Mount Airy, North Carolina
Upcoming Events in Mount Airy North Carolina
January
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Jam Session Every Saturday
- Saturdays 9:00 am at the Downtown Cinema Theater Bluegrass and Old Time Music Jam Session: Folks come to play, to sing, to dance, and to listen to the music that binds them: old-time, bluegrass, counrty, blues, gospel, and folk. Free admission. Call 336-786-7998 or 800-286-6193. Downtown Mount Airy on Historic Main Street Address: Downtown Cinema |
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Surry Arts Council Jam Session Every Thursday
- Thursdays from 7pm-10pm at The Andy Griffith Playhouse. FREE. Group Tours (reservations recommended) and Visitors Welcome. Address: |
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WPAQ Merry Go Round
- The third longest running live broadcast in radio histroy originates from the home of the Downtown Cinema each week. Host Clyde Johnson welcomes bluegrass and old-time groups to step up to the mike for a rousing two and a half hours of music, laughter, and flat footing. Groups are welcome! Held Every Saturday morning at 11am-1:30pm Address: |
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Winter Floral Workshop
- Gertrude Smith House 708 North Main Street. Horticulturalist Cindy Puckett will demonstrate making winter flower arrangements. Bring a container for your arrangement and all other materials will be furnished from the grounds. Reservations required and class limited to 20. Free admission. Call 3 Address: |
February
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Dedicated to the Ones We Love
- Dedicated to the Ones We Love. 2 ? 4 pm. Valentine Holiday music special featuring Sandy Beam?s students at the Gertrude Smith House, 708 North Main Street., Mt. Airy, Refreshments and music. Free admission. Call 800-576-0231 or 336-789-4636. Address: |
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Voice of The Blue Ridge
- Voice of the Blue Ridge: 7:30pm at The Andy Griffith Playhouse. Admission is $7/$10. Hosted by The Carolina Travelers Call (800) 286-6183 or visit www.surryarts.org for more information. Tour Buses and Group Tours are Welcome! Address: Andy Griffith Playhouse |
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Black History Celebration
- Join area musical groups as they lead a celebration of Black History featuring ten area gospel musical groups. Hosted by Leon Shuff with Technical Director Isaac Brown. 7:00 pm Address: Andy Griffith Playhouse |
March
| 8 - 11 |
Tommy Jarrell Festival
- Thursday, March 1, 2007 School Programs, 7pm Jam Session Friday March 2, 2007 Photography Show Downtown, School Programs, Reception and Dance at Round Peark Vineyards at 6pm. ($4 Cash Wine Bar) Saturday, March 3, 2007 Jams at Downtown Cinema 9am. Good Life Cafe 9am and Scarlet Begonias 10am until.., Dance Workshops on stage AGP 2pm-4pm. 7:30pm Tommy Jarrell Birthday Concert At The Andy Griffith Playhouse. $10 Admission. Address: |
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March Jazz Series Featuring Melva Houston
- Melva Houston will captivate and charm you as she takes you on a sultry, smooth musical trip that is all her own. In cooperation with the Gallery Group, the Historic Gertrude Smith House will become Gertrude?s ?House of Blues? on three Sundays in March (4th, 18th & 25th). Jazz and blues simply does not get any better than this! Address: Robert Smith House |
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"The Almost Irish Band" featuring Roger Stamper, Tim Chadwick and Gary Chilton
- Sunday, March 18 Celtic Music. 2 ? 4 pm. St. Patrick?s special featuring Naomi?s Fancy at the Gertrude Smith House. , 708 North Main Street, Mount Airy. Free admission. Call 800-576-0231 or 336-789-4636. Address: |
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Voice of The Blue Ridge
- Voice of the Blue Ridge: 7:30pm at The Andy Griffith Playhouse. Admission is $7/$10. Hosted by The Carolina Travelers Call (800) 286-6183 or visit www.surryarts.org for more information. Tour Buses and Group Tours are Welcome! Address: Andy Griffith Playhouse |
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Bremen Clarinet Quartet
- Brement Clarinet Quartet Thursday, March 29 at 7:30pm at The Andy Griffith Plyahouse. Tickets are $5 per person. Address: |
April
| 28 - 30 |
Blue Ridge and Beyond Festival
- Thursday-Saturday, April 19-21, 2007 at 9:00 a.m.-3:00 pm Hourly events at Andy Griffith Playhouse Downtown Cinema Theatre Blackmon Amphitheatre Friday, April 20, 2007 at 5:00-7:00 pm Round Peak Vineyard Reception/Entertainment with special guest David Holt Saturday, April 21, 2007 And Address: |
