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SUMMARY:Uproar Festival of Public Art
DESCRIPTION:Uproar Festival of Public Art is coming to Orange County\, North Carolina\, Aug. 1-23\, 2025. Sixty bold\, high-impact\, outdoor works of art will be showcased throughout the downtown communities of Chapel Hill\, Carrboro\, and Hillsborough\, and cash prizes will be awarded based on public voting and a jury panel of experts. Be sure to vote to help select the $10\,000 People’s Choice Winner! Uproar artists represent six states – North Carolina\, South Carolina\, Virginia\, Tennessee\, Georgia\, and Alabama.\nThink of Uproar as a big\, artsy scavenger hunt. Uproar will provide a free and accessible arts experience for visitors of all abilities. \nJoin for a free kickoff party at Eno Arts Mill in Hillsborough on Aug. 1 at 6 pm\, featuring a performance from Liquid Pleasure. \nGet more details about the artists and the art locations at uproarfestnc.com.
URL:https://visithillsboroughnc.com/event/uproar-festival-of-public-art-2/2025-08-01/
LOCATION:Downtown Historic Hillsborough\, 101 S Churton Street\, Hillsborough\, NC\, 27278
CATEGORIES:Art,Family,Free,Kids,Outdoor
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SUMMARY:Historic Hillsborough Guided Tours
DESCRIPTION:Experience American history through the unique perspective of one of North Carolina’s oldest and most historically significant towns\, with a guided walking tour of downtown Hillsborough. Established in 1754 as the seat of government for Orange County\, Hillsborough’s colonial legacy and signs of its importance in North Carolina and American history can be seen everywhere. \nThe tour begins at the Hillsborough Visitors Center\, located in the eighteenth century Alexander Dickson Farm House\, and guides visitors to a variety of historic places from the site of a 1790s African American-owned distillery to the 1840s Orange County Courthouse and the grave of one of North Carolina’s signers of the Declaration of Independence. \nThis is an in-person walking tour that sometimes crosses uneven terrain. Please plan to be walking or standing for the duration of the event\, wear comfortable walking shoes\, and bring a water bottle (plus your curiosity)! \nFor groups that are concerned about the length\, duration\, or terrain of the tour. Please\, contact The Alliance for Historic Hillsborough for other options\, including bus tours. \nTickets: https://www.zeffy.com/ticketing/3277bebb-5a4c-48ec-9a1e-0c4e287138b5
URL:https://visithillsboroughnc.com/event/historic-hillsborough-guided-tours/2025-08-02/
LOCATION:Hillsborough Visitors Center\, 150 E King Street\, Hillsborough\, NC\, 27278\, United States
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SUMMARY:Uproar Festival of Public Art
DESCRIPTION:Uproar Festival of Public Art is coming to Orange County\, North Carolina\, Aug. 1-23\, 2025. Sixty bold\, high-impact\, outdoor works of art will be showcased throughout the downtown communities of Chapel Hill\, Carrboro\, and Hillsborough\, and cash prizes will be awarded based on public voting and a jury panel of experts. Be sure to vote to help select the $10\,000 People’s Choice Winner! Uproar artists represent six states – North Carolina\, South Carolina\, Virginia\, Tennessee\, Georgia\, and Alabama.\nThink of Uproar as a big\, artsy scavenger hunt. Uproar will provide a free and accessible arts experience for visitors of all abilities. \nJoin for a free kickoff party at Eno Arts Mill in Hillsborough on Aug. 1 at 6 pm\, featuring a performance from Liquid Pleasure. \nGet more details about the artists and the art locations at uproarfestnc.com.
URL:https://visithillsboroughnc.com/event/uproar-festival-of-public-art-2/2025-08-04/
LOCATION:Downtown Historic Hillsborough\, 101 S Churton Street\, Hillsborough\, NC\, 27278
CATEGORIES:Art,Family,Free,Kids,Outdoor
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SUMMARY:Uproar Festival of Public Art
DESCRIPTION:Uproar Festival of Public Art is coming to Orange County\, North Carolina\, Aug. 1-23\, 2025. Sixty bold\, high-impact\, outdoor works of art will be showcased throughout the downtown communities of Chapel Hill\, Carrboro\, and Hillsborough\, and cash prizes will be awarded based on public voting and a jury panel of experts. Be sure to vote to help select the $10\,000 People’s Choice Winner! Uproar artists represent six states – North Carolina\, South Carolina\, Virginia\, Tennessee\, Georgia\, and Alabama.\nThink of Uproar as a big\, artsy scavenger hunt. Uproar will provide a free and accessible arts experience for visitors of all abilities. \nJoin for a free kickoff party at Eno Arts Mill in Hillsborough on Aug. 1 at 6 pm\, featuring a performance from Liquid Pleasure. \nGet more details about the artists and the art locations at uproarfestnc.com.
