Join the Surry County Historical Society for the 44th ANNUAL SONKER FESTIVAL on Saturday, October 4, 2025, from 12 noon-4:00pm at the Historic Edwards-Franklin House, 4132 Haystack Road, Mount Airy, NC 27030. Sonker Flavors include Sweet potato, Cherry, Peach, Strawberry and Blueberry. Sonker serving is $5.00 and beverages are $1.00. Old time and bluegrass music on the porch, quilting, spinning, and basketmaking demonstrations, a pottery display, history displays, and tours of the Edwards-Franklin House. Numerous publications of the Surry County Historical Society are available for sale. Bring your lawn chair and spend the afternoon with us!