Elkin, North Carolina
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Elkin, North Carolina is the geographic center of the gorgeous Yadkin Valley located in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. In Elkin, you can experience 6 vineyard tasting rooms along with dozens more in the surrounding Yadkin Valley Wine Region (AVA).
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, Elkin is known for its charming downtown (with art galleries, retail, quilt and antique shops to explore) situated along the Yadkin River. You'll also find a microbrewery, restaurants, numerous trails, nightlife, and lots of friendly faces. It's well known for a place to relocate to for young families (great school options) as well as retirees (lots of active seniors and an award-winning hospital)! Numerous shops & restaurants make up Elkin’s bustling downtown, and from Februrary through December, Elkin’s downtown Farmers Market is open every Saturday from 9 am to noon. Learn more here. Downtown Elkin Cruise In events are held from April to November (the 4th Saturday of each month). Join hundreds of car enthusiasts, starting around 3pm at the Heritage & Trails Center (257 Standard St). There are five annual festivals – the Yadkin Valley Wine Festival and the Elkin Roots Festival in June, Reevestock MusicFest in August, and the Yadkin Valley Pumpkin Festival in September, and Big Elkin Brewfest in winter. A series of downtown events also include Friday Food Trucks, Live at Five, Downtown Block Parties, Cruise-Ins, live music at downtown restaurants, monthly gallery openings, and family fun holiday events. Light Up Elkin and a Christmas Parade are an annual holiday celebration in early December. The newly renovated REEVES THEATER offers live music every Friday and Saturday night in downtown Elkin. Tickets are very reasonably priced, but there are also free live music nights on Wednesdays (open mic night) and Thursdays (live jams in the lobby). The Elkin area also offers some of the best places to hike, bike and paddle to see the fall color display. Elkin offers a wide variety of lodging including beautiful cabins located at the vineyards, downtown AirBnB's, and the #1 rated Fairfield Inn in the country for customer service! Click here for a wide variety of LODGING. Elkin & Jonesville have the largest accumulation of accommodations available along the US Hwy 21 route, during the market weekend. Elkin is minutes from The Blue Ridge Parkway, Stone Mountain State Park, and Pilot Mountain State Park, which draws thousands of visitors to our region each year. For information on events, restaurants and lodging in Elkin, please visit: ExploreElkin.com visittheyadkinvalley.com STAYING FOR THE WEEKEND? 
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Event Calendar
JANUARY 2023
Event Name: Winery Passports
Description: Enjoy passport discounts at all participating wineries near Elkin, including tastings, purchases, hotels, and restaurants.
Date: Nov - March
Location: Pick up a passport at any participating winery. All wineries in Elkin are eligible.
Website: surrywineries.com
Event Name: Reeves Theater
Description: Live music venue seating up to 280 people, offering an affordable venue for fantastic music every weekend.
Date: Friday and Saturday evenings for ticketed shows, and Wed/Thurs nights offer free music.
Location: 129 W Main Street, Elkin NC (historic downtown)
Website: reevestheater.com
FEBRUARY 2023
Event Name: Reeves Theater and Cafe
Description: LIVE MUSIC VENUE
Date: Fridays and Saturdays, weekly; Tuesday nights (free) Open Mic Night
Location: W Main Street, downtown Elkin
Website: reevestheater.com
Event Name: Farmers Market - indoor winter market REOPENS!
Description: Visit our local farmers market vendors indoors during chillier temperatures!
Date: February & March 2023
Location: Trails & Heritage Center, downtown Elkin, 257 Standard St
Website: surrycountyfarmersmarket.com
Event Name: Reeves Theater and Cafe
Description: LIVE MUSIC VENUE
Date: Fridays and Saturdays, weekly; Tuesday nights (free) Open Mic Night
Location: W Main Street, downtown Elkin
Website: reevestheater.com
Event Name: Farmers Market - indoor winter market REOPENS!
