Floyd’s Barbershop
Bulletin Board & Event Calendar
"Whoo-eee! You're right, Floyd. There is a lot goin' on in Mayberry this year!"
"Chef" curator Emmett Forrest in the new food exhibit at the Andy Griffith Museum. Photo by Hobart Jones.
The Andy Griffith Museum, featuring Emmett Forrest’s amazing collection of Andy Griffith memorabilia, is open daily in Mount Airy, N.C. For info, visit the website at www.andygriffithmuseum.org/ or call (336) 786-1604.
The following information is from “The eBullet“: Official E-mail Newsletter of “The Andy Griffith Show” Rerun Watchers Club (TAGSRWC).
Here are some upcoming events in Mayberry that folks have thumbtacked to Floyd’s bulletin board from the most recent issue of The eBullet:
Hail to thee, Miss Mayberry! Photo by Hobart Jones.
*May 18: Betty Lynn greets fans at the Andy Griffith Museum in Mount Airy from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. She will have autographed 8×10 photos available ($10) and would love to visit with you! For more info, visit www.andygriffithmuseum.org.
* May 19 and 20: Darlings boy Dean Webb and his Missouri Boatride bluegrass band perform at the Bluegrass and Barbecue Festival Silver Dollar City in Branson, Mo.
* May 26: Dean Webb and Missouri Boatride perform at the Kimberling City Summer Bluegrass Concert Series Kimberling City Shopping Mall, outside of Hillbilly Bowl, from 7 to 9 p.m. The music is free, but bring your lawn chair.
Jim Nabors at the Indy 500.
* May 27: Jim Nabors has had to cancel his traditional appearance at the Indy 500 to sing “Back Home Again in Indiana,” but there are plans to videotape him singing the song in Hawaii this month, and then to play the recording before the start of today’s race.
* June 1 and 2: 25th Annual Mule Days in Gordo, Ala. (near Tuscaloosa). Mayberry Tribute Artists David “Mayberry Deputy” Browning, Allan “Floyd” Newsome, and Kenneth “Otis” Junkin will be among the entertainers. The headline guest star this year is Donna Douglas (Elly May Clampett on “The Beverly Hillbillies.) More details TBA.
* June 2: James Best greets fans and shows his artwork at the Greg’s Core Supply event in Felts Park in Galax, Va.
* June 9 : Dean Webb and Missouri Boatride perform at the Kimberling City Summer Bluegrass Concert Series Kimberling City Shopping Mall, outside of Hillbilly Bowl, from 7 to 9 p.m. Admission is free but bring something to sit on (or else some Miracle Salve for the next day).
* June 9: Neal Brower gives the latest lecture in his series about “The Andy Griffith Show” at the 2 p.m. at the Andy Griffith Museum in Mount Airy, N.C. This month’s lecture is about the episode “Mountain Wedding.” It’s sure to rock! The lecture will be held in the lower level of the museum. Please call (336) 786-7998 for info about reservations for large groups. Reservations for small groups or individuals are not required. Admission to the lecture is $10 per person and includes the Andy Griffith Museum, Siamese Twins Exhibit, and Old-Time Music Heritage Hall at the Earle Theatre.
* June 17: LeRoy McNees conducts the Sunday Morning Chapel at the Father’s Day Bluegrass Festival in Grass Valley, Calif. For more info visit the California Bluegrass Association site.
* June 23: Dean Webb and Missouri Boatride perform at the Kimberling City Summer Bluegrass Concert Series Kimberling City Shopping Mall, outside of Hillbilly Bowl, from 7 to 9 p.m. Admission is free but bring something to sit on (or else some Miracle Salve for the next day).
"Speed, speed, speed!"
* June 30: POSTPONED UNTIL SPRING 2013. The 12th Annual Mayberry Squad Car Nationals is relocating to Pelham, Ala. Officials with MASCAR (Mayberry Authentic Squad Cars and Racing) apparently received pressure from a worried NASCAR that Talladega Superspeedway felt threatened by the new closer location of the prestigious Mayberry Squad Car Nationals and therefore pleaded for more time to brace for the competition from the vintage patrol car crowd-pleasers. At least that’s the rumor we’re trying to get started (just like Joel Laird’s squad car). Stay tuned for details about exactly when and where the Nationals will roar next spring.
* July 7: Dean Webb and Missouri Boatride perform at the Kimberling City Summer Bluegrass Concert Series Kimberling City Shopping Mall, outside of Hillbilly Bowl, from 7 to 9 p.m. The music is free, but bring your lawn chair.
* July 11-14: Julie Adams appears at the Western Film Fair in Winston-Salem, N.C. (Nancy Stafford of “Matlock” is also among the stars with an Andy Griffith connection attending.) For more info, visit http://westernfilmfair.tripod.com.
* July 14: Neal Brower gives the latest lecture in his series about “The Andy Griffith Show” at the 2 p.m. at the Andy Griffith Museum in Mount Airy, N.C. This month’s lecture is about the episode “Mr. McBeevee.” Ask Neal if he can make smoke come out of his ears. (Actually, asking the question might make it happen!) The lecture will be held in the lower level of the museum. Please call (336) 786-7998 for info about reservations for large groups. Reservations for small groups or individuals are not required. Admission to the lecture is $10 per person and includes the Andy Griffith Museum, Siamese Twins Exhibit, and Old-Time Music Heritage Hall at the Earle Theatre.
