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Welcome
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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.
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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. |
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Special Guests
We are pleased to have the following Special Guests
attending the festival this year:
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Betty Lynn
Thelma Lou |
Maggie Peterson
Charlene
Darling |
Elinor Donahue
Ellie
Walker |
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Margaret Kerry
Bes Muggins &
Helen Scoby |
Ronnie Schell
Jim
Martin/Director
& Bernie the furrier |
James Best
Jim Lindsey |
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LeRoy McNees
Mayberry on
Record |
Jackie Joseph
"Sweet
Romeena" |
Doug
Dillard
Doug Darling |
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Karen Knotts
Don Knotts'
daughter |
George Spence
Frank the
Fiance |
David Morris
Howard Morris'
son |
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Laura Hagen
Wife of Earle
Hagen |
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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.
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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 |
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| 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
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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
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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! |
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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. |
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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. |
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North Carolina Championship Barbecue Cook-off
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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
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Mayberry Days T-shirt
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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).
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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. |
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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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