Sunday, September 22, 2024 at 3:00 pm
Andy Griffith Playhouse
Preferred Seats $80
Orchestra Preferred $75
Orchestra $65
The Bellamy Brothers return to Mount Airy to kick off the week with a Sunday matinee show. If you missed their sold out concert in 2023, here is your chance to hear them live in concert!
From "Let Your Love Flow", to "If I Said You Had a Beautiful Body (Would You Hold It Against Me)?" to their latest double cd, "40 Years", this duo continues to connect with audiences all over the world- and especially the Mayberry audience with their song "The Andy Griffith Show". So, don't miss your chance for a fantastic afternoon at the Andy Griffith Playhouse with the Bellamy Brothers.
JOHN FLOYD - THE MOUTH OF MAYBERRY
Monday-Thursday, September 23-26, 2024, at 2:00 p.m.
Historic Earle Theatre
John Floyd "The Mouth of Mayberry" opens the week of Mayberry Days with a hilarious show full of comedy suitable for the whole family. John's clean comedic talent has taken him across the globe entertaining millions of people. He has worked with numerous artists including Milton Berle, Frankie Valli, Jamie Foxx, Chubby Checker and Martina McBride.
Preferred Seats $20 / Orchestra and Balcony Seats $15
Click on the photo for his official website
Monday at 2:00 p.m.
September 23, 2024
Tuesday at 2:00 p.m.
September 24, 2024
Wednesday at 2:00 p.m.
September 25, 2024
Thursday at 2:00 p.m.
September 26, 2024
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MURDER IN COWETA COUNTY
with Producer Dick Atkins
Tuesday, September 24, 2024 at 7:00 p.m.
Historic Earle Theatre
Tickets $12
Movie Producer Dick Atkins returns to Mayberry Days for this exclusive screening and stories of the making of the movie Murder in Coweta County starring Andy Griffith and Johnny Cash. There are opportunities to watch the movie and get a unique behind the scenes look at the making of this production and working with Andy Griffith including photos from the movie production. The event includes a Question & Answer session and sales of DVDs and movie posters.
Based on a true story, Murder in Coweta County features Andy Griffith as you’ve rarely seen him, in one of his most dramatic roles! In 1948, Coweta County, Georgia, is watched over by it legendary, indomitable Sheriff Lamar Potts (Johnny Cash). In the next county, a vast estate known as "The Kingdom," is ruled by John Wallace (Andy Griffith), whose power is absolute. But when Wallace chases one of his underlings to deliver ruthless punishment, he makes a critical mistake: he crosses over into Coweta County. TV Guide declared "Andy Griffith is superbly villainous; Johnny is… the ultimate lawman."
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THE ENTERTAINERS
Mayberry Days Concert
Tuesday, September 24, 2024 at 7:30 pm
Blackmon Amphitheatre
Tickets $17* or SAC Annual Pass
Click on photo for their official website
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MURDER IN COWETA COUNTY
with Producer Dick Atkins
Wednesday, September 25, 2024 at 4:00 p.m.
Historic Earle Theatre
Tickets $12
Movie Producer Dick Atkins returns to Mayberry Days for this exclusive screening and stories of the making of the movie Murder in Coweta County starring Andy Griffith and Johnny Cash. There are opportunities to watch the movie and get a unique behind the scenes look at the making of this production and working with Andy Griffith including photos from the movie production. The event includes a Question & Answer session and sales of DVDs and movie posters.
Based on a true story, Murder in Coweta County features Andy Griffith as you’ve rarely seen him, in one of his most dramatic roles! In 1948, Coweta County, Georgia, is watched over by it legendary, indomitable Sheriff Lamar Potts (Johnny Cash). In the next county, a vast estate known as "The Kingdom," is ruled by John Wallace (Andy Griffith), whose power is absolute. But when Wallace chases one of his underlings to deliver ruthless punishment, he makes a critical mistake: he crosses over into Coweta County. TV Guide declared "Andy Griffith is superbly villainous; Johnny is… the ultimate lawman."
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THE EMBERS featuring CRAIG WOOLARD
Wednesday, September 25, 2024, at 7:30 pm
Blackmon Amphitheatre
$17* or SAC Annual Pass
One of the Carolina's favorite beach music bands returns to Mayberry Days for another night of great music.
Click on the photo for their official website
*price includes tax
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RANDY TURNER "THE INCREDIBLE CAREER OF DON KNOTTS"
Thursday, September 26, 2024 at 10:00 a.m.
Historic Earle Theatre
Orchestra Seats $20
Balcony Seats $15
Don Knotts would have turned 100 this year, so what better time to celebrate his lengthy career? This audio-visual show will be an extended overview of Don's career. Filled with clips from his many roles, including plenty, of course, as Barney Fife. The two-hour presentation will also include a short Q&A.
Randy Turner is the author of multiple books on the classic series and his writing has appeared in "Nostalgia Digest" and "Mayberry Magazine." He is an experienced public speaker who gives presentations on the show. A Q&A will follow the presentation.
