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AREA EVENTS
area calendars & info MOUNT AIRY
For more information on Mount Airy, visit www.yadkinvalleync.com/mount-airy SATURDAYS IN AUGUST: WPAQ MERRY-GO-ROUND at the Historic Earle Theatre, 142 N Main St, Mt Airy. 11:00 AM to 1:30 PM; Admission $8 (includes admission to Andy Griffith Museum) or Surry Arts Council Annual Pass. Please call 336.786.7998 for more details.
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AUGUST 6-8, 13-15, 20-22, 27-29: MARKET STREET ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT DISTRICT Mount Airy’s Market Street Arts & Entertainment District blocks off vehicle traffic on Market Street in the downtown district to be pedestrian-only from 5:00 PM Friday evening through 7:00 PM on Sunday. Local Makers, Food trucks, live entertainment, and small businesses. This is a safe, family-friendly, public event.
AUGUST 6, 7, 13, 14, 20, 21, 27, 28: HISTORIC DOWNTOWN MOUNT AIRY GHOST TOURS, Friday and Saturday nights at 8:00 PM; 90 minute, lantern-lit walking tour through Mount Airy's streets and its historic past. Hear about our "less mortal" friends and some of Mount Airy's resting places. Tours begin at Mount Airy Museum of Regional History, 301 N. Main Street. Tickets are $15 and pre-paid reservations are required! Call the Museum at 336-786-4478.
AUGUST 6, 7, 13, 14, 20, 21, 27, 28 (MOUNT AIRY, NC): MAYBERRY SPIRITS WHISKEY
DISTILLERY TOURS, 431 N. South St. Fridays & Saturdays from 12:00 PM until 6:00 PM. Tours at 12:30 PM, 2:30 PM & 4:30 PM. Reservations recommended. $10 per person for an approximately 45-min. tour, which includes a souvenir shot glass and 5 tastings. Gift shop is open! Call 336-719-6860 for more info.
AUGUST 7: CHOCOLATE CHIP & COMPANY 7:30 PM at 145 Rockford Street. For tickets or for more information, go to https://www.surryarts.org/shows/amphitheatre.html/
AUGUST 13: CAROLINA COAST BAND7:30 PM at 145 Rockford Street. For tickets or for more information, go to https://www.surryarts.org/shows/amphitheatre.html/
AUGUST 14: HIP POCKET 7:30 PM at 145 Rockford Street. For tickets or for more information, go to https://www.surryarts.org/shows/amphitheatre.html/
AUGUST 19: THE EMBERS FEATURING CRAIG WOOLARD 7:30 PM at 145 Rockford Street. For tickets or for more information, go to https://www.surryarts.org/shows/amphitheatre.html/
AUGUST 20: NORTH TOWER BAND 7:30 PM at 145 Rockford Street. For tickets or for more information, go to https://www.surryarts.org/shows/amphitheatre.html/
AUGUST 21: ENVISION 7:30 PM at 145 Rockford Street. For tickets or for more information, go to https://www.surryarts.org/shows/amphitheatre.html/
AUGUST 27: TOO MUCH SYLVIA 7:30 PM at 145 Rockford Street. For tickets or for more information, go to https://www.surryarts.org/shows/amphitheatre.html/
AUGUST 28: CASSETTE REWIND 7:30 PM at 145 Rockford Street. For tickets or for more information, go to https://www.surryarts.org/shows/amphitheatre.html/
AUGUST 28 BUDBREAK WINE & CRAFT BEER FESTIVAL 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM in downtown Mount Airy, NC. Festival features top North Carolina wineries and craft beer producers, wonderful food and great music. Festival packages available include: General admission, local accommodations and transportation, as well as a complementary bottle of wine! Rotary proceeds will benefit numerous local and international charity organizations. For more information: budbreakfestival.com
For more information on Dobson, NC, visit www.yadkinvalleync.com/dobson AUGUST 20 (DOBSON): MOVIES IN THE PARK FEATURING "TROLLS WORLD TOUR" Movies begin at nightfall at Dobson Square Park, 110 S. Crutchfield St., Dobson, NC. Free Admission!
AUGUST 21 (DOBSON): SHELTON VINEYARDS SUMMER CONCERT SERIES FEATURING BAND OF OZ Shelton Vineyards Summer Concert Series featuring Swingin’ Medallions 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM "THE PARTY BAND OF THE SOUTH!" 286 Cabernet Lane, Dobson, NC 27017. Tickets available for purchase by calling the winery at 336366-4724 before 5:00 PM Friday, August 20. Purchases will be taken to the Hampton Inn and Suites at Shelton Vineyards for pick up. Day of concert, all tickets $25.00 at the gate. Tickets purchased over the phone or online in advance receive $5 off ticket price. Local NC Beer and Shelton Vineyards wine will be available from Harvest Grill Express. We will also be hosting a variety of Food Trucks to enjoy during our sunset concerts. Come hungry and visit each of our food vendors! Consider staying at our award winning Hampton Inn & Suites. A shuttle service is provided between the hotel and winery should you choose not to drive. Look out for our next concert series dates happening on September 11 featuring Eric Chilton and The Chill Tones, and September 18 featuring The Tams. For more info, visit our website at www.sheltonvineyards.com. See you there!
