Posts by Stokes County Arts Council
10/18 Reach the Peaks
Reach the Peaks Challenge 2025Peaks & Falls in FallSaturday, October 18, 2025 (PLEASE READ ALL INFORMATION) The Reach the Peaks Challenge is the premier single day hiking and trail running challenge in North Carolina. The 2025 Challenge celebrates our 13th year and offer a strenuous, but enjoyable, 10 mile route with this year’s theme, Peaks…
Read More10/16 Trivia Night
Trivia NightThursday, October 16, 2025 | 6:30pm Halloween Costume Parade & ContestFree event | All Ages Welcome Dinner Menu: Hot Dogs with all the Fixin’s & Dessert. Meal provided complimentary for Donations | NC Beer & Wine proceeds benefit “Stokes Arts Scholarship” Fund Bring a team or join one on location! The Arts Place of…
Read More10/5 & 10/12 Reverse Applique
Reverse Applique with Janeise Harmon Sunday’s October 5th & 12th2:00pm – 5:00pm $76 per studentLimited to 10 Students Inspired by the designs of clothing designer, Alabama Chanin, this two session workshop introduces the techniques of reverse applique using layered cotton knits, textile paints, and embroidery stitches. Participants will complete a 16″ x 10″ accent pillow,…
Read More10/11 Paranormal Experience Investigations
Paranormal Experience InvestigationsThe Old Danbury Courthouse Saturday October 11th“Extreme” Investigation 11:00PM – 2:00PM Limited to 8 peopleAge requirement 16+$35 per person This is a chance for you to investigate a historic location in Danbury, N.C. with the Stokes County Paranormal team. This event will be focused on investigating with minimal historical info provided. We will…
Read More10/4 Paranormal Experience Investigations
Paranormal Experience InvestigationsThe Arts Place Saturday October 4th“Extreme” Investigation 11:00PM – 2:00PM Limited to 8 peopleAge requirement 16+$35 per person This is a chance for you to investigate a historic location in Danbury, N.C. with the Stokes County Paranormal team. This event will be focused on investigating with minimal historical info provided. We will share…
Read More10/2 The Brown Mountain Lightning Bugs
Come Hear Stokes: Thursday Songwriter SeriesThe Brown Mountain Lightning Bugs October 2, 7:00pm-9:00pmEntry $10No Advance Tix Required The Arts Place of Stokes502 Main Street, Danbury, NC(336) 593-8159 Fans have described their performances as “effortlessly complex” and blues legend Henry Turner Jr. has called them “funky mountain music.” Whatever you call it, the Bugs get folks…
Read More8/16 – 9/30 John Gibbs Exhibit
The Stokes County Arts Council is pleased to announce the opening of “Dimensional Works & Painting,” an exhibition of original art by artist, John Gibbs, in the Apple Gallery. A reception is scheduled for Sunday, August 24 from 3:00-4:30pm in the Apple Gallery of the Stokes County Arts Council 500 Main Street Danbury, NC. John…
Read More9/27 & 10/18 Intro to Primitive Wool Rug Hooking
Intro to Primitive Wool Rug Hooking with Debbie French Saturday’s September 27th & October 18th10am-4pm (two 6 hour sessions) $125 (includes kit and class)Limited to 10 students Participants will learn how to hook and bind a 10″ x 10″ wool rug featuring a primitive design with a pumpkin and a star. They will be guided…
Read More9/13 Stokes STOMP
51st Stokes Stomp Festival September 13, 2025FREE EVENT The 51st Stokes Stomp Festival will be held in Downtown Danbury, the County of Seat of Stokes County, utilizing the parking lot behind The Arts Place of Stokes venue, the area around the Historic Stokes County Courthouse. Once again, the festival will include music, dance, art &…
Read More9/7 & 9/14 Fall Wreath Class
Fall Wreath Class with Angela King of Enno Farm Sundays September 7 & 142-4PM $70 per personLimited to 10 Students Let’s jump into fall by making this beautiful seasonal wreath! Participants will learn to construct the felt leaves and will then be guided in the construction of a beautiful wreath. The class will be lively…
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