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Mayberry Days - September 23-26, 2010 in Mount Airy, North Carolina

The Surry Arts Council Presents
21st Annual

Mayberry Days
September 23-26, 2010
Mount Airy, North Carolina

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Welcome

From the first tee off at Cross Creek on Thursday morning to visiting the Andy Griffith Museum to eating a North Carolina Championship barbecue sandwich to singing the last gospel song at the Blackmon Amphitheatre on Sunday morning, only one word describes it - BIG. The Surry Arts Council and Andy Griffith's hometown of Mount Airy, NC welcome fans of all ages and from all around the world to Mayberry Days! Make plans now to attend this family friendly festival and enjoy a weekend that is sure to fill your heart with the Mayberry spirit.

Mayberry Days is a festival for the whole family with activities and events for the fans who long for the days when life was simple and the sheriff didn't carry a gun. Enjoy a bottle of pop while playing checkers, relax to music from many local bands playing the same songs that Andy grew up with and performed on The Andy Griffith Show. There is so much to do during the festival such as watching the parade, meeting the Special Guests, laughing at Colonel Tim's Talent Time, placing the high bid at the Silent Auction or taking in all of the music at the many venues. Remember to to take time to slow down and enjoy what Mayberry means to you.

Mayberry Days events take place in locations around Mount Airy, with the Andy Griffith Playhouse and Blackmon Amphitheatre being the hubs of activity. Most everything is within walking distance, so be sure to wear comfortable shoes and clothes (the festival goes on, rain or shine). There is free parking in the numerous municipal lots downtown. Events are scheduled for minimal overlap where you can enjoy nearly everything or just relax and enjoy your time at the festival.

You can see photos from the 20th Annual Mayberry Days in 2009 on the Surry Arts Council photo page.

 

 

Special Guests

We are pleased to have the following Special Guests attending the festival this year:

Betty Lynn
Thelma Lou

Maggie Peterson
Charlene Darling

Elinor Donahue
Ellie Walker

Margaret Kerry
Bes Muggins & Helen Scoby

Ronnie Schell
Jim Martin/Director
& Bernie the furrier

James Best
Jim Lindsey

LeRoy McNees
Mayberry on Record

Jackie Joseph
"Sweet Romeena"

Doug Dillard
Doug Darling

Karen Knotts
Don Knotts' daughter

George Spence
Frank the Fiance

David Morris
Howard Morris' son

 

 

 

Laura Hagen
Wife of Earle Hagen

 

Special Guests will be at various locations as a group or solo during the festival to share their experience on The Andy Griffith Show, sign autographs, take photos and visit with as many people as possible. Please see the final schedule in the Mayberry Confidential for all times and locations, including Cross Creek Country Club on Thursday and the Andy Griffith Playhouse and Andy Griffith Museum on other days. Note: a nominal fee is charged for each autographed item but a smile and kind word are always free.

 

Mayberry Days Tickets

Tickets for all events are now available. Order now by calling the Surry Arts Council at 336.786.7998 during normal business hours (Monday-Friday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. EST) or you can order them online any time at the Surry Arts Council website's Mayberry Days Tickets page (link will take you to our main site). Online sales are available through September 22, 2010.

Purchase Tickets on the Surry Arts Council website

Event

Venue

Date

Price

Golf Tournament with Dinner and Entertainment Cross Creek Country Club September 23rd at 12:00 pm $95
Mayberry Days Dinner and Entertainment Cross Creek Country Club September 23rd at 4:30 pm $40
Bobby Osborne and Rocky Top X-Press Downtown Cinema Theatre September 23rd at 7:30  pm $15/$20
Band of Oz (Tickets sold at gate) Blackmon Amphitheatre September 23rd at 8:00  pm $15
Karen Knotts in "Tied up in Knotts"  SOLD OUT Downtown Cinema Theatre September 24th at 12:30pm -
The Doug Dillard Band Matinee Concert Andy Griffith Playhouse September 24th at 2:00 pm $25
The Doug Dillard Band Evening Concert * Andy Griffith Playhouse September 24th at 7:00 pm $25*
Vessels of Clay Downtown Cinema Theatre September 24th at 7:00 pm $10
VW Boys "Salute To Mayberry" Downtown Cinema Theatre September 24th at 9:30 pm $10
Colonel Tim's Talent Time Matinee Andy Griffith Playhouse September 25th at 2:30 pm $25
Professor Brower's Lecture/TAGSRWC Meeting Downtown Cinema Theatre September 25th at 2:00 pm $7
Michael Hoover's "Memories of Elvis" Downtown Cinema Theatre September 25th at 7:00 pm $15/$20
Colonel Tim's Talent Time * Andy Griffith Playhouse September 25th at 7:30 pm $25*
The Rafe Hollister Band Blackmon Amphitheatre September 25th at 7:30 pm $10
All ticket sales are non-refundable. Venues are subject to change.
*No longer available online. Please call SAC at 336.786.7998 for individual tickets remaining for these shows

 


Click for great Mayberry items!

Shop online or in Mount Airy at Weaver's Store in the Main-Oak Emporium downtown Mount Airy


Follow us on Facebook and Twitter

You can keep up with the latest festival updates through our official facebook page or on Twitter by clicking on the logos below.

