| general public itinerary

Join us for the third annual Foothills Plein Air Festival, a week-long celebration highlighting the breathtaking natural landscapes of the Yadkin Valley and the rolling foothills of the Blue Ridge and Brushy Mountains.

Fri. Oct. 10 | In Plein Air Exhibit Reception at The Wisdom Table 6-8 pm

Sat. Oct. 11 | Grassy Creek Vineyard noon - 6 pm. Fresh Paint Sale 12-6, Artist Paint Out 2-4 pm.

| festival artist information

| canvas stamping

Canvas stamping is only necessary for artists registered for the Fresh Paint Sale on 10/11.

• Check back soon for 2025 stamping dates and locations

Note: Artists need only attend one stamping event based on their time of arrival during the festival. If you are arriving to paint before the stamping, please bring paintings completed prior to the stamping to the stamping. Artists joining after Wednesday can have their work stamped before the Fresh Paint Sale.

| artist itinerary

Though the festival itinerary is listed below, artists are welcome to paint anywhere they’d like within our tri-county region of Surry, Yadkin, and Wilkes Counties.

Day 1:

Day 2: Free Roam Sunday | Paint wherever/whatever you’d like in the tri-county region of Surry, Yadkin, Wilkes. Do note that some roads in Western Wilkes County remain in the do not travel area.

Day 3: Go West Monday | Stone Mountain State Park.

Day 4: Go North Tuesday | New River Estate.

Day 5: Go East Wednesday | Horne Creek Living Historical Farm & Pilot Mountain State Park.

Day 6: Thirsty Thursday | Visit several participating local vineyards with exceptional views.

Day 7: Keep it Local Friday | Paint downtown Elkin landmarks like the Library dam, Reeves Theater, or paint a panoramic view from the rooftop terrace at Three Trails. The day concludes with the opening reception of In Plein Air, featuring artists selected as the people’s choice favorites from the previous year's festival from 6-8 pm at The Wisdom Table.

Day 8 Fresh Paint Sale & Paint Out | Culminates at Grassy Creek Winery on Saturday, October 11th. Enjoy food trucks and live music performances throughout the event. Each attendee, including artists and their guests, will have the opportunity to cast one vote in the People's Choice selection. Winners will showcase their Plein Air artwork at an exhibit during next year's festival. Fresh Paint Sale & Paint Out Registration

• Artists are invited to participate and paint during the festival for FREE.

• Paid registration is required for the Fresh Paint Sale/Paint Out on the final day of the festival.

• Check back to this page for itinerary and general updates throughout the festival.