Explore Elkin

08/26/2026

Happy National Dog Day from some of our favorite four-legged explorers! 🐾

Around here, there are plenty of adventures that are even better with your best friend by your side.

08/25/2026

For Chuck and Diana Jones, Elkin started as the perfect place to grow grapes and became the perfect place to put down roots.

In our latest Faces of Elkin feature, we’re sharing the story behind Jones von Drehle Vineyards & Winery, what brought Chuck and Diana to the Yadkin Valley, and why they believe the people and sense of community are what make Elkin so special.
Read their story at the link below!

08/24/2026

Check out this week’s Explore Elkin newsletter for upcoming events, live music, local happenings and more. Click the link below to see what’s happening around town!

https://conta.cc/4cZKkIi

08/20/2026

Calling all wedding venues and vendors! 💍
Elkin Weddings is growing, and we’re looking for local businesses to join us!
If you’re a venue, photographer, florist, caterer, baker, DJ, hair and makeup artist, lodging provider or other wedding professional serving Elkin and the Yadkin Valley, we’d love to have you be part of our local wedding guide.
Elkin Weddings helps couples discover the venues, vendors and services they need to plan their big day while showcasing the incredible wedding industry right here in our community.
Interested in getting your business listed? Visit ElkinWeddings.com and click Get Listed to learn more and submit your information!

https://www.elkinweddings.com/get-listed

Whether you’re a venue, photographer, florist, caterer, planner, or another wedding professional, we’d love to have you be part of this new resource for couples getting married in Elkin and the Yadkin Valley area!

08/19/2026

Celebrate culture, community and tradition at Elkin’s Hispanic Heritage Festival! 🎉
Join us Saturday, September 5 for an evening filled with live music, traditional dancing, authentic mariachi, handcrafted goods, local vendors and plenty of delicious food. Come experience the sights, sounds and flavors of Hispanic culture while celebrating the people and traditions that make our community so special.
Admission is FREE, so bring your family and friends and join us for the celebration! 💃🎶

08/18/2026

Trail Tuesday 🌿 Sometimes the best way to spend an afternoon in Elkin is to simply follow the trail

08/18/2026

You might not expect to find one of the world’s largest destinations for licensed superhero watches right here in Downtown Elkin. 🦸⌚
For more than 20 years, Superhero Watches has been connecting fans and collectors with officially licensed watches, memorabilia and more. Our latest Business Spotlight takes you behind the scenes to learn how one Superman watch sparked a passion that grew into a business with customers around the world.
Read the full story below! 👇

you might never guess that one of the world's largest destinations for licensed superhero watches operates right here in Elkin. Tucked away in our community, Superhero Watches has spent more than two decades connecting collectors with officially licensed timepieces and memorabilia inspired by some o...

08/17/2026

There’s plenty happening around Elkin this week! Check out this week’s newsletter for live music, local events and more happening August 17–23. 👇
https://conta.cc/4zo5t8D

08/14/2026

It’s Food Truck Friday! 🌮🍻🎶 Come hungry and join us TODAY at the Heritage & Trails Center in Downtown Elkin! Food trucks will be serving all day from 12-8, with local wine & beer, fun for the kids and live music from Zach Smith & Friends this evening. See you there!

08/12/2026

🎟️ GIVEAWAY TIME! 🎟️

We’re giving away SIX tickets to see Blue Water Highway at The Stage at Jones von Drehle on August 15! 🎶🍷

Want to win? It’s easy:
👍 Like this post
👯 Tag a friend in the comments
✨ Every additional tag = another entry!

We’ll announce the winner Friday, so tag your concert crew and good luck! 🎉