Description: Visit our local farmers market vendors indoors during chillier temperatures!
Date: February & March 2023
Location: Trails & Heritage Center, downtown Elkin, 257 Standard St
Website: surrycountyfarmersmarket.com
MARCH 2023
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Event Name: Community Gathering
Description: Come to Elkin's Annual event that showcases great things happening in our town. If you are thinking of moving someplace new, visit us during the event and learn all of the exciting new things going on here in our town! Free event.
Date: March TBD
Location: The Liberty, 222 E Main Street, downtown Elkin
Website: Things to Do in Elkin | Explore Elkin
APRIL 2023
Event Name: Farmers Market opens for new season at the Market Shelter
Description: Full of fresh produce, baked goods, local crafts, and live music!
Date: April 22nd, opening day (Open every Saturday, 9am to noon, April thru mid-Dec)
Location: 226 N Bridge Street, Elkin (Town Hall parking lot); Nov/Dec relocates to Heritage & Trails Center
Website: surrycountyfarmersmarket.com
Event Name: Explore Elkin's FOOD TRUCK FRIDAY season begins this month thru October.
Description: Fun for all ages, food trucks all day from 11 to 8pm, live music/beer/wine vendors begin at 5pm. Bring a lawn chair and set up for the evening and enjoy a night of free live music.
Date: The 2nd Friday of each month!
Location: Downtown Elkin, at 101 E Market St (Farmers Market Shelter)
Website: exploreelkin.com
Event Name: Farmers Market opens for new season at the Market Shelter
Description: Full of fresh produce, baked goods, local crafts, and live music!
Date: April 22nd, opening day (Open every Saturday, 9am to noon, April thru mid-Dec)
Location: 226 N Bridge Street, Elkin (Town Hall parking lot); Nov/Dec relocates to Heritage & Trails Center
Website: surrycountyfarmersmarket.com
Event Name: Explore Elkin's FOOD TRUCK FRIDAY season begins this month thru October.
Description: Fun for all ages, food trucks all day from 11 to 8pm, live music/beer/wine vendors begin at 5pm. Bring a lawn chair and set up for the evening and enjoy a night of free live music.
Date: The 2nd Friday of each month!
Location: Downtown Elkin, at 101 E Market St (Farmers Market Shelter)
Website: exploreelkin.com
MAY 2023
Event Name: Food Truck Friday!
Description: The second Friday of each month, enjoy a wide selection of food trucks throughout the day from 11 to 8pm. Live music begins at 5:30 pm and lasts till 8pm. Wineries and breweries set up for adult refreshments too! Bring a lawn chair and relax with friends. Music is free.
Dates: May 13
Location: 226 N Bridge Street, in the parking lot of Elkin's Town Hall
Website: Visit facebook page: Explore Elkin
Event Name: Elkin Farmers Market
Description: Enjoy over 20 market vendors offering fresh produce, crafts and delicious baked goods. Restrooms open. Live music every Saturday.
Date: EVERY SATURDAY from 9am to noon.
Location: 226 N Bridge Street, in the parking lot of Elkin's Town Hall
Website: surrycountyfarmersmarket.com or go to the Town's website for the music lineup: elkinnc.org
Event Name: 19th Annual Yadkin Valley Wine Festival and Tour de Yadkin cycling event (morning of).
Description:
1) For the Wine Festival: Approximately 2-dozen Yadkin Valley wineries gather for the day for tastings, along with live music, dancing, food, and lots of fun! Family friendly with kids park too. Event is free to attend for those under 16 years of age. A ticket purchase is required for tastings. Bring a lawn chair and enjoy the afternoon!
2) For the Tour de Yadkin: With five great and sometimes challenging rides, there is something for everyone. The rides are a 30, 31, 50, 71 or 100 mile scenic ride into parts of Surry, Wilkes, Yadkin and even a touch of Alleghany counties of North Carolina. The ride gets its name for passing several vineyards and wineries in the Yadkin Valley wine region.