* July 21: Dean Webb and Missouri Boatride perform at the Kimberling City Summer Bluegrass Concert Series Kimberling City Shopping Mall, outside of Hillbilly Bowl, from 7 to 9 p.m. Got time to breathe, got time to music.
* July 25-29: Ronnie Schell performs at The Improv at Harvey’s in Lake Tahoe.
*Aug. 4: Dean Webb and Missouri Boatride perform at the Kimberling City Summer Bluegrass Concert Series Kimberling City Shopping Mall, outside of Hillbilly Bowl, from 7 to 9 p.m. Got time to breathe, got time to music.
* August 11: Neal Brower gives the latest lecture in his series about “The Andy Griffith Show” at the 2 p.m. at the Andy Griffith Museum in Mount Airy, N.C. This month’s lecture is about “Prisoner of Love,” a jewel of an episode that can steal hearts. The lecture will be held in the lower level of the museum. Please call (336) 786-7998 for info about reservations for large groups. Reservations for small groups or individuals are not required. Admission to the lecture is $10 per person and includes the Andy Griffith Museum, Siamese Twins Exhibit, and Old-Time Music Heritage Hall at the Earle Theatre.
* Aug. 11 and 12: James Best appears at the Hazzard Homecoming in Sperryville, Va. For tickets and info visit http://www.cootersplace.com/hazzard-homecoming/.
* Aug. 18: Dean Webb and Missouri Boatride–See and ditto Aug. 4.
Rodney Dillard and the Dillard Band. Photo by Tim White.
* Aug. 24 and 25: Rodney Dillard and Maggie Peterson are joined by several of the Mayberry tribute artists (including David “Mayberry Deputy” Browning, Allan “Floyd” Newsome and Jeff “Howard” Branch) for a Cruise-In on Fri. and then concert benefiting the Montgomery County DARE program on Sat. The evening concert will be at the James H. Garner Center in Troy, N.C. Tickets are $20 for reserved seats and $15 for general admission. Tickets for children 6 years-12 years old are $10. For more info, call Jeff Branch at (704) 985-6987, e-mail jbranch205@windstream.net, or visit www.bluegrassintroy.com/.
* Sept. 1 and 15: “Surprise, surprise, I can see it in your eyes.” Dean Webb and Missouri Boatride perform at the Kimberling City Summer Bluegrass Concert Series Kimberling City Shopping Mall, outside of Hillbilly Bowl, from 7 to 9 p.m. The music is still free, but bring your chair, blanket, cushion, bench, or tree stump to sit on.
* Sept. 27-30: 23rd Annual Mayberry Days in Mount Airy, N.C. 
Stars confirmed so far are Betty Lynn (Thelma Lou), James Best (Jim Lindsey) for Thurs. and Fri. only, LeRoy McNees (of the Country Boys), and Karen Knotts (daughter of Don Knotts). With the sad passing on May 16 of Doug Dillard, the only performer to participate in all 22 previous Mayberry Days festivals, there’s a huge hole in the heart of the festival. Doug and his memory will be honored at this year’s festival. Further details and many more stars TBA. Tickets are now available to order for several parts of the festival. (And it’s already not too early to book a hotel room.) For updates, visit www.mayberrydays.org. It’s big!!!
* Sept. 29: James Best zooms from Mount Airy to be at an event with Henderson Auctions on Hwy 190 West of Livingston, La., from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. (If you can’t find it, the gators might find you.)
* Oct. 1: James Best is featured at an All-Star Concert at the Marriott Baton Rouge Hotel in Baton Rouge, La., with country stars Clay Walker and Tracy Lawrence. Sonny Shroyer from “The Dukes of Hazzard” will also appear.
* Oct. 3: 52nd Anniversary of the airing of the first episode of “The Andy Griffith Show” on CBS. Just think on this here day in 1960…Shazam!
* Oct. 6: A Mayberry Afternoon in Salisbury, N.C., featuring Mayberry music and Mayberry tribute artists, including David “Mayberry Deputy” Browning, Allan “Floyd” Newsome, Jeff “Howard” Branch, Tim “Goober” Pettigrew and Phil “Ernest T.” Fox. Details TBA.
* Oct. 12-14: Darlings boy Dean Webb and his Missouri Boatride band perform at the Wooley Creek Bluegrass Festival in Cape Fair, Mo.
* Oct. 29-Nov. 3: Halloween Cruise to Mayberry 7. Five Days aboard Carnival Cruise Line’s Destiny, leaving from Miami with ports of call in Nassau, Half Moon Cay, and Grand Turk, plus a fun day at sea. Seven Mayberry tribute artists, an Elvis tribute artist, and the VW Boys are among the entertainment provided exclusive to Mayberry Cruise participants. For more info, visit the All About Cruises website at www.allaboutcruisesnc.net/.