URL:https://visithillsboroughnc.com/event/uproar-festival-of-public-art-2/2025-08-06/
LOCATION:Downtown Historic Hillsborough\, 101 S Churton Street\, Hillsborough\, NC\, 27278
CATEGORIES:Art,Family,Free,Kids,Outdoor
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SUMMARY:Uproar Festival of Public Art
DESCRIPTION:Uproar Festival of Public Art is coming to Orange County\, North Carolina\, Aug. 1-23\, 2025. Sixty bold\, high-impact\, outdoor works of art will be showcased throughout the downtown communities of Chapel Hill\, Carrboro\, and Hillsborough\, and cash prizes will be awarded based on public voting and a jury panel of experts. Be sure to vote to help select the $10\,000 People’s Choice Winner! Uproar artists represent six states – North Carolina\, South Carolina\, Virginia\, Tennessee\, Georgia\, and Alabama.\nThink of Uproar as a big\, artsy scavenger hunt. Uproar will provide a free and accessible arts experience for visitors of all abilities. \nJoin for a free kickoff party at Eno Arts Mill in Hillsborough on Aug. 1 at 6 pm\, featuring a performance from Liquid Pleasure. \nGet more details about the artists and the art locations at uproarfestnc.com.
URL:https://visithillsboroughnc.com/event/uproar-festival-of-public-art-2/2025-08-08/
LOCATION:Downtown Historic Hillsborough\, 101 S Churton Street\, Hillsborough\, NC\, 27278
CATEGORIES:Art,Family,Free,Kids,Outdoor
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SUMMARY:Historic Hillsborough Guided Tours
DESCRIPTION:Experience American history through the unique perspective of one of North Carolina’s oldest and most historically significant towns\, with a guided walking tour of downtown Hillsborough. Established in 1754 as the seat of government for Orange County\, Hillsborough’s colonial legacy and signs of its importance in North Carolina and American history can be seen everywhere. \nThe tour begins at the Hillsborough Visitors Center\, located in the eighteenth century Alexander Dickson Farm House\, and guides visitors to a variety of historic places from the site of a 1790s African American-owned distillery to the 1840s Orange County Courthouse and the grave of one of North Carolina’s signers of the Declaration of Independence. \nThis is an in-person walking tour that sometimes crosses uneven terrain. Please plan to be walking or standing for the duration of the event\, wear comfortable walking shoes\, and bring a water bottle (plus your curiosity)! \nFor groups that are concerned about the length\, duration\, or terrain of the tour. Please\, contact The Alliance for Historic Hillsborough for other options\, including bus tours. \nTickets: https://www.zeffy.com/ticketing/3277bebb-5a4c-48ec-9a1e-0c4e287138b5
URL:https://visithillsboroughnc.com/event/historic-hillsborough-guided-tours/2025-08-09/
LOCATION:Hillsborough Visitors Center\, 150 E King Street\, Hillsborough\, NC\, 27278\, United States
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SUMMARY:Uproar Festival of Public Art
DESCRIPTION:Uproar Festival of Public Art is coming to Orange County\, North Carolina\, Aug. 1-23\, 2025. Sixty bold\, high-impact\, outdoor works of art will be showcased throughout the downtown communities of Chapel Hill\, Carrboro\, and Hillsborough\, and cash prizes will be awarded based on public voting and a jury panel of experts. Be sure to vote to help select the $10\,000 People’s Choice Winner! Uproar artists represent six states – North Carolina\, South Carolina\, Virginia\, Tennessee\, Georgia\, and Alabama.\nThink of Uproar as a big\, artsy scavenger hunt. Uproar will provide a free and accessible arts experience for visitors of all abilities. \nJoin for a free kickoff party at Eno Arts Mill in Hillsborough on Aug. 1 at 6 pm\, featuring a performance from Liquid Pleasure. \nGet more details about the artists and the art locations at uproarfestnc.com.
