Southeastern Classic XXXVII

Mountains, Merlot & Mayberry

October 31 – November 3, 2024

It’s that time once again for Southeastern, its 37th edition.  For this year, the Triad Austin Healey Club invites you to an all-new location in what is known as the Yadkin Valley of North Carolina, its premier region for winemaking.  Located literally in the shadow of the Blue Ridge, you can go from the valley to the top of the mountain within half an hour.  Mt. Airy, the real-life town that ‘Mayberry’ was based on is only 15 miles away.

Get checked in, enjoy complimentary hors d’oeuvres at our endless charcouterie board, then come to the back patio for our welcoming party!  Shelton has a wine bar right here in the hotel that also includes a selection of craft beers.

 After breakfast on Friday join us for a tour of the Blue Ridge Mountains, a drive that will end in downtown ‘Mayberry’, boyhood home of Andy Griffith.  Even casual fans of the show will think they’ve been teleported to the TV program.  Or you can strike out on your own and check out the Wine Trail (there are at least 21 wineries in Surry County alone), the Sonker Trail (a local dessert, similar to cobbler) or even the Ground Steak Trail (imagine hamburger chopped up like BBQ, yeah, it’s a thing) – or just sit in the atrium and have a drink.  Just be sure you’re back at the hotel in time for our pizza party and live auction that evening!

 On Saturday take your car down to Shelton Vineyard for the popularity car show.  While you are there, sign up for one of the Vineyard tours, or even for a ‘Grand Tasting’ where their experienced staff will pour pre-selected wines paired with a selection of artisan cheeses and meats. We will distribute the car show awards there onsite shortly after lunch.  Come the afternoon, for those saying “Mountains, Please” we will provide a route and map for a self-directed tour up in the mountains, with some interesting stops along the way. 

We’ll have Arts and Crafts and the Silent Auction going on all weekend, pulling the sheets around 4pm so that you can stow your prizes before leaving for the banquet. For that we will sup at The Depot at Cody Creek, a Dobson landmark that offers some of the best steaks and ribs in the State.

Who knows what other crazy surprises we’ll come up with!  Don’t miss it.

Sunset Garden
Sunset Garden
Hampton Inn and Suites at Shelton Vineyards, a freshly remodeled hotel within sight of the Blue Ridge Mountains.
Hampton Inn and Suites at Shelton Vineyards, a freshly remodeled hotel within sight of the Blue Ridge Mountains.
Shelton Vineyards is the largest family-owned estate winery in North Carolina. Located in the Yadkin Valley near Mount Airy, the estate is 406-acre acres.
Shelton Vineyards is the largest family-owned estate winery in North Carolina. Located in the Yadkin Valley near Mount Airy, the estate is 406 acres.
A bronze statue depicting widower Sheriff Andy Taylor (Andy Griffith) and his young son, Opie (Ron Howard). The statue depicts the scene where father and son are walking a dirt road with their fishing poles during the opening sequence and theme song of the show.
A bronze statue depicting widower Sheriff Andy Taylor (Andy Griffith) and his young son, Opie (Ron Howard). The statue depicts the scene where father and son are walking a dirt road with their fishing poles during the opening sequence and theme song of the show.
Mount Airy’s famous Mayberry Squad Car Tours await your arrival! We are located at Wally’s Service Station at 625 South Main Street in Mount Airy, NC.
Mount Airy’s famous Mayberry Squad Car Tours await your arrival! We are located at Wally’s Service Station at 625 South Main Street in Mount Airy, NC.
The Andy Griffith Museum is a museum dedicated to the life and career of American actor, television producer, and singer Andy Griffith. The museum, which houses the world's largest collection of Andy Griffith memorabilia, is located in Griffith's hometown of Mount Airy, North Carolina.
The Andy Griffith Museum is a museum dedicated to the life and career of American actor, television producer, and singer Andy Griffith. The museum, which houses the world's largest collection of Andy Griffith memorabilia, is located in Griffith's hometown of Mount Airy, North Carolina.