 

Mayberry Days Shows

Mayberry Days has a full range of shows for the whole family every day of the festival. There is bluegrass music, variety shows, beach music, educational lectures, mountain rock music, gospel music, comedy & magic, and just plan fun! Learn more about all these shows and purchase tickets early so you don't miss any of the fun.


Special Guests and Tribute Artists at Colonel Tim's Talent Time 2009

 

Mayberry Confidential

The Mayberry Confidential is the official festival newspaper of The Surry Arts Council and your guide to all Mayberry Days events and other great shows, concerts and arts programs during our calendar year. The 2010 edition is published right before the festival, but he 2009 edition is still available online  for download. New copies will be available at shops, restaurants, and hotels throughout Mount Airy.

Advertisers in the Mayberry Confidential reach tens of thousands of fans from all over who come to the festival or pick up a free copy when they come to town later in the year. Over 60,000 copies are published and distributed throughout Mount Airy. For additional information on growing your business and supporting Mayberry Days, please email or call the Surry Arts Council at 336.786.7998 today!

 

The Mayberry Deputy & Floyd the Barber

Mayberry Days wouldn't be the same without David Browning as The Mayberry Deputy, and Allan Newsome as Floyd the Barber. You'll see them, along with all the other tribute artists, at nearly every event and around the Andy Griffith Playhouse and Blackmon Amphitheatre all weekend. Whether you need a trim or want to see the Deputy's bullet (always in his pocket), you'll always find the true Mayberry spirit in each of them.


Publisher of The Way Back to Mayberry by Joey Fann


Games and Family Fun

Mayberry Days has something for kids and those of us who are kids at heart. Lots of free events and children's activities along with games of skill and mental challenges. Highlights include the Mayberry Days Golf Tournament, Trivia Championship for youth and adult, Mrs. Wiley's Tea, WBMUTBB Silent Auction, and Pickleland to name a few. More fun that you can throw a rock at!

See all the details and plan your weekend of fun for the whole family.

 

North Carolina Championship Barbecue Cook-off

 

The annual Mayberry Day Barbecue Cook-off is back for another year of great food and fun, and this year is it for the North Carolina state championship! Starting on Friday night, cookers from all over the "Old North State" will be tending the fires to create some of the best tasting barbecue this side of Mount Pilot. Barbecue judging is Saturday morning. Elinor Donahue and other Special Guests will announce the winners on stage at the Blackmon Amphitheatre at 11:15 a.m. Championship barbecue sandwiches and 1-lb containers go on sale around 10:00 a.m. on Saturday. Call to reserve your barbecue beforehand and take home enough for the whole family.

FRESH BARBECUE SALE BEGINS AT 10 a.m. on Saturday
Sandwiches $5
1 lb Containers $10

Interested in competing or learning more? The Mayberry Days Barbecue Cook-off page has everything you need to win your share of $4900 in cash and prizes!

 

Mayberry Days T-shirt

The latest Mayberry Days T-shirt celebrates the 50th Anniversary of The Andy Griffith Show. It is another great design from the talents of Greensboro artist Mike Johnson, who also volunteers at the Andy Griffith Museum. Available shirt sizes are Youth Small, Adult Small, Medium, Large, XL and XXL. They are 100% cotton, preshrunk ultra cotton by Gildan. The price is $15+tax and is now available at the Andy Griffith Museum. If you are unable to attend the festival, we can send you one from the Andy Griffith Museum Gift Shop. Please call 336.786.1604 during Museum Hours and they can send a shirt to you ($4.95 shipping added).

 

 

Sponsorship Opportunities

If you or your company would like to show your support of Surry Arts and Mayberry Days, here is your chance to sponsor different events or advertise in the Mayberry Confidential. Please download the full report to see statistics, economic impacts and all sponsorship opportunities. Let us be part of your marketing efforts and reach tens of thousands of customers who love The Andy Griffith Show.

For additional information, please email or call the Surry Arts Council at 336.786.7998 with any questions.

Golf Hole Sponsorship $50
Championship Barbecue Cook-off Sponsor $200
Mayberry Confidential Ad (business card size) $100

 

Vendor Opportunities

If you have Mayberry related items you would like to sell during Mayberry Days, a limited number of spaces are available at the Andy Griffith Playhouse and Blackmon Amphitheatre. Daily rates for an 10'x10' maximum space are available. Please contact Surry Arts Council to reserve your space or for additional information by phoning 336.786.7998 or via email with any questions. You can review the 2010 Mayberry Days Vendor Agreement online as well.

 

Getting Here and Accommodations

For driving directions and an interactive map from your hometown to the Andy Griffith Playhouse, click on the map at the right. Once you are in town, you can use the Mayberry Days Venue Map to help you get around town.

Local hotels fill up so early reservations are recommended. There are many hotels and great Bed & Breakfasts in Mount Airy and the surrounding communities. Visit the Mount Airy Chamber of Commerce website at www.visitmayberry.com or call 800.948.0949 or 336.786.6116 for information.

You can also see the status of many area accommodations thanks to the Cascade Highlands True Blue Ridge blog.

Once you arrive in town, stop by the Mount Airy Visitors Center, located inside the Chamber of Commerce building at 200 N. Main Street "under the big copper clock" downtown for more area information and maps.


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Volunteer Opportunities at Mayberry Days

Whether you live in Mount Airy or are traveling in for the festival, volunteering is a great way to show your support of events like Mayberry Days. Help make the good times happen! If you have any suggestions or would like to help out, please let send us an email.

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