WINE FESTIVAL INFO:
Location: Elkin Municipal Park, 399 US Highway 268 W., Elkin, NC
Website: 1) yvwf.com for the wine festival
Website: 2)Yadkin Valley Tour de Vino - Elkin, NC 2022 | ACTIVE for the Tour de Yadkin cycling event the morning of the festival (includes admission to the festival).
Event Name: Food Truck Friday!
Description: The second Friday of each month, enjoy a wide selection of food trucks throughout the day from 11 to 8pm. Live music begins at 5:30 pm and lasts till 8pm. Wineries and breweries set up for adult refreshments too! Bring a lawn chair and relax with friends. Music is free.
Dates: May 13
Location: 226 N Bridge Street, in the parking lot of Elkin's Town Hall
Website: Visit facebook page: Explore Elkin
Event Name: Elkin Farmers Market
Description: Enjoy over 20 market vendors offering fresh produce, crafts and delicious baked goods. Restrooms open. Live music every Saturday.
Date: EVERY SATURDAY from 9am to noon.
Location: 226 N Bridge Street, in the parking lot of Elkin's Town Hall
Website: surrycountyfarmersmarket.com or go to the Town's website for the music lineup: elkinnc.org
Event Name: 19th Annual Yadkin Valley Wine Festival and Tour de Yadkin cycling event (morning of).
Description:
1) For the Wine Festival: Approximately 2-dozen Yadkin Valley wineries gather for the day for tastings, along with live music, dancing, food, and lots of fun! Family friendly with kids park too. Event is free to attend for those under 16 years of age. A ticket purchase is required for tastings. Bring a lawn chair and enjoy the afternoon!
2) For the Tour de Yadkin: With five great and sometimes challenging rides, there is something for everyone. The rides are a 30, 31, 50, 71 or 100 mile scenic ride into parts of Surry, Wilkes, Yadkin and even a touch of Alleghany counties of North Carolina. The ride gets its name for passing several vineyards and wineries in the Yadkin Valley wine region.
WINE FESTIVAL INFO:
- Music: Kids in America (80’s music) 11:30-1:30pm & Too Much Sylvia (beach band) 2:00-5:00pm
- Festival parking is $10 per car (proceeds benefiting the Elkin Rescue Squad).
- Shuttles will run from local hotels will be available for a per person fee of $10.
- General Admission: NO GENERAL ADMISSION
- Advance tickets: $32
- Day of tickets: $40
- Wine & Food Pairing: $25 per person.
- Must be 21 and have ID in order to purchase a ticket.
Location: Elkin Municipal Park, 399 US Highway 268 W., Elkin, NC
Website: 1) yvwf.com for the wine festival
Website: 2)Yadkin Valley Tour de Vino - Elkin, NC 2022 | ACTIVE for the Tour de Yadkin cycling event the morning of the festival (includes admission to the festival).
JUNE 2023
Event Name: 4th Annual Elkin Roots MusicFest
Description: Fun, fabulous and bluesy! All types of roots, bluegrass and blues music.
Date: Friday - Saturday, June 23 & 24.
Location: Downtown Elkin
Website: Visit their Facebook page or website at www.elkinrootsmusicfest.com
Event Name: CRUISE Elkin
Description: Bring your classic cars to the Heritage & Trails Center grounds and enjoy the afternoon with classic car lovers of all ages.
Date: Every 4th Saturday, starting around 3pm (MARCH THRU NOVEMBER!).
Location: Heritage Center (257 Standard St) and Main Street
Website: Visit FB page "Elkin Valley Cruisers"
Event Name: 4th Annual Elkin Roots MusicFest
Description: Fun, fabulous and bluesy! All types of roots, bluegrass and blues music.
Date: Friday - Saturday, June 23 & 24.
Location: Downtown Elkin
Website: Visit their Facebook page or website at www.elkinrootsmusicfest.com
Event Name: CRUISE Elkin
Description: Bring your classic cars to the Heritage & Trails Center grounds and enjoy the afternoon with classic car lovers of all ages.
Date: Every 4th Saturday, starting around 3pm (MARCH THRU NOVEMBER!).
Location: Heritage Center (257 Standard St) and Main Street
Website: Visit FB page "Elkin Valley Cruisers"
JULY 2023
Event Name: Elkin Farmers Market (Saturday mornings till noon, but may be open later during the Road Market!)
Description: Averaging 25 or more vendors by summer, this annual event brings locals and tourists to downtown every weekend, and features wonderful local music EVERY SATURDAY from harps to fiddles and lots of variety in between! Baked goods, fresh produce, crafts and lots of fun! STOP IN DURING THE HWY 21 ROAD MARKET EVENT!
Date: Open every Saturday, May - October from 9am to noon (extra-long hours on July 24th!)
Location: Elkin Town Hall Parking Lot, 226 N Bridge St, Elkin, NC
Website: http://www.surrycountyfarmersmarket.com/
Event Name: Freedom Fest 2023
Description: Join Explore Elkin for live music, kids activities, craft vendors, food trucks, and of course... FIREWORKS to celebrate Independence Day on Friday, July 1, 2022! Live Music starts at 5pm, so come early and get a good spot to watch Fireworks right after Sunset (around 9:00). MUSIC: TBA
For vendor or sponsorship information, please e-mail natalie@exploreelkin.com
Date: Friday, June 30, 5:00 - 9:30 pm
Location: Elkin Municipal Park
Website: Check us out on FB: https://www.facebook.com/events/613594863372277
Event Name: TAKE A BREAK HWY 21 ROAD MARKET Community Yard Sale (corner of Standard St & Business Hwy 21), downtown Elkin
Description: 3 days of shopping excitement along Business Hwy 21 in Elkin. Be sure to also visit Main Street in historic downtown as the shops there also offer special sales and are excited about your visit. We also have lots of great restaurants and even a microbrewery in downtown, so stop and enjoy a stroll and stretch your legs... lots of great shopping and food to enjoy! Main Street intersects with Hwy 21 (also known as Bridge St) in downtown Elkin. TO SET UP AS VENDOR, call Yadkin Valley Chamber 336-526-1111 or contact Elkin Antiques & Collectibles Mall.
OTHER EVENTS THIS WEEKEND in downtown Elkin:
Directions:
From I-77 directly into Elkin: Take Exit 82 west (on hwy 67) into Elkin, cross over the Yadkin River and begin your journey northbound onto Business Hwy 21!
From Hwy 21 (southbound from Sparta: Head south on Hwy 21. After the town of State Road, veer to the right when you see the Elkin sign, which brings you onto N Bridge St (Business Hwy 21). Head south towards downtown until you get one block south of Main Street in downtown Elkin.
From Harmony: Head north on Hwy 21 through Jonesville and follow the signs along Hwy 21 north into Elkin. We are on the north side of the Yadkin River. Our event is in downtown, one block south of Main Street along "Business Hwy 21" also known as Bridge St in Elkin.
Website: ExploreElkin.com for info on Elkin events and lodging.
Sunday dining:
Looking for food locations on a Sunday in Elkin?
Vineyards: Elkin Creek Vineyard for some stone-fired handmade pizza. A real gourmet delight, and the wine is delicious too! (pizza offered Sunday only)
Downtown: Angry Troll Brewing & Restaurant (lunch/dinner), and Southern on Main (brunch starting at 11:00 am/dinner) are open on Sundays in downtown along with other restaurants throughout the town.
Event Name: Elkin Farmers Market (Saturday mornings till noon, but may be open later during the Road Market!)
