As we roll closer to Thanksgiving, a plethora of Holiday activities and markets are popping up! From shopping to parades, tree lightings and more will have you feeling the Holiday spirit. Here are three Holiday Markets to satisfy the shopper urges while supporting local economies! Saxapahaw Holiday Market This annual market is super popular and […]
The 2019 Day of the Dead (Dia de los Muertos) observance will begin October 31st to November 2nd. This Mexican holiday is to honor those loved ones who have passed on. It has been heartily accepted by the American public and now we have several observances in the area. 4th Annual Death Fair In Pittsboro this manifest […]
Fall festivals are all around this time of year. Take advantage of the fabulous fall weather and get out to the farms, fields and festivals of fun! Clayton Harvest and Music Festival – Clayton, NC – Oct 30 to Nov 3, 2019The Clayton Chamber of Commerce’s Clayton Harvest Festival has roots dating back to the 1951 […]
If you haven’t already headed out the state fairground in Raleigh, than this is the weekend to do so. The State Fair is happening now through the 27th of October. Whether you are interested in the animals exhibits, live music and dancing, the impressive array of fair food or the rides- there really is something […]
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 […]
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 […]
Harvest Abundance Dinner tickets are on sale now! The Chatham Mills Farmers Market (CMFM) needs your help. It’s time to celebrate the bounty of the market with a phenomenal hand-crafted meal with food actually from the market. This annual farm-to-table dinner is also a fundraiser with a silent auction and raffle. Proceeds go to support […]
Pittsboro is home to such a wide array of summertime activities. There is literally something for everyone to enjoy from local food, to cultural events, art, etc. and with the expansion of the county’s footprint, there are more opportunities to enjoy. This weekend one of the newer Pittsboro businesses in the Penguin Place complex, welcomes […]
If you haven’t heard of the Sweet Bee Theater in Pittsboro, you are officially missing out. Sweet Bee is Pittsboro’s only community theater and is home to the Pittsboro Youth Theater (PYT). Tammy Matthews and Craig Witter founded the theater in 2012 to fill the void in live performance in Chatham County. More than 2,000 people […]
