Visit Hillsborough, NC

Thursday Jazz at Yonder
2024-05-02 20:00 - 22:00, 2024-05-09 20:00 - 22:00 (America/New_York) | 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

Ayr Mount Tours
2024-05-03 14:30 - 16:00, 2024-05-04 11:00 - 12:30, 2024-05-09 13:00 - 14:30, 2024-05-10 14:30 - 16:00, 2024-05-11 11:00 - 12:30, 2024-05-16 13:00 - 14:30 | 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.

First Fridays @ Eno Arts Mill ‘Read the Room then Take Flight’ Exhibit
2024-05-03 18:00 - 21:00 | Eno Arts Mill, 437 Dimmocks Mill Road, Suite 17, Hillsborough, NC, 27278, United States
‘Read the Room then Take Flight’
with Grow Your World
OPENING FRIDAY, MAY 3
FIRST FRIDAYS AT THE MILL | 6-9PM
Open artist studios with the Eno Arts Mill Studio Artists
Live Music: DJ Gnarly Cyn
Local food truck: Campbell’s Jamaican Cafe
Beer from Red Oak, Ponysaurus Brewing, wine, and NA beer selections
Art Activity: Free portraits with Eno Mill Studio Artist Kelly Oakes
Kids Activities
ABOUT THE SHOW
** Espanol abajo** Grow Your World is gearing up for end-of-the-year party! School is about to be out and we want to thank all of our partners, students, college mentors and interns and families. If you are in the North Carolina area, we would love to have you and your family join us. We are hosting some of our partners from Atlanta who will be featuring some of their work. We will also be raising money for students who are in foster care, students who may need additional support, our near-mentor tutoring program, our juvenile justice diversion program and more! Bring your friends, family, elected officials and anyone you think wants to have a good time. This event will be open and free to the public. If there are people and organizations who would partner with us, we would love to have you reach out to us at growyourworld.org.
**English above** ¡Grow Your World (Crece Tu Mundo) se está preparando para la fiesta de fin de año! La escuela está a punto de terminar y queremos dar las gracias a todos nuestros socios, estudiantes, mentores universitarios, pasantes y familias. Si se encuentra en el área de Carolina del Norte, nos encantaría que usted y su familia se unieran a nosotros. Estamos recibiendo a algunos de nuestros socios de Atlanta que presentarán parte de su trabajo. ¡También recaudaremos dinero para los estudiantes que están en hogares de acogida, los estudiantes que pueden necesitar apoyo adicional, nuestro programa de tutoría de casi mentores, nuestro programa de desviación de la justicia juvenil y más! Trae a tus amigos, familiares, funcionarios electos y a cualquiera que creas que quiera pasar un buen rato. Este evento estará abierto y será gratuito para el público. Si hay personas y organizaciones que se asocian con nosotros, nos encantaría que se pusiera en contacto con nosotros en growyourworld.org.

About the Live Music: DJ Gnarly Cyn
A Modern-Day Renaissance Woman dedicated to curating experiences that celebrate life in all its forms. Whether spinning tracks on the dance floor with an eclectic mix of beats and boundless energy or nurturing emerging talent, she’s committed to making each moment vibrant and meaningful. With an infectious energy and eclectic style, she’ll keep the party pumping and the vibes flowing. Gnarly CYN infuses each experience with her unique blend of creativity, passion, and love for bringing people together. In 2021, Gnarly CYN debuted her mobile broadcasting app ‘CYNSUMLUV RADIO’ with every intention to generate outlets for ingenious talent who crave clever avenues to showcase their crafts.
Learn more about Gnarly Cyn.

Eno River Farmers Market
2024-05-04 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-05-11 10:00 - 12:00 | 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

Saturday Slowdown at RambleRill Farm: Market and Open Farm Day
2024-05-04 10:00 - 14:00 | Ramble Rill Farm, 913 Arthur Minnis Road, Hillsborough, NC, 27516, United States
The first Saturday Slowdown at RambleRill Farm is set for this weekend. Shop the many vendors in the market, visit the goats and chickens, walk the trails and tour the farm’s growing areas, buy your picnic from Madison Avenue Caterers. Relax and stay a while! Slowdown with us. Family Friendly. Saturday, May 4, 2024, 10am-2pm, 913 Arthur Minnis Road, Hillsborough. Free Admission.

Burwell School Derby Day Auction Gala
2024-05-04 17:00 - 21:00 | Whitted Building, 300 W Tryon St, Hillsborough, NC, 27278, United States
Get ready to experience the thrill of the Kentucky Derby like never before! Join us for an
elegant evening of horse racing and philanthropy at the Historic Hillsborough Commission’s
Derby Day Auction Gala, benefiting the preservation of the Burwell School Historic Site.
Gather your finest hats and dapper attire as we transport you to the heart of Churchill
Downs right here in Hillsborough. The Whitted Building will be transformed into a vibrant
celebration of Kentucky Derby splendor, complete with wine and cocktails, delectable
Southern cuisine, and, of course, the pulse-pounding excitement of the most exciting two
minutes in sports!
We have an exciting lineup of auction items that will make your heart race faster than a
Derby winner! From unique art pieces to fun experiences, there’s something for everyone.
And every dollar raised goes towards the Burwell School Historic Site. Monies raised at the
auction will:
 Fund the maintenance required to preserve our 200-year-old house and grounds
 Continue to offer free tours to individuals and school groups
 Expand research on Burwell family members, students, teachers, and the free and
enslaved Black individuals who lived and worked here
 Finance innovative educational programs, exhibits, and tour materials
Your ticket includes:
 Entry into the gala and the opportunity to bid on incredible items and experiences
 A delicious Southern-style meal, included appetizers and desserts
 An open bar offering wine, beer, and mint juleps
 Entertainment, including contests, Derby Day livestream, and music
Tickets can be purchased here: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/da42a91d-f742-4d00-8f00-f70fce118414
Don your finest Derby attire, raise your mint julep high, and join us for a night of Southern
hospitality and charitable giving. Interested in donating an auction item or sponsoring the event? Please contact
burwellsc@gmail.com.