Description: Averaging 25 or more vendors by summer, this annual event brings locals and tourists to downtown every weekend, and features wonderful local music EVERY SATURDAY from harps to fiddles and lots of variety in between! Baked goods, fresh produce, crafts and lots of fun! STOP IN DURING THE HWY 21 ROAD MARKET EVENT!
Date: Open every Saturday, May - October from 9am to noon (extra-long hours on July 24th!)
Location: Elkin Town Hall Parking Lot, 226 N Bridge St, Elkin, NC
Website: http://www.surrycountyfarmersmarket.com/
Event Name: Freedom Fest 2023
Description: Join Explore Elkin for live music, kids activities, craft vendors, food trucks, and of course... FIREWORKS to celebrate Independence Day on Friday, July 1, 2022! Live Music starts at 5pm, so come early and get a good spot to watch Fireworks right after Sunset (around 9:00). MUSIC: TBA
For vendor or sponsorship information, please e-mail natalie@exploreelkin.com
Date: Friday, June 30, 5:00 - 9:30 pm
Location: Elkin Municipal Park
Website: Check us out on FB: https://www.facebook.com/events/613594863372277
Event Name: TAKE A BREAK HWY 21 ROAD MARKET Community Yard Sale (corner of Standard St & Business Hwy 21), downtown Elkin
Description: 3 days of shopping excitement along Business Hwy 21 in Elkin. Be sure to also visit Main Street in historic downtown as the shops there also offer special sales and are excited about your visit. We also have lots of great restaurants and even a microbrewery in downtown, so stop and enjoy a stroll and stretch your legs... lots of great shopping and food to enjoy! Main Street intersects with Hwy 21 (also known as Bridge St) in downtown Elkin. TO SET UP AS VENDOR, call Yadkin Valley Chamber 336-526-1111 or contact Elkin Antiques & Collectibles Mall.
OTHER EVENTS THIS WEEKEND in downtown Elkin:
- FARMERS MARKET: Saturday morning, with live music 9 am till noon
- LIVE MUSIC: Thursday, Friday and Saturday night in downtown Elkin! Visit ReevesTheater.com for indoor live music events all three nights! Free live band (part of Explore Elkin's Friday Night Live events) in downtown.
Directions:
From I-77 directly into Elkin: Take Exit 82 west (on hwy 67) into Elkin, cross over the Yadkin River and begin your journey northbound onto Business Hwy 21!
From Hwy 21 (southbound from Sparta: Head south on Hwy 21. After the town of State Road, veer to the right when you see the Elkin sign, which brings you onto N Bridge St (Business Hwy 21). Head south towards downtown until you get one block south of Main Street in downtown Elkin.
From Harmony: Head north on Hwy 21 through Jonesville and follow the signs along Hwy 21 north into Elkin. We are on the north side of the Yadkin River. Our event is in downtown, one block south of Main Street along "Business Hwy 21" also known as Bridge St in Elkin.
Website: ExploreElkin.com for info on Elkin events and lodging.
Sunday dining:
Looking for food locations on a Sunday in Elkin?
Vineyards: Elkin Creek Vineyard for some stone-fired handmade pizza. A real gourmet delight, and the wine is delicious too! (pizza offered Sunday only)
Downtown: Angry Troll Brewing & Restaurant (lunch/dinner), and Southern on Main (brunch starting at 11:00 am/dinner) are open on Sundays in downtown along with other restaurants throughout the town.
AUGUST 2023
Event Name: Reevestock Music Festival (2-day event)- Friday night's music event is in downtown; Saturday's event is at Elkin's Hidden Amphitheater.
Description: First created to raise money to restore the Reeves Theater in Elkin, and now a fund raiser for local high school students going to college to study music, this event has grown into the best kept secret around! An all day Saturday music event, with beer/wine and food vendors, and an unbelievable atmosphere like no other in the state. Cozy, relaxing venue for all ages. Bring chairs/blankets to set up on the hillside. Paved walkways throughout.
Head downtown in the evening before the festival, on August 5th, to start the weekend right with live music and fun (check out website for more info).
