A Small Town Christmas Weekend

2022 Small Town Christmas Weekend

When: Friday through Sunday, December 2-4, 2022
Where: Downtown Banner Elk and Nearby Locations

 A Small Town Christmas Weekend 2022 Schedule 

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*Schedule subject to change - Please check for updates
​Friday, December 2nd
All Weekend - Santa’s Mailbox is accepting Letters to Santa at the Banner Elk Chamber of Commerce
Children may write letters at the Chamber during open business hours; see bannerelk.org for current
hours.​

10:00AM - 4:00PM:  Christmas at Apple Hill Farm 
6:30 PM: Christmas Tree Lighting at the Corner on Main 
7:00PM:  "A Banner Elk Christmas" - A Holiday Musical Variety Show

Saturday, December 3rd
9:00 a.m. - 5K Reindeer Run organized by Williams YMCA & Kiwanis Club of Banner Elk (Registration & packet pickup begins at 8:00AM)
  • 9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. -  Breakfast with Santa at Banner Elk Presbyterian Church - Breakfast will be held in the King Fellowship Hall, bottom floor of the church. We ask everyone who attends this event to give a donation to support BEPC Preschool.
    • The preschool program is half day, five days a week, for children aged 2-4. Please contact Preschool Director Jarrett Koski at jkoski@bannerelkpresbyterian.org for more information or visit our website www.bannerelkpresbyterian.org to learn more about the church, worship times and programs.
  • Various activities and special events at local downtown (and near downtown) businesses. 
  • 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. -  Christmas at Apple Hill Farm 
  • 10:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. - Storytime with Santa & Fire Truck Tour at Banner Elk Fire and Rescue Station
  • 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. - Christmas Market & Kids' Craft Activities at the Historic Banner Elk School
  • 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. - My Best Friend's Barkery - Light refreshments and snacks for people and pooches (dog treats, hot chocolate, cider, and holiday cookies)
  • 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. - "Kid Sized" Wooden Christmas Snowman Keepsake Making/Canned Soup Drive hosted by the Blind Elk Taproom in the loft area. Sponsored by Premier Sotheby's International Realty and Blind Elk Tap Room. 
  • 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. - Ornament Decorating at the Bayou Smokehouse & Grill
  • 3:00 p.m. - 3:45 p.m. - Community Carol Sing at Banner Elk Presbyterian Church
    • We invite everyone to join in a small-town sing-a-long of familiar Christmas carols inside the beautiful sanctuary of our historic stone church on the hill. The 45-minute casual service will include favorites for adults and children alike, ranging from Let it Snow to Joy to the World. The grand piano and pipe organ will provide festive accompaniment. Soloists and special musicians allow the audience to take a few breaks.
  • 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. - Christmas Cookie Decorating at the Banner Elk Café
  • 6:00 p.m. - Christmas Parade on Main Street - There is no parade registration. Participants will need to line up on College Drive on the Lees-McRae College campus at 5:00 p.m.
  • 6:00 p.m. - Christmas Festivities at Tate-Evans Park including: Luminary-lighted train rides,
    synchronized Christmas light show, Hot chocolate and more!

Sunday, December 4th
10:00AM - 4:00PM - Christmas at Apple Hill Farm 
2:00 PM - "A Banner Elk Christmas" - A Holiday Musical Variety Show - Production by Ensemble Stage Company at the Historic Banner Elk School

Questions?
Please mail BannerElkChamber@gmail.com or call us at (828) 898-8395.