BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Visit Hillsborough, NC - ECPv6.15.4//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://visithillsboroughnc.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Visit Hillsborough, NC REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260324T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260324T203000 DTSTAMP:20261026T003348 CREATED:20260212T162913Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260212T162913Z UID:10015272-1774375200-1774384200@visithillsboroughnc.com SUMMARY:House of Spells and Secrets Book Release Party DESCRIPTION:I’m so excited to invite you to a fun evening celebrating the release of House of Spells and Secrets. We’ll be gathering at Pizza Cornicione in Hillsborough for good pizza\, salad\, dessert\, and a signature cocktail—because every spell works better with food! \nThe night will be casual and easygoing\, with plenty of time to mingle. I’ll share a few short readings from the book\, there will be a fun giveaway\, and signed books will be available if you’d like to take one home. \nCome for the pizza\, stay for the spells. ✨📚 \nI can’t wait to celebrate this labor of love with you! URL:https://visithillsboroughnc.com/event/house-of-spells-and-secrets-book-release-party/ LOCATION:NC CATEGORIES:Free,Literary ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://visithillsboroughnc.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/event.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260409T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260409T220000 DTSTAMP:20261026T003348 CREATED:20260406T133458Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260406T133458Z UID:10017000-1775761200-1775772000@visithillsboroughnc.com SUMMARY:Noir at the Bar DESCRIPTION:Noir at the Bar Brings Acclaimed Crime Writers to Downtown Hillsborough on April 9 \nHILLSBOROUGH\, NC (April 2026) — Visitors and locals alike are invited to experience an evening of bold storytelling and Southern atmosphere as Noir at the Bar returns to Yonder: Southern Cocktails and Brew (114 W King Street) on Wednesday\, April 9 at 7:00 p.m. \nHeld in the heart of downtown Hillsborough\, this quarterly event has become a signature cultural offering\, blending the town’s vibrant arts scene with its welcoming\, small-town charm. Hosted by author and Yonder co-owner Eryk Pruitt\, Noir at the Bar features eight crime fiction writers performing live readings of their most compelling and entertaining work. \nThis spring’s lineup includes: \n·       Eryk Pruitt \n·       Alexis Bravos \n·       Daniel Wallace \n·       PM Raymond \n·       Steve Weddle \n·       Dana King \n·       Casey Stegman \n·       Diane Kelly \nThe evening will be emceed by Tracey Reynolds. \nSince launching in 2019\, Noir at the Bar has drawn audiences from across the Triangle and beyond\, with past appearances by notable authors including Jill McCorkle\, David Joy\, and S. A. Cosby. The event offers visitors a chance to engage directly with working writers in an intimate\, lively setting that reflects Hillsborough’s creative spirit. \n“We have been fortunate enough to have some crazy things go down on Yonder’s stage\,” said Pruitt. “Noir at the Bar is usually some of the most memorable. I can’t wait to hear what people will be talking about next week.” \nLocated steps from Hillsborough’s historic districts\, galleries\, and restaurants\, Yonder provides a relaxed\, welcoming environment often described as “Hillsborough’s living room.” For this event\, the bar will feature specially paired cocktails to complement the evening’s readings. \nWhether planning a night out or visiting Hillsborough for the first time\, Noir at the Bar offers a unique way to experience the town’s literary and cultural scene. \nVisitors are encouraged to arrive early to explore downtown Hillsborough and secure seating for this popular event. URL:https://visithillsboroughnc.com/event/noir-at-the-bar/ LOCATION:Yonder: Southern Cocktails & Brew\, 114 W King St\, Hillsborough\, NC\, 27278\, United States CATEGORIES:Food/Drink,Free,Literary,Poetry,Speaker ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://visithillsboroughnc.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/NATB-April-9-2026.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260421T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260421T193000 DTSTAMP:20261026T003348 CREATED:20260401T195743Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T195743Z UID:10016980-1776792600-1776799800@visithillsboroughnc.com SUMMARY:Poetry Workshop Amal Kassir Hillsborough Poet Laureate DESCRIPTION:Join Hillsborough’s 2025-27 Poet Laureate Amal Kassir for a poetry workshop open to all ages.  