Light Up Night Community Sponsored Events :

Early Events on Front St.

• Elkin Public Library - 3:45 & 4:45. Two holiday puppet shows! Bring the kids early and get started with some entertaining christmas Spirit!

  Enjoy Downtown Events all night till 9pm!

  Jump on a trolley or a hayride all night long! (regular tours start 5:15 pm - 9pm and are FREE)

  • RIDE #1 - Hayride to enjoy the West Main Holiday Lights - Line starts across from the Post Office at the North Pole cottage (W Main St) to see holiday lights at nearby historic homes.

  • RIDE #2 - Trolley Downtown Loop - (Line starts at Post Office- W Main St)

    1. Holiday Event Loop Standard St, Market St, Brunswick Stew Fund Raiser (at Black Bear Tattoos & Gifts), and Nativity. Also, Foothills Art Center’s Merry Makers Market at the Heritage & Trails Center.

    2. Parking lot pick up and drop off to around the downtown!

Light Up Elkin Feature event on Main St

• at 222 E Main Street, downtown Elkin (across from Angry Troll parking lot, event will be at the stairway. meet there on Main Street).

  • Holiday Preshow: starts at 5:40 pm. (TBD)

  • Light Up Ceremony 6:00-6:20 pm - Mayor’s welcome Special guest appearance from the NORTH POLE!

    then Afterwards…

    Plus, Holiday Dancing on Standard St.

    THE RIVER STAGE offers family entertainment

  • Pam Wurdeman Dance & Performing Arts Academy from 6:40 to 7:10 (257 Standard St). access by trolley or by walking to main intersection, then 1/2 block south on S Bridge St, west side of road.

    Other events along Main street till 9pm

  • Vendor village, Food & Sweet Tooth Zone 10+ vendors with Farmers Market crafts, baked goods, kettle korn, Dixie Donuts, and more! (on West Main St). Burgers & More will also be on hand for quick items to enjoy for adults and kids.

  • Kids menu’s are available at the following restaurants: Royall’s BBQ & Grill, Donna Kaye’s Sandwich Shoppe, and Angry Troll Brewing.

  • Train Rides on East Main St… just follow the sound of toot-toot tow and an “All Aboard” for a free train ride on the Little Mountain Railroad!

  • Visits with Santa - after the Light Up Event is over, Santa will relocate to 101 W Main Street in the lobby of the THREE TRAILS HOTEL on Main Street. Bring your cameras for the perfect holiday photo!

  • Letters for Santa - official mailbox located inside the Elkin Post Office (W Main St). Yes, Santa will respond, Just drop in a letter!

    You can also write a letter to Santa at River & Trails Emporium (112 E Main St).

  • Holiday movies showing at The Reeves Theater.

  • Lords and Ladies of Lights - will have event listing handouts!

  • Live Music in shops along Main Street.

  • Holiday visits/photos with a Holiday Llama at The North Pole Cottage.

  Events at the Heritage & Trails Center -south of Main St one short block

  ***Pre show- 6:30 pm on stage, come hear Presley Adams sing a few Elvis Christmas songs to warm up the crowd!

  ***Pam Wurdeman’s Dance & Performing Arts Academy holiday dancing on the BIG STAGE, starting at 6:40 pm.

  ***Foothills Arts Center Merry Makers Market - 257 W Standard St. from 5:30 to 9:00 pm with music while you shop 6-8 pm by Joe Thrift & Friends.

  ***Holiday Pony Rides near the Big Stage, starting at 6pm, and ending at 8pm.

• Newly Added!!! They are also bringing a petting zoo!

  ***The Dirty Suspect holiday beverage truck

  Also…

• Across Bridge Street, Candy Cane Lane photo Op (Behind) and Christmas Trees & Fresh Garland for sale next to The Elkin Antiques & Collectibles Mall! This is easily accessible by the Downtown Loop Trolley ride.

Live Music 5:30 to 8:30 pm 🎵

• Joe Thrift & Friends - Festive tunes from 6-8 pm at the Elkin Trails & Heritage Center 257 Standard St.

• Keith Lee - Holly Jolly Christmas Tunes from 6:30 till 8:30 at The Wool Inn, 103 E Main St.

• Fiddle Dee Dee at Donna Kaye’s Sandwich Shop, 120 E. Main St. with celtic holiday tunes.

