September 20, 2025 Park Event
Saturday, September 20, 2025
Town Fork Kitchen Food Truck (5-7 pm)
Live Music with Brett Cox (7-9 pm)
Pilot Mountain to Hanging Rock Ultra & Relay
The Pilot Mountain to Hanging Rock Ultra is one of North Carolina’s most iconic point-to-point trail races. Held each September, this epic endurance challenge connects Pilot Mountain State Park to Hanging Rock State Park, offering a truly unforgettable ultra-marathon experience. With race options including the 50 Mile Ultra, the 50K Ultra, and the 50 Mile Relay, athletes of all levels can take on the rugged beauty of the Sauratown Mountains. Known for its tough climbs, technical trails, and stunning scenery, PM2HR is a bucket-list race for trail runners and ultra-distance athletes.
The 50 Mile course features over 7,500 feet of elevation gain, while the 50K course delivers more than 4,000 feet of climbing—making this race as challenging as it is rewarding. The 50 Mile Relay allows teams to split the distance and share in the adventure together. Whether you’re racing solo or with friends, PM2HR will test your grit, your endurance, and your love for the trails.
Mayberry Days
Mayberry Days® is a festival for the whole family with activities and events for the fans who long for the days when life was simple and the sheriff didn't carry a gun. Enjoy a bottle of pop while playing checkers, relax to music from many local bands playing the same songs that Andy grew up with and performed on The Andy Griffith Show.
From the first concert to "The Emmett" golf tournament on Thursday to eating a porkchop sandwich to singing along on the last hymn at the Mayberry Days Chapel on Sunday morning, there is something for everyone in the family. The Surry Arts Council welcome fans of all ages and from all around the world to Mayberry Days. Make plans now to attend this family-friendly festival and enjoy days filled with the Mayberry spirit.
Mayberry Days events take place at or around the Andy Griffith Playhouse, Historic Earle Theatre, Arts Center, Andy Griffith Museum Theatre, and Blackmon Amphitheatre unless otherwise noted in the schedule. The Surry Arts Council venues are within walking distance of each other, so be sure to wear comfortable shoes and clothes. There is limited free parking in the numerous municipal lots downtown for the early birds.
Only service animals are permitted at Surry Arts Council venues, including the Blackmon Amphitheatre. Pets are not permitted. Please read for more information.
Be sure to come visit Mount Airy during other times of the year as well. The Andy Griffith Museum and Siamese Twins Museum are open 7 days a week and the Surry Arts Council has events going on throughout the year, so there are plenty of reasons to return.
Tickets are now available. Don't wait until the last minute before they are sold out!
September 27, 2025 Park Event
Saturday, September 27, 2025
Lobster Dogs Food Truck (5:00-7:00 pm)
Live Music with Austin Needham (7:00-9:00 pm)
Mayberry Truck Show 2025
All proceeds benefit Brenner Children’s Hospital in Winston-Salem, NC.
Come enjoy the collection of 100’s of custom semi trucks and trailers. Hosted by Bottomley Enterprises, this truck show will feature:
A convoy through “Mayberry” Mount Airy, NC
Light show
Raffles
Prizes
Food trucks
Calendar spots
Fireworks
Live entertainment and much more
The truck show will be held at our terminal.
452 Oak Grove Church Road, Mount Airy, NC 27030
October 4, 2025 Park Event
October 4, 2025 Park Event
My Kitchen Food Truck (5:00-7:00 pm)
Live Bluegrass Band:
Carolina Detour (6:00-8:00 pm)
Autumn Leaves Festival 2025
Every year in October, Mayberry is the place to be for the Autumn Leaves Festival™, an historic festival in the heart of Mount Airy, NC. This nationally recognized event is unique with its mix of music, arts, crafts, and delicious food. There is something for everyone. People from all over the country and the local citizens flood the streets of Downtown Mount Airy during this 3-day festival. You’ll find vendors with one-of-a-kind handcrafted items and foods that people wait all year to enjoy, must-see attractions, and some of the best musicians around. The Greater Mount Airy Chamber of Commerce invites you, your friends, and family to join in the tradition that is the Autumn Leaves Festival™. See you there!
