Events

Mayberry Days is a multi-day celebration with activities and events for fans of The Andy Griffith Show who long for the days when life was simple and the sheriff didn't carry a gun.

Mayberry Days is a multi-day celebration with activities and events for fans of The Andy Griffith Show who long for the days when life was simple and the sheriff didn't carry a gun.

Mayberry Days is a multi-day celebration with activities and events for fans of The Andy Griffith Show who long for the days when life was simple and the sheriff didn't carry a gun.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.