Amal is a Syrian American poet born and raised in Denver\, Colorado. She has performed and taught in 13 countries and cities all over the world.   She is the founder of House of Amal\, a global writing community that sits at the intersection of introspection\, faith\, and literature. She is also the founder of the mental Wellness Program for Muslim Youth for Positive Impact in Colorado\, working to create access and dismantle stigma around mental health in the Muslin community.  She and her husband Omar Rezk own a farm in Hillsborough. https://www.amalkassir.com/ URL:https://visithillsboroughnc.com/event/poetry-workshop-amal-kassir-hillsborough-poet-laureate/ LOCATION:Hillsborough Main Library\, 137 West Margaret Lane\, Hillsborough\, 27278\, United States CATEGORIES:Environment,Free,Literary,Poetry ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://visithillsboroughnc.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Climate-Challenge-1-1-3.png ORGANIZER;CN="Hillsborough Climate Challenge Green Team":MAILTO:cvinski@yahoo.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260529T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260529T210000 DTSTAMP:20261026T003348 CREATED:20260428T155949Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260428T155949Z UID:10017437-1780077600-1780088400@visithillsboroughnc.com SUMMARY:Flashes of Hillsborough: Abstractions! featuring writing by Adam Cheshire and art by Barbara Younger DESCRIPTION:Interpreting the writer Adam Cheshire’s poetical flash pieces about home\, visual artist Barbara Younger creates an array of kaleidoscopic works. \nA layered interweaving of artist and author\, Flashes of Hillsborough: Abstractions! is a portal back to lost memories and the haunted but hopeful landscape of our past. \nShow runs Wednesday May 27 through Sunday\, June 21. Opening reception during the Last Friday Art Walk\, Friday\, May 29\, 6-9 pm \nMargaret Lane Gallery\, 121 W Margaret Lane\, Hillsborough\, NC www.margaretlanegallery.com \n  URL:https://visithillsboroughnc.com/event/flashes-of-hillsborough-abstractions-featuring-writing-by-adam-cheshire-and-art-by-barbara-younger/ LOCATION:Margaret Lane Gallery\, 121 West Margaret Lane\, Hillsborough\, NC\, 27278\, United States CATEGORIES:Art,Literary ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://visithillsboroughnc.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/flashes-2026-flier-smaller.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Margaret Lane Gallery":MAILTO:margaretlanegallery@gmail.com GEO:36.0743007;-79.1002029 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Margaret Lane Gallery 121 West Margaret Lane Hillsborough NC 27278 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=121 West Margaret Lane:geo:-79.1002029,36.0743007 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260926T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260926T160000 DTSTAMP:20261026T003348 CREATED:20260213T145216Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260812T185332Z UID:10015338-1790416800-1790438400@visithillsboroughnc.com SUMMARY:Outlandish Hillsborough Scottish Festival 2026 DESCRIPTION:Attention Outlander fans\, Scottish fanatics\, and Hillsborough lovers! The wait is over and tickets are on sale now for the September 2026 Outlandish Hillsborough Scottish Festival. We’re excited to welcome you back for another full day of Scottish culture with live music\, bagpipes\, traditional dancing\, and interactive activities for all ages. One major update\, ALL activities will be on the grounds of Ayr Mount including Hillsborough’s own Craigh Na Dun\, fairy dancers\, broadsword lessons\, and (of course) of whiskey tasting table. \nWe have a lot of returning fan favorites as well as new vendors\, activites\, and musicians who we know will make this year’s festival unforgettable. Be sure to check out our website for additional details about the festival\, weekend events\, and important logistics like parking and places to stay in town!\n\nPurchase tickets here: zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/outlandish-hillsborough-scottish-festival\n\nLearn more about the event on our website: historichillsborough.org/outlandish-hillsborough\n\nEmbrace the spirit of fun and festivity at this unique event—there’s something for everyone!\n  URL:https://visithillsboroughnc.com/event/outlandish-hillsborough-scottish-festival-2026/ LOCATION:Ayr Mount Historic Site\, 376 St. Mary's Rd\, Hillsborough\, NC\, 27278\, United States CATEGORIES:Dance,Family,Festival,Fundraiser,History,Kids,Literary,Live Music,Speaker ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://visithillsboroughnc.