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Hispanic Culture Festival
- Celebrates the multi-cultural arts that thrive in Surry County. Address: Andy Griffith Playhouse |
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Opening Event of The Music in the Park Series
- Sunday, April 22 Opening Event of the Music in the Park Series, 2 - 4 pm. Music Students Showcase. At the Gertrude Smith House, 708 North Main Street, Mt. Airy, Free Admission. Call 336-789-4636 or 800-576-0231. Address: |
May
| 10 |
Surry County Farmers Market
- Parking lot of the Andy Griffith Playhouse. Every Tuesday afternoon from May 3-October 4 from 4pm-6pm. Address: |
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4th Annual Farm Fest
- The Downtown Business Association will host the 4th Annual Mayberry Farm Fest on May 4-5, 2007 in Downtown Mount Airy. The Tractor parade is scheduled for May 4, 2007 at 6pm and the Farm Fest Annual Festival will take place on May 5, 2007. Address: Historic Downtown Mount Airy |
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Billy Scott and The Prophets
- For More Information please visit www.surryarts.org or call (336) 786-7998 or 1-800-286-6193. Address: Blackmon Ampthitheatre |
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Kelley and The Cowboys
- KELLEY & THE COWBOYS Saturday, May 12, 2007, 7:30 p.m. $10 or Season Pass Address: Blackmon Ampthitheatre |
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The Holiday Band
- Great Music with The Holiday Band. Address: |
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Surry Arts Dance Recital
- Tuesday, May 18, 2007 at 7:00 pm Andy Griffith Playhouse Free Address: |
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Voice of The Blue Ridge
- Hosted by The Carolina Travelers Address: Blackmon Ampthithatre |
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Music in the Park Series
- Sunday, May 20 Music in the Park Series, 5 ? 7 pm. Bring your picnic, blanket or chair and enjoy the music in the Robert Smith Park located just behind the Dr. Robert Smith House at 615 North Main Street, Mt. Airy, Free Admission, Call 336-789-4636 or 800-576-0231. Address: |
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Band of Oz
- Great Music! Address: Blackmon Ampthitheatre |
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Part Time Party Band
- Live Music at The Blackmon Ampthitheatre Address: Blackmon Ampthitheatre |
June
| 10 |
Coastline
- Featuring Music from the famous Coastline Band. Address: |
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Movie Showing Every Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
- Admission is only $3.00 for FEATURE Movies, Children under 18 months admitted free.New movies shown weekly Friday and Saturday at 7:00 pm and 9:00 pm.Sunday at 2:00 pm and 7:00 pm Monday at 7:00 pm Wednesday at 7:00 pm Address: Downtown Mount Airy |
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Spanish Movies at the Downtown Cinema
- Join us at the Cinema in for these G-Rated, FREE Movies in Spanish every Sunday of the month. 4pm. Address: Main Street Mount Airy |
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Kids Movies at the Downtown Cinema
- On Wednesday and Friday Mornings at 10am Kids Movies are FREE at the Downtown Cinema in Mount Airy. The Movie will begin at 10am. Fore More Information please visit www.surryarts.org or call (336)786-7998 or 1-800-286-7998. Address: Main Street Mount Airy |
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Annual Blue Grass & Old Time Fiddlers Convention
- Always held the first weekend in June. Prize money plus ribbons to be awarded to contestants. Bring your lawn chair. Address: |
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Voice of The Blue Ridge
- VOICE OF THE BLUE RIDGE Saturday, June 2, 2007, 7:30 p.m. $10 or Season Pass Hosted by the Carolina Travelers with special guests. Address: Blackmon Ampthitheatre |
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Living Storybook Series
- June 5, 2007 at The Andy Griffith Playhouse and Blackmon Ampthitheatre Address: |
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Once Upon a Blue Ridge
- June and July 2007 Every Tuesday evening at 7:00 pm Blackmon Amphitheatre Free Peter Holland and his cast of familiar storybook characters entertain with a ?Living Storybook Series?. Address: |
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Fantastic Shakers
- FANTASTIC SHAKERS Friday, June 8, 2007, 7:30 p.m. $10 or Season Pass Address: |
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Harley Hog and The Rockers