URL:https://visithillsboroughnc.com/event/uproar-festival-of-public-art-2/2025-08-11/
LOCATION:Downtown Historic Hillsborough\, 101 S Churton Street\, Hillsborough\, NC\, 27278
CATEGORIES:Art,Family,Free,Kids,Outdoor
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SUMMARY:Uproar Festival of Public Art
DESCRIPTION:Uproar Festival of Public Art is coming to Orange County\, North Carolina\, Aug. 1-23\, 2025. Sixty bold\, high-impact\, outdoor works of art will be showcased throughout the downtown communities of Chapel Hill\, Carrboro\, and Hillsborough\, and cash prizes will be awarded based on public voting and a jury panel of experts. Be sure to vote to help select the $10\,000 People’s Choice Winner! Uproar artists represent six states – North Carolina\, South Carolina\, Virginia\, Tennessee\, Georgia\, and Alabama.\nThink of Uproar as a big\, artsy scavenger hunt. Uproar will provide a free and accessible arts experience for visitors of all abilities. \nJoin for a free kickoff party at Eno Arts Mill in Hillsborough on Aug. 1 at 6 pm\, featuring a performance from Liquid Pleasure. \nGet more details about the artists and the art locations at uproarfestnc.com.
URL:https://visithillsboroughnc.com/event/uproar-festival-of-public-art-2/2025-08-13/
LOCATION:Downtown Historic Hillsborough\, 101 S Churton Street\, Hillsborough\, NC\, 27278
CATEGORIES:Art,Family,Free,Kids,Outdoor
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SUMMARY:Uproar Festival of Public Art
DESCRIPTION:Uproar Festival of Public Art is coming to Orange County\, North Carolina\, Aug. 1-23\, 2025. Sixty bold\, high-impact\, outdoor works of art will be showcased throughout the downtown communities of Chapel Hill\, Carrboro\, and Hillsborough\, and cash prizes will be awarded based on public voting and a jury panel of experts. Be sure to vote to help select the $10\,000 People’s Choice Winner! Uproar artists represent six states – North Carolina\, South Carolina\, Virginia\, Tennessee\, Georgia\, and Alabama.\nThink of Uproar as a big\, artsy scavenger hunt. Uproar will provide a free and accessible arts experience for visitors of all abilities. \nJoin for a free kickoff party at Eno Arts Mill in Hillsborough on Aug. 1 at 6 pm\, featuring a performance from Liquid Pleasure. \nGet more details about the artists and the art locations at uproarfestnc.com.
URL:https://visithillsboroughnc.com/event/uproar-festival-of-public-art-2/2025-08-15/
LOCATION:Downtown Historic Hillsborough\, 101 S Churton Street\, Hillsborough\, NC\, 27278
CATEGORIES:Art,Family,Free,Kids,Outdoor
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SUMMARY:Historic Hillsborough Guided Tours
DESCRIPTION:Experience American history through the unique perspective of one of North Carolina’s oldest and most historically significant towns\, with a guided walking tour of downtown Hillsborough. Established in 1754 as the seat of government for Orange County\, Hillsborough’s colonial legacy and signs of its importance in North Carolina and American history can be seen everywhere. \nThe tour begins at the Hillsborough Visitors Center\, located in the eighteenth century Alexander Dickson Farm House\, and guides visitors to a variety of historic places from the site of a 1790s African American-owned distillery to the 1840s Orange County Courthouse and the grave of one of North Carolina’s signers of the Declaration of Independence. \nThis is an in-person walking tour that sometimes crosses uneven terrain. Please plan to be walking or standing for the duration of the event\, wear comfortable walking shoes\, and bring a water bottle (plus your curiosity)! \nFor groups that are concerned about the length\, duration\, or terrain of the tour. Please\, contact The Alliance for Historic Hillsborough for other options\, including bus tours. \nTickets: https://www.zeffy.com/ticketing/3277bebb-5a4c-48ec-9a1e-0c4e287138b5
URL:https://visithillsboroughnc.com/event/historic-hillsborough-guided-tours/2025-08-16/
LOCATION:Hillsborough Visitors Center\, 150 E King Street\, Hillsborough\, NC\, 27278\, United States
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SUMMARY:Uproar Festival of Public Art
DESCRIPTION:Uproar Festival of Public Art is coming to Orange County\, North Carolina\, Aug. 1-23\, 2025. Sixty bold\, high-impact\, outdoor works of art will be showcased throughout the downtown communities of Chapel Hill\, Carrboro\, and Hillsborough\, and cash prizes will be awarded based on public voting and a jury panel of experts. Be sure to vote to help select the $10\,000 People’s Choice Winner! Uproar artists represent six states – North Carolina\, South Carolina\, Virginia\, Tennessee\, Georgia\, and Alabama.\nThink of Uproar as a big\, artsy scavenger hunt. Uproar will provide a free and accessible arts experience for visitors of all abilities. \nJoin for a free kickoff party at Eno Arts Mill in Hillsborough on Aug. 1 at 6 pm\, featuring a performance from Liquid Pleasure. \nGet more details about the artists and the art locations at uproarfestnc.com.
