The 27th 'Mayberry Days' Festival

(Film Festivals)
When
From September 21, 2016 <m>(Wednesday)
To September 25, 2016 <m>(Sunday)
Where
Mount Airy
Mount Airy, North Carolina 27030 (US)
Phone: 336-786-7998
Website: http://www.surryarts.org/mayberrydays/index.html

Event Details



 

Welcome

 

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.

Only one word to describe Mayberry Days - BIG ! From the first swing at the "The Emmett" golf tournament on Thursday morning to eating a barbecue sandwich to singing the last song at the Blackmon Amphitheatre on Sunday morning, it's big! The Surry Arts Council and City of Mount Airy welcomes fans of all ages and from all around the world to Mayberry Days. Make plans now to attend this family friendly festival and enjoy four full days of Mayberry spirit.

There is so much to do during the festival with all types of shows, a parade, Special Guests, contests, a silent auction full of unique Mayberry items, food, and games. Something for the entire family! Enjoy it all, but 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, the Historic Earle Theatre 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.

Be sure to come visit Mount Airy during other times of the year as well. The Andy Griffith Museum is open 7 days a week and theSurry Arts Council has events going on throughout the year, so there are plenty of reasons to return.



Kenneth "Otis" Junkin and David Browning "The Mayberry Deputy" on parade

 

Photo Galleries 
of the 2015 festival

Special Guests

The complete list of this year's special guests continues to be finalized with the following stars confirmed for 2016:  

Betty Lynn
Thelma Lou

Rodney Dillard
The Darling Boys

Maggie Peterson
Charlene Darling

 

Margaret Kerry
Bess Muggins/Helen Scoby

Clint Howard
Leon

Karen Knotts
Actress, Comedian and daughter of Don Knotts

 

Ronnie Dapo
Arnold Winkler

 

Ronnie Schell
Jim Martin / Bernie the furrier/
Duke Slater (Gomer Pyle)

 

Laura Hagen
Wife of Earle Hagan, TAGS Music Director

 

Dorothy Best
Wife of James Best

 

2016 Mayberry Days Tickets

Tickets for select 2016 Mayberry Days shows are available at the Andy Griffith Playhouse in person or by calling 336.786.7998 between 9:00 am to 5:00 pm EST.  All ticket sales for Surry Arts Council events are non-refundable.

Show

Time

Tickets

Wednesday, September 21st
The Embers featuring Craig Woolard

7:30p.m.

$16*

Thursday, September 22nd

The Emmett Golf Tournament (includes dinner and entertainment)

11:30a.m.

$100*

Golf Dinner and Entertainment

4:30 p.m.

$50*

Remember Me With Laughter: A Tribute to James Best with Dorothy Best and David Browning

2:00 p.m.

$15

The Tams

8:00p.m.

$16*

Friday, September 23rd
Karen Knotts "A Deputy's Daughter "

11:30 a.m.

$20

The Dillards: Doug Dillard Tribute Concert

3:00 p.m.

$30/$25

Ronnie Schell Again: A Serious Afternoon of Hilarious Comedy

1:30 p.m.

$16*

Margaret Kerry: "Tinker Bell Meets Andy Griffith�

4:30 p.m.

$11*

Malpass Brothers

7:00 p.m.

$20/$15

Michael Hoover "Memories of Elvis"

7:00 p.m.

$20

VW Boys "Salute to Mayberry"

9:30 p.m.

$10

Saturday, September 24th

Karen Knotts "Tied Up in Knotts "

11:30a.m.

$20

Professor Brower's Lecture / TAGSRWC Meeting

2:00 p.m.

$10

Colonel Tim's Talent Time Matinee

2:30 p.m.

$25

James Gregory "The Funniest Man in America "

7:00 p.m.

$35/$28

Colonel Tim's Talent Time

7:30 p.m.

$25


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