3rd Saturday in April
Join us for Earth to Elkin, a celebration of our town's natural beauty and commitment to sustainability! This Earth Day event invites you to immerse yourself in hands-on activities that foster community engagement and environmental stewardship. From helping build community gardens to learning practical tips for leading a more sustainable lifestyle, there's something for everyone to get involved in. Come together with friends, neighbors, and fellow nature enthusiasts to honor our planet and take meaningful steps towards a greener, more sustainable future for Elkin.
Event Schedule 2025
Surry County Farmers Market
9:00 - 12:00 PM - Elkin Farmers Market Shelter (226 N Bridge St., Elkin)
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!
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.
Litter-Ally Free: A community litter collection
1:00 - 3:00 PM @ The RailYard (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.
Pollinator Properties 101
3:00 PM @ Vera's Community Garden (across from Galloway Memorial Episcopal Church, W. Main St.)
Spring is in the air, and so are the birds, butterflies, bees and insects that help our gardens. Learn what you can plant (and maybe what not to plant) in order to provide for our friends and create your own habitat at home. Help plant natives in the garden, share stories and tips of your own, and take a plant home while supplies last. Program is around 1 hour.
Earth Day Rally
4:30 - 8:00 PM @ The Yadkin Valley Heritage & Trails Center (257 Standard St., Elkin)
Join us for the Earth Day Rally at The River Stage in downtown Elkin! Celebrate sustainability with a day full of exhibitors, eco-friendly gear and swag, delicious eats from local food trucks, and live music. Bring your blankets and chairs and relax as Libby Haynes and The Box Dogs take the big stage. Enjoy tasty treats from Duck Donuts, A-Maize-Ing Kettle Korn, Mermaids On The Go, Soul to Bowl, and Lelo’s Cuban Cuisine, and sip on local wine from Grassy Creek Winery. Let’s come together for a fun-filled day in support of a greener future! 🌎