Last Fridays & the Art Walk
2026-04-24 17:30 - 21:00, 2026-05-29 17:30 - 21:00, 2026-06-26 17:30 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Historic County Courthouse Lawn, 104 E King Street, Hillsborough, NC, 27278, United States
FREE monthly events celebrating ART, CULTURE, and COMMUNITY in Hillsborough, NC, featuring:
⭐ The Art Walk (Year-Round) – 19 participating venues offer monthly artist receptions, demonstrations, free crafts, live music, and more.
⭐ Last Fridays Makers Markets (May – October) – Local artists, community groups, and family-friendly activities at the Old Orange County Courthouse North Lawn.
⭐ Live on the Lawn Performance Series (April-October) – Live performances ranging from dance to drums, fashion, puppets, singer-songwriters, local bands, and more on the Old Orange County Courthouse South Lawn.

Applications to become an Approved Vendor for 2026 Last Fridays Makers Markets are NOW OPEN. Local artists are encouraged to apply.
Learn about each monthly lineup, download the itinerary, and CHOOSE YOUR LAST FRIDAYS ADVENTURE at www.lastfridays.org*!
*Details on this page are generally finalized the week before each Last Friday event.

Operating support provided by the North Carolina Arts Council, a division of the Department of Natural and Cultural Resources, and the Orange County Arts Commission. Additional support provided by the Tourism Board and the Town of Hillsborough.

Open Mic at Yonder
2026-04-28 19:30 - 23:00, 2026-05-05 19:30 - 23:00, 2026-05-12 19:30 - 23:00, 2026-05-19 19:30 - 23:00, 2026-05-26 19:30 - 23:00, 2026-06-02 19:30 - 23:00, 2026-06-09 19:30 - 23:00, 2026-06-16 19:30 - 23:00 and 2 more dates | Yonder: Southern Cocktails & Brew, 114 W King St, Hillsborough, NC, 27278, United States
Orange County’s BEST ACOUSTIC Open Mic!

🎤 Yonder Open Mic NightEvery Tuesday, Hillsborough’s coziest living room turns into a showcase of local talent—and you’re invited! Whether you’re a seasoned performer or just ready to belt out a tune after a beer, Yonder’s Open Mic is the place to be.
🕢 Starts at 7:30 PM with poetry & spoken word, followed by live music from 8–11ish, and maybe a late-night jam if the vibe is right.
🎶 Got something to share?

Sign-ups open at 7 PM (in person)
Musicians: 3 songs or 15 mins
Poets: 3 poems or 5 mins
No drums, no amps, no mimes (seriously)
First come, first-ish served

Grab a cocktail, cheer on your neighbors, and maybe even surprise yourself. This isn’t just open mic—it’s open heart, open ears, and open tabs.
📍 Yonder: Southern Cocktails & Brew
Check them out on Facebook.
Let’s make your Tuesday night anything but typical.

Thursday Jazz at Yonder
2026-04-30 20:00 - 22:00, 2026-05-07 20:00 - 22:00, 2026-05-14 20:00 - 22:00, 2026-05-21 20:00 - 22:00, 2026-05-28 20:00 - 22:00, 2026-06-04 20:00 - 22:00, 2026-06-11 20:00 - 22:00, 2026-06-18 20:00 - 22:00 and 2 more dates | Yonder: Southern Cocktails & Brew, 114 W King St, Hillsborough, NC, 27278, United States
Each Thursday from 8-10 Yonder presents live jazz with some amazing local, and traveling jazz musicians.
Les Trois Chats
Katharine Whalen’s JazzSquad
Crystal Bright and Griffanzo
Taz Halloween with Griffanzo
New Morning Jazz

KÜF KNOTZ & CHRISTINE ELISE

Saturday Slowdown at RambleRill Farm: Market and Open Farm Day
2026-05-02 10:00 - 14:00 | Ramble Rill Farm, 913 Arthur Minnis Road, Hillsborough, NC, 27516, United States
Celebrate spring with us this Saturday at the first Saturday Slowdown of 2026! PLANT SALE!! (herbs, flowers and veggie starts). And visit other local makers, bakers, and growers; enjoy live music; visit the goats and the Long Leaf Forest School. Bring a picnic; walk in the woods. Kids and families: did we say goats? Relax and Slowdown with us! 10am-2pm, Saturday, 5.2.26, 913 Arthur Minnis Road, Hillsborough, NC. Free admission.

