Fred's General Mercantile

Fred's General Mercantile IF WE DON'T HAVE IT, YOU DON'T NEED IT! Our 3rd floor boasts our Christmas room and our kitchen area, as well as our book room and local art for sale!

High atop Beech Mountain at elevation 5046 feet, Fred's General Mercantile offers a wide variety of merchandise including groceries, hardware, clothing, ski/snowboard rentals, a bird shop, and the BEST chili! Check out our downstairs bird shop (seasonal) in the spring/summer & our ski/snowboard equipment and clothing rentals in the winter located downstairs! On the main middle floor you will find all of the groceries, hardware, and clothing items, as well as lots of Fred's specialty items!

09/14/2026
Today, we honor and remember the heroes and loved ones who were lost on 9/11. Forever in our hearts, their bravery and s...
09/11/2026

Today, we honor and remember the heroes and loved ones who were lost on 9/11. Forever in our hearts, their bravery and sacrifice will never be forgotten.

Our Apple Harvest candle brings the orchard home. Warm, sweet, and ready for sweater weather.
09/09/2026

Our Apple Harvest candle brings the orchard home. Warm, sweet, and ready for sweater weather.

If sweet potato pie and apple butter had a baby, this would be it.
09/08/2026

If sweet potato pie and apple butter had a baby, this would be it.

Fall is rolling in and Autumn at Oz begins September 11th. 🍁 Come see us at Fred’s! Your Beech Mountain tradition starts...
09/06/2026

Fall is rolling in and Autumn at Oz begins September 11th. 🍁 Come see us at Fred’s! Your Beech Mountain tradition starts here.

Today’s the LAST Great American Backyard Cookout at Fred’s! 🍔🌭 Don’t miss out! We’re firing up the grill from 11:30 AM t...
09/05/2026

Today’s the LAST Great American Backyard Cookout at Fred’s! 🍔🌭 Don’t miss out! We’re firing up the grill from 11:30 AM to 3 PM. Come hungry, come happy, and let’s send summer off in style!

Join us in wishing Fred a very Happy Birthday! 🎉
09/04/2026

Join us in wishing Fred a very Happy Birthday! 🎉

Mark your calendars! Fredtoberfest is BACK on September 19th! Stay tuned for details
09/03/2026

Mark your calendars! Fredtoberfest is BACK on September 19th! Stay tuned for details

Address

501 BEECH MOUNTAIN PARKWAY
Banner Elk, NC
28604

Opening Hours

Monday 7:30am - 9pm
Tuesday 7:30am - 9pm
Wednesday 7:30am - 9pm
Thursday 7:30am - 9pm
Friday 7:30am - 9pm
Saturday 7:30am - 9pm
Sunday 7:30am - 9pm

Telephone

+18283874838

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