October 11, 2025 Park Event
Saturday, October 11, 2025
My Kitchen Food Truck (5:00-7:00 pm)
Live Bluegrass Music with “None of the Above”
(6:00-8:00 pm)
Halloween Weekend #1
October 25, 2025
Camper / Site Decorating Contest
Costume Contest
Halloween Crafts
My Kitchen Food Truck (5-7 pm)
Julie’s Sweet Treats (5-7 pm)
Trick or Treating (7:00 pm)
Hay Ride/Coffee/Hot Chocolate at the picnic pavilion (8:30 pm)
Halloween Weekend #2
November 1, 2025
Camper / Site Decorating Contest
Costume Contest
Halloween Crafts
My Kitchen Food Truck (5-7 pm)
Julie’s Sweet Treats (5-7 pm)
Trick or Treating (7:00 pm)
Hay Ride/Coffee/Hot Chocolate at the picnic pavilion (8:30 pm)
51st Annual Stokes Stomp
Join us in Historic Danbury on Saturday, September 13th from 9am until 6:30 for Music, Food, Vendors, Kids Area the Town of Danbury Parade, All Stokes County Band Performance and SOOOOO Much More!! #StokesCo
Labor Day Weekend at the Park
Join us at the park for a fun filled Labor Day weekend!
Saturday, August 30
Water slide for the kids! Bring those bathing suits!
Town Fork Kitchen Food Truck (5-7 pm)
Live Music with Austin Needham (6-8 pm)
Craft Brew Exchange at the pavilion (5-8 pm)
Bring your favorite craft brews to the pavilion to exchange with other guests. You may find a new one you like while making new friends!
Halloween at the Park Weekend #2
October 31 / November 1:
Camper / Site Decorating Contest
Costume Contest
Halloween Crafts
Town Fork Kitchen Food Truck (5-7 pm)
Julie’s Sweet Treats (5-7 pm)
Trick or Treating (7:00 pm)
Hay Ride/Coffee/Hot Chocolate at the picnic pavilion (8:30 pm)
Mayberry Cool Cars & Rods
Join us in Downtown Mount Airy each third Sunday, May through September, from 1 PM until 5 PM for classic cars, great tunes, fantastic food, shopping, and a whole lot of fun!
Christmas in July
Pull out your favorite Christmas lights and decorations to decorate your camper and site!
Christmas Crafts at the picnic pavilion (10:00 - 11:00 am)
Julie’s Sweet Treats will have cookies and other sweets to purchase!
Ice Cream Social-Bring those ice cream skills for a homemade ice cream social at the pavilion (7:00 pm)
Hot Nights, Hot Cars Cruise In
First Saturday of each month from May through October!
Our cruise-ins are family oriented events offering an open street cruise-in, live beach music, and plenty of food and beverage vendors.
We have a wonderful season planned this year with more parking, an upgraded sound system and more. We invite you to share YOUR car stories with everyone out on the streets! So dust off your lawn chairs (leave the cooler and pets at home), put the family in the car and head over to Pilot Mountain for some old fashioned family fun!
July 4th at the Park
Friday, July 4th:
Pottery Glazing with Crisanthemum Ceramics (10:00 am)
Saturday, July 5th:
My Kitchen Food (5-7 pm)
Crepes and Creamery Dessert Truck (5-7 pm)
Live Music with Eddie Carter (6-8 PM)
Mayberry Cool Cars and Rods
Visit Downtown Mount Airy each third Sunday, May through September, from 1 pm until 5 pm for classic cars, great tunes, fantastic food, shopping, and a whole lot of fun!
The Mayberry Cool Cars & Rods Cruise-In series is presented by the Downtown Business Association.
Father's Day Weekend at the Park
Join us for Father’s Day at the Park!
Saturday Events:
-Rub and Grub Mexicue Food Truck (5-7 pm)
-Julie’s Sweet Treats
-Live Music with Brett Cox (7-9 pm)
Hot Nights, Hot Cars Cruise-In
Visit Downtown Pilot Mountain for their Hot Nights, Hot Cars Cruise-In! Event begins at 3:00 pm. Live music from 5:30-9:30 with vendors and food trucks.
