Explore Elkin

Explore Elkin We invite you to come and Explore Elkin. A visitor came in search of land to build his family vacation home. It was in the heart of the people.

Come and experience the beauty of the river, bike and hiking trails, arts and music festivals, wineries and breweries, local restaurants, food truck festivals, and much more. He visited many tracts of land over a period of three months in different areas in the state of North Carolina. After he and his family walked the streets of Historic Downtown Elkin enjoying the small town atmosphere, experie

ncing the various amenities, along with seeing the natural beauty of the area, they knew they found their dream vacation home destination. And much to their surprise they found something beyond what they were searching for in the charming town of Elkin.

Live music, Trail Days merch, outdoor vendors, great food, and cold drinks. Stop by this evening, June 4 starting at 5 P...
06/04/2026

Live music, Trail Days merch, outdoor vendors, great food, and cold drinks. Stop by this evening, June 4 starting at 5 PM and help us celebrate the start of an incredible NC Trail Days weekend in Elkin.
🥾 See y'all there! 🌲

🎟 GIVEAWAY TIME! 🎟We’re giving away a table with FOUR tickets to see Ally Venable at Jones von Drehle Vineyards & Winery...
06/03/2026

🎟 GIVEAWAY TIME! 🎟

We’re giving away a table with FOUR tickets to see Ally Venable at Jones von Drehle Vineyards & Winery on Saturday, June 6 at 7 PM!

To enter:
✨ Comment and tag a friend on this post

That’s it! Each comment counts as an additional entry, so feel free to comment more than once.

Winner will be announced Friday. Good luck! 🍷🎶

NC Trail Days weekend is packed with ways to explore, and the Mindful Makers Night Market is one you won't want to miss....
06/02/2026

NC Trail Days weekend is packed with ways to explore, and the Mindful Makers Night Market is one you won't want to miss. After a day on the trails, make your way downtown to Yoga on Main to browse handmade, recycled, repurposed, and sustainable goods from local makers, enjoy live music along the Music Trail, and support artists creating with intention. 💜

📍 Yoga on Main
📅 June 6 | 5–9 PM

Think Elkin is just another stop along the Blue Ridge Parkway? Think again. Discover easy walks, scenic hikes, river adv...
06/02/2026

Think Elkin is just another stop along the Blue Ridge Parkway? Think again. Discover easy walks, scenic hikes, river adventures, local wineries, and downtown favorites in our latest blog.

Read more here:

Tucked just beyond the curves of the Blue Ridge Parkway, Elkin is the kind of place travelers often pass without realizing how much waits just a few minutes away. What begins as a scenic detour quickly becomes a full day, or weekend, of exploring. With easy access to short walks and longer hikes, ri...

Looking for things to do in Elkin this week? We've rounded up live music, festivals, classes, outdoor adventures, and mo...
06/01/2026

Looking for things to do in Elkin this week? We've rounded up live music, festivals, classes, outdoor adventures, and more in this week's Explore Elkin newsletter.
Check it out and start making your plans! 👇
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The countdown is over. It’s officially NC Trail Days week! 🥾🚵‍♀️🛶Check out the full schedule, register for activities, a...
06/01/2026

The countdown is over. It’s officially NC Trail Days week! 🥾🚵‍♀️🛶
Check out the full schedule, register for activities, and start making your plans at NCTrailDays.com. We can’t wait to see everyone out on the trails June 4–7!

Congratulations to Hugh Chatham Health and partner, Elkin Valley Trails Association, on the grand opening of the Healing...
05/29/2026

Congratulations to Hugh Chatham Health and partner, Elkin Valley Trails Association, on the grand opening of the Healing Trail.
This beautiful new space was designed to provide a peaceful place for patients, caregivers, team members, and visitors to connect with nature and experience its restorative benefits. The concept is inspiring, the ex*****on is incredible, and the impact on our community will be meaningful for years to come.

05/28/2026

Get ready for our Sunset Movie Series!

• May 2, 8pm: Star Wars Rogue One at Golden Road Vineyards
• June 6, 9pm: Raiders of the Lost Ark at Grassy Creek Vineyard
• July 18, 9pm: Back to the Future at Dobbins Creek Vineyards
• August 15, 8:30pm: The Goonies at Serre Vineyards
• September 26, 7:30pm: The Princess Bride at Christian Paul Vineyards
• October 24, 7pm: Beetlejuice @ Foothills Arts Center

FREE admission! Donations welcome. Movies start at dark.
Check foothillsarts.org for weather updates & rescheduling

🎟 GIVEAWAY TIME 🎟We’re giving away SIX tickets to see Sam Morrow at Jones von Drehle Vineyards & Winery on May 30!To ent...
05/28/2026

🎟 GIVEAWAY TIME 🎟
We’re giving away SIX tickets to see Sam Morrow at Jones von Drehle Vineyards & Winery on May 30!
To enter:
• Tag a friend in the comments
• Each tag counts as one entry
• More tags = more chances to win
Winners will be announced tomorrow afternoon. Good luck! 🎶

Festival season, trail season, wine season… in Elkin, every season has something to celebrate. We’re proud to call Elkin...
05/27/2026

Festival season, trail season, wine season… in Elkin, every season has something to celebrate. We’re proud to call Elkin home, and even prouder to see these hometown traditions featured in Our State Magazine. Which Elkin event is your favorite? 👀

Throughout the seasons, sample regional flavors, browse local artisans, and soak in live music across the Foothills.

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