FARMERS MARKETS
MOUNT AIRY, NC: MOUNT AIRY FARMER'S MARKET OPENED FOR THE SEASON ON FRIDAY, APRIL 23
Fridays 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM, 111 South Main Street
ELKIN FARMER'S MARKET OPENED FOR THE SEASON
ON SATURDAY, APRIL 24 Saturdays 9:00 AM – 12:00 noon; 226 North Bridge Street, Elkin, NC
DOBSON FARMERS MARKET OPENS FOR THE
SEASON ON THURSDAY, MAY 13: Thursdays from 3:30 PM — 7:00 PM, 903 Atkins St.
area calendars & info ELKIN
ELKIN EVENTS For more area info, visit www.elkinnc.org AUGUST 6-7: REEVESTOCK Great music for all ages, food and drinks made available by your favorite restaurants, and even activities for the kids. Music helps to bring us all together and that's what Reevestock is all about. Make a note in your calendar - Reevestock runs the first weekend in August every year, and we hope to see you for some great music and fun. Find more info and an updated performing lineup at https://reevestock.com/
Friday Night – The Reeves Theater
5:30 PM – Emanuel Wynter / 8:00 PM – Abigail Dowd followed by Damon Atkins & Friends
Saturday – Elkin's Hidden Amphitheater
1:00 PM – Alexa Rose / 2:00 PM – "Sleepy Cat Presents" Chris Frisina, T. Gold, Blue Cactus 3:45 PM – Terry Baucom’s Dukes of Drive / 5:00 PM – Rob Ickes & Trey Hensley 6:15 PM – John R. Miller / 7:30 PM – Time Sawyer / 8:45 PM – Aaron Lee Tasjan
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS FOR THE REEVES THEATER & CAFE FOR AUGUST, 2021
129 West Main Street, Elkin. Call (336) 258-8240 or visit https://www.reevestheater.com/ for more Information
AUGUST 5: THE MARTHA BASSETT SHOW AUGUST 6: DAMON ATKINS WITH ABIGAIL DOWD AUGUST 19: THE MARTHA BASSETT SHOW AUGUST 28: CAMEL CITY YACHT CLUB
PILOT MOUNTAIN
PILOT MOUNTAIN EVENTS Pilot Mountain Tourism, 124 West Main Street, Pilot Mountain For more area info, visit www.pilotmountainnc.org AUGUST 3: NATIONAL NIGHT OUT 6:00 PM, Downtown, Pilot Mountain AUGUST 3: MOVIES ON MAIN - THE AVENGERS (PG13) 8:00 PM, Pilot Mountain. Movie Starts at Dark- Near Town Hall Parking Lot, 124 W Main St., Pilot Mountain. Admission is FREE, Concessions & Drinks available for $1 - Bring a lawn chair or blanket. AUGUST 7: HOT NIGHTS, HOT CARS CRUISE-IN 3:00 PM – 9:30 PM, Downtown Pilot Mountain. A familyoriented event offering an open street cruise-in, live beach music, and plenty of food and beverage vendors. Local vineyards will be serving some great wines at each event. Hot Nights Hot Cars is hosted by Mt. Pilot Now and takes place the 1st Saturday of the month from May thru October. For more details and vendor applications please visit: http://www.hotnightshotcars.com/ AUGUST 28: SWEET SUMMER PICKIN' VINTAGE MARKET 9:00 AM Sweet Summer Pickin’ is an antique, vintage, boutique and handcrafted vendor event that will be held in beautiful downtown Pilot Mountain. Downtown Pilot Mountain – Celebrating the history of Pilot Mountain and introducing it to new generations, Pilot View Vintage Market welcomes shoppers to this charming Main Street community to discover unique, vintage collectibles and handmade furnishings. Pilot View Vintage Market has grown from a handful of vendors to one of the state’s most beloved events, attracting thousands of shoppers to Pilot Mountain in search of one-of-a-kind finds. Pilot View Vintage Market happens twice annually hosting visitors at the autumn and spring markets. Vendor information will be at the bottom of the page once the application period opens.
AUGUST (GALAX, VA): LIVE MUSIC ON FRIDAY &
SATURDAYS AT CREEK BOTTOM BREWERY Music is from 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM under a covered patio.
Aug 6: Wesley Mullins
Aug 7: Parking Lot Jam 6–10 PM. Cover Charge $20.