• Ryan newcomb at River & Trails Emporium, 112 E. Main St., enjoy some ice cream or hot holiday drinks while listening to holiday tunes.

• Luke & Robert entertain from 6 to 8:30pm at Squirrel Crossing 209 W Main St.

• Angry Troll Brewing - Karaoke in lower level taproom with Fish Camp at 222 E Main St. TIMES: 8-11pm.

Events on Market St -north of Main

• Live Nativity - Corner of MARKET & BRIDGE ST 5-8:30 pm.

• Masonic Lodge Annual Ham & Egg Dinner, West Market St beside REMAX realty. 5 - 7 pm. everyone welcome, cost involved.

• Superhero Watches Grand Opening! Corner of Church St & Market St!!

• ReMax Realty - Fresh popped popcorn and hot chocolate. FREE! Stop in and say hello!

• Garden Route Coffee beside REMAX office has coffee … will be open late!

• Holly Jolly Marketplace fund raiser & Holiday Gift Shop

Holiday Bingo Card Shopping Promotion

and

Downtown Window Decorating Contest

***The 3rd annual window decorating contest! PICK UP A HOLIDAY BINGO CARD at any retail shop downtown, get BINGO, and use the voting area to list your 3 favorites! Complete the BINGO CARD and you can win $200, $100, $50 or $25 in prizes!!! Turn it in by the end of the Light up Elkin at any retail shop.

After Dec 5, you can still vote on Elkin Main Street FB page - one vote per business. (Window Contest post will be Pinned at Top for easy viewing and voting!). Vote by “liking” your favorite photos on the contest post. Facebook voting begins Nov 21st till Dec 5th.

***Holiday BINGO CARD promotion begins Pink Friday, Nov 21 and ends on LIGHT UP ELKIN, Dec 5th. Fill out your Shopping BINGO CARD, and turn it in for a chance to win downtown bucks! You can fill out as many cards as you like, by visiting shops, getting the squares stamped, and turning them in by Light up Elkin for the big drawing!!

Holiday Photo Opportunities 📷

• Santa and his Elves set up at THREE TRAILS hotel lobby starting at 6:30. at 101 W Main St.

• Mrs. Claus & the elves will be there too!

• the Grinch, Max & Cindy Lou Who at 125 W. Main St.

• Ladies & Lord of Lights - Main St.

• Candy Cane Lane - This year it’s BEHIND Elkin Antiques Mall 131 S. Bridge St. (catch a hayride to this location).

• Anna & Elsa, and Olaf & more along Main Street along with other characters. Gingerbread Man at Michelle’s Consignment.

Festive Trolley Downtown Loop Event Listing:

... jump on/Jump off anytime:

• Live Nativity / Holly Jolly Market Place

• Brunswick Stew fundraiser for local charities at Black Bear Tattoo, 302 E Main St, starting at 5pm. Indoor/outdoor seating, fire pits, great stew (by bowl or by quart), free cider.

• Visit Candy Cane Lane - Behind Elkin Antiques & Collectibles mall (S Bridge St/near RR tracks)

• Parking Lots along Standard St and Market St, and also at the Elkin Elementary School (school includes p/u from trolley every 15 min).

• Heritage & trails Center events (3 events throughout the night!)

  1) Merry Makers Market all night till 9pm

  Also, some additional craft vendors might be set up in the lobby, pending inclement weather.

  2) Pony Rides from 5:30 to 7:30 pm

  3) Family entertainment at the BIG STAGE with holiday songs, dancing and holiday cheer! Event is outdoors so bring your hand warmers and bundle up!

  4) The Dirty Suspect holiday beverage truck.

Shopping

🎄Elkin Antiques & Collectibles (candy cane lane on S. Bridge St near RR tracks) - beautiful holiday photo op!

🎄POP UP SHOP with Explore Elkin merchandise will be at 201 W Main St, the North pole cottage. Weather permitting, the llama will be outside for photos.

🎄Squirrel Crossing - NEW! West Main St (near hayride) Stop by and see their shop (opening soon) and listen to Luke Mears & Robert Holthouser tunes from 6-8:30.

American Aquatic

Unity Tabletop Games

🎄Yadkin Valley Fiber Center & gallery

Wildflower Art Studio will offer kid’s Craft Event from 3 to 6pm (access thru Rock facade park at 115 W Main, then turn left at bottom of stairway), 2 doors down, enter thru painted doorway!