King American Legion Pro Rodeo
Visit the King American Legion Friday and Saturday nights for the "King American Legion Pro Rodeo by Rafter K Rodeo Company, LLC. Events include bronc riding, barrel racing, steer wrestling, roping, and bull riding. Showtime is 7:30 pm each night. Grab those cowboy hats and boots and enjoy the show!
If you need a place to stay, book a site with us at www.blackdogacresrvnc.com or call our office at 336-351-4444. We have sites available for this weekend!
Bluegrass Festival and Old Time Fiddlers Convention
The Old-Time music tradition born in Surry County and the sounds of sweet music carries throughout the Blue Ridge Mountains from local, national and international musicians at the Annual Mount Airy Old-Time Fiddlers Convention at Veterans Memorial Park in Mount Airy, North Carolina.
Memorial Day Weekend: "Concert in the Park"
Join us for Memorial Day Weekend! Burger Cookoff, Craft Brew Exchange, Concert in the Park, Dessert Truck, Corn Hole Tournament, Food Truck, and Fun!
Mayberry Cool Cars and Rods
Visit Downtown Mount Airy each third Sunday, May through September, from 1:00pm until 5:00pm for classic cars, great tunes, fantastic food, shopping, and a whole lot of fun!
The Mayberry Cool Cars & Rods Cruise-In series is presented by the Downtown Business Association.
Spring Vendor Fair and Farmer's Market
Join us for our first Spring Vendor Fair and Farmer’s Market!
Featuring Travis Dezarn, owner of Tower Ridge Honey Company, will be doing a presentation at 10:00 am about beekeeping.
Vendors:
*Speckled Berry Designs-Handmade Crocheted Items
*LeFevre Wood Craft
*Cynthia Harris-Handmade Quilts, Pot Holders, Dish Cloths, Rope Baskets
*KL Landing Garden and Apiary
*4 Paws Do-Rags
*DKS Studio-Hand Painted Items
*Audrey Lancho-Published Author
Mayberry Farmfest and Tractor Parade
Friday:
The Mount Airy Downtown Business Association is excited to present the Tractor Parade occurring on May 16th at 6pm.! This event kicks off the fun-filled Mayberry Farm Fest weekend!
The Tractor Parade is followed by a Kid's Parade! Children are invited to ride their toy tractors/cars and bikes.
Saturday:
Come on out for this year's Mayberry Farm Fest on May 16th-17th hosted by The Mount Airy Downtown Business Association! All are welcome to come celebrate local agriculture. Festivities include food, demonstrations, crafts, children's activities, music, heritage and cultural displays, tractors, and interactive fun for all.
On Saturday, festivities will take place from 9am-6pm.
Mayfest
Downtown Pilot Mountain welcomes you to the 42nd Annual Mayfest! Come downtown to stroll through lots of vendors, enjoy great food at food trucks, and relax by the stage with good music!
Hot Nights Hot Cars
Located in beautiful downtown Pilot Mountain, North Carolina, the Hot Nights Hot Cars Cruise-Ins are family oriented events offering an open street cruise-in, live beach music, and plenty of food and beverage vendors. Cruise-Ins take place the first Saturday of every month beginning in May and ending in October. Car show begins and 3:00 pm with live music from 5:30-9:30 pm.
1 Year Anniversary and Customer Appreciation Weekend
Saturday, May 3:
Pottery Glazing with Crisanthemum Ceramics at the picnic pavilion.
(Extra fee for materials. Spaces limited.)
Two Chefs Food Truck (4-7 PM)
Live Music with Scott Buchanan (6-8 PM)
Mayberry Food Truck Fest
Visit downtown Mt. Airy and enjoy a variety of delicious food at the Mayberry Food Truck Fest!
Meet Me on Main & 5K Fun Run
Meet Me On Main 5K Fun Run (run/walk) is part of the Meet Me On Main Street Festival on April 26, which includes food trucks, live music, street vendors and lots of family fun! Runners will receive a shirt and a medal. The race begins at 2:00 on Dalton Rd.
