Visit Hillsborough, NC

Eno River Farmers Market
2024-08-31 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-09-07 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-09-14 10:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Eno River Farmers Market Pavillion, 144 E. Margaret Ln, Hillsborough, NC, United States
Eno River Farmers Market in downtown Hillsborough offers farm fresh vegetables and fruit, cheese, pasture raised meat and eggs, wood fire baked goods, prepared foods and crafts from local growers and producers. Our vendors are selected with great care based on the quality and diversity of their offerings; vendors must be local (within 60 miles of Hillsborough for traditional foods; within NC for specialty items such as peaches and apples) and the original producers of their products. We have live music, master gardeners, arts and crafts activities, chef demonstrations, and more!
The market is open on Saturdays year round! April-November: 8am-12pm, December-March: 10am-12pm
For More information visit our website: https://www.enoriverfarmersmarket.com/?fbclid=IwAR3Mfp4vM2d3wnvffaELfzGfLbEtFPLwJBEmDU5BDVmsUa-71Opb2qvpITw#home

Revolutionary Era Walking Tour
2024-08-31 10:30 - 12:30 | Hillsborough Visitors Center, 150 E King Street, Hillsborough, NC, 27278, United States
Join us for a Revolutionary Era guided walking tour of Hillsborough’s historic district!
Take a deeper look at some key sites from our main historical walking tour to learn about the important role that Hillsborough and Orange County played in the founding period of our country. Attendees will learn more about topics touched on in our regular tours including the Regulator rebellion, the integral decisions made at the Orange Courthouse, and Cornwallis’ occupation of the town. 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.
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)!
Tickets can be purchased here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/revolutionary-era-walking-tour-tickets-558213019167?aff=oddtdtcreator

Ayr Mount Tours
2024-08-31 11:00 - 12:30, 2024-09-05 13:00 - 14:30, 2024-09-06 14:30 - 16:00, 2024-09-07 11:00 - 12:30, 2024-09-12 13:00 - 14:30, 2024-09-13 14:30 - 16:00 | Ayr Mount Historic Site, 376 St. Mary's Rd, Hillsborough, NC, 27278, United States
Located in Hillsborough, North Carolina, Ayr Mount strikes a startling figure in the historical town. The 1815 federal, masonry edifice was the first of its kind in this once bustling trade town, and thanks to the preservation efforts of our founder Richard Jenrette, remains well preserved with several original family objects on display.
CAHPT invites you to explore the site to learn about the design, construction, and maintenance of the estate as well as the lives of those, enslaved and free, who crafted and occupied the extravagant home and landscape from 1820 to 2018.
Visitors are welcome to explore the site select Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays April through November. Guided tours will be offered Thursday & Friday at 1:00pm and 2:30pm. Tour times for Saturday take place at 11:00am, 1:00pm, and 2:30pm. All guests must purchase tickets in advance.
Tickets can be purchased here: https://secure.classicalamericanhomes.org/nx/portal/neonevents/events#/events/
This is a potentially strenuous tour which includes climbing stairs, traversing uneven terrain, and enduring uncomfortable weather conditions and the presence of bugs or other wildlife. We regret that we cannot be responsible for those needing assistance and encourage all guests to dress accordingly. No food or beverages are allowed in the houses with the exception of a closed bottle of water.

