Mayberry Comes to Scottsburg is the newest Mayberry themed festival to be held in Indiana. Mayberry Fans gather in the Southern Indiana City of Scottsburg for three days of fun and entertainment this Friday through Sunday, June 21-23.
The festival features Mayberry tribute artists and other special guests including cast members from The Andy Griffith Show. Other fun events include a VIP Meet & Greet dinner, a parade, a car show, variety shows headlined by the nationally recognized Mayberry Tribute Artists, Mayberry Man Movie and Series screenings and meet and greet opportunities and much more.
Most of the events during Mayberry Comes to Scottsburg will be held in the Courthouse Square Historic District.
Joining the festival will be Rodney Dillard (guitar playing Darling boy), Dennis Rush (Opie’s friend “Howie”), Keith Thibodeaux (Opie’s buddy Johnny Paul Jason), Karen Knotts (Don’s daughter), Ronnie Schell (who also played Duke Slater on “Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C.”), Dixie Griffith (Andy’s daughter), Dreama Denver (wife of the late Bob Denver), and Dick Atkins (Producer of Murder in Coweta County).
Friday June 21
Family Fun Day in Beechwood Park
All day in the park there will be free activities for the whole family. There will be food trucks, vendor booths, games, bounce houses, face painting and a balloon artist, a petting zoo.
11 AM: Opie Look-Alike Contest
Noon: Quilts of Mayberry Show
1 PM: Tribute Artist Variety Show with Berachah Valley
3 PM: Daryl Mosley Concert
6 PM: VIP Celebrity Dinner and Auction
Mid-America Science Park, Banquet Hall
A great evening to rub elbows with our Tribute Artists and celebrity guests, enjoy a fantastic meal, and bid on lots of great Mayberry items and memorabilia. The auction is an important part of our festival funding.
Saturday June 22
Lots of activities will be happening on the Scottsburg Square. Start the day off by watching our fun Mayberry Parade that ends at the Square. Enjoy local shops and restaurants. Meet stars from The Andy Griffith Show. Visit with Mayberry Authors and take home some fantastic books.
10 AM: Mayberry Parade on McClain Avenue
11 AM: Mayberry Barbers Appearance at the Corner Barber Shop
11:30 AM: Indy Sidewalk Stompers Clown Band Show at Scottsburg Square Gazebo
Noon: A Visit with Opie’s Pals at Ross Theater
1 PM: Andy Griffith Show Theme Whistling Contest at Scottsburg Square Gazebo
2 PM: Aunt Bee’s Pie Contest at Scottsburg Square Gazebo
1:30 PM: Mayberry Man the Series Showing at Ross Theater
3:30 PM: Mayberry Man the Series Meet & Greet at Celebrity Tent
5 PM: The Dillards Concert at Ross Theater
8 PM: David and The Giants Concert at Mid-America Science Park
Sunday June 23,
9 AM – 4 PM: Mayberry Car Show Scottsburg Square
10 AM: Chapel Service at Scottsburg Square Gazebo
11:30 AM: Karen Knotts Show at Ross Theater
1 PM: Ronnie Schell Show at Ross Theater
1 PM: Tribute Artist Variety Show at Scottsburg Square Gazebo
2:30 PM: Murder in Coweta County at Ross Theater
4:30 PM: Mayberry M