Events

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

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.

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.

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.

The Dobson Cruise- IN, "Cruiz-N-The Square" will take place in Downtown Dobson beginning in May and running through October. Each event will be from 3:00PM until 9:00PM and feature live music at Dobson Square Park from 6:00PM until 9:00PM with food trucks and vendors on site.

The Elkin Cruise-In happens on the 4th Sunday of each month (March–November, excluding July) from 2PM–5PM at the Yadkin Valley Heritage & Trails Center.

Join us for a magical Christmas parade, where the spirit of the season shines brightly! Celebrate with us and enjoy a festive display of holiday cheer and catch a glimpse of Santa Claus! ​​ The parade will leave from Veterans Park at 5:00 PM and travel down W. Lebanon Street to N. Main and through Downtown Mount Airy.

The Elkin Cruise-In happens on the 4th Sunday of each month (March–November, excluding July) from 2PM–5PM at the Yadkin Valley Heritage & Trails Center.

Grab your running shoes and experience the festive town of Mount Airy this Christmas season at the 19th annual Rosy Cheeks 5K. Sponsored by Mount Airy Parks and Recreation, the race takes place on Dec. 12 at 9 am. The course follows the scenic Ararat River Greenway, with the starting line positioned just past the Riverside Park trailhead. A free Fun Run for kids occurs immediately after the 5K. All participants are asked to bring an unwrapped toy, gift, or gift card for an elementary school-age, middle school-age, or high school-age child. These will be donated to the Mount Airy Police Department Toy Drive.