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Budbreak Festival in downtown Mount Airy last Saturday

May 7, 2012
The Budbreak Festival was Saturday, May 5th, on Main Street.

Food was provided by 13 Bones...



Music provided by Bobby Keys....

Art and crafts were also a part of the festival...

and wood turning....

But most of the crowd came to sample wonderful wines....

Olde Mill...

Old North State...

Round Peak....

and Un'Corked hosted Weathervane...

There was also some local wineries...here is Slightly Askew from Elkin.

Posted by Laura Gaylord. Posted In : Downtown Mount Airy Events 

 

Kids Unplugged at Riverside Park

May 7, 2012
Saturday was filled with fun for kids at Riverside Park. 

The event was called Unplugged, as a reference for getting kids outside and having fun, instead of attached to a video game or TV.

The Girl Scouts where there with a face painting tent...



But there were other fun activities, such as dancing...

Cornhole games....

Fishing....

...and fun with daddy!  It was a great day at the park, and a really special day if you're a kid! 

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Posted by Laura Gaylord. Posted In : Riverside Park 

 

Blackmon Amphitheater and Jim Quick

May 6, 2012

Here are some photos from the Blackmon Amphitheater on Friday, May 4th.








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Posted by Laura Gaylord. Posted In : Blackmon Amphitheater 

 

Mount Airy Rotary sponsors wine judging at Old North State Winery

May 6, 2012

Bottles were lined up for judging last night at Old North State Winery.

Best in the show for red and white wines...judging was sponsored by the Rotary.

It was a great turnout for the first night of the Budbreak Festival.

Looks like someone was pretty excited about the goodies on the table!

Everyone was enjoying delicious wines throughout the evening.





Jazz singer, Melva Houston, and musician, Bobby Keys (of the Rolling Stones) provided the entertainment.

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Posted by Laura Gaylord. Posted In : Old North State Winery 

 

The Common Clay Band at Old North State Winery

April 29, 2012

The Common Clay Band played at Old North State Saturday night. It was Joel's birthday tonight (the guitarist for the band). Happy Birthday Joel!

The crowds came out to hear a great night of live music.








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Posted by Laura Gaylord. Posted In : Old North State Winery 

 

Pound Downtown 5K in downtown Mount Airy

April 29, 2012
The Pound Downtown 5K race was Saturday morning, April 28, and started near the parking lot near GoodLife Outfitters. Below are some photos of the runners and crowds watching:










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Posted by Laura Gaylord. Posted In : Downtown Mount Airy Events 

 

The Embers at Blackmon Amphitheater on Friday night

April 29, 2012
Friday night at the Blackmon Amphitheater...the crowd was dancing up a storm!

The Embers played great tunes and the dance floor stayed busy.

 

Shelton Vineyards poured wine and The Dairy Center sold food.
 
Shaggin...Mt Airy style...

There's Don, taking the tickets to get in!

Everyone had a great time Friday night, next time the Embers are in town...don't miss out!

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Posted by Laura Gaylord. Posted In : Blackmon Amphitheater 

 

Old North State and Reggie Johnson

April 27, 2012
You know when the Blackmon opens, most people head over to the event since they are so glad it's spring again. But, some did not! Here, at the other end of downtown, Old North State Winery had Reggie Johnson entertaining for those who did not brave the crowds at the amphitheater!

An intimate crowd gathered and enjoyed the winery.

Everyone seemed to enjoy the evening out, thanks to Old North State.


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Posted by Laura Gaylord. Posted In : Old North State Winery 

 

The Band of Oz

April 27, 2012
Everyone was enjoying The Band of Oz Thursday night at the Blackmon Amphitheater. 

People of all ages were having a blast dancing to the tunes...

You can tell as the night progressed, people were not ready to leave!

Thanks to The Band of Oz for giving everyone an enjoyable, relaxing and fun night out!

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Posted by Laura Gaylord. Posted In : Blackmon Amphitheater 

 

Jerry Chapman entertains at Old North State Winery

April 20, 2012

Jerry Chapman entertained the crowd Thursday night at Old North State Winery.

Many were enjoying a great night out with friends and family.

A "girl's night out" with good conversation and music! Here are (left to right) Shannon Walker, Savannah, Deborah Bowman, and Patsy Atkins. 

Seems like everyone was having a really nice time at Old North State.

You just never know who you'll bump in to! See you next Thursday!


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Posted by Laura Gaylord. Posted In : Live Music 

 
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We attempt to visit a couple of public events each week. Since Mount Airy is full of things to do, this blog will certainly be the place to see photos of events you attended (maybe you'll see yourself in the photos) or ones that you missed!

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