Events

Head to downtown Pilot Mountain with the family to enjoy vintage cars, meet their owners, swap stories and listen to live beach music.

Sample different flavors of Surry County's favorite dessert at the annual Sonker Festival presented by the Surry County Historical Society.

Historic Downtown Mount Airy Ghost Tours are held every Friday and Saturday night at 8pm beginning May through November 13. Join us for an exciting 90-minute, lantern-lit walking tour through Mount Airy's streets and its historic past. You will hear about 13 of our "less mortal" friends and some of Mount Airy's resting places. Tours begin at the Mount Airy Museum of Regional History, 301 N. Main Street. Wear comfortable shoes and bring your camera and umbrella, if needed. Tickets are $20 (tax included) and pre-paid reservations are required! Call the Museum at 336-786-4478.

First Saturdays of each month, May - November enjoy an exciting 60-minute round trip trolley ride through Mount Airy's streets and its historic past. You will hear about 13 of our "less mortal" friends and some of Mount Airy's resting places. Tours begin at the Mount Airy Museum of Regional History, 301 N. Main Street. Wear comfortable shoes and bring your camera and umbrella, if needed. Tickets are $35 (tax included) and pre-paid reservations are required! Call the Museum at 336-786-4478.

Come visit Historic Mayberry and run our 21st Annual 5K and 1/2 Mile Fun Run #5KOTG hosted by Reeves Community Foundation! The race course starts at Riverside Park and runs the newest section of the Granite City Greenway, along Lovill's Creek to the SouthData parking lot and back. This race is a very popular event year after year.  Come see why!!  Runners, walkers, and strollers are welcome.

Explore the evolution of Shelton Vineyards’ Tannat with an intimate vertical tasting featuring five library vintages. Discover the stories, flavors, and craftsmanship behind each bottle. Tickets are $50.

Catch free live music at Reeves Theater on Saturday, October 3 at 8 PM with Silas & Friends on the Main Stage. Don’t miss this exciting night of live music!

Take the stage at Reeves Theater Open Mic! Bring your music, poetry, comedy, or other talent. Sign-ups begin around 5 PM; performers should prepare 2–3 songs or up to 10 minutes.

Come out to catch the Luke Mears & Friends Country / Blues Jam at Reeves Theater on Thursday at 6 PM. Enjoy free live music featuring talented local musicians in the Reeves Cafe.

Historic Downtown Mount Airy Ghost Tours are held every Friday and Saturday night at 8pm beginning May through November 13. Join us for an exciting 90-minute, lantern-lit walking tour through Mount Airy's streets and its historic past. You will hear about 13 of our "less mortal" friends and some of Mount Airy's resting places. Tours begin at the Mount Airy Museum of Regional History, 301 N. Main Street. Wear comfortable shoes and bring your camera and umbrella, if needed. Tickets are $20 (tax included) and pre-paid reservations are required! Call the Museum at 336-786-4478.

Experience Milltown Get Down in downtown Elkin, NC—a two-day music festival featuring national and regional artists, live music, food trucks, local vendors, and unforgettable small-town fun.

Get ready for an unforgettable night of country music at the Autumn Leaves Festival Free Concert! Join us Friday, October 9, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. at the Blackmon Amphitheatre in Mount Airy, NC, for a special evening featuring ’90s country superstar Wade Hayes, live in concert, with special guest Runaway Train.