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Outlandish-2026.jpg GEO:36.0806869;-79.0864684 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Ayr Mount Historic Site 376 St. Mary's Rd Hillsborough NC 27278 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=376 St. Mary's Rd:geo:-79.0864684,36.0806869 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260926T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260926T180000 DTSTAMP:20261026T003348 CREATED:20260923T161000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260923T161000Z UID:10018524-1790438400-1790445600@visithillsboroughnc.com SUMMARY:3 Poets Reading at RambleRill Farm DESCRIPTION:Join us in the big barn at RambleRill on Saturday\, September 26\, 4-6pm for poetry and sweet treats from Starfish Bakery. 3 Poets Reading will feature Ross White\, Sheila Smith McKoy\, and Jessica Covil-Manset: \nRoss White is the author of Charm Offensive\, winner of the Sexton Prize for Poetry\, and the chapbooks Valley of Want\, How We Came Upon the Colony\, and The Polite Society. He is the director of Bull City Press\, where he hosts the podcast The Chapbook. He teaches creative writing\, podcasting\, publishing\, and grammar at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. \nSheila Smith McKoy is an award-winning poet\, fiction writer\, auto ethnographer and filmmaker. She received the 2020 Muriel Craft Bailey Memorial Prize in poetry. Her books of poetry include The Bones Beneath\, One Window’s Light: a Haiku Collection\, Griots: Keepers of the Story\, and Above the Rushes. \nJessica Covil-Manset is the author of To Sing You\, and to Shout. She has been twice nominated for Best of the Net\, with poems appearing in SWWIM Every Day\, Rise Up Review\, Whale Road Review\, and other journals.  Ticket details herein. URL:https://visithillsboroughnc.com/event/3-poets-reading-at-ramblerill-farm/ LOCATION:Ramble Rill Farm\, 913 Arthur Minnis Road\, Hillsborough\, NC\, 27516\, United States CATEGORIES:Literary,Poetry ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://visithillsboroughnc.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/3-Poets-reading-flyer-9.26.26.jpg GEO:35.9948567;-79.1258582 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Ramble Rill Farm 913 Arthur Minnis Road Hillsborough NC 27516 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=913 Arthur Minnis Road:geo:-79.1258582,35.9948567 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261010T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261010T170000 DTSTAMP:20261026T003348 CREATED:20261001T182523Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261001T182523Z UID:10018538-1791640800-1791651600@visithillsboroughnc.com SUMMARY:Hillsborough Mini Book Fair DESCRIPTION:10+ local authors and bookish vendors are coming to Hillsborough for a mini book fair! Hosted by Oak and Ink Bookish Boutiques at Studio 71 (243 S. Churton St)\, we’ve got everything from romance to fantasy to YA. Swing by to find your next favorite read! URL:https://visithillsboroughnc.com/event/hillsborough-mini-book-fair/ LOCATION:Studio 71\, 243 South Churton St\, Hillsborough\, NC\, 27278\, United States CATEGORIES:Free,Literary,Poetry,Shopping ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://visithillsboroughnc.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/oink1010event.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Oak &%3B Ink Bookish Boutiques":MAILTO:oakandinknc@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261025T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261025T183000 DTSTAMP:20261026T003348 CREATED:20261020T183927Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261020T183927Z UID:10018827-1792945800-1792953000@visithillsboroughnc.com SUMMARY:A Very Bookish Halloween Social DESCRIPTION:Join Spines & Social and Eno River Farm for A Very Bookish Halloween Social on Sunday\, October 25\, from 4:30–6:30 PM! \nShop local bookish vendors\, browse mobile bookstores\, connect with fellow readers\, and enjoy free books while supplies last! Dress as your favorite book character for our costume contest at 5:30 PM. \n📍 Eno River Farm\, Hillsborough\, NC \nFree admission | All ages welcome | Costumes encouraged! URL:https://visithillsboroughnc.com/event/a-very-bookish-halloween-social/ LOCATION:Eno River Farm\, 2127 St Marys Road\, Hillsborough\, NC\, 27278\, United States CATEGORIES:Free,Literary,Outdoor,Shopping END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR