Even More Ways to Play!
Whether you prefer your couch or a 5K, there are more ways to play here in Davie County. Check out some of these recreational opportunities you may not have known about!
More Recreation & Annual Events
Cedar Creek Airsoft
Amenities: 25-Acre Airsoft Only Field, Equipment Rentals, Group Events, Snack Bar, Field Store, Biodegradable BBs Only, Register Online
Location: 696 Cedar Creek Road, Mocksville
Phone: (336) 521-1649
Location: 185 N Main Street, Mocksville, NC
Main Street 5K & Superhero Sprint
This annual event in the Fall, includes activities for kids and serious runners- plus post race awards and celebration. Children from 2-12 can dress up as their favorite heroes and sprint down the center of Main Street. The first kids registered get a free cape. Challenge yourself with a run from the parks, to the greenway, to Main Street and beyond in beautiful downtown Mocksville. This event celebrates and supports many of our local superheroes (front line workers) who help keep our community healthy, safe and thriving!
Farmington Dragway
Activities: Motorcycle and Street Racing, Points Racing, Check Website for Events Information and Schedule
Location: 2992 NC Highway 801 N. Mocksville
Phone: (336) 998-3443 (Track)
Location: 1723 Farmington Road – Mocksville
Phone: (336) 655-2700
Tour of Farmington
This is an annual event held in September. You can chose from four different routes for your ride.
Activities/Amenities: 13-mile, 23-mile, 43-mile and 63-mile rides, Complimentary Breakfast and Lunch, T-shirts, On-route SAG Support and Rest Stops, All Rides Begin and End at Farmington Community Events Center
NC Cycling Rendezvous
This is an annual event held in the Spring and hosted by Farmington Community Events Center.
Amenities/Activites: four fully supported rides to choose from.- 7-63 miles! Breakfast and lunch included, register online.
Location: 1723 Farmington Road, Mocksville
Phone: (336) 998-2912
Hwy 801 Access: N 35º50.30’ W 80º29.08’
Phone: (800) 662-7137
Tanglewood Access: N 36º00.83’ W 80º25.01’
Phone: (336) 703-6400
601 Access: 35.779946766738504, -80.51255465159392
The Yadkin Pee Dee River Trail & River Access
This 125 mile state paddling trail includes multiple put-in and take-out areas in Davie County for easy access to the river.
Hwy 801 Access is located between Lancelot Lane and Deadmon Rd. in Mocksville, NC 27028 and is maintained by the NC Wildlife Commission.
GPS coordinates: N 35º50.30’ W 80º29.08’
Distance to next access point is 3.5 miles.
Amenities: gravel lot parking area, handicap space, no facilities
Tanglewood Access is located at 172 River Hill Dr, Advance, NC 27006 and is maintained by the Forsyth County Parks and Recreation Department.
GPS coordinates: N 36º00.83’ W 80º25.01’
Distance to the next access point is 16.7 miles including mandatory portage.
Amenities: moderate gravel parking area, no facilities
Hwy 601 Access is located at US Highway 601 bridge and access area 8500 U.S. 601 Mocksville, NC, 27028
GPS coordinates: 35.779946766738504, -80.51255465159392
Amenities: boat ramp, fishing access, no facilities
‘Twas the Night Before Bed Race
This unique event is hosted by the Mocksville Tourism Authority and is held on the Friday night before Thanksgiving each year. Bed racers compete for prizes and glory.
Amenities/Activities: food trucks, drinks, restrooms available
Location: Historic Downtown Mocksville
Phone: (336) 753-6700
Location: 1723 Farmington Road – Mocksville
Phone: (336) 655-2700
Farmington Nature Park – Pump Track
The Farmington Nature trails are perfect for biking. The Mountain Bike Pump Track is available daily from dawn to dusk. While you are there, touch grass on shady trails full of native wildlife and plants or visit the pollinator garden.
Activities/Amenities: hiking and biking trails, fishing, mountain biking, family biking, walking track, nature park with wildlife and native plants. Parking is available in the gravel lot near the baseball field and tennis courts, disc golf, community center with facilities.
The Great Bullhole Duck Race & Family Festival
This unique annual event celebrates and supports RiverPark at Cooleemee Falls. Participants can compete to win prizes by purchasing a ticket to race a duck. It’s a full day of family fun.
Amenities/Activities: children’s activities, food trucks, drinks, restrooms are available
Location: 645 Erwin Temple Church Road, Woodleaf NC
Phone: (336) 284-2141
Location: 151 Southwood Drive, Mocksville, NC 27028
Phone: (336) 753-8326
Independence Celebration
The annual Independence celebration at the Davie County Community Park includes an extravagant fireworks display, outdoor concerts, and food trucks.
Activities/Amenities: outdoor amphitheater, playgrounds, restrooms
Welcome to Davie County – a place we love to call home. We’re known for our natural beauty, community spirit, historic past, civic pride, entrepreneurial spirit and, above all…friendly people! Whether you are looking for a place to put down roots or the perfect weekend outing, Davie County is the place to be.