Joe Woodson Grizzly Bear CD Release Celebration Saturday May 16th, 2026 4:00 PM
2026-05-16 16:00 - 17:00 | Orange County Main Library, 137 W. Margaret Ln, Hillsborough, NC, 27278, United States
Joe Woodson and Friends as they celebrate songs of the season and songs from the new CD release “Grizzly Bear”. Traditional, Bluegrass, and new songs
Date- Saturday May 16th, 2026 4:00 PM.
Location-Orange County Public Library Main Location-137 West Margaret Lane Hillsborough, NC
919-245-2525
Free admission-Family Friendly

Songwriters in The Round
2026-05-20 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-06-17 19:00 - 21:00 | Yonder: Southern Cocktails & Brew, 114 W King St, Hillsborough, NC, 27278, United States
Kirk Ridge hosts a monthly Songwriters in The Round at Yonder. Each month three singer/songwriters share their stories and songs on Yonder stage.

Saturday Slowdown at RambleRill Farm: Market and Open Farm Day
2026-06-06 10:00 - 14:00 | Ramble Rill Farm, 913 Arthur Minnis Road, Hillsborough, NC, 27516, United States
Join the FAMILY FUN at this weekend’s Saturday Slowdown Market and Open Farm Day. Meet Houdini the friendly black snake, visit the goats, enjoy a free scoop of ice cream paired with sweets from Starfish Bakery’s brownie bar, walk the woods, stop by the Longleaf Forest School open house, create your own arrangement at Firefly Farm’s flower bar, taste kid-friendly herbal tea blends by Kid Clover, find native plants for your home garden or landscape from Crooked Creek Nursery. Saturday, June 6, 10am-2pm, 913 Arthur Minnis Road, Hillsborough. Free Admission!

Love and Valor Reunion Show
2026-06-26 20:00 - 23:00 | Yonder: Southern Cocktails & Brew, 114 W King St, Hillsborough, NC, 27278, United States
Jesse Fox “I’ve been wanting for about 2 years to have a reunion show at Yonder, where we get some of the old group together and play all the old Love & Valor songs that we spent 10 years playing for all of you lovely people. We miss those tunes and the often chaotic shows from back in the day. So, as of right now, this is your one and only chance to come party with “Love & Valor” at the best damn venue in town!”

Music at Thornfield Heritage Farm
2026-06-27 02:00 - 17:00 | Thronfield Heritage Farm, 3601 Old Vine Trail, Hillsborough, NC, 27278, United States
Unwind and join us for our last event before we close for July and August when the real heat sets in. Chris Cole will entertain us with his amazing voice and guitar. We will have a hay ride and lots of animals for you to visit, including Valais sheep and lambs, kunekune pigs, Nigerian Dwarf goats, Great Pyrenees livestock guardian dogs, Endangered Breeds of waterfowl, and our most popular, giant breeds of rabbits and babies that live freely in our orchard. You are welcome to bring your own snacks, but for your convenience, we offer inexpensive snacks at our farm store, including ice-cold beverages, chilled applesauce pouches, favorite pre-packaged snacks, and of course, Hillsborough’s own Whitt’s ice cream sandwiches!! Gates open at 1:30 pm.
After our hot-weather break, we will reopen on September 12th with Casey Clark!! Future 2026 events are: 9/19 with Chris Cole, 10/03 with Casey Clark, 10/17 with Chris Cole, and 10/24 with Caleb McArthur & Whiskey Ridge Outlaws.
