Ok, here is your source for all the fall festival fun you can possibly handle. From corn mazes, to haunted trails, pumpkin picking and animal fun, these farms will provide all the essentials for you to embrace the best of the season. Gross Farms – Sanford, NCThe Gross family has owned and farmed this land for […]
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Octoberfests!!
Oktoberfest and Pumpkin Beer Tap Takeover at The House of Hops October 5 @ 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM Take advantage of the cooler temps and head over to Penguin Place in the new Chatham Park Mosaic for the first weekend of October festivities. Kick off the season of pumpkin and autumn flavors- even in your alcoholic […]
Wide Open Bluegrass Festival
Wide Open Bluegrass Festival September 27th and September 28th 100+ Bluegrass bands invade downtown Raleigh for a foot stomping good time. This free street festival has 8 stages, a vendor area with artisans, food and more, a whole hog barbecue championship and more! Featuring IBMA and Grammy Award winners, top-notch emerging acts, traditional bluegrass, and acts […]
12th Annual Pittsboro Pepperfest * September 22, 3 – 6 PM
North Carolina’s LARGEST local food festival is moving back home to Main Street Pittsboro! September 22, 2019 3 – 6 PM A celebration of sustainable agriculture, farmers, and the creativity of the Piedmont’s top chefs, (as well as peppers!) brewers and artisans, this amazing culinary event draws over 3,000 people for good food, live music, children’s activities […]
SOMM – OFF! At The Postal Fish Company
This coming Sunday, Master Sommelier, Max Kast, and Advanced Sommelier, Paul DiMario are going head-to-head in our Dueling Sommelier Wine Dinner with their weapons of choice – WINE! Each sommelier will choose wines they believe best complement each course, and their selections will not be disclosed to anyone until the night of the dinner. In fact, the wines will not […]
Move In Ready on Secluded Acreage
Beautiful wooded land close to Pittsboro. Move in ready home first floor living space as well as study. Two oversized bedrooms in the upstairs for separate kid area. Over 16 acres gives you the ability to build your dream home on the land for future growth or to keep your privacy abound. This is a […]
Two great events happening this weekend at the Raleigh Fairgrounds!
The 38th Annual Greek Festival First and foremost come for the fabulous and authentic Greek food! This includes homemade Greek pastries and more made by Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church and its many members that use traditional recipes handed down through generations. Make sure you stay for the live Greek music and Greek Dance Groups bringing […]
Build Your Own Modern Farmhouse
Three pristine acres right outside Pittsboro, with hands-on local builder to design your own modern farmhouse. Current design for 3200 square foot, 4 bedrooms with 3.5 bath also includes: wide plank hardwoods, accent metal roof, oversized front porch, ship lap, wood shelving. Open floor plan combined with screened porch and deck looking out to nature […]
44th Annual Old Fashioned Farmers Day * August 31-Sept 1
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 […]
This Weekend Check Out Hewitt Pottery Open Kiln and Cary’s Lazy Daze Arts and Crafts Festival
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 […]