Manufacturing Week Surry County 2026: Connect. Learn. Lead.
Manufacturing Week is coming to Surry County!
October 5–7th, we’re celebrating the people, businesses, innovation, and workforce that make Surry County’s manufacturing industry strong. Whether you’re an industry leader, workforce partner, educator, student, or community member, there are plenty of opportunities to connect, learn, and experience manufacturing in Surry County.
MFG WEEK KICKOFF BREAKFAST
Monday, October 5th | 8:00–9:30 AM
Shelton-Badgett Viticulture Center | Surry Community College
Start the week with a Kickoff Breakfast featuring a look at the State of Manufacturing and an update from Surry Community College.
INDUSTRY TOURS:
Monday October 5th | 10:00-3:00 PM
• 10:00 AM — Wayne-Sanderson Farms | Dobson
• 1:00 PM — NCFI | Mount Airy
• 3:00 PM — ProTechnologies | Pilot Mountain
Preregistration is required for industry tours, register here:
MORE INDUSTRY TOURS
Tuesday, October 6th | 10:00-3:00 PM
Get an inside look at local manufacturing facilities:
• 10:00 AM — SBSI | Mount Airy
• 1:00 PM — Shenandoah Furniture | Mount Airy
• 3:00 PM — Vitro | Elkin
Preregistration is required for industry tours, register here:
WOMEN IN MANUFACTURING
Tuesday, October 6th | 8:30 AM–12:30 PM
Shelton-Badgett Viticulture Center | Surry Community College
Join us for the inaugural Women in Manufacturing Surry County event!
The morning will feature an inspiring keynote, panel discussion and Q&A, interactive breakout sessions, and opportunities to connect with women from across the manufacturing industry.Seats are limited, so register today! Light breakfast and lunch will be provided.
FORGED IN THE FOOTHILLS: MADE IN SURRY TRADE SHOW
Wednesday, October 7th | 8:00–11:30 AM
Surry Community College Gymnasium
Discover the people, products, and innovation being made right here in Surry County.
The Made in Surry Trade Show will showcase local businesses, products, and innovation while bringing together industry leaders, educators, students, and workforce partners. The event will also highlight manufacturing-related CTE programs and career pathways, with classroom tours available for industry leaders and representatives.
Register here: 2026 Manufacturing Week - Forged in the Foothills: Made in Surry Trade Show Registration – Fill out form
BE PART OF MANUFACTURING WEEK
Manufacturing is more than what we make, it’s the people, skills, ideas, and opportunities that continue to shape Surry County’s future. Join us October 5–7th as we celebrate Manufacturing in Surry County.
Interested in participating or learning more? Contact Catrina at catrina@surryedp.com!