Meet Me on Main Street Festival:
-Time: 4:00-8:00 PM
-Location: Dalton Road and Main Street in downtown King, NC
-Food trucks, live music, vendors, and family fun!
Easter at Black Dog Acres
Join us for Easter at Black Dog Acres!
-Easter Crafts and Egg Dying at the picnic pavilion (2:00-3:00 pm)
-Visit the Easter Bunny! (2:00-4:00 pm)
-My Kitchen Food Truck (5:00-7:00 pm)
-Crepes N Creamery Dessert Truck (5:00-7:00 pm)
-Glowing Egg Hunt (7:30 pm)
Park Event
Join us for Rub and Grub Food Truck and live music with Eddie Carter from 5:00-7:00 pm at the picnic pavilion!
Friends and Family Weekend
“Friends and Family Weekend”
-Bring your smokers for a BBQ Cookoff! Potluck sides for park dinner at the pavilion.
-Julie’s Sweet Treats
-Coffee Truck: Rustic Roots (9-11 am)
-Dessert Truck: Crepes and Creamery (5-7 pm)
-Live music with Brett Cox (6-8 pm)
Downtown Pilot Mountain Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting
Christmas Tree Lighting: Special carols will be performed by NC Honors Chorus members and alumni. The Winners of the Downtown Window Decorating Contest will be announced. The Tree Lighting Ceremony will begin at 530pm
Immediately following the Tree Lighting Ceremony we invite you to stay and enjoy our 54th Annual Christmas Parade where you can see dancing, horses, cheerleaders, marching band, traditional favorites like floats, tractors, cars, public safety vehicles and more! Parade occurs on Main Street between East Surry High School and Academy Street. The Christmas Parade is hosted by the Pilot Mountain Rescue & EMS Squad 86.
WNC and MRFC Fundraiser
Join us for coffee, food, and live music to raise funds for western North Carolina and Mountain River Family Campground as they rebuild after Hurricane Helene. 6AM Coffee Truck will be at the park 9:00-11:00 am. My Kitchen Food Truck will be on site 5:30-8:00pm, and Scott Buchanan will provide live music Saturday evening at the picnic pavilion. Bring your lawn chairs and enjoy making friends and relaxing at the park while helping those in need!
Halloween at Black Dog Acres
Join us for a Halloween weekend filled with camper decorating, pumpkin decorating, a costume contest, and trick or treating on Saturday night!
Horne Creek Farm Cornshucking Frolic
Join Horne Creek Farm for our annual Cornshucking Frolic on Saturday, October 19th from 10 am - 5pm. The day will highlight history, heritage crafts, music, and fun!
The event is sponsored and organized by the North Carolina Living Historical Farm Committee, Inc.
Admission fees are as follows:
Adults: $8.00, Children 6 - 12: $5.00, & Children 5 & Under: Free.
Heritage demonstrations and activities are sure to please every member of the family from young to old. Quilting, basket weaving, knitting, blacksmithing, a gristmill demonstration, log hewing, information on heirloom apples, cooking demonstrations, plowing, apple butter & sorghum syrup demonstrations, exhibitions of quilts and antique farm equipment, plus much more.
No pets (other than service animals) allowed. No alcoholic beverages allowed.
Canceled in the event of heavy rain.
For more information: 336-325-2298
Autumn Leaves Festival
Every year in October, Mayberry is the place to be for the Autumn Leaves Festival™, an historic festival in the heart of Mount Airy, NC. This nationally recognized event is unique with its mix of music, arts, crafts, and delicious food. There is something for everyone. People from all over the country and the local citizens flood the streets of downtown Mount Airy during this 3-day festival. You’ll find vendors with one-of-a-kind handcrafted items and foods that people wait all year to enjoy, must-see attractions, and some of the best musicians around. The Greater Mount Airy Chamber of Commerce invites you, your friends, and family to join in the tradition that is the Autumn Leaves Festival™. See you there!