Elk, NC 28604
828-367-2110
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www.fredandlarrys.com
Open Mic Night Every Friday Hosted by Various Local Musicians and Artisans
APR 19 - Friday, Open mic hosted by Bryan McCutchen! 7 PM
- More Music Annoucements to be Coming Soon -
Hampton's Store & Grist Mill; Things To Do in Banner Elk, Newland, Sugar Mountain, Beech Mountain, Avery County, North Carolina This Week:
Hampton's Store & Grist Mill
77 Ruffin St
Linville, NC 28646
828-733-5213
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APR 19 - Friday, 12pm - Typical Mountain Boys
APR 20 - Saturday, 12pm - Typical Mountain Boys
APR 21 - Sunday, 12pm - Brooks Forsyth
APR 23 - Tuesday, 5pm - Linville River and Community Easter Clean-up: "Treats for Trash"
MAY 11 - Saturday 10am - Ramp Fest 2019
Local Craft Beer, Wine & Cocktails; ramp inspired dishes & appetizers
Live Music - Broken Angels 12pm - 3pm | Handlebar Betty 3pm - 6pm | Brooks Forsyth 6pm - 9pm
Linville Falls Winery; Things To Do in Banner Elk, Newland, Sugar Mountain, Beech Mountain, Avery County, North Carolina This Week:
Linville Falls Winery
9557 Linville Falls Hwy. Linville Falls, NC 28647
Blue Ridge Parkway Mile 317
828-765-1400
www.linvillefallswinery.com
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APR 27 - Sat 12 PM, 6th ANNUAL WINE FOR A REASON; all proceeds for the Autism Society of NC
MAY 4 - Sat 3 PM, Live Music with Tom Pillion
MAY 5 - Sun 3 PM, Live Music
MAY 11 - Sat 3 PM, Live Music with Clay Lunsford
MAY 12 - Sun 3 PM, Live Music with Shelby Rae Moore Band
MAY 18 - Sat 3 PM, Live Music with Sound Traveler
MAY 19 - Sun 3 PM, Live Music with Tom Pillion
MAY 25 - Sat 3 PM, Live Music with Bluegrass Blend
MAY 26 - Sun 3 PM, Live Music with Cahoots