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Church, this musical service is a tradition in theVillage
of Rockford and a great way to kick-off the holiday
season. Rockford Preservation Society, 4844 Rockford
Road, Dobson, NC 27017
336-374-3825,
Reevestock Music Festival
Located at Elkin’s Hidden Amphitheater, this music fest
is held the first weekend in August every year. It began
as a fund raiser for the Reeves Theater, but is now a
fund raiser for students in the region to support music
scholarships. This is a two-day event, with a free live
music showcase the night before in downtown Elkin at
The Liberty called the Downtown Get Down.
August 4 & 5
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Sonker Festival
Held in rural Surry Couny at the Edwards-Franklin
House, the Sonker Festival provides visitors with a day full
of sonker eating and flat footing.A sonker is a deep-dish
pie that is served in many flavors including the famous
sweet potato sonker with the old-fashioned “dip” as well
as strawberry, peach, blackberry, and more.This event is
held on the first Saturday of October each year.
4132 Haystack Road, Mount Airy, NC 27030
336-789-4304
Summer Concert Series
at Shelton Vineyards
Come on out for great music and shag dancing May
through September at SheltonVineyards in Dobson.
286 Cabernet Lane, Dobson, NC 27017
336-366-4724,
Surry Old Time Fiddler’s Convention
Held each March, experience a musical style unique to
the foothills of the Blue Ridge, with individual, youth,
and band competitions, luthiers’ displays, workshops,
and great food. Surry Community College, 630 S. Main
Street, Dobson, NC 27017
336-401-8390 or 877-999-8390,
Sweet Potato Festival
The Annual Sweet Potato Festival is held every 3rd Sat-
urday in September in Historic Rockford. Events include
live music, vendors, sweet potato pie, sweet potato
sonker, and other great foods.Admission is free, so bring
the entire family for a day of music, history and fun.
5174 Rockford Road, Dobson, NC 27017
336-374-5317
Tommy Jarrell Festival
Held every February at theAndy Griffith Playhouse in
historic downtown Mount Airy, this festival celebrates the
life and music of the famous and Smithsonian-enshrined
“old-time” fiddlerThomas Jefferson Jarrell. Events include
special concerts, workshops, and an old-time music youth
competition with multiple categories.
218 Rockford Street, Mount Airy, NC 27030
336-786-7998,
Yadkin Valley Wine Festival
This festival is held on a Saturday the 3rd Saturday in
May each year at Elkin Municipal Park. Patrons can enjoy
wine tasting, craft vendors, live music, and the Grape
Stomp.This festival is held on a Saturday in May each
year at Elkin Municipal Park. Patrons can enjoy wine
tasting, craft vendors, live music, and the Grape Stomp.
399 Highway 268, Elkin, NC 28621
336-526-1111,
Mayberry Food Truck Fest
Downtown Mount Airy, Food truck festival held in the
spring and fall. For event dates visit:
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Mayfest
This festival is an annual event held in downtown Pilot
Mountain every Mother’s Day weekend in May. It is free to
the public and features a variety of food, live music, chil-
dren’s activities, and craft vendors from around the region.
124W. Main Street, Pilot Mountain, NC 27041
336-368-2248,
Mount Airy Farmers Market
Held every Tuesday from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. featuring
locally-grown fresh vegetables, fruit, meat, and eggs as well
as baked goods, plants, flowers, crafts, pottery and more
Mill Creek General Store Parking Lot
541W. Pine Street, Suite 200, Mount Airy, NC 27030
336-401-8025
Mount Airy Fiddler’s Convention
Held every June at Veteran’s Memorial Park in Mount
Airy, the long-running fiddler’s convention celebrates the
old-time music tradition in Surry County.The sounds of
sweet music are broadcast from the main stage bands
compete and enjoy jamming with other musicians.A
free shuttle is offered to transport visitors and guests to
Downtown Mount Airy.
691W. Lebanon Street, Mount Airy, NC 27030
800-286-6193 or 336-345-7388
November Room Artisan Market
(old Alley Gray)
No information yet on hours. Shop will offer artist
emporium booths, coffee shop and bakery, information
about Elkin and the region, local wine by the bottle.
206 E Main St, Elkin NC
Open Air Art Market
The Foothills Arts Council’s annual holiday event is a
new spin on an old market. Enjoy dozens of artisans
under tents with twinkle lights, offering beautiful gifts for
the holidays, crafts for children, greenery and wreaths,
wineries, food, hot chocolate and s’mores, live music
with various bands scheduled both days, fire pits and
seating areas, and beautiful holiday décor throughout the
gardens. Gallery open inside the Council as well. Family
friendly event and it occurs the same night as Elkin’s
Light up Night in historical downtown, one block away.
129 Church Street, Elkin, NC 28621
336-835-2025,
Pilot Mountain Farmer’s Market
Held every Saturday from 2pm until 5pm. Fresh local meats,
locally-grown vegetables, eggs, baked goods and more.
213 East Main St, Pilot Mountain, NC 27041
336-496- 2664
Pumpkin Festival
The festival is held on a Saturday in September in
historic downtown Elkin where you can enjoy live
entertainment, shopping, food and Pumpkins! Activities
include the great pumpkin “weigh-off” from pumpkin-
growing competitors coming from all over the East
Coast and the ever-popular pie-eating contest.
116 E. Market Street, Elkin, NC 28621
336-526-1111,
Remembering Rockford
Held every December at the Rockford Methodist
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