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 Welcome to the ,
the high mountains of North Carolina and home to the storied peaks of Grandfather Mountain, Sugar Mountain and Beech Mountain – also some of the High South’s most popular playgrounds!
With the highest county seat in North Carolina (Newland, elv. 3,589 ft.) and the highest incorporated town east of the Rockies (Beech Mountain, elv. 5,506 ft.), Avery County is the place to come to clear your head and get above the rush of daily life.
Contact our Chamber of Commerce today for help in planning a visit to our distinctive destination where you’ll find amazing restaurants, charming inns, historic resorts, great golf, sensational snow and some of the most spectacular scenery known to man. 800-972-2183.
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Hiking and Biking Trails Open
May through October
Sugar Mountain
| Trails intertwine throughout the Village of Sugar Mountain. Trail access is free of charge May through October during daylight hours. Trail maps are located in a black, marked mailbox at the base of the Flying Mile slope.
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Wildcat Lake Memorial Day through Labor Day
Banner Elk
| Wildcat Lake is open to the public from May 23 through August 16 from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Monday through Saturday and from 12:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Sunday. After August 16, the lake will be open on weekends only through Labor Day. Lifeguards will be on duty to supervise swimmers. A shallow swimming area is designated for younger children, and a deeper swimming area is available for use by adolescents and adults. The lake also has a white sandy beach area. Fishing is allowed (licenses are required). Everything at the lake and the park is free. 828-898-5465.
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July 4th Parade Saturday, July 4
Downtown Banner Elk
| The traditional Banner Elk July 4 Parade begins at 11 am and lines up at the Lees-McRae Library on campus. There is no charge to be in the parade. A "Party in the Park" will follow in Banner Elk Park. Activities, food and entertainment available. 11 am (828)260-1851
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July 4th Celebration
Saturday, July 4
Newland Riverwalk
| Craft and food vendors, band in the evening, fireworks display. 9-5
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6th Annual "Safety Fest"
Saturday, July 4
Town of Seven Devils | The lure of fresh smoked BBQ, fixins and prizes, come out and join us for Safety Fest! 828-963-5343
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July 4th Parade and Bar-B-Q
Saturday, July 4
Elk Park
| Parade & Bar-B-Q, Elk Park Town Hall 828-737-9070
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47th annual Roasting of the Hog
Saturday, July 4
Beech Mountain
| Enjoy music while eating outdoors (weather permitting) and then enjoy one of the best fireworks displays you'll ever see. This event is hosted by the Town of Beech Mountain, the Beech Mountain Volunteer Fire Department and the Beech Mountain Chamber of Commerce. Tickets are $15.00 for adults and $6.00 for children. Serving begins at 6, and fireworks begin shortly after dark. Tickets can be purchased in advance at the Beech Mountain Chamber of Commerce or at Fred's General Mercantile on Beech Mountain. They may also be purchased at the gate. 3:30 until. (828) 387-9283
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Independence Weekend Fine Art and Craft Show
July 4-5
Great Train Robbery
| Saturday, 7/4 - Sunday, 7/5, 10 am - 5 pm, Great Train Robbery on NC 184 between Sugar Mountain and Banner Elk. (828) 898-8645
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The Secret Garden
July 3-16
Lees-McRae Summer Theater
| This enchanting classic of children's literature is now a brilliant musical by a Pulitzer Prize winning playwright. Orphaned in India, an 11 year old girl returns to Yorkshire to live with an embittered, reclusive uncle and his invalid son. The estate includes a magic locked garden. Flashbacks, dream sequences, a strolling chorus of ghosts, and some of the most beautiful music ever written for Broadway dramatize The Secret Garden's compelling tale of regeneration. Evenings at 7:30 July 3, 6, 13, 15-16; Matinees at 2:00 July 5 & 15. 828-898-8709
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Chamber Quarterly Breakfast
Tuesday, July 7
YMCA | Quarterly Breakfast at the YMCA. Meet in the Sloop Medical Center at the Cannon Hospital, Oaks Room, 8:00 a.m. Cost is $5.00
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High Country Wine Event
Saturday, July 18
Downtown Banner Elk | Featuring the Banner Elk Winery. Entertainment by the New Strings. On the lawn of Pleasing Mona’s Design Studio. $20 in advance and $25 the day of the Event. Call 828-898-5604.
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Fine Art and Master Craft Festival
July 18-19
Banner Elk Elementary School | An eclectic gathering of artists and master crafters from fine art to iron works and glass blowers. There is something to suit everyone at this juried annual event. 80 juried artists, free admission. Saturday 10-5, Sunday 10-4. 828-898-5605
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