Hot Nights Hot Cars
May
3

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.

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Mayfest
May
9
to May 11

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!

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Mayberry Farmfest and Tractor Parade
May
16
to May 17

Mayberry Farmfest and Tractor Parade

  • Downtown Mt. Airy Mt. Airy, NC 27030 United States (map)
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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.

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Spring Vendor Fair and Farmer's Market
May
17

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

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Mayberry Cool Cars and Rods
May
18

Mayberry Cool Cars and Rods

  • Downtown Mt. Airy Mt. Airy, NC 27030 United States (map)
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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.

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Mayberry Cool Cars and Rods
Jun
15

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.

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Meet Me on Main & 5K Fun Run
Apr
26

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!

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Easter at Black Dog Acres
Apr
18
to Apr 20

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)

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Friends and Family Weekend
Mar
7
to Mar 9

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)

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Downtown Pilot Mountain Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting
Dec
7

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.

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WNC and MRFC Fundraiser
Nov
9

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!

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Horne Creek Farm Cornshucking Frolic
Oct
19

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

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Autumn Leaves Festival
Oct
11
to Oct 13

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!

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Kingfest
Oct
5

Kingfest

Be sure to join us on Saturday, October 6th for KingFest at King Central Park from 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. There will be vendors, food, car show, contests, kids activities, and lots of family fun! Free admittance and parking!

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5th Annual Foothills Farm Festival
Oct
5

5th Annual Foothills Farm Festival

A celebration of Southern Appalachian Heritage. Don’t miss old fashioned tobacco harvesting and horse drawn farm equipment in action. Bring your antique tractor or engine to show! Enjoy Old Fashioned Folk Life demonstrations like Blacksmithing, Molasses Making, and much more.

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Mayberry Truck Show and Convoy
Sep
27
to Sep 28

Mayberry Truck Show and Convoy

The 2024 Mayberry Truck Show sponsored by Bottomley Enterprises benefits the children who are receiving care from the Brenner Children’s Hospital.

The event will include a convoy through town, fireworks, live music, good food, raffles with prizes and much much more.

The event will begin at 452 Oak Grove Church Road Mount Airy, North Carolina on September 27 & 28, 2024. Go to https://www.mayberrytruckshow.com/ for more information.

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Mayberry Days, 2024
Sep
22
to Sep 29

Mayberry Days, 2024

We are proud to promote Mayberry Days, 2024 in Mt. Airy, NC! Start your week on Sunday with a concert by the Bellamy brothers, and then spend the week basking in all things Mayberry and Andy Griffith! We will provide the relaxing setting for you to recharge for the next day of events. Book your stay with us for the weekend or the whole week of Mayberry Days! We can’t wait to see y’all!

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Oktoberfest
Sep
21

Oktoberfest

Visit King, NC for the Second Annual OKTOBERFEST Food Truck Festival. Choose from a wide variety of food and dessert truck vendors while browsing the creations and products of local artisans and makers. Enjoy live music and entertainment for kids at this family friendly event. Browse shops and storefronts and rediscover what Downtown King has to offer!

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Francisco FarmFest 2024
Sep
21

Francisco FarmFest 2024

A festival featuring over 25 vendors selling handmade and homemade goods, including aprons, body care products, handcrafted cutting boards and oars, tractor-churned ice cream, pasture-raised chicken, unique chicken breeds, handmade crocheted crafts, coasters, dish cloths/scrubbers, pot holders, homemade baskets, toboggans, homemade goodies, main course dishes, catering services, handcrafted wooden crafts, porch leaners, welcome signs, home decor, handmade potholders, scissor holders, homemade Irish apple butter, jellies, jams, handmade fabric wrapped cotton rope baskets, rustic signs, wall art, freestanding pieces, handmade jewelry, hand-painted cards/pictures, delicious honey, honeycomb, barn quilts, signs, and more!

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Moonshine & Racers Reunion
Sep
14

Moonshine & Racers Reunion

Join us for the 5th Annual Mount Airy Moonshine & Racer's Reunion! Stock Car races took place at Mount Airy Speedway/White Dirt Race Track in Mount Airy, now Race Track Road, in the 1940s. On Saturday, September 14th, Downtown Mount Airy will be filled with vintage dirt track race cars and moonshine cars. There will be an autograph session with legendary drivers & NASCAR Hall of Famers, moonshine stills & demonstrations, special guests, silent auction, food and more! Those with race cars will have the option to take their cars out to the old dirt race track site on Race Track Road to see the site of the track! Come back downtown after visiting the track site for more shopping and dining with our Downtown merchants!

This event is FREE and open to the public!

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50th Annual Stokes Stomp
Sep
14

50th Annual Stokes Stomp

Held on the banks of the beautiful Dan River at Moratock Park in Danbury, North Carolina the Stokes Stomp Festival on the Dan showcases the best in traditional and Americana music groups, visual arts and craft demonstrations, river activities, dance troupes, children’s area visual and performing arts, and local food vendors.

The 50th Stokes Stomp Entertainment Lineup will include Shadowgrass, Caleb Caudle and the Sweet Critters, Lynn Foddrell & The Foddrell Brothers Tribute, Robert Tilley and Hard Times Band, CC Dance Co., Old Dominion Cloggers, and the North Stokes, South Stokes and West Stokes Marching Bands.

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Park Concert
Jul
13

Park Concert

We are excited to announce a concert by Nashville singer/songwriters Ericca Latza and Ethan Phillips! Ericca is originally from Mt. Airy, NC and is excited to be performing at home! The concert will be open to the public and is sure to be amazing! We can’t wait for you to join us!

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