Week of Events
Murphy First Friday Art Walk
Murphy First Friday Art Walk, every month May through December, downtown Murphy, NC, 5-8pm. Arts and crafts vendors along the sidewalks, live music on the Square and in many shops and restaurants, crafts for kids, and tons of fun for the whole family! Rain or shine, free to attend and free for vendors. See our […]
35th Annual Mayberry Days
For 35 years, Mayberry Days has invited fans of “The Andy Griffith Show” to make a pilgrimage to Mount Airy. This small town in the Blue Ridge foothills, where Andy Griffith grew up, inspired the fictional town of Mayberry. Although the town doubles as Mayberry year-round, Mount Airy particularly focuses on its TV persona the […]
Old Timey Fall Festival
Old Timey Fall Festival
We are back this September with the Old Timey Fall Festival, so that everyone can enjoy the music, dance, children's games, the antique car and truck show, and of course our wonderful exhibitors demonstrating all of the old crafts. Vendor applications for 2024 are here for you now! Mark your calendars! Bring your family, bring […]
Harvesting Heritage Festival
Harvesting Heritage Festival
Join us at the Center for Pioneer Life for the Harvesting Heritage Festival as we celebrate and promote our rich Appalachian heritage ! Explore our 12-acre property featuring the historic Josiah and Frances Ray Young Cabin, enjoy craft demonstrations by local vendors, savor delicious food, groove to live music, and learn about our amazing Appalachian […]