Daniel Boone Festival
On the first Saturday in May, Davie County NC hosts the annual Daniel Boone Family Festival in Historic Downtown Mocksville to commemorate Davie County’s most famous resident.
Featuring historical tours throughout the county, living history demonstrations, live music, local artisans, axe throwing, food, and a free children’s area with fun activities, there’s something for everyone at the all-day event, which runs from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Although the festival ends at 5 p.m., the free live entertainment continues on West Depot Street until 8:00 p.m.
Retrace the Steps of Daniel Boone, the Revolutionary War, Historic Homes, and More!
Daniel Boone spent nearly 25 years in the Yadkin Valley area, and the Davie County Historical and Genealogical Society is sponsoring a tour that revolves around landmarks associated with the Boone clan.
The tours will run at 10:15 a.m., 12:15 p.m., and 2:15 p.m. Boone buffs will enjoy stops at historic Joppa Cemetery, where Daniel’s parents Squire and Sarah Boone, and his brother Israel are buried (Israel’s grave is the oldest in the cemetery); the Boone Tract at Bear Creek, a 640-acre parcel of land granted to Squire Boone in 1753 and later sold to his son Daniel; the Daniel Boone Marker in Farmington; nearby Pudding Ridge, where General Cornwallis crossed Dutchman Creek in pursuit of Nathanael Greene (Cornwallis named the area for the thick mud in the area his troops had to march through) and other locations across the county. The tour lasts around 1 hour and 45 minutes.
To reserve a tour time, call Linda Leonard, president of the Davie County Historical and Genealogical Society, at (336) 909-2370.
Living History Demonstrations
In addition to historical tours, living history demonstrations and displays about colonialism will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Carolina Frost Cabin at the corner of S. Main Street and Lexington Rd. Built before 1840, the cabin is the perfect backdrop for costumed interpreters from the North Carolina Daniel Boone Heritage Trail to share about colonial music, tomahawk throwing, cooking, sewing, fishing, and other activities. A flintlock musket firing demonstration will be held at 11:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.
Music and Entertainment All Day on West Depot Street
Grab your chair and head over to West Depot Street for a full day of entertainment. Each year’s line up features multiple bands performing a variety of styles of music sure to please music lovers of all ages.
We look forward to seeing you at the Daniel Boone Festival – Get specific information about each year’s entertainment and all the details on the Mocksville Events Calendar!
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2025 Daniel Boone Family Festival
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