Early fall in October gave us a glimpse of the color to come.
Welcome to Beech Mountain....at 5,506' in elevation, we are the highest incorporated town east of the Rocky Mountains. Imagine living here - we can make it happen!
Saturday, October 30, 2010
Fall on Beech Mountain
October in Beech Mountain
Early fall in October gave us a glimpse of the color to come.
Early fall in October gave us a glimpse of the color to come.
Thursday, August 19, 2010
Mile High Kite Festival Takes to the Skies Again!
September 5, 2010
MILE HIGH KITE FESTIVAL
Yes! It's here again. The 8th Annual Mile High Kite Festival events begin with a kite maker's competition from 2-4pm on Saturday. The main event is scheduled for Sunday, September 5th on Beech Mountain, behind the Brick Oven Pizzeria. This event is sponsored jointly by the Beech Mountain Chamber of Commerce, Richmond Air Force Kite Club out of Virginia and Wings Across Carolina Kiting and Okra Society out of Charlotte.
Hours are 10am - 4pm and admission is free. In addition, kites have been donated and will be distributed to the first 200 children under 12 to ask for one. You can also bring your own kite. There will also be vendors with kites, food, drinks, face painting and crafts.
All participants will receive certificates signed by Mayor Rick Owen proclaiming "I flew a kite a mile high at Beech Mountain". In addition, there will be prizes for the biggest, smallest and best decorated kites. Come join the fun and don't forget your camera as the sky will be filled with lots of color and interest.
MILE HIGH KITE FESTIVAL
Yes! It's here again. The 8th Annual Mile High Kite Festival events begin with a kite maker's competition from 2-4pm on Saturday. The main event is scheduled for Sunday, September 5th on Beech Mountain, behind the Brick Oven Pizzeria. This event is sponsored jointly by the Beech Mountain Chamber of Commerce, Richmond Air Force Kite Club out of Virginia and Wings Across Carolina Kiting and Okra Society out of Charlotte.
Hours are 10am - 4pm and admission is free. In addition, kites have been donated and will be distributed to the first 200 children under 12 to ask for one. You can also bring your own kite. There will also be vendors with kites, food, drinks, face painting and crafts.
All participants will receive certificates signed by Mayor Rick Owen proclaiming "I flew a kite a mile high at Beech Mountain". In addition, there will be prizes for the biggest, smallest and best decorated kites. Come join the fun and don't forget your camera as the sky will be filled with lots of color and interest.Also, Saturday night will be dancing in the streets at the Town Hall parking lot from 7-9pm. Come join our D.J. and dance to popular tunes on the sand dance surface.
For more information, call the Beech Mountain Chamber of Commerce at 828-387-9283 or 800-468-5506 or visit http://www.beechmtn.com/
Monday, August 9, 2010
Saturday Night Evening Services
August 9, 2010
information provided by Nancy Raymond
The meeting is a casual affair. The pavilion is located between the Buckeye Lake Recreation Center and the overlook over Buckeye Lake.
Come meet the group and join in the fellowship.
If you prefer traditional or a 'blue jeans' service, Rev. Brubaker invites you to join his congregation at 486 College Drive in Banner Elk, which is around the corner from the Post Office. The 'blue jeans' contemporary service is held at 9:40 a.m. and the traditional service is at 11:00 a.m. each Sunday. They also hold Holy Communion, covered dish events and 'Wonderful Wednesdays'. For further information on the Banner Elk United Methodist Church and these events, please call Rev. Brubaker at the church, (828) 898-9729 or you can reach him on his cell phone at (828) 280-4792.
information provided by Nancy Raymond
Reverend Daniel Brubaker of the Banner Elk United Methodist Church is holding evening services on Beech Mountain at 6 p.m. on Saturday nights at the Beech Mountain Pavilion
The meeting is a casual affair. The pavilion is located between the Buckeye Lake Recreation Center and the overlook over Buckeye Lake.