Date: Friday night, Aug 4, attend the Downtown Get Down;
Saturday, August 5, come for the all-day concert
Location: Saturday at Elkin’s Hidden Amphitheater, 357 Ivy Circle, Elkin, NC
Website: Reevestock.com
Event Name: CRUISE downtown Elkin
Description: THE cruise destination of the east coast, Elkin provides parking at the Heritage Center and cruising and cars at the Heritage Center every 4th Saturday. Gorgeous cars, trucks and motorcycles provide hours of enjoyment.
Date: August 28. Cruise during afternoon starting around 3pm, or just park, walk and enjoy viewing all of the cars!
Location: Downtown Elkin, NC
Website: Facebook page is "Elkin Valley Cruisers"
Event Name: Reevestock Music Festival (2-day event)- Friday night's music event is in downtown; Saturday's event is at Elkin's Hidden Amphitheater.
Description: First created to raise money to restore the Reeves Theater in Elkin, and now a fund raiser for local high school students going to college to study music, this event has grown into the best kept secret around! An all day Saturday music event, with beer/wine and food vendors, and an unbelievable atmosphere like no other in the state. Cozy, relaxing venue for all ages. Bring chairs/blankets to set up on the hillside. Paved walkways throughout.
Head downtown in the evening before the festival, on August 5th, to start the weekend right with live music and fun (check out website for more info).
Date: Friday night, Aug 4, attend the Downtown Get Down;
Saturday, August 5, come for the all-day concert
Location: Saturday at Elkin’s Hidden Amphitheater, 357 Ivy Circle, Elkin, NC
Website: Reevestock.com
Event Name: CRUISE downtown Elkin
Description: THE cruise destination of the east coast, Elkin provides parking at the Heritage Center and cruising and cars at the Heritage Center every 4th Saturday. Gorgeous cars, trucks and motorcycles provide hours of enjoyment.
Date: August 28. Cruise during afternoon starting around 3pm, or just park, walk and enjoy viewing all of the cars!
Location: Downtown Elkin, NC
Website: Facebook page is "Elkin Valley Cruisers"
SEPTEMBER 2023
Event Name: Elkin Farmers Market
Description: This market continues into the fall and ends on the last weekend of October. Drop by on your way up (or down) old Business Hwy 21 (also called Bridge Street), stretch your legs, and enjoy the goodies. Live music is booked most weekends.
Date: Every Saturday morning from 9am till noon.
Location: Elkin Town Hall parking lot shelter, 226 N Bridge St.
Website: Farmers Market music line up
Event Name: Block parties, live music, food trucks, continue all summer long, EVERY FRIDAY NIGHT in downtown Elkin.
Description: Enjoy a different event each Friday in downtown Elkin. Explore Elkin has booked weekly events for folks to come and enjoy live music and more! Check their facebook page (Explore Elkin) for weekly events!
Date: Every Friday, April thru October!
Location: Downtown Elkin venues
Website: ExploreElkin.com
Event Name: Yadkin Valley Pumpkin Festival
Description: Enjoy this family friendly annual festival with small-town charm.
1. Pumpkin Festival downtown is from 9am to 4pm- family friendly with HUGE pumpkin contest, vendors, food;
2.Quilt Show at the Episcopal Church (west end of main Street behind the library);
3. Vendors all along Main Street, food trucks, kids play area, farmers market and more!
Date: Saturday, September 23
Location: Pumpkin Festival on Main Street, downtown Elkin
Website: yadkinvalley.org
Event Name: Elkin Farmers Market
Description: This market continues into the fall and ends on the last weekend of October. Drop by on your way up (or down) old Business Hwy 21 (also called Bridge Street), stretch your legs, and enjoy the goodies. Live music is booked most weekends.
Date: Every Saturday morning from 9am till noon.
Location: Elkin Town Hall parking lot shelter, 226 N Bridge St.
Website: Farmers Market music line up
Event Name: Block parties, live music, food trucks, continue all summer long, EVERY FRIDAY NIGHT in downtown Elkin.
Description: Enjoy a different event each Friday in downtown Elkin. Explore Elkin has booked weekly events for folks to come and enjoy live music and more! Check their facebook page (Explore Elkin) for weekly events!
Date: Every Friday, April thru October!
Location: Downtown Elkin venues
Website: ExploreElkin.com
Event Name: Yadkin Valley Pumpkin Festival
Description: Enjoy this family friendly annual festival with small-town charm.
1. Pumpkin Festival downtown is from 9am to 4pm- family friendly with HUGE pumpkin contest, vendors, food;
2.Quilt Show at the Episcopal Church (west end of main Street behind the library);
3. Vendors all along Main Street, food trucks, kids play area, farmers market and more!
Date: Saturday, September 23
Location: Pumpkin Festival on Main Street, downtown Elkin
Website: yadkinvalley.org
OCTOBER 2023
Event Name: Farmers Market
Description: Our market will continue thru October... Drop by and visit with our vendors! Live music most Saturdays.
Date: Every Saturday from 9am to noon
Location: Elkin Town Hall, market shelter
Website: Farmers Market music lineup
Event Name: Downtown events
Description: Looking for something to do? Check out ExploreElkin.com!
Date: Events listed for entire month.
Location: Elkin and surrounding area.
Website: ExploreElkin.com
Event Name: Trick or Treat on Main Street
Description: Kids from all over come to downtown for the fun and thrills. Main Street downtown will have an afternoon event with merchants handing out candy; and the adjoining neighborhood will be blocked-off Monday night for the official event.
Date: Saturday, October 28, from 11am to 3pm- stay tuned for details.
Date: Tuesday, October 31, from 5pm to 8pm - neighborhoods participate in trick or treating, and the town will block off W Main St residential blocks from vehicular traffic for safety.
Location: Downtown Elkin, Main Street
Website: none
Event Name: Farmers Market
Description: Our market will continue thru October... Drop by and visit with our vendors! Live music most Saturdays.
Date: Every Saturday from 9am to noon
Location: Elkin Town Hall, market shelter
Website: Farmers Market music lineup
Event Name: Downtown events
Description: Looking for something to do? Check out ExploreElkin.com!
Date: Events listed for entire month.
Location: Elkin and surrounding area.
Website: ExploreElkin.com
Event Name: Trick or Treat on Main Street
Description: Kids from all over come to downtown for the fun and thrills. Main Street downtown will have an afternoon event with merchants handing out candy; and the adjoining neighborhood will be blocked-off Monday night for the official event.
Date: Saturday, October 28, from 11am to 3pm- stay tuned for details.
Date: Tuesday, October 31, from 5pm to 8pm - neighborhoods participate in trick or treating, and the town will block off W Main St residential blocks from vehicular traffic for safety.
Location: Downtown Elkin, Main Street
Website: none
NOVEMBER 2023
Event Name: Winery Passports (available to purchase October)
Description: Holiday passports are available at any Elkin Winery and offer huge discounts for visits to participating wineries (and one microbrewery) along Highway 21 and in Surry County. Enjoy 10 locations while visiting the region, discounts at participating hotels, shops, wineries and restaurants. Also, you can return throughout mid-March for food and wine parings and live music events! Each visit to a winery listed on the passport, also includes a free handmade charm for your wine glass!
Date: Passport is in effect from November thru March
Locations: All Elkin wineries or microbrewery (Elkin offers 6 of the locations on the passport: Carolina Heritage, Slightly Askew Winery, Adagio Winery, Elkin Creek Winery, Grassy Creek Vineyard, Skull Camp Brewery)
Website: surrywineries.com/Surry_Wineries/Welcome.html
Event Name: The Reeves Theater - Great live music in a restored historic theater!