- THE SPONTANES featuring HARLEY HOG & THE ROCKERS Saturday, June 9, 2007, 7:30 p.m. $20 or Season Pass Address: Blackmon Ampthieathre |
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Living Storybook Series
- LIVING STORYBOOK SERIES ?Once Upon a Blue Ridge? Tuesday, June 12, 2007, 7:00 p.m. Free Address: |
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Too Much Sylvia
- TOO MUCH SYLVIA Friday, June 15, 2007, 7:30 p.m. $10 or Season Pass Address: |
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Living Storybook Series
- LIVING STORYBOOK SERIES ?Once Upon a Blue Ridge? Tuesday, June 19, 2007, 7:00 p.m. Free Address: Blackmon Amphitheatre |
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Arts Alive Parade and Festival
- ARTS ALIVE PARADE AND FESTIVAL Thursday, June 21, 2007, 6 p.m. Andy Griffith Playhouse, Free Address: |
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Smoke on the Mountain
- Friday-Saturday, June 22-23, 2007 at 8:00 pm Sunday, June 24, 2007 at 3:00 pm Andy Griffith Playhouse Tickets are $10 or Summer Season Pass Address: |
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Living Storybook Series
- LIVING STORYBOOK SERIES ?Once Upon a Blue Ridge? Tuesday, June 26, 2007, 7:00 p.m. Free Address: |
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The Embers
- THE EMBERS Thursday, June 28, 2007, 7:30 p.m. $10 or Season Pass Address: |
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The Traditions
- THE TRADITIONS Friday, June 29, 2007, 7:30 p.m. $10 or Season Pass Address: |
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Vessels of Clay
- VESSELS OF CLAY Saturday, June 30, 2007, 7:30 p.m. $10 or Season Pass Address: |
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Music in the Park Series Honoring Father's Day
- Sunday and honoring Father's Day Music in the Park Series, 5 - 7 pm. Bring your picnic, blanket or chair and enjoy the music in the Robert Smith Park located just behind the Dr. Robert Smith House at 615 North Main Street, Mt. Airy, Address: 615 N. Main St , Mount Airy, North Carolina |
July
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Billy Scott and The Prophets
- Billy Scott and The Prophets at The Blackmon Amphitheatre. Friday, July 6 at 6:30pm. Tickets are $10. Call (800) 286-6183 or visit www.surryarts.org for more information. Address: Blackmon Amphitheatre |
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Independance Day Celebration
- An annual event with fireworks and fun for the entire family! Address: |
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Voice of The Blue Ridge
- Saturday, July 7 at 7:30pm. Tickets are $10. Hosted by The Carolina Travelers. Address: |
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The Holiday Band
- The Holiday Band Friday, July 13, 2007 at 7:30pm at The Blackmon Amphitheatre : $10. Address: Blackmon Ampitheatre |
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Missoula Children's Theatre
- Performance on Saturday, July 14, 2007 Address: |
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The Wedding of the Siamese Twins
- Based on the true story of Eng and Chang, the famous Siamese Twins who toured the world in the 1800s and then settled in Mount Airy, the play deals with the private (and surprisingly witty) men behind the celebrities. $10 or season ticket. Address: |
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Living Storybook Series
- LIVING STORYBOOK SERIES ?Once Upon a Blue Ridge? Tuesday, July 3, 2007, 7:00 p.m. Free Address: |
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"Take Me Out To The BallGame"
- ?Take Me Out to the Ballgame? 3 ? 5 PM 4th Annual Mount Airy Graniteers? Reunion David Beal will be at bat with his extensive baseball memorabilia collection at the Robert Smith House. A barbershop quartet will entertain and hot dogs with all the trimmings will be served in the park at 5 PM. Ca Address: |
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Annual Music in the Park Series
- Annual Music in the Park Series sponsored by the Gilmer-Smith Foundation 5 ? 7 pm in the Robert Smith Park located just behind the Dr. Robert Smith House at 615 North Main Street, Mt. Airy Call 789-4636 for further information. Free Admission. Address: |
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Coastline
- Friday July 20 at 7:30pm. Tickets are $10.00 a person. Address: |
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Voice of The Blue Ridge
- Every Third Saturday Night Year Round, 7:30pm. Hosted by The Carolina Travelers. Address: |
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Oklahoma!
