A Small Town Christmas Weekend

2021 Small Town Christmas Weekend

When: Friday through Sunday, December 3-5, 2021
Where: Downtown Banner Elk and Nearby Locations

A Small Town Christmas Weekend 2021 Schedule

Note: Schedule subject to change and additions. Check back in this page and on our Facebook for updates. Find a printable schedule (PDF) here.

Friday, December 3rd

• 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.
• 10:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m. - Christmas at Apple Hill Farm
• 6:30 p.m. - Tree Lighting at the Corner on Main St.
• 7:00 p.m. - Ensemble Stage: "A Banner Elk Christmas" - A Holiday Musical Variety Show

Saturday, December 4th

• 9:00 a.m. - 5k Reindeer Run in Tate-Evans Park with Williams YMCA and Kiwanis Club of Banner Elk (register here; registration and packet pickup at 8:00 a.m.)
• 10:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m. - Christmas at Apple Hill Farm
• Various activities and special events at local downtown (and near downtown) businesses. Find contact info on the Chamber website at Bannerelk.org > Directory.
  • 9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. - Breakfast with Santa at Stonewalls Restaurant
  • 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. - My Best Friend’s Barkery - Light refreshments and snacks for people and pooches.
  • 10:30 a.m. - Storytime with Santa and Firetruck Tour at the Banner Elk Fire and Rescue Station​
  • 11:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m. - Christmas Market and Kids Craft Activities (times may vary) Cultural Arts Center in the Historic Banner Elk School
  • 3:00 p.m. - Christmas Community Carol Sing at the Banner Elk Presbyterian Church
    
  • 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. - Cookie decorating at the Banner Elk Cafe
    
  • More coming soon….
    
• 6:00 p.m. - Christmas Festivities in Tate-Evans Park including: Luminary-lighted train rides, synchronized Christmas light show, Christmas movie at the Amphitheater, Hot chocolate and more!

Sunday, December 5th

• 10:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m. - Christmas at Apple Hill Farm
• 2:00 p.m. - Ensemble Stage: "A Banner Elk Christmas" - A Holiday Musical Variety Show
• All Day - Check out Banner Elk's local shops and visit one of Avery County’s choose & cut Christmas tree farms!