Sonark Harvest Festival 2024
2024-08-31 14:00 - 20:00 | Blackwood Farm Park, 4215 NC 86, Chapel Hill, NC, 27516, United States
Join us on Saturday August 31st for the inaugural Sonark Harvest Festival at the scenic Blackwood Farm Park in Orange County, NC, a day-long celebration designed to delight the entire family. Presented by Robust Records and Sonark Media, with support from Orange County, this Festival promises an enriching experience from 2 PM to 8 PM.
Immerse yourself in the vibrant local arts scene with a diverse array of vendors showcasing their crafts. Savor delicious eats from top food trucks and enjoy craft beers and other drinks. The Festival atmosphere will be brought to life with continuous live music, providing the perfect backdrop for a day of family fun and community celebration. We are delighted to present our band lineup with Lennon KC, Country Cruel, Los Peligros del Norte, Jesse Fox, Hourglass Kids, and The Old Ceremony. Tickets are your pass to a full day of music, art, and culinary delights.
Tickets can be purchased here: https://www.sonarkmedia.com/event-details/sonark-harvest-festival
Exclusive Early Bird Offers
Be among the first to secure your spot at the Harvest Festival! We’re offering an exclusive early bird special of $10 (regular price $25) for the first 200 tickets purchased or first week. These are limited-quantity tickets. Mark your calendars and be ready to grab your early bird tickets at a can’t miss price when ticket sales commence.
VIP Experience
Elevate your Festival experience with our VIP package for $150, limited to 100 attendees. This exclusive pass grants you access to the Artist Village where you can mingle with the performers and enjoy special performances on a private stage. Additionally, indulge in exquisite meals and drinks prepared by renowned Chef Kevin from Acme. VIP tickets are your pass to luxury and exclusive Festival perks.
Join us for a day to remember. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to be part of this unique Festival experience. Whether you’re enjoying the lively beats, exploring local art, or treating yourself at the VIP party, Sonark Harvest Festival 2024 is poised to be an unforgettable event.
Are you a vendor and want to participate in the festival, here is a the application form

Mary Dyer, What Woman That Was, a forum with author Anne Myles
2024-09-01 10:00 - 22:45 | Margaret Lane Gallery, 121 West Margaret Lane, Hillsborough, NC, 27278, United States
Anne Myles, author of What Woman That Was: Poems for Mary Dyer (Final Thursday Press, 2022), will review the amazing life of New England Quaker martyr Mary Barrett Dyer (1611?-1660), discuss Dyer’s resonance for Friends and others today, and talk about her spiritual journey in writing the book (a finalist for the American Book Fest’s Best Chapbook Award), as well as reading a few poems from it.
About Anne Myles: Anne did her undergraduate work at Bryn Mawr and holds a PhD from the University of Chicago and an MFA from the Vermont College of Fine Arts. She is Professor Emeritus of English at the University of Northern Iowa, where she specialized in early American literature with a particular focus on 17th-century religious dissent and queer studies. She now lives in Greensboro, and is also the author of Late Epistle, winner of Sappho’s Prize in Poetry from Headmistress Press. Learn more at annemyles.com.
Sunday, September 1, 2024 10 am to 10:45 am — attenders are welcome to join Meeting for Worship immediately following the forum, from 11 am to approximately noon
Location: Margaret Lane Gallery, 121 W Margaret Lane, Hillsborough NC (next to the public library)

Collage-In! An Informal Drop in Collage/Mixed Media Session
2024-09-02 10:00 - 13:00 | Margaret Lane Gallery Annex/ F-Stop 2, 302 W Corbin, Hillsborough, NC, 27278, United States
Please join us for this relaxed drop in session — no instruction, but lots and lots of supplies for you to use as you choose. We have everything from a range of substrates and papers (including specialty and handmade papers) and adhesives, to paints and paint markers, washi tapes, rubber stamps and inks, a die cutter with dies and embossing folders, and different ephemera. You can also bring and use supplies of your own.
You can come for some or all of the time. It is “pay as you please” with $15 as a middling guideline suggestion — we recognize everyone’s usage is different.
No registration required at this time. All mediums welcome. Suitable for adults and mature teens. School age children welcome with a supervising adult.

Orange High School Band Spirit Night at RADIUS Pizzeria & Pub
2024-09-05 16:00 - 21:00 | Radius Pizza, 112 North Churton Street, Hillsborough, NC, 27278
Please consider “dining in” at Radius Pizzeria & Pub on Thursday, September 5th to support the Orange High School Band! Radius will be donating 10% of all “DINE IN” Food Sales to the OHS Band.