Come meet the group and join in the fellowship.
If you prefer traditional or a 'blue jeans' service, Rev. Brubaker invites you to join his congregation at 486 College Drive in Banner Elk, which is around the corner from the Post Office. The 'blue jeans' contemporary service is held at 9:40 a.m. and the traditional service is at 11:00 a.m. each Sunday. They also hold Holy Communion, covered dish events and 'Wonderful Wednesdays'. For further information on the Banner Elk United Methodist Church and these events, please call Rev. Brubaker at the church, (828) 898-9729 or you can reach him on his cell phone at (828) 280-4792.Monday, June 28, 2010
Bike Trail Workdays
July 11, 2010 - First trail workday
Emerald Outback Trails, Beech Mountain, NC
The Beech Mountain Bike Club has announced a collaborative trail workday on Sunday, July 11th. Over the past 6 months many area residents have banded together to create what will soon be the Beech Mountain Adventure Trail Park, a comprehensive public trail park totaling 20+ miles of trail for hiking, biking, running, snowshoeing, and cross country skiing use.
The first phase of the project is the “Emerald Outback” micro-park/trail network. This area consists of 7 to 8 miles of single track, double track, and fire/gravel road trail. The entire Emerald Outback trail is nestled above 5,000ft. in elevation and has varying terrain and geographic features that make the trail system truly unique to the area. The trail system has been designed by bikers, hikers and trail runners in order to better meet the recreational demands of such outdoor enthusiasts. The best part is this is a public project, so the trails are open for your enjoyment. Beech Mountain citizens, Town employees, Beech Mountain Club employees, Banner Elk and Boone residents, and visitors to the area have all played a hand in the creation of this amazing trail network.
On Sunday, July 11th, 2010 the Beech Mountain Bike Club will host a collaborative trail day of massive scale in order to escalate phase one of the project to its true opening before the XTERRA – Beech Mountain – 10K trail race event is held on Sunday, July 18th 2010. The group will be erecting the official trail head at the Beech Mountain Town Hall/Chamber of Commerce/Visitors Center, placing directional and informational trail signage on all trails, and doing final trail clean-up before the XTERRA trail race takes place. The BMBC is requesting your help on this momentous day in order to make these trails more accessible, discernable, and clean for your recreational enjoyment.
The trail workday will begin at the Beech Mountain Town Hall at 8:30 AM on Sunday, July 11th. Although some trail equipment will be provided, it is recommended that you bring along metal rakes, loppers, shears, gloves, weed-eaters, chainsaws, and leaf blowers of your own if you have them available. Also be sure to pack water and snacks. The group will set out on foot to groom every inch of the Emerald Outback trail system while placing brand new directional markers throughout the network. As this is a public project, help from the public is needed in order to better the trails for your enjoyment. Please encourage anyone you know interested in trail building, biking, hiking, etc to come lend a hand in kicking off the next big thing on Beech Mountain! Your help is greatly needed and greatly appreciated!
For more information regarding the Beech Mountain Adventure Trail Park, the trail workday scheduled for Sunday, July 11th, 2010, or general information about hiking and biking on Beech Mountain, please call 828.387.3003. You can also follow trail development, get group ride and workday updates, view park photos and maps, etc at: http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/group.php?gid=129374807082146&ref=ts
Wednesday, June 16, 2010
Beech Mountain Yard Sale
June 19, 2010
Beech Mountain Yard Sale
This Saturday, June 19th, is the annual
Beech Mountain Yard Sale
This Saturday, June 19th, is the annualBeech Mountain Yard Sale
Come as a buyer or seller...Lots of great buys
8:00 am to 12:00 noon
Spaces available at $10 ea.; rain or shine
For more information, call Peggy or John at
Beech Mountain Chamber of Commerce
(828) 387-9283
All items not sold or reclaimed by vendors will be donated to
Avery Family Impact
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