Surry on the Go

09/05/2026

Cassette Rewind - The Premier Authentic '80s Experience is coming to Dobson Square Park in the Town of Dobson, NC on Saturday September 12, 2026! Admission is FREE!

Food Trucks open at 5PM, including BJs Fry Shack, Fat Catz BBQ, The Chill Mobile, Mermaids On The Go and Sip Happens!

B**r, W**e and Spirits Garden will feature Southern Drift Brewing Company beginning at 5PM as well!

Music begins at 6PM.

Rock the Block is brought to you by the Dobson Tourism Development Authority and made possible by our sponsors including Cooke Rentals - Mount Airy, NC, G&B Energy and Surry Communications!

09/04/2026

Severe Weather Risk on Saturday - sign up for Emergency Alerts from Surry County Office of Emergency Management here:

This service helps 9-1-1 protect your family by providing more information to first responders. You should sign up too, it is free!

09/04/2026

09/04/2026

Special Olympics Golf Tournament!
14th Annual Garry Scearce Memorial Special Olympics Golf Tournament

The Garry Scearce Memorial Special Olympics Golf Tournament takes place every September in Surry County to support Special Olympics Surry County. The funds raised from the golf tournament are used to send out athletes to the Fall Tournament, Summer Games and invitationals. They also help offer special events for athletes such as the Halloween Party, Kickoff Party and Spring Games.

Date: Thursday, September 24, 2026
Morning Round: 8 am
Afternoon Round: 1 pm
Location: Pilot K**b Park in Pilot Mountain

If you or your business is interested in being a sponsor or participating in the golf tournament, please contact:

Bradley Key
Spring Games Coordinator
(336) 401-8235 (O)
[email protected]

Andrew Romine
Spring Games Coordinator
(336) 401-8295 (O)
[email protected]

09/03/2026

Linda Trivette Memorial Color Walk – Walking Together Against Domestic Violence

Join the YVEDDI Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault Program for the Linda Trivette Memorial Color Walk on Saturday, October 3, 2026, from 10:30 a.m. until 12 Noon at Dobson Town
Square in Dobson, North Carolina. Sign-ups begin at 9:30am.

This special community event is held in memory of Linda Trivette and in recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Come walk with us as we honor survivors, remember lives affected by
domestic violence, and show our community that no one should face domestic violence alone.

Bring your family and friends for a morning filled with color, music, community spirit, and a powerful message of hope. DJ Drew will provide upbeat music to keep the energy going throughout
the event.

The Linda Trivette Memorial Color Walk supports the work of the YVEDDI Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault Program, which provides advocacy, support, and assistance to victims and survivors
throughout Stokes, Surry, and Yadkin counties.

Saturday, October 3, 2026
10:30 a.m. – 12 Noon
Dobson Town Square – Dobson, NC

Come walk for Linda.

Walk for survivors.

Walk for hope.

And walk for a future free from domestic violence.

For assistance with domestic violence, contact the YVEDDI Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault Program:
Stokes County Crisis Line: 336-593-9323
Surry County Crisis Line: 336-356-2014
Yadkin County Crisis Line: 336-679-2072

09/03/2026

It's the "Final Count Down!"

Circle your calendars and call everyone in your Rolodex from your landline phone because it is important!

Cassette Rewind - The Premier Authentic '80s Experience is coming to Dobson Square Park in the Town of Dobson, NC on Saturday September 12, 2026! Admission is FREE!

If that isn't "gnarly" enough, Food Trucks will be setup and ready to serve beginning at 5PM, including BJs Fry Shack, Fat Catz BBQ, The Chill Mobile, Mermaids On The Go and Sip Happens!

Our "epic" B**r, W**e and Spirits Garden will feature Southern Drift Brewing Company beginning at 5PM as well! Music begins at 6PM.

So, bring out the giant shoulder pads, leg warmers, acid-washed jeans, big hair and neon colors for a night to remember!

Rock the Block is brought to you by the Dobson Tourism Development Authority and made possible by our sponsors including Cooke Rentals - Mount Airy, NC, G&B Energy and Surry Communications!

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09/03/2026

Severe Weather Risk on Saturday - sign up for Emergency Alerts from Surry County Office of Emergency Management here:

09/03/2026

It Starts With A River Film Festival

Join us for a special Film Festival in downtown Elkin on Saturday, September 19 at 5 PM at the historic Reeves Theater in Elkin, NC.

This collaborative event brings together Yadkin Riverkeeper and Watershed NOW / Friends of Big Elkin Creek for an evening of film, storytelling and community conversation centered on clean water and watershed protection.

As a major tributary of the Yadkin River and the primary drinking water source for the Town of Elkin, Big Elkin Creek plays a vital role in the health and resilience of the broader watershed. This event will raise awareness, grow membership support for both organizations, and inspire action around protecting one of our region’s most important waterways.

Your $20 Admission benefits the Friends of Big Elkin Creek and the Yadkin Riverkeeper.

Before you join us, take a look at the official trailer for our featured film, The Keeper.

Schedule of Events:

5 p.m. Stewardship Social (free)

7 p.m. Opening Films
- The Creek’s Runnin’ Dry
- Grit, Heart, & History: The Joe Matthews Documentary
(Surry on the Go production)

8 p.m. Feature Film Presentation: The Keeper

Buy Tickets Here: https://ci.ovationtix.com/35718/production/1282446?performanceId=11838181