WPAQ 78th Birthday Celebration
Past
Event
Event
The WPAQ 78th Birthday Celebration will take place on February 7, 2026, at the Historic Earle Theatre & Old-Time Music Heritage Hall in Mount Airy, NC. The event is free to attend and will feature a variety of bands performing in honor of the beloved radio station. This celebration marks the 78th anniversary of WPAQ, which has been a staple of Mount Airy's community for over 77 years. The station, founded by Ralph Epperson in the late 1940s, has a deep connection to the local music scene and continues to play a significant role in preserving traditional music. The event is a testament to WPAQ's enduring legacy and its commitment to serving the community with live music and entertainment.
Related Events
-
Sep
20Mayberry Cool Cars & Rods Cruise-In
Sep 20, 2026 1 p.m.
Downtown Mount Airy 200 N. Main St., Mount Airy, NC 27030Downtown Mount Airy comes alive with cars, food, music, shopping and more. -
Sep
25Mayberry Days in Andy Griffith's Hometown
Sep 25, 2026 8:30 a.m.
Will occur in various locations around Mount Airy 200 N. Main St, Mount Airy, NC 27030Mayberry 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. -
Sep
19Dobson Cruise-N-The Square 2026
Sep 19, 2026 3 p.m.
Dobson Square Park, 110 S. Crutchfield Street, Dobson, NC 27017The 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. -
Oct
17Dobson Cruise-N-The Square 2026
Oct 17, 2026 3 p.m.
Dobson Square Park, 110 S. Crutchfield Street, Dobson, NC 27017The 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.