🎄Candles Etc & Gifts (Find our official elkin holiday ornament here)

🎄Brimmed Hat Bar & Boutique - offering permanent jewelry POP UP!

🎄Michelle’s Consignments- come visit the Gingerbread man!

Bachelor Hill Antique store - NEW SHOP! West Main St. full of beautiful home items!

Hospital Thrift Shop

🎄Creamy Dayz Ice Cream/Coffee

🎄River & trails Emporium - LIVE MUSIC with Ryan Newcome!

Kennedy Auto

🎄“Light Up Elkin Craft Market at Yoga on Main” : over 10 artist and handcrafted vendors! 

🎄Oils 4 Life, doTerra oils - We are doing Free Neck rubs with Deep Blue, vendors, DIY station, free hot apple cider , & free health scans.  

🎄Magnolia & Muscadine Ladies Boutique - SIP & SHOP

Holly Jolly Marketplace (one block up from Wisdom Table, across from Nativity) featuring Dewey’s Bakery and other holiday goodies.

The Barkery Natural Pet Treats (till 7pm)

🎄The Wool Inn Mercantile - Live music with Keith Lee

Superhero Watches GRAND OPENING! - corner of Church St and Market St

🎄Black Bear Tattoos & Gifts (Brunswick Stew fundraiser, firepits, some indoor seating) - access via the downtown trolley or walk 1/2 block east past angry troll parking lot, to crosswalk at Standard St.

🎄REMAX Realty on W Market - Free Popcorn and cotton candy.  Tinsel and Ginger (Christmas Tree and Gingerbread Man) for photo opportunities.

Two Coffee shops will be open downtown:

-Garden Route on W Market St (shares a building with REMAX Realty that will have fire pits outside)

-Milk & Honey on E Main Street, across from Buddy the Elf - and 3 doors down from Yoga on Main’s holiday market.

Don’t forget To Participate in our CONTESTS!!

VOTE for your FAVORITE BUSINESS DECORATIONS!! Stakes are big this year… vote two ways:

1. Go to Elkin Main Street Facebook page and look for the post that says VOTE HERE! Check on posts of photos below and like the photo for a vote.

2. Pick up a Holiday BINGO card at any retail shop, shop to support your local businesses, and write in your 3 favorites to vote. Hand in your BINGO CARD by the end of the evening at any shop, or place in the red mailbox at 115 W Main St photo booth.

SHOP SMALL/LIGHT UP ELKIN HOLIDAY BINGO CARD. pick up BINGO CARD at any retail shop to vote for the 3 best business holiday decorations. You must get a BINGO (4 in a row) to vote for 3 locations on your BINGO card. Turn in your cards (as many as you can complete) for a drawing held in December to win DOWNTOWN BUCKS!

Food & Drink

Masonic Lodge Ham & Egg Dinner 5-7 pm W. Market St.

Garden Route Coffee (Market St across from nativity)

Creamy Dayz Ice Cream & Beverages (E Main St, inside River & Trails Emporium)

🎄Angry Troll Brewing Restaurant & lower-level Tap room

🎄Donna Kaye’s Sandwich Shop

Ember’s Eclectic Pub & restaurant (stop by for special Light up cocktail!)

Southern On Main Restaurant & Bar

🎄Milk & Honey Coffee Roasters (E Main St)

🎄The Reeves Theatre & Side Door Cafe

🎄Royalls BBQ & Grill (tent for Light up Elkin)

Fruition (cocktails only)

Harry’s Place Restaurant & Bar

🎄Black Bear Tattoo & Boutique (302 E Main St) Brunswick Stew fund raiser and free cider!

Social District: We do have a social district in downtown Elkin. With an approved Social District cup, you can purchase an adult beverage at any restaurant and you can walk in downtown with that beverage. Most shops allow social district beverages in their store, so be respectful and don’t spill anything! :)

Food Trucks

Burgers & more (W Main)

The Dirty Suspect beverage truck (Heritage & trails Center)

Sweets @ Lifestore Parking Lot

• A-Maize-ing Kettle Corn

• Dixie Donuts

• Heather’s Sweet treats (if weather is inclement, you’ll find this vendor set up inside Wool Inn at 106 E Main St).