- Friday-Saturday, July 26-28, 2007 at 8:00 pm Sunday, July 29, 2007 at 3:00 pm Andy Griffith Playhouse Tickets are $10 Address: |
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The Wedding of the Siamese Twins
- Based on the true story of Eng and Chang, the famous Siamese Twins who toured the world in the 1800s and then settled in Mount Airy, the play deals with the private (and surprisingly witty) men behind the celebrities. $10 or season ticket. Address: |
August
| 12 |
Billy Scott and The Prophets
- Billy Scott and The Prophets at The Blackmon Amphitheatre. Friday, August 3 at 7:30pm. Tickets are $10. Address: |
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Bikestock 2007
- Friday, Billy Scott and the Prophets. Saturday, Bikers gather at Blackmon Amphitheatre parking lot. Rides start from that point at 8am. 70 mile, 35 mile and 20 mile rides. Also featuring Candlewyck, Darrell Scott, The Carolina Travelers and lots more! Address: |
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The Band of Oz
- Live Music by the Band of Oz. Address: The Blackmon Ampthitheatre |
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Dime a Dozen Bluegrass Band
- Featuring: Dime a Dozen Bluegrass Band at The Blackmon Amphitheatre. Saturday, August 11 2007 at 7:30pm. Tickets are $10.00 Call (800) 286-6183 or visit www.surryarts.org for more information Address: The Blackmon Amphitheatre |
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Part Time Party Time Band
- Live Music Address: Blackmon Amphitheatre |
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Voice of The Blue Ridge
- Voice of The Blue Ridge Hosted by The Carolina Travelers. Address: The Blackmon Amptheatre |
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Music in the Park Series Featuring Melva Houston
- Sunday, August 19: Annual Music in the Park featuring Melva Houston & Friends sponsored by the Gilmer-Smith Foundation. 5 ? 7 PM in the Robert Smith Park located just behind the Dr. Robert Smith House at 615 North Main Street, Mt. Airy, Call 789-4636 for further information. Free admission. Address: |
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The Fantastic Shakers
- THE FANTASTIC SHAKERS Friday, August 24, 2007, 7:30 p.m., Blackmon Amphitheatre $10 at the gate or Season Ticket* Another hot night of great beach music! www.fantasticshakers.com Address: Blackmon Ampthitheatre |
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Too Much Sylvia
- 7:30pm at The Blackmon Ampthitheatre. Tickets are $10 a person. From the Motown era through the funky 70s, lots of beach and boogie, rockin with plenty of 80s and a touch of country.The Blackmon Amphitheatre. Address: The Blackmon Amphitheatre |
September
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The Jimmy Lowry Gang
- The Jimmy Lowry Gang Friday, September 7, 7:30 p.m., Blackmon Amphitheatre : $10. Jimmy Lowry leads the Gang in an evening of reminiscing with your favorites. Address: |
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Music in the Park Series Featuring Vessels of Clay
- Music in the Park final concert of the series featuring Vessels of Clay sponsored by the Gilmer-Smith Foundation 5 ? 7 PM in the Robert Smith Park located just behind the Dr. Robert Smith House at 615 North Main Street, Mt. Airy, Call 789-4636 for further information. Free Admission. Address: |
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Featuring The Traditions
- Live Music Address: Blackmon Amphitheatre |
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Voice of The Blue Ridge Hosted by The Carolina Travelers
- Come out for this monthly event. Address: Blackmon Amphitheatre |
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Open House At Historic Gertrude Smith House
