It's easy to breeze right by Elkin on I-77, but if you pass while a festival is going on you might want to hit the brakes. Elkin's small-town festivals offer low-key, budget merriment with fresh local flavor.
Enjoy the annual Easter Egg Hunt and 5K Bunny Hop run or the Junior Novice tennis tournament in April.
In May, is the Yadkin Valley Wine Festival, a festival that attracts thousands of visitors to taste and learn about the Yadkin Valley wine industry. Other events in May include The Yadkin Valley Senior Games and the American Cancer Society's largest annual fund-raiser, "Relay for Life".
In July, the Elkin Jaycees' hosts the Forth of July celebration which includes activities and food for the whole family and a spectacular fireworks display after dark. Also in July enjoy the downtown KidsFest, which includes a children's parade, scavenger hunt and arts festival.
In September is the Overmountain Victory Trail Celebration with re-enactments, children's activities and plenty of food. Or later in the Fall join the festivities at the Yadkin Valley Pumpkin Festival held in Historic Downtown Elkin.
During November join the Foothills Art Council's "Arts for Giving" Event, where over 50 local and regional artist and craftsmen display unique gifts for purchase. In late November participate in the Thanksgiving Turkey Foul Shooting Contest. Participants shoot the 10 best baseball free throws to win a free turkey for Thanksgiving.
The Annual Pumpkin Festival is held in Historic Downtown Elkin. The festival brings more than 15,000 visitors to downtown Elkin to enjoy live entertainment, shopping, great food and gigantic pumpkins galore.
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The Yadkin Valley Wine Festival is open to the public, including families with children. Craft vendor displays and music will take place adjacent to the wine tasting area. There will be a roving Bacchus and activities for the youngsters.
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Travel 40.6 miles - 0:44 minutes from downtown Elkin, North Carolina
50 Hot Air Balloons Mass Ascensions Balloon Glow
Sanctioned Competition Hot Air Balloon Rides
States of Enlightenment
Live Main Stage Entertainment North Carolina Wine Tasting
All Day Festival Aviation Displays Marketplace
Children's Stage Kid's Fun Zone
Artisan Village Fine Arts & Crafts Eat Street's Great Food
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566 Arbor Hill Road Kernersville NC Tel: 336-724-1417
Travel 52.78 miles - 0:58 minutes from downtown Elkin, North Carolina
The Triad Austin Healey Club was formed in 1979 to preserve the breed (or so we thought). A funny thing happened over the years. We discovered that the cars were great but the owners were greater. The friendships and bonds that have come about through these cars have been the strongest ones that you will ever find. I personally have met perfect strangers that have done more for me in times of need than my own family. The friendships are now worldwide. So as times go by our mission statement has changed. We hope we may have the opportunity to bless others we meet across this country and world as much as they have blessed us; and still preserve the breed.
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http://www.triadahc.org/moonshine.htmlLast Updated on 7/29/2008
