3rd Saturday in April

Event Schedule 2025

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Surry County Farmers Market

9:00 - 12:00 PM - Elkin Farmers Market Shelter (226 N Bridge St., Elkin)

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Join us at the Local Farmers Market in downtown Elkin! Support local farmers and artisans while browsing fresh produce, pasture-raised meats, eggs, baked goods, jams, and more. Connect with the people who grow and create right here in our community!

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Youth Birding Hike presented by American Aquatic 

10:00 AM @ Grassy Creek Trailhead (235 Chatham Cottage Ln., State Road)

 

Discover the birds hanging out around Grassy Creek and learn how to use the citizen science app, 'eBird'.  Hear about the Youth Outdoor Engagement Commission patch program with the opportunity to receive a Wildlife patch. All ages are welcome and encouraged to join, ages 18 and under can receive a free patch ($5 or ages >18). No experience necessary. Extra binoculars are available but bring your own if you have them. Program is around 2 hours. 

 

Yoga Hike presented by Yoga on Main

1:00 PM @ Meet at The Creek Stage (Small Stage @ 257 Standard St., Elkin)

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Start the hike at the Heritage & Trails Center and follow the scenic E&A Rail Trail through downtown Elkin. Pause along the way for a relaxing outdoor yoga session before heading back refreshed and recharged.

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Litter-Ally Free: A community litter collection

1:00 - 3:00 PM @ The RailYard Beer Garden (203 W Depot Alley, Elkin)

 

Help clean the streets in and around Elkin in this community-wide waste removal. Swing by the Heritage Center, grab a bag and gloves OR bring your own (grabbing tools are nice to have) and spend a while exploring AND improving Elkin. Volunteers will have recommendations on where to pick.

 

Confirm your collection with volunteers so you can get a wristband for a FREE ice cream at Creamy Dayz OR beverage at the RailYard Beer Garden. 
 

Downtown:

• Commerce St from Crater Park west onto Front St, up to Harry’s Place

• Main Street (sidewalks, along curbs, and parking lots)

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Elsewhere:

• Some of these are higher traffic routes, so please take precautions

• Elkin Municipal Park

• Elkin-Alleghany Rail Trail (from Elkin Rec. Center)

• Claremont Dr

• Front St from library to Fire Station

• Memorial Park Dr

• Johnson Ridge Road

• Hwy 268 along railroad (use caution; high-vis vest or clothing recommended!

• CC Camp (for adults, not kids), especially Walmart towards Fairfield Inn

• Bridge St 

• Oakland Dr

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I-77 and Hwy 21 exit ramps for Elkin are also options along with the streets of your Elkin neighborhood!

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Self-Guided Hikes

3:00 PM - Check out ElkinValleyTrails.org for Trail Maps

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Celebrate Earth Day by exploring Elkin's scenic trails, where you can connect with nature and appreciate the beauty of our planet firsthand. It's the perfect way to enjoy fresh air, spot spring wildflowers, and support local conservation efforts.

 

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Earth Day Rally
4:00 - 8:00 PM @ The Yadkin Valley Heritage & Trails Center (257 Standard St., Elkin)

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Join us for the Earth Day Rally at The River Stage in downtown Elkin—a fun-filled celebration of sustainability and community! Enjoy a full day of eco-friendly exhibitors, gear and swag, delicious eats from local food trucks, and live music. Bring your blankets and chairs and settle in as Libby Haynes and The Box Dogs each take the big stage with their own performances.

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Savor treats from Duck Donuts, Soul to Bowl, Lelo’s Cuban Cuisine, Mermaids on the Go, and A-Maize-Ing Kettle Korn, and sip on local wine from Grassy Creek Winery or a cold brew from Angry Troll Brewing. Shop Earth to Elkin apparel and browse merch from American Aquatic.

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Explore vendor booths like Yadkin Riverkeeper, Friends of Big Elkin Creek (Watershed Now), and Trout Unlimited for environmental education and ways to get involved. Plus, check out native plants from Plant Huggers Nursery and natural health offerings from River Oaks MedSpa. Let’s come together in support of a greener future! 🌎