Thursday Jazz at Yonder
2024-09-05 20:00 - 22:00, 2024-09-12 20:00 - 22:00 | 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

First Fridays at The Mill: The Living Estate Sale
2024-09-06 18:00 - 21:00 | Eno Arts Mill, 437 Dimmocks Mill Road, Suite 17, Hillsborough, NC, 27278, United States
Living Estate Sale
The Artists Sell Their Lives

OPENING FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 6
FIRST FRIDAYS AT THE MILL | 6-9PM
Open artist studios with the Eno Arts Mill Studio Artists
Live Music: Katharine Whalen + the Jazz Squad
Local food truck: Sphinx Egyptian
Beer from Ponysaurus Brewing, wine, and NA beer selections
Art Activity: TBA
Free Kids’ Activities
ABOUT THE SHOW
The “Living Estate Sale” will be held this September at Eno Arts Mill. Come out on Friday September 6 from 6-9pm for the Opening Reception. Be ready to BUY ART.
Two artists, each with eclectic taste, present funky items and artifacts from their lives. Paintings, collage, fiber art, sculpture, furniture, and so much more!
Artists: TJ Mundy and Shady Kimzey

Steven Petrow in conversation with Dale Edwards: Reading, Signing, and Reception
2024-09-06 18:30 - 20:30 | Eno Arts Mill, 437 Dimmocks Mill Road, Suite 17, Hillsborough, NC, 27278, United States
The Joy You Make
Steven Petrow in conversation with Dale Edwards: Reading, Signing, and Reception
Thursday, September 19
6:30pm: Reading and Signing
7:30pm: Reception
Free and open to all
Eno Arts Mill Gallery
437 Dimmocks Mill Rd. Suite 17, Hillsborough

From award-winning Washington Post columnist Steven Petrow, a guide to finding joy even during life’s most difficult times.
AN OPEN FIELD PUBLICATION FROM MARIA SHRIVER
We all know what it’s like to experience the disappointments and sorrows of life. Unexpected challenges like layoffs, divorce, illness, and the death of a loved one can leave us hurting and isolated. Add to that the unending anxiety we feel at the state of the world—political strife and global upheavals—and we end up with a recipe for . . . joy?
Yes, says journalist Steven Petrow, who has lived through all of those things, and arrived at a surprising conclusion: Joy is always present—in our everyday routines, in ties to those we care about, even in our grief. It may be easier to see and feel it during the good times, but we can learn to find joy even in the darkest days. All we need is a road map—and now we have one.
In The Joy You Make, Petrow explores the many expressions of joy and shows readers how to find, cultivate, and share it. He takes us on a journey from the darkness of the Arctic to a frenetic cancer ward in Manhattan, a trip that includes his parents’ deaths, the breakup of his marriage, and his sister’s cancer diagnosis. Combining his personal experiences with research and expert interviews, Petrow asks (and answers) the question: “What if there was a way to find the joy in everything?”
Come join him on his search, and make it yours.
Steven Petrow is an award-winning journalist and book author who is best known for his Washington Post and New York Times essays on aging, health, and civility. Steven’s 2019 TED Talk, “3 Ways to Practice Civility” has been viewed nearly two million times and translated into 16 languages.
Steven’s new book, The Joy You Make, will be published in September by The Open Field, Maria Shriver’s personally curated imprint at Penguin Random House. His last book, Stupid Things I Won’t Do When I Get Old, was published in 2021 and named one of the New York Times’ “favorite” books of the year (among other accolades). He’s also the author of Steven Petrow’s Complete Gay & Lesbian Manners and The Lost Hamptons. He’s a much sought-after public speaker, and you’re likely to hear him when you stream NPR or one of your favorite — or least favorite — TV networks. He’s a past president of NLGJA: The Association of LGBTQ Journalists and a current board member at the Virginia Center for the Creative Arts. Steven is also the 2024 North Carolina Piedmont Laureate and lives in Hillsborough, N.C.
Follow Steven on Twitter at @StevenPetrow and “Like” him on Facebook.
For more about Steven, click here

Saturday Slowdown at RambleRill Farm: Open Farm and Market Day
2024-09-07 10:00 - 14:00 | Ramble Rill Farm, 913 Arthur Minnis Road, Hillsborough, NC, 27516, United States
Saturday Slowdown market and open farm day. Shop local growers and makers, enjoy a picnic lunch from our chefs and bakers, walk the woods, visit the goats, make crafts, create your own flower arrangements. Slow Down with us!