URL:https://visithillsboroughnc.com/event/uproar-festival-of-public-art-2/2025-08-18/
LOCATION:Downtown Historic Hillsborough\, 101 S Churton Street\, Hillsborough\, NC\, 27278
CATEGORIES:Art,Family,Free,Kids,Outdoor
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SUMMARY:Uproar Festival of Public Art
DESCRIPTION:Uproar Festival of Public Art is coming to Orange County\, North Carolina\, Aug. 1-23\, 2025. Sixty bold\, high-impact\, outdoor works of art will be showcased throughout the downtown communities of Chapel Hill\, Carrboro\, and Hillsborough\, and cash prizes will be awarded based on public voting and a jury panel of experts. Be sure to vote to help select the $10\,000 People’s Choice Winner! Uproar artists represent six states – North Carolina\, South Carolina\, Virginia\, Tennessee\, Georgia\, and Alabama.\nThink of Uproar as a big\, artsy scavenger hunt. Uproar will provide a free and accessible arts experience for visitors of all abilities. \nJoin for a free kickoff party at Eno Arts Mill in Hillsborough on Aug. 1 at 6 pm\, featuring a performance from Liquid Pleasure. \nGet more details about the artists and the art locations at uproarfestnc.com.
URL:https://visithillsboroughnc.com/event/uproar-festival-of-public-art-2/2025-08-20/
LOCATION:Downtown Historic Hillsborough\, 101 S Churton Street\, Hillsborough\, NC\, 27278
CATEGORIES:Art,Family,Free,Kids,Outdoor
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SUMMARY:Uproar Festival of Public Art
DESCRIPTION:Uproar Festival of Public Art is coming to Orange County\, North Carolina\, Aug. 1-23\, 2025. Sixty bold\, high-impact\, outdoor works of art will be showcased throughout the downtown communities of Chapel Hill\, Carrboro\, and Hillsborough\, and cash prizes will be awarded based on public voting and a jury panel of experts. Be sure to vote to help select the $10\,000 People’s Choice Winner! Uproar artists represent six states – North Carolina\, South Carolina\, Virginia\, Tennessee\, Georgia\, and Alabama.\nThink of Uproar as a big\, artsy scavenger hunt. Uproar will provide a free and accessible arts experience for visitors of all abilities. \nJoin for a free kickoff party at Eno Arts Mill in Hillsborough on Aug. 1 at 6 pm\, featuring a performance from Liquid Pleasure. \nGet more details about the artists and the art locations at uproarfestnc.com.
URL:https://visithillsboroughnc.com/event/uproar-festival-of-public-art-2/2025-08-22/
LOCATION:Downtown Historic Hillsborough\, 101 S Churton Street\, Hillsborough\, NC\, 27278
CATEGORIES:Art,Family,Free,Kids,Outdoor
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SUMMARY:Historic Hillsborough Guided Tours
DESCRIPTION:Experience American history through the unique perspective of one of North Carolina’s oldest and most historically significant towns\, with a guided walking tour of downtown Hillsborough. Established in 1754 as the seat of government for Orange County\, Hillsborough’s colonial legacy and signs of its importance in North Carolina and American history can be seen everywhere. \nThe tour begins at the Hillsborough Visitors Center\, located in the eighteenth century Alexander Dickson Farm House\, and guides visitors to a variety of historic places from the site of a 1790s African American-owned distillery to the 1840s Orange County Courthouse and the grave of one of North Carolina’s signers of the Declaration of Independence. \nThis is an in-person walking tour that sometimes crosses uneven terrain. Please plan to be walking or standing for the duration of the event\, wear comfortable walking shoes\, and bring a water bottle (plus your curiosity)! \nFor groups that are concerned about the length\, duration\, or terrain of the tour. Please\, contact The Alliance for Historic Hillsborough for other options\, including bus tours. \nTickets: https://www.zeffy.com/ticketing/3277bebb-5a4c-48ec-9a1e-0c4e287138b5
URL:https://visithillsboroughnc.com/event/historic-hillsborough-guided-tours/2025-08-23/
LOCATION:Hillsborough Visitors Center\, 150 E King Street\, Hillsborough\, NC\, 27278\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family,History,Outdoor,Tour
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SUMMARY:Uproar Festival of Public Art
DESCRIPTION:Uproar Festival of Public Art is coming to Orange County\, North Carolina\, Aug. 1-23\, 2025. Sixty bold\, high-impact\, outdoor works of art will be showcased throughout the downtown communities of Chapel Hill\, Carrboro\, and Hillsborough\, and cash prizes will be awarded based on public voting and a jury panel of experts. Be sure to vote to help select the $10\,000 People’s Choice Winner! Uproar artists represent six states – North Carolina\, South Carolina\, Virginia\, Tennessee\, Georgia\, and Alabama.\nThink of Uproar as a big\, artsy scavenger hunt. Uproar will provide a free and accessible arts experience for visitors of all abilities. \nJoin for a free kickoff party at Eno Arts Mill in Hillsborough on Aug. 1 at 6 pm\, featuring a performance from Liquid Pleasure. \nGet more details about the artists and the art locations at uproarfestnc.com.