- Open House Hours at the Historic Gertrude Smith House for Mayberry Days Weekend; 11 am ? 4 pm 708 North Main Street, Mount Airy, Refreshments Call 789-4636 for further information. Free Admission Address: |
October
| 20 - 22 |
41st Annual Autumn Leaves Festival
- City-wide festival with food vendors and juired craftspeople held in Historic Downtown Mount Airy and Mayberry Mall. Old-Time and Bluegrass music. Held the second full weekend in October each year. Call 900-576-0231 or 800-948-0949 for more information. Address: |
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Open House Hours at Historic Gertrude Smith House
- Open House Hours at the Historic Gertrude Smith House for the Autumn Leaves Festival Weekend; 11am - 4 pm. Refreshments. Address: |
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Voice of The Blue Ridge
- Hosted by The Carolina Travelers Address: The Andy Griffith Playhouse |
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"Ghosts, Goblins & Miss Gertrude"
- Spine tingling stories for the entire family with master storyteller Brack Llwellyn and his band of ghosts. Call 336-786-4936 or 1-800-576-0231. Refreshments. Free Admission. Address: |
November
| 27 - 23 |
Christmas Open House
- Fragrant evergreens, simmering spices and beautifully decorated Christmas trees fill the rooms of this charming Victorian style home. 11am-4pm. Free Admission.Mondays,Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays. Address: |
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Scentsy Bingo
- This is a bingo on "Scentsy" stuff. It is smelly stuff like candels and burners and stuff like that. This benefit is for The Angels on Earth Ranch. We are a non-profit organization trying to raise money to build a ranch for handicapped children. This is event will be held at the Franklin Vol. Fire Department on Greenhill Road. If you need directions just call or email us. Address: Franklin Vol. Fire Dept. on Greenhill Road , Mount Airy, North Carolina |
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Voice of The Blue Ridge
- Hosted by The Carolina Travelers Address: Andy Griffith Playhouse |
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Open House Hours at The Historic Gertrude Smith House for The Christmas Season
- Fragrant evergreens, simmering spices, and beautifully decorated Christmas trees fill the rooms of this charming Victorian style home. Mondays, Wednesday, Fridays, Saturdays, 11 am ? 4 pm Free Admission. Call 336-786-6856 or 800-576-0231. Address: |
December
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Holiday Tours of Homes
- Holiday Tours of Homes includes the William Alfred Moore House and the Gertrude Smith House among other private residences. Saturday 11am-6pm and Sunday 1pm-5pm.Call 336-786-6856 or 800-576-0231. Sponsored by the Mount Airy Restoration Foundation. Address: |
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Mount Airy Christmas Parade
- Come to the Annual Christmas Parade on Main Street in Mount Airy. Address: On Main Street in Downtown Mount Airy |
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Annual Christmas Holiday Tour of Homes
- Annual Christmas Holiday Tour of Homes at the Gertrude Smith House, Saturday, 10 am - 6 pm, and Sunday 1 - 5 pm. Sponsored by the Mount Airy Restoration Foundation. Address: |
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Voice of The Blue Ridge Hosted by The Carolina Travelers
- Address: The Andy Griffith Playhouse |
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Day Before Christmas Eve At The Gertrude Smith House
- Sunday, Dec. 23: Day Before Christmas Eve at the Gertrude Smith House. 4 - 6 PM at the Gertrude Smith House, 708 North Main Street, Mt. Airy. Admission is free. Call 336-786-6856 or 800-576-0231 Address: |