Outlandish Walking Tour
2024-09-07 10:30 - 12:30 | Hillsborough Visitors Center, 150 E King Street, Hillsborough, NC, 27278, United States
Beginning in the 4th book of the Outlander series and the 5th season of the hit TV show, Jamie and Claire Fraser settle in a fictional Scottish community in North Carolina. The story intertwines with that of the Regulator Uprising that took place in and around Hillsborough in the 1770s, making Hillsborough a natural location for this event.

The tour will begin at the Hillsborough Visitor Center and will take you along the Frasers’ footsteps to see many of the sites featured within the Outlander series relating to Hillsborough and the Regulator uprising prior to the Revolutionary War.
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). Period-themed costumes are welcomed and encouraged!
Purchase tickets here: https://www.zeffy.com/ticketing/be2e5888-de29-48d1-9ed5-0d286fac475c

Melissa Designer Jewelry Grand Opening
2024-09-07 15:00 - 19:00 | Melissa Designer Jewelry, 105 W. King St, Hillsborough, 27278, United States
Join us for our Grand Opening Saturday September 7 from 3 to 7pm! We welcome the community to explore our new space while enjoying light hors d’oeuvres and cocktails. Be sure to stay for our fabulous door prizes!
Continuing 25 years in Historic Downtown Hillsborough, we are moving into our next huge phase of business at 105 W. King St, Hillsborough. We are excited to be offering more of the services you’ve come to love:

More artisan jewelry
Private consultation space
Larger goldsmith studio
Custom gold and platinum jewelry
High quality jewelry repair
Expanded Hours: Wed/Thu/Fri 10-6, Sat 10-4

We will be open for regular business at our new location beginning Wednesday, September 11th. Drop by our Grand Opening for a sneak peek at our new space!
Our last day of business at 116 S. Churton St. will be August 24th.

Movies With Goats
2024-09-07 20:00 - 23:00 | Spring Haven Farm, 5306 Homer Ruffin Road, Chapel HIll, NC, 27516, United States
Goat Snuggles + Outdoor Movies Under the Stars = The Perfect Summer Night. Plenty of memories to be made with goats adding to the fun and antics – roaming around looking for goodies, snuggles, and head scratches throughout the entire movie. Details: Please note that in order to comply with licensing requirements, we are unable to announce what movie will be playing., BYOC – We suggest you bring folding chairs over blankets to sit on. This is a goat pasture, goats poop: enough said. We ask that you not bring outside food for the animals; however, for humans it is just fine. We have treats for the animals available at the concession stand.

Hillsborough Downtown Sidewalk Sale
2024-09-08 11:00 - 14:00 | Downtown Historic Hillsborough, 101 S Churton Street, Hillsborough, NC, 27278
Join Carlisle & Linny Vintage Jewelry, 108 Churton, Reinvintaged, and Anne & Arthur as they set up goods priced to sale at the Annual Sidewalk Sale!
11 am – 2 pm (rain or shine unless rain is torrential)

Film: Battle of Algiers
2024-09-08 14:00 - 16:30 | Passmore Center, 103 Meadowlands Dr. , Hillsborough, NC, 27278, United States
THE HILLSBOROUGH CLASSIC FILM SOCIETY will be showing “The Battle of Algiers” on Sunday, September 8, at 2pm at the Passmore Center in Hillsborough. Admission is free, but we urge you to register in advance if you can. Call the Center at 919 245-2015 or register at our website, hillsboroughclassicfilms.com. (While you’re there, consider signing up for the mailing list.)
“The Battle of Algiers” is about the uprising that led to the end of the French occupation of Algeria. It won the Golden Lion Award at the Venice Film Festival in 1966, and was nominated for three Academy Awards. A 2012 poll of top critics by Sight and Sound, the magazine of the British Film Institute, placed it in at number 48 in the list of the world’s 250 best films.

