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.

From the first concert to "The Emmett" golf tournament on Thursday to eating a porkchop sandwich to singing along on the last hymn at the Mayberry Days Chapel on Sunday morning, there is something for everyone in the family. The Surry Arts Council 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 days filled with the Mayberry spirit.

Mayberry Days events take place at or around the Andy Griffith Playhouse, Historic Earle Theatre, Arts Center, Andy Griffith Museum Theatre, and Blackmon Amphitheatre unless otherwise noted in the schedule. The Surry Arts Council venues are within walking distance of each other, so be sure to wear comfortable shoes and clothes. There is limited free parking in the numerous municipal lots downtown for the early birds.

Celebrating The Andy Griffith Show in Mount Airy, NC

Schedule of Events

10:00 a.m.

Historic Earle Theatre

Orchestra Seats $20

Balcony Seats $15

The Filming Locations of The Andy Griffith Show: A Detailed Look at the 40 Acres Backlot, Desilu-Cahuenga Studios, Franklin Canyon, and newly discovered locations. The two-hour presentation will also include a short Q&A.

This presentation will include information with plenty of video clips to illustrate everywhere known that the classic series was filmed, including several just recently discovered or confirmed.

Randy Turner is an expert on the TAGS series. He is the author of 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.

You've read his books, flipped his daily calendar, and heard him on the Two Chairs No Waiting Podcast.  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!

The Holiday Band

Mayberry Days Concert

7:30 pm

Blackmon Amphitheatre

Tickets $20 or SAC Annual Pass

The Holiday Band blends soul, blues, funk, and Carolina Beach music. Holiday has established itself as a premier entertainment package with the always-present theme "Keep The Music Alive"!

Bill Knotts "Mayberry Memories of Don Knotts"

A one-man show about his famous uncle, Don Knotts, showcasing cherished family photos.

John Floyd - The Mouth Of Mayberry
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.

Reserved Seats $20

Randy riggle "the nostalgia show"

Nationally touring stand-up comedian Randy Riggle will be your guide on a trip filled with songs and laughs in this one-man production.