Click on the photo for Randy Turner's website to learn more about his books and other presentations. Be sure to ask him about TAGS Ambassadors Program!
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RONNIE SCHELL: An Hour of High Comedy and Untold Secrets of TAGS
Thursday, September 26, 2024, at 2:00 pm
Andy Griffith Playhouse
Preferred $30 / Orchestra $25
Ronnie Schell returns to Mayberry Days with hilarious comedy and stories from his days hanging out with Mayberry legends. Don't miss it!
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MAYBERRY DAYS BUFFET DINNER AND ENTERTAINMENT
Thursday, September 26, 2024
Cross Creek Country Club
5:00 p.m. - 8:00 pm
Tickets $75 includes dinner, entertainment, golf awards and Special Guests meet & greet
The evening includes country buffet dinner, golf awards presentation, recognition of the Special Guests, and family friendly entertainment.
Dinner guests have the opportunity to meet and greet the Special Guests for the first autograph session from 5:00-6:00 p.m. Avoid the long lines on Saturday! They will have memorabilia, art and photos for autographs. There is a nominal fee for autographed items during the festival.
The country buffet meal will be served from 5:00-7:00 p.m. with entertainment from 6:00-8:00 pm. The Mayberry Days Golf Tournament (aka "The Emmett") is held at Cross Creek Country Club before the dinner.
Come out and enjoy meeting the Mayberry Days special guests, great entertainment, and a "fun day all around!"
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KAREN KNOTTS "Make America Funny Again"
Friday, September 27, 2024, at 11:00 am
Historic Earle Theatre
Preferred Seats $35
Orchestra Seats $30
Balcony Seating $20
Author-actor-comedian and daughter of your favorite television Deputy, Karen Knotts returns to Mayberry Days! Join us for Karen's new show featuring the Top 10 reasons to elect Barney Fife for President in 2024. "Make America Funny Again!"
Her latest book is available at the Andy Griffith Museum Gift Shop and Historic Earle Theatre. She will be autographing her book and photos after the event.
Click on the photo for her official website.
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THE ANDY GRIFFITH SHOW AND THE FAMED 40 ACRES BACKLOT
With Randy Turner
Friday, September 27, 2024 at 2:00 p.m.
Andy Griffith Museum Theatre
General Admission Seats $15
You've read his books, flipped his daily calendar, and heard him on the Two Chairs No Waiting Podcast. Join Randy Turner for this fascinating behind the scenes audio-visual presentation filled with clips from The Andy Griffith Show about the Desilu backlot that served as the filming location for the town of Mayberry. A Q&A will follow the presentation.
Click on the photo for Randy Turner's website to learn more about his books, other presentations. Be sure to ask him about TAGS Ambassadors Program!
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DAN ROEBUCK "CLIFF'S NOTES"
Friday, September 27, 2024 at 2:00 p.m.
Historic Earl Theatre
General Admission Seats $15
Actor Daniel Roebuck (Cliff Lewis for the final 3 seasons of Matlock) has played "second banana" to many famous faces like Dennis Hopper (RIVER'S EDGE), Harrison Ford and Tommy Lee Jones (THE FUGITIVE) and Kathy Bates (THE LATE SHIFT) during his nearly 4 decades and nearly 500 movies and television episodes in Hollywood.
However, it was his years working side-by-side with an American Icon, Andy Griffith, that were the most creative, and enjoyable.
Join Daniel Roebuck in this afternoon show filled with stories about Matlock and an in-depth peek into the extraordinary career of one of his favorite entertainers, Andy Griffith. Daniel will also share about his own journey as an actor.
A Q & A session will follow.
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Doug Dillard Tribute Concert featuring
RODNEY DILLARD and THE DILLARDS
Friday, September 27, 2024 at 2:00 pm
Andy Griffith Playhouse
Preferred Seats $50 / Orchestra Seats $45
Rodney Dillard, one of the original Darling Boys from The Andy Griffith Show, returns with his band to Mayberry Days for another great bluegrass concert, filled with songs performed on the show and original Dillards hits. Rodney is a member of the International Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame and two time Grammy Nominee. Dillardgrass - often imitated, never duplicated!
Click on the photo for their Facebook page
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MICHAEL HOOVER: "MEMORIES OF ELVIS" with Denise Glass as Patsy Cline
Friday, September 27, 2024 at 6:30 pm
Historic Earle Theatre
Preferred Seats $30
Orchestra Seats $25
Balcony Seating $20
Michael Hoover returns to Mayberry Days with another spectacular evening of music and memories of Elvis Presley with Special Guest Denise Glass as Patsy Cline. You'll hear all the favorites from Elvis' favorite gospel songs to the hits that made him the King of Rock-n-Roll. The show has expanded to 90 minutes this year. Denise Glass as Patsy Cline will join Michael Hoover for special selections. Don't miss this exciting show and see why Michael Hoover is one of the finest entertainers in the business!