Drop-in Life Studio
2024-09-10 18:30 - 20:00 | Eno Arts Mill, 437 Dimmocks Mill Road, Suite 17, Hillsborough, NC, 27278, United States
Join us for Life Drawing sessions facilitated by Tom Stevens. Each session offers multiple rounds of gesture and pose drawings with a live nude model. Artists provide their own materials. We must have 5 pre-registrations to run the studio, so please pre-register if possible. Absolutely no photography or video allowed in the sessions. Register here: https://events.humanitix.com/drop-in-life-drawing-with-tom-stevens

Hog Day 2024
2024-09-13 18:00 - 22:00, 2024-09-14 10:00 - 18:00 | Downtown Historic Hillsborough, 101 S Churton Street, Hillsborough, NC, 27278
The Orange County Optimist Club invites you to HOG DAY 2024! A family festival of fun in downtown Hillsborough in beautiful River Park.
The festival has been running since 1983 and raises funds for youth programs and services throughout the county. As the county’s largest and oldest event, we feature a BBQ contest, arts and craft vendors, car show, children’s area and much more in historic downtown Hillsborough. Held in mid-September, we have been featured year after year as one of the top events in the southeast and the country. We encourage you to come and visit, inquire about being a vendor, and explore our downtown.
The highlight of the festival is the BBQ. Veteran cooking teams will be competing for top honors.
Our festival includes:

Live music
Local handmade crafts & gifts
Local food and drink vendors
Hog Day 5K
Classic Car Show
Pigs on Parade
Children’s Area
…and more!

Nick Taylor: Live @ Eno House
2024-09-13 19:00 - 21:00 | The Eno House, 903 Eno St, Hillsborough, NC, 27278, United States
Mark your calendars!
This is our youngest kiddo- here for a brief visit on his way to perform at the AmericanaFest in Nashville.
If any of you are into live music, this is good stuff. Would love to share the experience with you!

Nick Taylor
Austin based singer/songwriter
at the Eno House Artist’s Den
Friday, September 13 7-9pm

Tickets available online HERE and also at the door.

So excited to have him perform here. Please come join us!

In the meantime, you can check him out on Pandora, Spotify, or wherever you stream music. Nick Taylor “Not Alone”

Half Price Historical Ghost Tour
2024-09-13 19:30 - 22:00 | Hillsborough Riverwalk, 115 Nash and Kollock St, Hillsborough, NC, United States
Join Enoch Pugh (deceased) for a 2.5 hour, 1.5-mile walk around downtown Hillsborough. Visit haunted houses and an execution site, and hear about numerous local “haints,” real history, and native and post-colonial legends. Tickets can be purchased here: https://www.hauntedhillsborough.com/our-tours

Farm Day Fun!
2024-09-14 10:00 - 16:00 | Blue Skies of Mapleview Horse Farm, 3609 Pasture Road, Hillsborough, 27278
Please join us on Saturday, 9/14 from 10am – 4pm at Blue Skies at Mapleview Farms for a day of family fun including live music, delicious food, hay rides, tie dyeing, puppet shows, tarot reading, face painting, children’s games, bingo, and an outstanding Silent Auction!
Our stellar silent auction runs from Saturday, 9/6 at noon to Saturday, 9/14 at 3pm and features a variety of popular items including: vacation rentals, dining and beverage favorites, art, and collectibles. Registration required to bid. Please visit:
www.32auctions.com…
Horseback rides are available by reservation only for a minimum $100 donation. Check out our event page to inquire about availability: www.farmdayfunwck.org
Parking is available at the farm for $10 per vehicle – no matter what size or how full. Purchase in advance by making a $10 donation to World Central Kitchen here: donate.wck.org… and please bring your receipt. Cash accepted upon arrival. No checks please.
Food and farm day activities range from 1 – 4 tickets per station. Tickets can be purchased onsite via cash or credit card.
All proceeds benefit World Central Kitchen.
