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

2:30 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.

Professor Brower's Lecture

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.

BILL KNOTTS "Mayberry Memories of Don Knotts"

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

6:00 pm

Historic Earle Theatre

Orchestra Preferred Seats $35
Orchestra Seats $30
Balcony Preferred Seats $25
Balcony Seats $20

A former professional actor, Bill Knotts, is now bringing Mayberry Memories of Don Knotts, his one-man show about his famous uncle, to Mayberry Days.

While attending the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in the 1970’s, Bill had the opportunity to live with Don and his wife in Beverly Hills. In this nostalgic and entertaining journey, Bill ushers his audience into a simpler time, back to the idyllic, fictional town of Mayberry. His theater and acting background is on full display as he regales the audience with numerous personal tales and family anecdotes of his time spent with Don over the decades. Sprinkling in family pictures and plenty of video clips of some of the greatest scenes from The Andy Griffith Show, Bill reintroduces the iconic and lovable characters and the actors who made them come to life. He delves into the Knotts family history, Don's early career and how he landed the part of Barney Fife, as well as his movie career with Universal, his memorable partnering with Tim Conway for multiple Disney movies, his return to television on Three's Company and Matlock, and his many stage productions across the country. Bill also recounts stories by Andy Griffith, Ron Howard and Tim Conway at various times in the evening.

Bill has appeared as Professor Harold Hill in The Music Man; Snoopy in You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown; Sir Thomas More in Anne of a Thousand Days and many other theater roles. Numerous commercials, industrial films and live shows and corporate emcee opportunities rounded out his acting resume before he decided to pursue a business and teaching career.

Bill Knotts has been an entrepreneur and teacher most of his adult life. For over two decades he taught leadership principles, self-discipline, and networking skills to business owners throughout the United States. He earned an MBA from Arizona State University and has also taught college courses in investments, entrepreneurship, business communication and labor relations. He taught seminars for several years in various countries while a contractor for a national stock trading firm.

COLONEL TIM'S TALENT TIME

7:00 pm
Andy Griffith Playhouse

Tickets:
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!

Mayberry Melodies Gospel Show

September 28, 2025

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!

Mayberry Days Movies
Coming to town early or staying late? Mayberry Days presents special movies at the Historic Earle Theatre during the festival. Come watch them on the big screen and enjoy fresh popped popcorn and a cold drink with your friends and family. $8 tickets are sold at the box office starting 30 minutes before showtime.