It’s that time again ya’ll! Old Fashioned Farmers Day at the Silk Hope Ruritan. The 44th Annual event showcases the evolution of agriculture throughout the years with a display of tractors, animals, dancing, craft demonstrations, food and more! This is no ordinary machinery show. You can see a cotton gin, a working sawmill, steam engines – even […]
Mark Hewitt Summer Kiln Opening It’s that time again. Mark and his apprentices, Stillman Browning-Howe and Will Baskin are busy making pots for the summer firing. This will be Firing 101 of the impressive wood fired salt kiln. The kiln openings are essentially a sale mixed with a party. There are light refreshments, lively conversation between locals […]
What the heck is the ODDCO?! The ODDCO or The Odd Company is the newest store/art gallery/ bar/ live music venue in Pittsboro. It’s the only one too! The owners are bonafide “fringe artists” working in art, music, design, branding and media. They started the ODDCO is a unique and lovingly created storefront that specializes […]
Fearrington Cooking School: Sunday Dinner from the Garden August 11 @ 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm AND Easy and Elegant Make-Ahead Chilled Menu for Hot Days August 25 @ 3:00 PM – 6:00PM Join cookbook author, recipe developer, and cooking teacher Sheri Castle, author of Instantly Southern, for a cooking demonstration taking inspiration from the beautiful Fearrington gardens and local farmer’s markets. […]
August 3 @ 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm @ Starrlight Mead Free Event Do you like mead, otherwise known as honey wine? If so, you are in luck as Pittsboro is home to its very own meadery, Starrlight Mead. This award winning meadery produces a delicious product similar to white wine as well as fruit infused blends. […]
2018 Kennel Club Dog Shows-Tarheel Labor Day Cluster August 31st– Sept. 3rd, 2018 Location: NC State Fairgrounds, Graham Building, 1025 Blue Ridge Blvd, Raleigh, NC Cost: $5.00 for adults, $2.00 for senior adults and children 7-11 years of age. Free admission with military ID and for children under 7 years of age. If you are a […]
2018 Raleigh Gem, Mineral and Jewelry Show August 31st– Sept. 3rd, 2018 Time: Friday: 12-6pm; Sat 10am-5pm; Sun 10am-5pm; Mon 10am-4pm Location: NC State Fairgrounds, Kerr Scott Building, 1025 Blue Ridge Blvd, Raleigh, NC Cost:$ 5 for adults, 16 and under free If you are looking for a fun, low cost activity in the […]
Cary Lazy Daze Arts and Crafts Festival 2018 As the heat drags on, summer can feel like such a bore but the good news is there are still tons of summer festivals and events to keep you excited about the season. August 25th-26th2018 Time: 9AM-6PM and 12:30-5PM Location: Cary Town Hall Campus, 316 North Academy […]
If you are looking for things to do this weekend around the Triangle, here are two events that might catch your fancy. First up is the PreddyFest Bluegrass Festival. The festival is small and eclectic but if you love listening to bluegrass in a relaxed outdoor setting, this might be the event for you. […]
The mid-summer bounty is upon us! From now through the fall the Triangle is full of foodie or food driven events for the seeking consumer or the whole family. First up is the Beer, Bourbon and BBQ festival. While not necessary an event for the kids, this festival serves up exactly what is says […]