Junior Sisk & Ramblers Choice (Main Act); Stoney
Creek (Opening Act) You can purchase tickets at cbbrews.com/
Aug 9-13: Live Bluegrass Music 1-3 PM each day
Aug 20: Black King Coal
Aug 21: Robby Danison
Aug 27: Chad Cox
Aug 28: Brianna Atwell Band Pet friendly! See ad page 20. Creek Bottom Brewery, 307 N Meadow Street, Galax, VA
AUGUST 6, 7, 13, 14, 20, 21, 27, AND 28 (ELK CREEK,
VA): ELK CREEK DRAGWAY RACING 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM; Located at 711 Victory Lane, Elk Creek, VA. For more info, visit elkcreekdragway.com
AUGUST 6 (SPARTA, NC): MUSIC ON MAIN PRESENTS
ACOUSTIC SYNDICATE 8:00 PM. Enjoy Live Music in the cool Blue Ridge Mountains of Sparta, NC, beginning at 6:00 PM with various performers along Main Street with the feature act at 8:00 PM on the Main Street Stage. This is a Free, Fun, and Family-Friendly entertainment. There will be food, shopping, games, and activities. Music on Main is held on the first Friday of July, August, September, and the first Saturday in October. See adjacent ad for more info.
AUGUST 7 (GALAX, VA): BRMC PRESENTS CHATHAM
RABBITS 7:00 PM, at the Blue Ridge Music Center, 700 Foothills Road, Galax, VA (Blueridge Parkway Milepost 213). Visit blueridgemusiccenter.org for more information on the artist, venue, and for tickets.
AUGUST 9-14 (GALAX, VA): THE 85TH OLD FIDDLER’S
CONVENTION This is the world’s oldest and largest fiddler’s convention. Fans can camp, jam, and dance the night away to traditional music. This folk festival holds competitions from music to dancing. Come see outstanding musicians and dancers compete. Competitors come from all over the world, with winners hailing from as far as Norway and Washington state. You will of course see many locals winning as well. Musicians and dancers compete for prizes of ribbons and cash. If you want to compete, it is important to preregister. For more info: Oldfiddlersconvention.com/
There will be various performances along Main Street from 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM and then...
ACOUSTIC SYNDICATE 8:00 PM, August 6
FREE ★ FUN FAMILY FRIENDLY!
ABBY BRYANT & THE ECHOES 8:00 PM, September 3
CHAIRMEN OF THE BOARD 8:00 PM, October 2
AUGUST 14 (WESTFIELD): FLOWER ARRANGING WORKSHOP AT MINGLEWOOD FARM & NATURE PRESERVE
10:00 AM and 12:00 PM. Learn the basics of flower arranging, Margie will guide you through what it takes to create a beautiful, seasonal flower arrangement. Join us for this fun morning on the farm to learn about what it takes to create a beautiful, seasonal flower arrangement. From growing, cutting and processing your flowers to designing your arrangement with your chosen flowers Everyone will enjoy a tour of Minglewood's pollinator garden and creating their own arrangement to take home. Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/flower-arranging-at-minglewood-preserve-tickets-159685033233?aff= ebdsoporgprofil
AUGUST 20-21 (FRIES, VA): FRIES FIDDLER’S CONVENTION All day, Fries Ball Park, 487 E Main St, Fries, VA.
AUGUST 21 (GALAX, VA): BRMC PRESENTS TUBA SKINNY
7:00 PM, at the Blue Ridge Music Center, 700 Foothills Road, Galax, VA (Blueridge Parkway Milepost 213). Visit blueridgemusiccenter.org for more information on the artist, venue, and for tickets.
AUGUST 26 (STATE ROAD): THE SUMMER GOLF INVITATIONAL PRESENTED BY THE GREATER MOUNT AIRY
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 12:00 PM. Cedarbrook Country Club, 225 Country Club Road, State Road, NC. Lunch provided by Cedarbrook Country Club before tee-off. Team Photos taken at the event and gifted same-day. Mulligans and throws! Contact: Travis Frye, Travis@MtAiryNCChamber.org, 336-786-6116 ext. 204
AUGUST 28 (WESTFIELD): FARM FRESH VINEGARS WORKSHOP AT MINGLEWOOD FARM & NATURE PRESERVE
10:00 AM and 12:00 PM. Learn how to create multiple artisanal flavored vinegars fresh from the garden! Learn how to preserve some of your favorite flavors from the garden in this vinegar workshop. Using herbs, vegetables and fruit you will create unique artisanal vinegars packed in beautiful gourmet Italian bottles. Take them home to elevate your own salad, marinade and dessert sauce recipes or give them as a gift! Margie has everything you will need to create your own variety of delicious vinegars to take home. Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/farm-freshflavored-vinegars-workshop-tickets-159685564823?aff =ebdsoporgprofile
AUGUST 28 (GALAX): BRMC PRESENTS JOE TROOP
BAND 7:00 PM, at the Blue Ridge Music Center, 700 Foothills Road, Galax, VA (Blueridge Parkway Milepost 213). Visit blueridgemusiccenter.org for more information on the artist, venue, and for tickets.
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