Mother's Day Weekend Events: Wilkesboro area events

May 11-12  Mother's Day Book Sale  Another great sale brought offered by the Wilkes Friends of the Library. Hours are 9 AM - 7 PM Friday,  9 AM - 5 PM Saturday. The Sale will be held in the Old Key City Office Building located at 503 C Street, North Wilkesboro NC (corner of 5th and C Street).

May 11, 3 PM - 5 PM at Michael's Jewelry, 900 N Main Street, North Wilkesboro NC.  Flossie Johnson Book Signing   Ms Johnson will be promoting her latest cookbook,  "Save The Fork",  a collection of her favorite desserts.  Great Mother's Day Gift!  All cookbook proceeds will benefit Hospice of Wilkes.

May 12, 10 AM - 5 PM     Day of Wine and Roses   Savor the small of the roses in full bloom. Enjoy a glass of Raffaldini wine as you take a complimentary tour of the gardens surrounding the Villa Raffaldini. This event will be held rain or shine.  Ronda, NC.

May 12    3rd Annual Wilkes Amazing Race   The Race combines mental and physical challenges with a host of fun and wacky team competitions. Teams of two will enjoy a county-wide adventure, whiles visiting many of the tourist destinations, with the hopes of winning the ultimate prize! The day ends with a fun social gathering of food and entertainment. Proceeds go to the Samaritan's Christian Ministry of Wilkes. Their mission is "to feed the hungry of Wilkes County."

May 12    Wilkesboro Dragway Race Park  Every Saturday night  Classic Gear Jammers, Top Street, Carolina Gassers and Jet Car plus points race #5. Wilkesboro Raceway Park is located 6 miles west of wilkesboro on Hwy 421. 774 Dragway Road, Wilkesboro,NC

May 12, 10 AM - 5 PM    Daniel Boone Day at the Whippoorwill Village in Ferguson NC. Come for a family day of fun and history. Tour the Historic buildings and enjoy crafts, music, food, art, and demonstrations. Wilkes Acoustic Folk Society will be performing 11 AM-5 PM  For Admission: Can food item for Samaritan's Kitchen or an donation for relay for life.

May 12     Black Cat Station Open House  Black Cat Station is home of a large "H.O." Scale Model Railroad operating many trains at one time

May 12    Cruisers at Historic Downtown North Wilkesboro -  Antiques, Street Rods, Classics, Pro Street, Muscle Car and Motorcycles welcomed....Door Prizes and Entertainment.  Free Admission .. Bring your lawn Chair

May 13   Mamma Mia! Mother's Day Celebration   Raffaldina Vineyards celebration of all mothers on this special day. All mothers will receive a complimentary "Lady's Kiss" cookie and wine tasting of our Frizzante wine paired with a Baci di Dama, or "Lady's Kiss," cookie. Bring a picnic or create one yourself from our fully-stocked deli. Ronda NC.

May 13, 12 PM - 6 PM    Mother's Day at MenaRick Vineyard and Winery -  All Mothers will receive a complimentary tasting at MenaRick Vineyard! Bring Mom and spend some time together on the patio overlooking the glorious views of the vineyard. Ronda NC.

May 13, 10 AM - 2 PM   Mother's Day at Leatherwood Mountain   Treat your mom on Mother’s Day!  Get a special -10% discounted guided trail ride for all Moms.  Make sure to call ahead to book your trail ride. Special brunch offered from 10 AM – 2 PM .