State Road - Mrs. Joan Cunnington Haynes, 83, passed away Monday, . Funeral services will be held Thursday, at 2:00 p.m. at Pleasant View Baptist Church. Services ...

Elkin - Mrs. Mary Margaret Patterson Wheeler, 65, passed away Wednesday . A memorial service will be held Saturday, at 11am at Elkin Presbyterian Church. Elkin ...

The Elkin area offers some of the best places to bike, hike and explore, from shady trails and waterfalls to fall color displays. The nearby Blue Ridge Parkway, considered the nation’s most scenic byway, draws thousands of visitors to our region throughout the year.

Elkin is a town in Surry and Wilkes counties in the U.S. state of North Carolina, along the Yadkin River. Elkin shares its name with the surrounding township of Elkin Township.

Explore Elkin is the source for destination information for Eco and Music Tourism in the Yadkin Valley. View our event calendar for a full list of events in Downtown Elkin and the Elkin area.

Join us on the 2nd Friday from April-September (excluding June) at the Yadkin Valley Heritage & Trails Center (257 Standard St., Elkin) Food Trucks: 12pm-8pm | Live Music, Wine + Beer: Starts at 5pm

The Reeves Theater in historic downtown Elkin, NC is a home for music in the heart of the foothills. We feature musicians and entertainers from our own region and around the world.

THE 15 BEST Things to Do in Elkin (2026) - Must-See Attractions

At its heart, Elkin has held onto a solid collection of historical buildings, with railroad tracks running right past downtown. But coursing through its veins is a new and more lively version, with artisanal Appalachian traditions and loads of outdoor recreation opportunities.