This here Eclipse thing is bigger than the time that carnival fella came through town with that stuffed whale! Some folks from Mayberry Comes to Scottsburg will be at the big Eclipse Party in Scottsburg and we’ll be giving away Moon Pies! What else would you do on a day like that? Come out and see us, learn about our festival and take home a sweet treat. What’s your favorite flavor? We’ll have chocolate, vanilla and banana!
Mayberry and the 40 Acres Backlot
February 10, 2024, in Scottsburg, Indiana
with Randy Turner
Join us for a little Mid-Winter Mayberry boost! Noted Author, historian and expert on “The Andy Griffith Show” Randy Turner presents a fascinating look at the famed 40 Acres backlot that served as Mayberry. 40 Acres was also used in countless classic television shows and movies. The backlot was the filming location for “Gone with the Wind,” “King Kong,” “Star Trek,” “Batman,” “Hogan’s Heroes,” and many other movies and TV series. Randy will share interesting details about the shows and movies we all know and love using many rarely seen pictures and video clips. You’ll be amazed at all the familiar scenes created on the back lot. If you’re a lover of classic television and movies this is an event you won’t want to miss! There will be a Q&A session with Randy and an opportunity to purchase some of his wonderful books and other items.