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Here’s to keeping Elkin beautiful, today and every day 💚Happy Earth Day from Explore Elkin!

Huge shoutout to everyone who helped clean up around town for Earth to Elkin, we’re lucky to have a community that cares this much.

#ExploreElkin #ElkinNC #EarthToElkin

Here’s to keeping Elkin beautiful, today and every day 💚Happy Earth Day from Explore Elkin!

Huge shoutout to everyone who helped clean up around town for Earth to Elkin, we’re lucky to have a community that cares this much.

#ExploreElkin #ElkinNC #EarthToElkin

It’s hard living in such a beautiful town where there’s art around every corner… but someone’s gotta do it 😉
Happy World Art Day from Elkin!

It’s hard living in such a beautiful town where there’s art around every corner… but someone’s gotta do it 😉
Happy World Art Day from Elkin!

Food Truck Fridays are back starting THIS FRIDAY 👏

Catch us every 2nd Friday from April through September (excluding June) at our new spot, the Yadkin Valley Heritage & Trails Center. Food trucks will be serving from 12–8 PM, with live music, local wine, and craft beer starting at 5. Bring a chair or blanket and hang out by The River Stage. Full lineup: exploreelkin.com/foodtruckfridays

Food Truck Fridays are back starting THIS FRIDAY 👏

Catch us every 2nd Friday from April through September (excluding June) at our new spot, the Yadkin Valley Heritage & Trails Center. Food trucks will be serving from 12–8 PM, with live music, local wine, and craft beer starting at 5. Bring a chair or blanket and hang out by The River Stage. Full lineup: exploreelkin.com/foodtruckfridays

Happy National Beer Day! Where are you enjoying yours? 👀 😋

📍 @angrytrollbrewingelkin

Happy National Beer Day! Where are you enjoying yours? 👀 😋

📍 @angrytrollbrewingelkin

So grateful for everyone who came out to our Community Gathering. It was a great reminder of how much people care about this community and where we’re headed 💚

So grateful for everyone who came out to our Community Gathering. It was a great reminder of how much people care about this community and where we’re headed 💚

Bigfoot is back again this April… 👀
This time, we’re partnering up for a river clean up this Saturday. See y’all there!

#bigfootsighting #rivercleanup #aprilfools

Bigfoot is back again this April… 👀
This time, we’re partnering up for a river clean up this Saturday. See y’all there!

#bigfootsighting #rivercleanup #aprilfools

Looking back at last year’s Community Gathering and the people who showed up, shared ideas, and helped shape what’s next for Elkin.
We’re doing it again tomorrow at @coleyhallnc
Come gather with us!

Looking back at last year’s Community Gathering and the people who showed up, shared ideas, and helped shape what’s next for Elkin.
We’re doing it again tomorrow at @coleyhallnc
Come gather with us!

Happy first day of spring 🌿🌸
Spring is stirring in Elkin… and we’re so ready for it.
Check out what we’re most excited for this season on our blog — link in bio

📍 Elkin Farmers Market

#ExploreElkin #ElkinNC #ShopLocal #SupportLocal

Happy first day of spring 🌿🌸
Spring is stirring in Elkin… and we’re so ready for it.
Check out what we’re most excited for this season on our blog — link in bio

📍 Elkin Farmers Market

#ExploreElkin #ElkinNC #ShopLocal #SupportLocal

Lucky to call this place home 🍀
Happy St. Patrick’s Day, Elkin! 🌈

Lucky to call this place home 🍀
Happy St. Patrick’s Day, Elkin! 🌈

A little recap from the Explore Elkin St. Paddy’s Day Pub Crawl ☘️

Thank you to everyone who participated, our downtown businesses who hosted the fun, and everyone who came out to celebrate! 🇮🇪 🍻

A little recap from the Explore Elkin St. Paddy’s Day Pub Crawl ☘️

Thank you to everyone who participated, our downtown businesses who hosted the fun, and everyone who came out to celebrate! 🇮🇪 🍻

This month’s Business Spotlight is Embers Eclectic Pub, a local downtown favorite. ☘️
Catch them during the Pub Crawl this Saturday!
Blog link in bio.

