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March 27, 2023Be a Part of Radio History Saturday Mornings in Mt. Airy
Saturday mornings in Mt. Airy, legendary radio station WPAQ-AM invites you to take part in history as it broadcasts the live Merry-Go-Round program featuring bluegrass and old-time music from a local theater.
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Jan. 8, 2023Famous, Yet Forgotten: Mt. Airy's Katharine Smith Reynolds
The town of Mt. Airy has produced its share of famous people. Often overlooked is Katharine Smith Reynolds. She married tobacco tycoon R.J. Reynolds and was the driving force behind Reynolda, the couple’s famed estate in nearby Winston-Salem that hosts thousands of visitors every year.
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Dec. 1, 2022Enjoy Holiday Light Displays In and Around Mayberry
Come see holidays lights in Mayberry and the Yadkin Valley. Plus, plenty of cozy lodging options are available in Mount Airy and throughout Surry County, from hotels and bed-and-breakfast inns to rental cabins and vacation homes.
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Sept. 14, 2022Wine & Beer Passport is Your Ticket to Winter Fun
The Yadkin Valley Winter Wine & Beer Passport is an enjoyable way to celebrate winter – a treasure map to great wineries and breweries throughout Surry County in NC wine country.
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April 9, 2022May is Wine Festival Month in Yadkin Valley
Enjoy two Yadkin Valley wine festivals each May in North Carolina wine country. The Yadkin Valley Wine Festival and Budbreak Wine Festival showcase good times and great wines.
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March 19, 20228 Things to Do on a Rainy Day in the Yadkin Valley
Looking for things to do on a rainy day in the Yadkin Valley towns of Mount Airy, Elkin, Pilot Mountain and Dobson? Check out this list of the Top 8 rainy day activities that will keep the whole family entertained.
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Feb. 5, 2022Finding Ale Along the Trail: These Yadkin Valley Wineries Serve Craft Beer
Here's a list of Yadkin Valley wineries that serve craft beers and ales in their tasting rooms. After all, not everyone who visits North Carolina vineyards is a wine aficionado.
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Jan. 24, 2022Art, Music & Friendly Folks: Surry County’s Blue Ridge Craft Trail
Meet renowned artists, discover unique crafts and experience small-town charm on the Blue Ridge Craft Trail of Surry County. This curated trail is one of several to be officially recognized by the Blue Ridge National Heritage Area.
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Nov. 13, 2021Cozy Yadkin Valley Fire Pits Along the Surry Wine Trail
Several wineries along the Surry County Wine Trail offer areas with fire pits, perfect for gathering ’round, telling stories, listening to music and admiring views of the Blue Ridge foothills.
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Oct. 29, 2021Chase the Winter Blues with Yadkin Valley Wine & Beer Passport
The Yadkin Valley Winter Wine & Beer Passport provides a fun and economical way to experience North Carolina wine country this winter. Passport holders receive tastings at every participating winery and brewery, plus a distillery.
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Sept. 23, 2021New Sonker Trail Stops Offer Fun, Creative Takes on Traditional Dessert
For those unfamiliar, sonker is a cobbler/pie-like dessert of cooked fruit and crust. Many have liquid batter poured on top the fruit. Others have a rolled dough crust, while some are made on stove top with a dropped-dumpling crust.
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May 8, 2021Celebrate NC Wine Month in Yadkin Valley
Celebrate North Carolina Wine Month along the Surry County Wine Trail in the Yadkin Valley American Viticultural Area. Enjoy featured wines and more throughout May.