The Andy Griffith Show Rerun Watchers Club Event Calendar

Now-Sept. 24: TV Land is currently counting down the days leading up to the golden anniversary of "The Andy Griffith Show" with "50 Days of Andy," Monday through Friday from 3:00 p.m.to 6:00 p.m. ET/PT. Each day during this block, TV Land is sharing fun show facts and showcasing special episodes selected by celebrities and Andy Griffith super fans. From now through September 22nd viewers can log on to www.tvland.com/andy to vote for their all-time favorite episodes.
The final results of the voting will air on Sat., Sept. 25th from 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. ET/PT and Sunday, September 26th from 8:00 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. ET/PT during a 50th Anniversary top 50 countdown. TVLand.com/andy also includes nostalgic photo galleries, bios, trivia, and games for Andy Griffith fans of all ages.

* Sept. 4: Cross paths with David Browning at Community Family Day in Crossville, Tenn.

* Sept. 5: Rodney Dillard and The Dillard Band perform at the Boone Plantation BBQ Festival in Charleston, S.C.

* Sept. 10 & 11: Tom Johnson RV revs up with David Browning in Marion, N.C.

* Sept. 11: James Best performs his one-man show at 7:30 p.m. at the H.J. Ricks Centre for the Arts, in Greenfield, Ind. He will show film clips as he leads the audience through his experiences in Hollywood and beyond. Tickets to the show are $15 per person. Seating at the one-night only performance is limited, so get your tickets today at Eventbrite at http://roscovisitsgreenfield.eventbrite.com/ or by taking a check to the Hancock County Visitors Bureau.

* Sept. 16: Rodney Dillard and The Dillard Band perform in Fort Payne, Ala. Details TBA.

* Sept. 21: Betty Lynn greets fans at the Andy Griffith Museum in Mount Airy, N.C., from 12:30 to 5:00 p.m. Autographs are $10 each and include an 8x10 photo.

* Sept. 23-26: 20th Anniversary Edition of Mayberry Days in Mount Airy, N.C. This is the big one! Guests confirmed so far include: Betty Lynn (Thelma Lou), Doug Dillard (the banjo-playing Darling boy), Maggie Peterson (Charlene Darling), Elinor Donahue (Ellie Walker), James Best (Jim Lindsey), Ronnie Schell (two TAGS episodes and Duke Slater on "Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C."; his Mayberry Days debut!), Jackie Joseph ("Sweet Romeena"), LeRoy McNees (one of the Country Boys in "Mayberry on Record"), George Spence (Frank the Fiance in "Guest in the House"), Margaret Kerry (Bess Muggins and Helen Scobey; her first time at Mayberry Days!), David Morris (son of Howard Morris), Laura Hagen (widow of Earle Hagen), and Karen Knotts (daughter of Don Knotts). More to come. Other festival favorites include a lecture by Neal Brower and concerts by The Doug Dillard Band (featuring Ginger Boatwright, Roger Rasnake, Buddy Griffin, and Jim Vipperman) and by the VW Boys, the Rafe Hollister Band (no kidding!), and others. Full details, updates, and tickets to those portions of the weekend that require a ticket are available online at www.surryarts.org.

* Oct. 1: Christ Lutheran Church in Rochester, Minn., hosts an evening titled “Mayberry Reflections.” Ken Anderson , author of the book “Mayberry Reflections: The Early Years,” will talk about his connection to Mayberry and about the ideals and values that Mayberry continues to instill upon its viewers. The first episode of “The Andy Griffith Show" will be shown. Authentic Mayberry desserts will be served. Free child-care will be provided. Christ Lutheran Church is located at the corner of 20^th Street and Marion Road, S.E. Call 507-289-0271 for more info. A free-will offering will be taken.

* Oct. 2: Long Branch Baptist Church in Autryville, N.C., will celebrate the 50th Anniversary of TAGS with a day of music, memories, and down-home fun. Scheduled to appear: Rodney Dillard and the Dillard Band, Maggie Peterson, David "Mayberry Deputy" Browning, Jeff "Howard Sprague" Branch, and Allan "Floyd" Newsome. Other special guests TBA.
The day will feature two shows by the performers listed above as well as a meet-and-greet lunch. There will also be a pickle making contest, a whistling contest, trivia contests, and other activities throughout the day. More events still TBA. There will be a Facebook page and Web site up in the coming weeks.
Autryville is located approximately 60 miles south of Raleigh, 15 miles east of Fayetteville/Ft. Bragg, and 80 miles northwest from Wilmington.