See More Photos of the August Cruise-In at

http://www.cruisincarolinamagazine.com/oakboro-cruise-in-oakboro-nc-8-24-12-photos-by-thebear/

Received these pictures of the Mayberry Crew during August Cruise-In from one of their entourage.  Thanks, Tammy!

"Everyone in our Mayberry group really enjoyed our dinner, the parade, the band playing and just having some good ole' fashion Mayberry style fun!"

WOW!  What a crowd last night!  And how about that Mayberry crew?  Here are the pictures I took last night.  Please feel free to send any pictures you may have taken & I'll publish them on this blog.

  

First up is the pick for best car of the night.  "Guest Judge" was husband extraordinaire, Danny Fox.  Unfortunately, the owner was no where to be found so we know nothing about the car!

Mayberry Tribute artists, Barney, Floyd, and Ernest T., were a hoot when they showed up at Rotation Station for a little photo opportunity...ain't they beeeeuuuutiiifulllll?

And a few more of the beauties that showed up....

Next Cruise-In will be September 28th - See you next there!!!

   

From the Salisbury Post:

The Darlings will cruise in to Oakboro Friday night

OAKBORO – Cute little Charlene Darling had a huge crush on Sheriff Andy Taylor.
Whenever her dad, her brothers and she came down from the mountain to
Mayberry, she couldn’t take her big eyes off the man with the badge. So her dad 
and brothers tried to trick him into getting hitched.

Somehow, the wise lawman could always outsmart the Darlings.
On Friday, the real Charlene Darling will be at the Oakboro Cruise-In, one of the
 largest car shows held in North Carolina.
She will be joined by the real Rodney Darling and Mayberry Tribute Artists – Otis,
 Howard, Barney, Ernst T., Briscoe and Floyd for a parade at 7 p.m. along the main
 drag – N.C. 205.Charlene Darling is the actress Maggie Peterson from Las Vegas.
 She met the actor Andy Griffith decades ago. She tells the story that she sang in
 a band with her brothers and a producer caught the show. He said, “If you’re
 ever in New York City kid, look me up.” She did.

Along the way, producers of “The Andy Griffith Show” were looking for a talented
 young singer. Griffith heard her sing and asked her to read for the part. She wound
 up being cast as a country girl who yearned for love.

Rodney Darling is the actor and bluegrass musician Rodney Dillard, who lives in
Branson, Missouri.

His story is that his brothers and he hit the road for fame and fortune in California
with a whopping $9 and change in their pocket. They stopped along the way to 
work, but continued driving their Caddy westward.

They wound up performing on stage one night in front of a producer who
connected the group to Andy Griffith.

Peterson and Dillard love to share their stories about the show.

Fans can meet the stars and tribute artists, have their pictures made with them and
get their autographs during the Oakboro Cruise-In on Friday. The event runs from 
5-9:30 p.m. and is held in downtown Oakboro.

On Saturday, Peterson, Dillard and the Mayberry Tribute Artists will be in concert
in Troy at the First Bank James Garner Center at 211 Burnett Street. Tickets are $15 
at the door. The event is a fundraiser for the Montgomery County DARE program
 – Drug Abuse Resistance Education. It is one of two programs in the state which
 includes elementary, middle and high school.
For information, call 704-985-6987.

Looks like a great day for a Cruise-In!!!!!!!

DayAug 24

85^°FHigh

Mostly Sunny

Chance of Rain:

20%

Wind:

NE at 5 mph

Humidity:

65%

UV Index:

9 - Very High

Snow:

0 in

Sunrise:

6:48 am

Moonrise:

2:20 pm

Moonphase:

First Quarter

Except for a few afternoon clouds, mainly sunny.

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Night

62^°Low

Partly Cloudy

Chance of Rain:

20%

Wind:

NE at 3 mph

Humidity:

82%

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THE OAKBORO CRUISE-IN

WELCOMES

THE ANDY GRIFFITH SHOW STARS

AND

THE MAYBERRY TRIBUTE ARTISTS

FRIDAY, AUGUST 24, 2012

Maggie Peterson - the original "Charlene Darling"

and 

Rodney Dillard - one of the original "Darling Boys"

will be in attendance.

Parade - Entertainment - Autographs

Come out & see them all!!

Can't make it to the Cruise-In?  Be sure to see them in Troy on Saturday night.  Call 704-985-6987 for more information.

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Burn Out starts at 9pm - participants wanted!!!

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Flea market is scheduled to be front of Rotation Station at corner of 5th & Main.  Be sure to stop by.  Got something to sell?  Set up is free - 1st come, first serve.    Sorry, no food or live animal sales allowed.

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FriAug 24

84^°

62^°

Mostly Sunny

CHANCE OF RAIN:

10%

 

WIND:

ENE at 2 mph

SEE YOU FRIDAY!!!

Be sure to stop by Rotation Station at the corner of 5th & Main.

Wanted:  

Participants for the Burnout.  Starts at 9pm.  August 24th

Need a good hand wax?  See Willie at Willie's Car Wash.

Got the need for speed?  Aquadale Speed Shop can help you out!

THE OAKBORO CRUISE-IN

WELCOMES

THE ANDY GRIFFITH SHOW STARS

AND

THE MAYBERRY TRIBUTE ARTISTS

FRIDAY, AUGUST 24, 2012

Maggie Peterson - the original "Charlene Darling"

and 

Rodney Dillard - one of the original "Darling Boys"

will be in attendance.

Parade - Entertainment - Autographs

Come out & see them all!!

Can't make it to the Cruise-In?  Be sure to see them in Troy on Saturday night.  Call 704-985-6987 for more information.

Oldie but Goodie!

Stop by Willie's Car Wash on Main St.  Give your car the care it deserves!

Please don't drink & drive.  

Remember, when attending our event, ALL rules of the road are in effect.

While in town, be sure to stop by Rotation Station - never know what you'll find!  

Corner of 5th & Main.