This month’s Business Spotlight is Embers Eclectic Pub, a local downtown favorite. ☘️
Catch them during the Pub Crawl this Saturday!
Blog link in bio.

Feeling lucky? 🍀 🌈
You should be. It’s Pub Crawl Week in Elkin.

See y’all downtown this Saturday for the St. Paddy’s Day Pub Crawl!

Feeling lucky? 🍀 🌈
You should be. It’s Pub Crawl Week in Elkin.

See y’all downtown this Saturday for the St. Paddy’s Day Pub Crawl!

Today we’re celebrating the women who make Elkin shine. ✨

From the women who live and work here to those who visit, explore, and support our small town, we’re grateful for the many ways women help shape this community.

Happy International Women’s Day!

Today we’re celebrating the women who make Elkin shine. ✨

From the women who live and work here to those who visit, explore, and support our small town, we’re grateful for the many ways women help shape this community.

Happy International Women’s Day!

POV: it’s bottling day at a local Yadkin Valley winery 🍷

📍 @jonesvondrehle

#yadkinvalleywine #yadkinvalley #behindthescenes #SipLocal

POV: it’s bottling day at a local Yadkin Valley winery 🍷

📍 @jonesvondrehle

#yadkinvalleywine #yadkinvalley #behindthescenes #SipLocal

Cheers to BrrrFest ‘26 🍻 ❄️

Cheers to BrrrFest ‘26 🍻 ❄️

We love our beautiful little town- sleet or shine ❄️ ☀️

#ExploreElkin

We love our beautiful little town- sleet or shine ❄️ ☀️

#ExploreElkin

Yoga on Main.
Coffee at Milk & Honey.
A walk on the trail.
Breakfast at Wildflower.
Peaceful mornings in Elkin, just the way we like them 💚

Yoga on Main.
Coffee at Milk & Honey.
A walk on the trail.
Breakfast at Wildflower.
Peaceful mornings in Elkin, just the way we like them 💚

Closing the book on 2025 and opening the door to new adventures. Here’s to exploring Elkin in 2026 💚
Wishing everyone a happy new year! ✨

Closing the book on 2025 and opening the door to new adventures. Here’s to exploring Elkin in 2026 💚
Wishing everyone a happy new year! ✨

Come Christmas shopping and fill a stocking with us in Downtown Elkin! ✨ 🎅🏼 🎄

#TisTheSeason #ShopLocal #SupportLocal

Come Christmas shopping and fill a stocking with us in Downtown Elkin! ✨ 🎅🏼 🎄

#TisTheSeason #ShopLocal #SupportLocal

Just a little holiday magic, Elkin style🎄🎅🏼 ✨

#SmallTownChristmas #LightUpNight #LightUpElkin

Just a little holiday magic, Elkin style🎄🎅🏼 ✨

#SmallTownChristmas #LightUpNight #LightUpElkin

Stone Mountain Sundays ��🌞 ⛰️ 🌳 🍂

#FindYourTrail #YadkinValley #ExploreElkin

Stone Mountain Sundays 🌞 ⛰️ 🌳 🍂

#FindYourTrail #YadkinValley #ExploreElkin

We like our planes loud and our beers cold ✈️ 🍻

📍 Pistons, Props & Pilsners On The Runway

#ExploreElkin #OnTheRunway #PlanesAndPints #YadkinValley

We like our planes loud and our beers cold ✈️ 🍻

📍 Pistons, Props & Pilsners On The Runway

#ExploreElkin #OnTheRunway #PlanesAndPints #YadkinValley

Farmers Market strolls just hit different with a coffee from Milk & Honey in hand
🌞✨🛍️🍅🥬

#ExploreElkin #ElkinNC #MilkAndHoney #NCFarmersMarket #ShopLocal

Farmers Market strolls just hit different with a coffee from Milk & Honey in hand
🌞✨🛍️🍅🥬

#ExploreElkin #ElkinNC #MilkAndHoney #NCFarmersMarket #ShopLocal

It’s not called the Best Little Rally in NC for nothin’ 😉

If you were downtown this weekend, you know. If you missed it, consider this a FOMO warning for next time!

