🗺️ Highway 21 Road Market Route

🚗 The Highway 21 Road Market adventure spans a scenic 100-mile stretch from Harmony, North Carolina, all the way up to Wytheville, Virginia. This treasure-filled journey takes you through several charming communities along U.S. Highway 21 including Elkin, Jonesville, Sparta, and more!12

💡 Planning your bargain-hunting route? The market officially runs through these participating communities along the way:1

🏙️ North Carolina stops: Harmony, Jonesville, Elkin, and communities throughout Yadkin, Wilkes, and Alleghany counties
🏔️ Virginia stops: Wytheville and communities in Grayson County

⚠️ Remember to drive cautiously during the event weekend! With hundreds of sales and thousands of shoppers, traffic will be heavy along Highway 21, so take it slow and watch for stopping vehicles.3

🛍️ Looking to maximize your Highway 21 Road Market experience in Elkin? Don't miss the Elkin Farmers Market, located at the Town Hall parking lot (101 E Market Street), just one block north of Historic Downtown Elkin. This vibrant market features over 45 vendors offering quality produce, fresh flowers, plants, baked goods, and handmade crafts, complete with live music to enhance your shopping experience. The market runs every Saturday from 9 am until noon during the regular season (mid-April to October), with a winter market continuing at the Heritage & Trails Center (257 Standard St) from November through mid-April.

While exploring Elkin, take time to check out the downtown area, which is pedestrian and RV-friendly with convenient parking at both the Heritage and Trails Center and the Elkin Town Hall parking lot. The downtown district features a variety of shops, restaurants, coffee shops, and art galleries, all within walking distance. For antique enthusiasts, the Elkin Antiques & Collectibles Mall (also known as The November Room) offers treasures including cast iron, metal toys, car memorabilia, art glass, furniture, and NC pottery. All these vendor hotspots are conveniently located just minutes from I-77, making Elkin the perfect stop for bargain hunters during the Highway 21 Road Market weekend.1

🌅 Want to score the best deals at the Highway 21 Road Market? The early bird definitely gets the worm! The three-day event kicks off Friday morning (July 26th in 2024), and seasoned shoppers know that arriving early on the first day gives you first pick of unique treasures before they're snatched up. With over a thousand vendor setups spanning the 100-mile route, early morning shopping lets you beat both the crowds and the summer heat.123

• 🗓️ Mark your calendar for the last full weekend in July (Friday-Sunday)

• ⏰ Arrive at your starting point before 8am on Friday for prime selection

• 🛣️ Consider starting at one end (either Harmony, NC or Wytheville, VA) and working your way through

• 🏨 For serious shoppers, book accommodations along the route to maximize your shopping time across all three days2

• 💵 Bring cash in small denominations for easier transactions

• 🚗 Watch for stopping vehicles and drive cautiously as traffic will be heavy throughout the weekend3