It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas … In July? From Sunday, July 17th – Saturday, July 23rd, businesses in downtown Mocksville with be decked out for the holidays, and many will be offering sales and specials to help you get your holiday shopping off to an early start. “This event is a fun way to incorporate all of the downtown businesses together because we are all in this together,” said Angela Sgarlata, co-owner of Scarlett’s Unique Boutique, which is coordinating Christmas in July. “Gail (Scarlett, founding owner of the boutique) held an event for the Boutique last year, […]

Duck Race with over $800 in Prizes What is small, yellow, and races? If you said a rubber ducky floating down the South Yadkin River, you would be correct! More than  a thousand rubber ducks will take a plunge into the South Yadkin near the Cooleemee dam on Saturday, July 16th at 1:00 PM sharp. The water is high, so the ducks are guaranteed quite a ride. The first numbered duck to reach the finish line downriver will win its “owner” a cash prize of $500. The 2nd place winner will garner its ticket-buyer $250, and the 3rd place finisher […]

Davie County is filled with hidden gems, and one of the brightest is the Farmington Community Center. From bluegrass jams to line dancing and exercise classes, monthly special needs events, and teen activities, the community center has something for everyone. Farmington Nature Park The newest jewel to the crown is the Farmington Nature Park. Open from dawn until dusk, the park offers hiking and biking trails and fishing access to Cedar Creek. Bird watchers will enjoy the wetlands area. Future plans include horse trails, a civic group campsite, amphitheatre, and  disc golf course. Farmington Farmer’s Market Find the freshest produce, […]

Fireworks, wagon rides through Rich Park, kiddie train rides, kiddie pedal tractor races, antique tractors, a ladies frying pan toss, and even a lawn mower parade are part of the weekend activities as our nation celebrates its 240th birthday. Our community has activities planned that are filled with fun for all ages!  There are many free and exciting events for everyone to enjoy. Free Independence Day Celebration and Fireworks Extravaganza  – Saturday, July 2nd at Rich Park A full day of fun activities for you and your family begins at 10 am. Enjoy inflatables, kids’ activities, family activities, live music […]

Not one, but two exciting bands will perform on Saturday, June 25th from 6-10 pm at Junker’s Mill Outdoor Theater in Downtown Mocksville. Elvis Tribute Band- Taylor Vaden and the Memphis Thunder at 6 pm Don’t be a hound dog, put on your blue suede shoes and come reminisce to the sounds of Taylor Vaden and the Memphis Thunder, an incredible Elvis tribute band, from 6-7:30 pm.  Taylor’s performance highlights the persona of Elvis as well as his musical career. Taylor began his musical journey at the tender age of 7 as an Elvis tribute artist. At 10 years old […]

The Town of Bermuda Run will be alive with the timeless tunes of George Gershwin Saturday night, June 25th, from 7 pm-10 pm at the gazebo near Town Hall. Co-sponsored by the Town of Bermuda Run and the Davie County Arts Council, this free event is the second and final concert in the Sounds on the Square concert series. The evening will feature Gershwin classics that will include not only show tunes but also his spirited patriotic songs. Enjoy timeless favorites such as “Rhapsody in Blue,” “An American in Paris,” and “I’ve Got Rhythm.” This wonderful music will be performed […]

Our community thrives when we choose to purchase goods and services where we live, pay taxes and send our kids to school! Something as simple as going out to dinner at a local restaurant helps to strengthen the quality of life here at home by investing in our businesses, keeping jobs in our community, and the sales tax paid to local businesses stays in Davie County. This sales tax supports our law enforcement, our fire-fighters, our education system, our parks, and our way of life. When local businesses succeed, more jobs stay right in our backyard, which also means more […]

Every Wednesday, Friday & Saturday – Admission is free and the benefits are endless! Enjoy Davie County Farmers Markets each Wednesday, Friday and Saturday in the towns of Mocksville, Bermuda Run and Farmington according to the following schedule. Wednesdays – Mocksville: The Mocksville Famers Market is open on Wednesdays from 3-6 PM in the Mocksville Town Hall parking lot located at 171 South Clement Street in Mocksville, just a block down West Depot Street from the town square. Mocksville Farmers Market Getting Bigger & Better The Mocksville Farmers Market is growing and adding new producers for even more fresh, healthy […]

Visit the beautiful and historic square in downtown Mocksville on Monday evening, June 6th,  for  “Cruise-In” presented by the Piedmont C.A.R.S. Association.  Festivities begin at 5:30 and continue until dark. All types of cars ranging from old classics to the cars of tomorrow will be on display.  The cruise-in draws participants from the surrounding areas stretching from the Virginia border to the Sandhills ~ West from Wilkes County and East to Alamance and Wake Counties.  If the weather is kind, the cruise-in will draw as many as 250 cars. In addition to the cars, the event features music, 50/50 drawings, […]