#RallyInTheValley #BestLittleRally #ExploreElkin #ElkinNC #MotorcyclesOnMain

It’s not called the Best Little Rally in NC for nothin’ 😉

If you were downtown this weekend, you know. If you missed it, consider this a FOMO warning for next time!

#RallyInTheValley #BestLittleRally #ExploreElkin #ElkinNC #MotorcyclesOnMain

Nothing like a rainy day in Elkin! 🌧️

📹 📸: @reevestheater x @2nd_dollar_beals x @autumnzachary

#ElkinNC #ExploreElkin #MainStreet #ElkinMainStreet #LetItRain

Nothing like a rainy day in Elkin! 🌧️

📹 📸: @reevestheater x @2nd_dollar_beals x @autumnzachary

#ElkinNC #ExploreElkin #MainStreet #ElkinMainStreet #LetItRain

NC Trail Days 2025

Miles walked and moments shared! Thanks, Elkin 💚

#NCTD #NCTrailDays2025 #TakeAHike #ExploreElkin #ElkinNC

NC Trail Days 2025

Miles walked and moments shared! Thanks, Elkin 💚

#NCTD #NCTrailDays2025 #TakeAHike #ExploreElkin #ElkinNC

Locals know. Visitors find out quick.
Donna Kaye’s is always a good idea.

#ElkinEats #HometownFavorites #DonnaKayes #ExploreElkin #ElkinMainStreet #DowntownElkin

Locals know. Visitors find out quick.
Donna Kaye’s is always a good idea.

#ElkinEats #HometownFavorites #DonnaKayes #ExploreElkin #ElkinMainStreet #DowntownElkin

We take National Beer Day very seriously- cheers from Explore Elkin! 🍻

Pro Tip: head to @angrytrollbrewingelkin , our favorite local brewery, to celebrate!

#NationalBeerDay #ExploreElkin #DrinkLocal #ElkinNC #CheersToThat

We take National Beer Day very seriously- cheers from Explore Elkin! 🍻

Pro Tip: head to @angrytrollbrewingelkin , our favorite local brewery, to celebrate!

#NationalBeerDay #ExploreElkin #DrinkLocal #ElkinNC #CheersToThat

Another St. Paddy’s Day Pub Crawl in the books! ☘️✨

Huge shoutout to everyone who joined the fun—great drinks, amazing company, and maybe a few questionable dance moves. Who’s already counting down to the next one? 🍻

#ExploreElkin #stpaddysday #PubCrawl

Another St. Paddy’s Day Pub Crawl in the books! ☘️✨

Huge shoutout to everyone who joined the fun—great drinks, amazing company, and maybe a few questionable dance moves. Who’s already counting down to the next one? 🍻

#ExploreElkin #stpaddysday #PubCrawl

Come paint the old iconic bridge with us! 🎨

🖼️ We had our Bob Ross moment at @wildflowerdiy111 during the first class in their Local Landmark Series! Next up, they’ll be teaching you how to paint the Reeves Theater!

✨ Wildflower DIY Bar also hosts weekly crafting, cooking, DIY workshops and more- check out their Facebook events to see what’s coming up!

See y’all at the next one 😉

#ExploreElkin #DowntownElkin #ElkinMainStreet #NoMistakes #JustHappyAccidents #DIYCrafts #DIYBar

Come paint the old iconic bridge with us! 🎨

🖼️ We had our Bob Ross moment at @wildflowerdiy111 during the first class in their Local Landmark Series! Next up, they’ll be teaching you how to paint the Reeves Theater!

✨ Wildflower DIY Bar also hosts weekly crafting, cooking, DIY workshops and more- check out their Facebook events to see what’s coming up!

See y’all at the next one 😉

#ExploreElkin #DowntownElkin #ElkinMainStreet #NoMistakes #JustHappyAccidents #DIYCrafts #DIYBar

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