URL:https://visithillsboroughnc.com/event/uproar-festival-of-public-art-2/2025-08-25/
LOCATION:Downtown Historic Hillsborough\, 101 S Churton Street\, Hillsborough\, NC\, 27278
CATEGORIES:Art,Family,Free,Kids,Outdoor
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SUMMARY:Last Fridays and the Art Walk!
DESCRIPTION:FREE monthly events celebrating ART\, CULTURE\, and COMMUNITY in Hillsborough\, NC\, featuring: \n⭐ The Art Walk (Year-Round) – 28+ participating venues offer monthly artist receptions\, demonstrations\, mini markets\, live music\, and more. \n⭐ Living Arts in River Park (April – October) – Community drumming\, dance\, and interactive opportunities with the Living Arts Collective in Hillsborough’s River Park. No matter your experience or comfort level with drumming or dance\, these gatherings are an opportunity to expand. All are welcome. \n⭐ Last Fridays Makers Markets & *NEW* Live on the Lawn Performance Series (May – October) – Local artists\, community groups\, community arts & crafts\, and live performances at the Old Orange County Courthouse Lawn. \nApplications to become an Approved Vendor for 2025 Last Fridays Makers Markets are NOW OPEN. Local artists and organizations/community groups are encouraged to apply. \nLearn about each monthly lineup\, download the itinerary\, and CHOOSE YOUR LAST FRIDAYS ADVENTURE at www.lastfridays.org*! \n*Details on this page are generally finalized the week before each Last Friday event. \nThis program was supported by the North Carolina Arts Council\, a division of the Department of Natural and Cultural Resources. Additional support is provided by the Tourism Board of the Town of Hillsborough.
URL:https://visithillsboroughnc.com/event/last-fridays-and-the-art-walk/2025-08-29/
LOCATION:Downtown Historic Hillsborough\, 101 S Churton Street\, Hillsborough\, NC\, 27278
CATEGORIES:Art,Dance,Festival,Free,Live Music,Maker,Outdoor
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SUMMARY:Star Party
DESCRIPTION:After enjoying Last Friday activities in Hillsborough\, join us at the Burwell School Historic Site for a relaxing night of stargazing and celestial discovery. Members of the Chapel Hill Astronomical and Observing Society (CHAOS) will be on hand to share their telescopes and their “far-out” knowledge of the night sky. Bring a blanket\, your curiosity\, and enjoy the wonders above in a historic setting.
URL:https://visithillsboroughnc.com/event/star-party/
LOCATION:Burwell School Historic Site\, 319 North Churton Street\, Hillsborough\, NC\, 27278\, United States
CATEGORIES:History,Outdoor
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SUMMARY:West Hillsborough Walk and Talk
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a fun and informative stroll through the charming streets of West Hillsborough. Discover the rich history\, historic mills\, and hidden gems of this beautiful community. \nEmbark on a captivating Stroll of West Hillsborough\, where the echoes of its industrial past still resonate today. See the historic Eno Cotton Mill and Bellevue Manufacturing Company\, learning about the techniques that powered them and the different owners. Delve into the stories of the local mill villages\, once bustling with the energy of hardworking communities. Experience the vibrant spirit of modern-day West Hillsborough\, where local businesses continue to thrive. Join us for an unforgettable journey through time and tradition in this picturesque corner of North Carolina. \nBuy tickets here: https://www.zeffy.com/ticketing/west-hillsborough-walk-and-talk \n* This is an in-person walking tour that sometimes crosses uneven terrain. Please plan to be walking or standing for the duration of the event\, wear comfortable walking shoes\, and bring a water bottle (plus your curiosity)!
URL:https://visithillsboroughnc.com/event/west-hillsborough-walk-and-talk/2025-08-30/
LOCATION:West Hillsborough Parking Lot\, West Hillsborough Parking Lot\, Hillsborough\, NC\, 27278\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family,History,Outdoor,Tour
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