Town of Dobson

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Dobson is a town in Dobson Township, Surry County, North Carolina, United States. Polk.

As of the 2000 census, the town population was 1,457. It is the county seat of Surry County[3]. Dobson is the home of the Shelton Vineyards, the largest winery in North Carolina. Dobson was established as the county seat in 1853, replacing Rockford after all land in Surry County south of the Yadkin River was used to form Yadkin County. Dobson was named for prominent Rockford and Surry County citizen William Polk Dobson who was also the cousin of former president, James K.

06/11/2026

ATTENTION Business Owners and Citizens!

Here is some information on Street Closures taking place in the Town of Dobson for the North Carolina Ground Steak Festival.

06/11/2026
06/10/2026

Please note that the Inaugural Steak Sprint will take place this Saturday June 13th, 2026, to kick off the 4th Annual North Carolina Ground Steak Festival. Roads will be closed from 9:00AM to 11:00AM or until the race is completed. Residents have been notified but please use caution if you are in the area.

06/08/2026

We are just a few days away from the 2026 North Carolina Ground Steak Festival in the Town of Dobson! Here is some information to "Know Before You Go!"

Thank you to our sponsors: Carolina Carports, Green Cultivator Dispensary of Dobson, Chick-fil-A of Mount Airy, Johnson Granite, Inc., J.G. Coram Company, Inc, Surry Communications, Wayne-Sanderson Farms!

06/05/2026

We are excited to announce that this year's Children's Area Vendor will be Foothills Foam Factory & Foothills Gem Mining!

*FIRST 100 KIDS ARE FREE*

We would like to thank our incredible Children's Area Sponsors for making this possible: Carolina Carports, Chick-fil-A of Mount Airy, Johnson Granite, Inc., J.G. Coram Company, Inc, Surry Communications and Wayne-Sanderson Farms!

Please join the Town of Dobson in welcoming Officer Hiatt as a new employee with the Dobson Police Department!
06/02/2026

Please join the Town of Dobson in welcoming Officer Hiatt as a new employee with the Dobson Police Department!

06/01/2026

Do you enjoy Dobson Square Park, Town Festivals, and recreation in the Town of Dobson? Do you want to see more recreational components in the Town of Dobson?

Let us know what you think by filling out the Dobson Parks and Recreation Master Plan Survey in the link below:

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/VD9526Q

05/26/2026

Meeting Reminder: The Board of Commissioners will meet on Thursday, May 28th at 6:00PM at Dobson Town Hall, 307 N Main Street.

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Dobson, NC
27017

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5pm
Friday 8:30am - 5pm

Telephone

+13363568962

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