Click on the photo for his official website
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Friday, September 27, 2024 at 8:00 pm
Andy Griffith Playhouse
Preferred Seats $30
Orchestra Preferred Seats $25
Orchestra Seats $20
With over 40 years of combined experience touring America, these six TAGS fanatics have come together to form one of the most exciting shows. From the obscure whistle or hum to a song on Andy's front porch or maybe even 'Good Ole 14A', you'll come away from Mayberry Melodies with a smile on your face and a song in your heart as you hear the music and learn the stories behind them. Mayberry Melodies is a must-see for every musical fan of TAGS.
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TIM WHITE & TROUBLESOME HOLLOW
Friday, September 27, 2024 at 9:30 pm
Historic Earle Theatre
Reserved Seats $20 / Balcony $15
Troublesome Hollow is a dynamic bluegrass and Americana band from Hickory Tree, Tennessee. The band has been together for many years performing all across the eastern United States. Tim White on banjo, guitar and vocals, Donnie Ollis on guitar and vocals and his younger brother Garry Ollis on upright bass and vocals. The band performs everything from hard driving traditional bluegrass to newgrass, old time music, ballads as well as Americana and comedy. They have six recordings to their credit as well as appearing on many television shows and recently on Song of the Mountains seen across America on public television (PBS). Tim White has hosted Song of the Mountains since its beginning in 2005. Tim also hosts his nationally syndicated radio show “The Tim White Bluegrass Show” across America on 60 plus radio stations.
Look for Tim White on the cover the July 2021 issue of Bluegrass Unlimited and learn more about his life and musical career.
Click on the photo for their official website
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PROFESSOR BROWER'S LECTURE
Saturday, September 28, 2024 at 2:30 pm
Historic Earle Theatre
Reserved Seat $20 / Balcony $15
Neal Brower has acquired a wealth of knowledge about The Andy Griffith Show from his years of correspondence and contact with the writers, directors, cast, and crew. Don't miss this year's fascinating interviews and discussions with answers to insightful questions and clips from the show.
Neal Brower is the author of Mayberry 101 and his latest book, The Essential Mayberry: Behind the Scenes of the Andy Griffith Show. Both are available at the Andy Griffith Museum Gift Shop.
Neal has taught "The Andy Griffith Show: An In-depth Study" at Community Colleges throughout North Carolina for many years. His lectures are also presented at the Andy Griffith Museum during the summer months.
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MICHAEL HOOVER: "MEMORIES OF ELVIS" with Denise Glass as Patsy Cline
Saturday, September 28, 2024 at 2:30 pm
Andy Griffith Playhouse
Preferred Seats $30
Preferred Orchestra Seats $25
Orchestra Seats $20
Michael Hoover and Denise Glass perform a second time at the Andy Griffith Playhouse with the music and memories of Elvis Presley and Patsy Cline. You'll hear all the favorites from Elvis' favorite gospel songs to the hits that made him the King of Rock-n-Roll. This 90 minutes show will be just as exciting as Friday's show. See why Michael Hoover is one of the finest entertainers in the business!
Click on the photo for his official website
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COLONEL TIM'S TALENT TIME
Saturday, September 28, 2024 at 7:00 pm
Andy Griffith Playhouse
Preferred Seats $30 / Orchestra $25
The variety show like no other with performances and appearances by Special Guests, along with local and national entertainers and the Mayberry tribute artists in an evening of Mayberry fun and entertainment at the Andy Griffith Playhouse. Hosted by Allan "Floyd the Barber" Newsome.
Be ready for an evening of fun - you never know what might happen or who will be on stage next!
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DAN ROEBUCK "WHAT IT WAS, WAS ANDY GRIFFITH"
Saturday, September 28, 2024 at 7:00 p.m.
Historic Earl Theatre
General Admission Seats $15
Actor Daniel Roebuck (Cliff Lewis for the final 3 seasons of Matlock) has played "second banana" to many famous faces like Dennis Hopper (RIVER'S EDGE), Harrison Ford and Tommy Lee Jones (THE FUGITIVE) and Kathy Bates (THE LATE SHIFT) during his nearly 4 decades and nearly 500 movies and television episodes in Hollywood.
However, it was his years working side-by-side with an American Icon, Andy Griffith, that were the most creative, and enjoyable.
Join Daniel Roebuck in an evening of stories about Matlock and an in-depth peek into the extraordinary career of one of his favorite entertainers, Andy Griffith. Daniel will also share about his own journey as an actor.
A Q & A session will follow.
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Sunday, September 29, 2024 at 2:00 pm
Andy Griffith Playhouse
Preferred Seats $30
Preferred Orchestra Seats $25
Orchestra Seats $20
There were more faith-based songs on TAGS than any other genre, so they must have been very important to Andy. Join Mayberry Melodies as these classics as well as other gospel and contemporary favorites are brought to life. You'll leave with a spring in your step and your spirit uplifted at this year's Mayberry Melodies Gospel Show!
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