Events

The Pilot Mountain Farmers Market is part of the Surry County Farmers Market network, offering fresh, locally grown produce and handcrafted goods. The Farmers Market will run from April 26, 2025 through October 2025. Come out and support your local farmers!

The Elkin Farmers Market is part of the Surry County Farmers Market network, offering fresh, locally grown produce and handcrafted goods. The Farmers Market will run from April 5, 2025 through October 2025. Come out and support your local farmers!

The Yadkin Valley Pumpkin Festival is held in Historic Downtown Elkin on the 4th Saturday in September from 9:00 am – 4:00 pm. The Main Street of Elkin will be filled with live music, and vendors of every description featuring everything from antiques, jump houses, and funnel cakes to functional pottery, pumpkin painting, wood furnishings, wine racks, BBQ, baked goods, sand art, pumpkin butter, polish sausages, handcrafted gifts and so much more.

Join us every Friday night from 6pm-8pm for live music sponsored by Explore Elkin and an exciting way to spend your evening in Downtown Elkin! Whether you're here for the tunes, the food, or to support our amazing local businesses, there's something for everyone. 1st Fridays held at Fruition Cocktail Bar, 2nd Fridays held at Food Truck Friday at Elkin Farmer’s Market, 3rd Fridays held at Elkin Railyard, and 4th Fridays held at Reeves Theater.

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.

The Pilot Mountain Farmers Market is part of the Surry County Farmers Market network, offering fresh, locally grown produce and handcrafted goods. The Farmers Market will run from April 26, 2025 through October 2025. Come out and support your local farmers!

Start your weekend in downtown Elkin with good food, wine and beer, and live music.

Join us every Friday night from 6pm-8pm for live music sponsored by Explore Elkin and an exciting way to spend your evening in Downtown Elkin! Whether you're here for the tunes, the food, or to support our amazing local businesses, there's something for everyone. 1st Fridays held at Fruition Cocktail Bar, 2nd Fridays held at Food Truck Friday at Elkin Farmer’s Market, 3rd Fridays held at Elkin Railyard, and 4th Fridays held at Reeves Theater.

Milltown Get Down is a two-day music festival in downtown Elkin, NC, featuring multiple stages and a stacked lineup of national and regional acts. With food trucks, unique vendors, and a small-town atmosphere, it’s the kind of weekend that brings people together and leaves you wanting more. ​Whether you’re here for the music, the good times, or just an excuse to spend a weekend in one of North Carolina’s coolest small towns, Milltown Get Down delivers. Grab a chair, bring your crew, and get ready to experience Elkin like never before.

The Pilot Mountain Farmers Market is part of the Surry County Farmers Market network, offering fresh, locally grown produce and handcrafted goods. The Farmers Market will run from April 26, 2025 through October 2025. Come out and support your local farmers!

Milltown Get Down is a two-day music festival in downtown Elkin, NC, featuring multiple stages and a stacked lineup of national and regional acts. With food trucks, unique vendors, and a small-town atmosphere, it’s the kind of weekend that brings people together and leaves you wanting more. ​Whether you’re here for the music, the good times, or just an excuse to spend a weekend in one of North Carolina’s coolest small towns, Milltown Get Down delivers. Grab a chair, bring your crew, and get ready to experience Elkin like never before.