The festival takes place the first Saturday in October.

The Sonker Festival is a Surry County tradition, presented each year by the Surry County Historical Society.

It is held the first Saturday in October at the Edwards-Franklin House west of Mount Airy.

Festival attendees sample sonker made from a variety of family recipes passed down through generations. Admission is free, with a nominal charge for sonker and beverages.

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