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SURRY COUNTY AREA UPCOMING EVENTS
NOTE: All events are subject to cancellation or postponement This information was current as of press time. JULY 1 (MOUNT AIRY): FANTASY BAND AT THE BLACKMON AMPHITHEATRE 7:30 PM at 145 Rockford Street. For tickets or for more information, go to https://www.surryarts.org/shows/amphitheatre.html/ JULY 2 (ELKIN): FREEDOMFEST 2021 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM. Live music, food trucks, kid's activities, and craft vendors. Fun for everyone! There will be lots of fireworks after dark. JULY 2, 3, 9, 10, 16, 17, 23, 24, 30, AND 31 (ELK CREEK, VA): ELK CREEK DRAGWAY RACING 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM; Located at 711 Victory Lane, Elk Creek, VA. For more info, visit elkcreekdragway.com JULY 2-4, 9-11, 16-18, 23-25, AND 30-8/1 (MOUNT AIRY, NC): MARKET STREET ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT DISTRICT Mount Airy’s Market Street Arts & Entertainment District blocks off vehicle traffic on Market Street in the downtown district to be pedestrian-only from 5:00 PM Friday evening through 7:00 PM on Sunday. Local Makers, Food trucks, live entertainment, and small businesses. This is a safe, family-friendly, public event. JULY (GALAX): LIVE MUSIC ON FRIDAY & SATURDAYS AT CREEK BOTTOM BREWERY Music is from 7:00 PM10:00 PM under a covered patio. Fri., July 2 William Massey; Sat., July 3 Clinton Scott; Fri., July 9 Studio 4 w/ Isaac Rives; Sat., July 10 Tre’ Smith; Fri., July 16 Robbie Danison; Sat., July 17 P-Flunk; Fri., July 23 Jared Stout Trio; Sat., July 24 Craig Vaughn; Fri., July 30 Ray Martin; Sat., July 31 The Thrillbillyz. Pet friendly! See ad page 22. Creek Bottom Brewery, 307 N Meadow Street, Galax, VA JULY 2, 3, 9, 10, 16, 17, 23, 24, 30 AND 31 (MOUNT AIRY, NC): HISTORIC DOWNTOWN MOUNT AIRY GHOST TOURS, Friday and Saturday nights at 8:00 PM; 90 minute, lantern-lit walking tour through Mount Airy's streets and its historic past. You will hear about 13 of our "less mortal" friends and some of Mount Airy's resting places. Tours begin at the Mount Airy Museum of Regional History, 301 N. Main Street. Tickets are $15 (tax included) and pre-paid reservations are required! Call the Museum at 336-786-4478 to make your reservation. JULY 2, 3, 9, 10, 16, 17, 23, 24, 30 AND 31 (MOUNT AIRY, NC): MAYBERRY SPIRITS WHISKEY DISTILLERY TOURS, 431 N. South St. Open Fridays & Saturdays from 12:00 PM until 6:00 PM. Tours at 12:30 PM, 2:30 PM & 4:30 PM. Reservations recommended. $10 per person for an approximately 45-min. tour, which includes a souvenir shot glass and 5 tastings. Gift shop is open! Call 336-719-6860 for more info. JULY 2 (MOUNT AIRY): PHATT CITY AT THE BLACKMON AMPHITHEATRE 7:30 PM at 145 Rockford Street. For tickets or for more information, go to https://www.surryarts.org/shows/amphitheatre.html/ JULY 3 (INDEPENDENCE, VA): JULY 4TH PARADE 10:00 AM on Main Street. JULY 3 (MOUNT AIRY): CASSETTE REWIND AT THE BLACKMON AMPHITHEATRE 7:30 PM at 145 Rockford Street For tickets or for more information, go to https://www.surryarts.org/shows/amphitheatre.html/ JULY 3 (GALAX): BRMC SUMMER CONCERTS: THE MALPASS BROTHERS WITH REDD VOLKAERT 7:00 PM, at the Blue Ridge Music Center, 700 Foothills Road, Galax, VA (Blueridge Parkway Milepost 213). Visit blueridgemusiccenter.org for more information on the artist, venue, and for tickets. JULY 8 (MOUNT AIRY): THE EMBERS AT THE BLACKMON AMPHITHEATRE 7:30 PM at 145 Rockford Street. For tickets or for more information, go to https://www.surryarts.org/shows/amphitheatre.html/ JULY 9 (MOUNT AIRY): THE LEGACY MOTOWN REVUE AT THE BLACKMON AMPHITHEATRE 7:30 PM at 145 Rockford Street. For tickets or for more information, go to https://www.surryarts.org/shows/amphitheatre.html/ JULY 10 (MOUNT AIRY): MAIN EVENT BAND AT THE BLACKMON AMPHITHEATRE 7:30 PM at 145 Rockford Street For tickets or for more information, go to https://www.surryarts.org/shows/amphitheatre.html/ JULY 10 (GALAX): BRMC SUMMER CONCERTS: STEEP CANYON RANGERS WITH LAKOTA JOHN 7:00 PM, at the Blue Ridge Music Center, 700 Foothills Road, Galax, VA (Blueridge Parkway Milepost 213). Visit blueridgemusiccenter.org for more information. 28 • SURRY LIVING July 2021 Issue
