MAYBERRY - I LOVE LUCY FESTIVAL

Mark Your Calendars for 2027!

Plan to join us on April 9 & 10, 2027

The 2027 Mayberry Lucy Festival promises another unforgettable celebration filled with beloved tribute artists, special guests, lively entertainment, and those wonderful characters who make us feel as though we’ve walked right into our favorite classic television shows. From toe-tapping musical performances and plenty of Mayberry-style fun to the always-popular Squad Car Obstacle Course, there will be something exciting happening around every corner.

Spend the day strolling through Granville, enjoying delicious food, great music, unique attractions, shopping, and plenty of opportunities for memorable photos. Most of all, enjoy the friendly, small-town atmosphere that makes Granville the perfect place to celebrate the timeless spirit of Mayberry and I Love Lucy.

Make plans now to join us for the 2027 Mayberry Lucy Festival!

Bring your family. Bring your friends. Bring your memories—and come make some new ones with us in Historic Granville.

Mayberry may be fictional, but in Granville, the Mayberry spirit is very real!

Here's just a few of our memories from 2026!

Christie McLendon (Charlene) and Dixie Griffith, Andy

Griffith's daughter, cut the ribbon to open the Festival.

Granville's own Aunt Bee (Liz Bennett) introduced Dixie Griffith to honor Andy Griffith.

Cast members, family and tribute artists were all on hand to celebrate the 100th Birthday of Andy Griffith.

What would a Mayberry - Lucy Festival be without Floyd the Barber, aka Allan Newsome.

Lucy & Desi tribute artists, the Kettermans are alway a favorite of the fans at the festival.

Keith Thibodeaux who played Little Ricky on The I Love Lucy Show and also Johhny Paul Jason on Andy Griffith performed and shared a moving testimony about his life.

Christie McLendon, aka Charlene Darling, was honored for keeping the Mayberry Spirit alive.

Wayne Euliss, Elvis tribute artist, performed at the Grand Finale and also presented a gospel concert.

Look-A-Like and Trivia Contests, along with the Candy Wrapping competition got the fans involved throughout the day.

We topped the day off with our "Here Comes Everybody" parade. Antique cars, squad cars performers and guests participated to the delight of all the fans.

Nationally Recognized Authors at our 2026 Event:

Appearing for performances and signing autographs:

Ken Beck, Randy Turner, Russell Estes, Karen Knotts,

Neal Brower and Peter K. Ackerman, Kathryn Darden

Neal Brower is long-time super fan of The Andy Griffith Show. He has been writing and even teaching courses about the show for over 30 years.

Randy Turner has a deep passion for The Andy Griffith Show. He provides insights and context for scholars and fans of the show.

Peter K. Ackerman spoke about his book and his Mom, Elinor Donahue, "Ellie" on The Andy Griffith Show.

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