Description: If you love a fun night out with exceptional musical talent, come visit the Reeves Theater in downtown Elkin. Live music Wed-Saturday nights. Wednesday (OPEN MIC NIGHT), Thursday is an open jam in the lobby, Friday and Saturday offer tickets shows with talent from around the region and beyond!
Date: Tickets shows are every Friday & Saturday.
Location: 129 W Main Street, downtown Elkin
Website: Reeves Theater website
Event Name: Winery Passports (available to purchase October)
Description: Holiday passports are available at any Elkin Winery and offer huge discounts for visits to participating wineries (and one microbrewery) along Highway 21 and in Surry County. Enjoy 10 locations while visiting the region, discounts at participating hotels, shops, wineries and restaurants. Also, you can return throughout mid-March for food and wine parings and live music events! Each visit to a winery listed on the passport, also includes a free handmade charm for your wine glass!
Date: Passport is in effect from November thru March
Locations: All Elkin wineries or microbrewery (Elkin offers 6 of the locations on the passport: Carolina Heritage, Slightly Askew Winery, Adagio Winery, Elkin Creek Winery, Grassy Creek Vineyard, Skull Camp Brewery)
Website: surrywineries.com/Surry_Wineries/Welcome.html
Event Name: The Reeves Theater - Great live music in a restored historic theater!
Description: If you love a fun night out with exceptional musical talent, come visit the Reeves Theater in downtown Elkin. Live music Wed-Saturday nights. Wednesday (OPEN MIC NIGHT), Thursday is an open jam in the lobby, Friday and Saturday offer tickets shows with talent from around the region and beyond!
Date: Tickets shows are every Friday & Saturday.
Location: 129 W Main Street, downtown Elkin
Website: Reeves Theater website
DECEMBER 2023
Event Name: Light up Elkin
Description: Two-day event celebrating lighting up downtown including entertainment for all, art festival, live music, good food, local wine and lots of holiday spirit! Kids activities, Santa, dancing performances, hot chocolate, kiddie train rides, and so much more!
Date: Dec 1 (Main Light up Event is on Friday night); Holiday Market (Fri & Sat).
Location: Downtown Elkin, Main Street
Website: foothillsartscouncil.org and www.facebook.com/LightUpNightElkinNC/
Event Name: Annual Elkin/Jonesville Christmas Parade
Description: Over 100 entries every year, provides lots of Christmas spirit for everyone to enjoy. High School bands, floats, and lots of fun for everyone!
Date: December 10, starting around 3pm.
Location: Main Street, Elkin (parade begins in Jonesville then continues on Hwy 21 over the Yadkin River's bridge into downtown Elkin. Be sure to access downtown Elkin from the north entrance to avoid the Bridge Street closures - from Jonesville into Elkin due to the parade).
Website: Facebook page "Yadkin Valley Christmas Parade"
Event Name: Light up Elkin
Description: Two-day event celebrating lighting up downtown including entertainment for all, art festival, live music, good food, local wine and lots of holiday spirit! Kids activities, Santa, dancing performances, hot chocolate, kiddie train rides, and so much more!
Date: Dec 1 (Main Light up Event is on Friday night); Holiday Market (Fri & Sat).
Location: Downtown Elkin, Main Street
Website: foothillsartscouncil.org and www.facebook.com/LightUpNightElkinNC/
Event Name: Annual Elkin/Jonesville Christmas Parade
Description: Over 100 entries every year, provides lots of Christmas spirit for everyone to enjoy. High School bands, floats, and lots of fun for everyone!
Date: December 10, starting around 3pm.
Location: Main Street, Elkin (parade begins in Jonesville then continues on Hwy 21 over the Yadkin River's bridge into downtown Elkin. Be sure to access downtown Elkin from the north entrance to avoid the Bridge Street closures - from Jonesville into Elkin due to the parade).
Website: Facebook page "Yadkin Valley Christmas Parade"