Haunted Hillsborough Guided Tour
2024-05-04 19:30 - 22:00, 2024-05-11 19:30 - 22:00 | Nash and Kollock St., Hillsborough, NC, 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. Visit this link to purchase tickets: https://www.hauntedhillsborough.com/our-tours

Wild Bird Walk at Moorefields
2024-05-05 08:00 - 09:00 | Moorefields Historic Site, 2201 Moorefields Rd., Hillsborough, NC, United States
Join us Sunday morning, May 5th, at 8:00 a.m. for our annual Wild Bird Walk. Led by Tom Driscoll, birding expert and long-time member of the New Hope Audubon Society, we will explore the Moorefields grounds and learn about the birds who share this place with us in spring.
No registration required. The hike is free but donations are encouraged. Click here to make a donation. All contributions to Friends of Moorefields help us offer events like this. Thank you!
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Springtime with Baby Goats
2024-05-05 10:00 - 17:00 | Spring Haven Farm, 5306 Homer Ruffin Road, Chapel HIll, NC, 27516, United States
Soak in the rejuvenating spirit of springtime and experience the joy of connecting with our adorable goats, sheep, pigs, rabbits, horses, cows, guineas, and more!
Food & Drink
At the General Store, you can find an assortment of chips, popcorn, old-timey candy, flavored toothpicks, and other unique items. We also have a broad assortment of traditional soda brands including Boylan, Jackson Hole, Jones, Dr. Enuf & tons of others!
Shopping
We have a fun assortment of T-shirts, Hoodies, Stuffed Animals, Croc Charm Bracelets, and other farm-related goodies at our General Store! Make sure to stop by and check out new items almost weekly and let us know what you’d like to see while you’re there!

Ladies Night Out - Girl Squad
2024-05-07 18:00 - 21:00 | Downtown Historic Hillsborough, 101 S Churton Street, Hillsborough, NC, 27278
Gather your girl squad and join us Tuesday, May 7, 2024 for a special night out at businesses throughout Hillsborough offering one-night only shopping, dining and drink specials, giveaways and treats. Showing off your girl squad is encouraged! Wear the same dress…color…hat…jewelry. Be creative and have fun! Prizes for the best squad at the After Party at Yonder.
Participating Venues:
Matthew’s Chocolates
104 North Churton Street
Free chocolate truffle to the first 100 ladies
The Colonial Inn
153 West King Street
The first 100 ladies who purchase a drink will receive a fun LED light-up rings. Those who spend over $25 will automatically be entered into a raffle for a one-night stay.
Hillsborough Gallery of Arts
121 North Churton Street
Free wine and cheese
Re-Invintaged Home Decor and More
120 South Churton Street
Drawings for store gift certificates ranging between $10-$25
108 Churton: A Boutique & More
108 South Churton Street
Drawing for a stylish spring/summer outfit with a $50 purchase on May 7 from 11:00 am-9:00 pm
Nomad
122 West King Street
Food and beverage specials
Antonia’s
101 North Churton Street
15% off the entire bill
Reservations are recommended
Coldwell Banker/Howard Perry and Walston
106 South Churton Street
Chocolate fountain with dipping goodies and raffle prizes
Thomas Stevens Gallery
126 West King Street
Free pack of postcards while supplies last and 5% discount on artworks by Thomas Stephens
Uniquitiques
125 East King Street
[Special TBA soon]
Hillsborough Wine Company
118 South Churton Street
[Special TBA soon]
Radius Pizzeria & Pub
112 North Churton Street
[Special TBA soon]
Purple Crow Books
109 West King Street
[Special TBA soon]
Dwell
107 North Churton Street
10% discount for shoppers
Spiral Studios
115 North Churton Street
Free polishing cloth with a $40 purchase
CKS Ventures
200 North Churton St. (set up inside check-in location at Chamber)
Free personalized key chain (laser engraved) with $50 purchase
AFTER PARTY SITE
Yonder: Southern Cocktails & Brew
The famous Frose machine will be up and running!
Yonder gift card raffle drawing

Drop-in Life Studio
2024-05-07 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

Mother's Day with Goats
2024-05-08 10:00 - 18:00, 2024-05-12 10:00 - 18:00 | Spring Haven Farm, 5306 Homer Ruffin Road, Chapel HIll, NC, 27516, United States
Join us for a heartwarming celebration on the farm, honoring all mothers, including our beloved momma goats. Pet the animals, ride the tractor train, and explore the farm to your heart’s content!
There will be card making in our craft barn for $2, as well as special Mother’s Day baskets available for purchase.
Food & Drink
At the General Store, you can find an assortment of chips, popcorn, old-timey candy, flavored toothpicks, and other unique items. We also have a broad assortment of traditional soda brands including Boylan, Jackson Hole, Jones, Dr. Enuf & tons of others!
Shopping
We have a fun assortment of T-shirts, Hoodies, Stuffed Animals, Croc Charm Bracelets, and other farm-related goodies at our General Store! Make sure to stop by and check out new items almost weekly and let us know what you’d like to see while you’re there!

Opening day of U-Pick Flower Season at Firefly Farm
2024-05-11 08:00 - 17:00 | Firefly Farm, 4911 Hunt Rd, Hillsborough, NC, 27278, United States
Let’s celebrate! Flowers, flowers and flowers – opening day of Firefly Farm’s U-pick flower season occurs the Saturday before Mother’s day. Bring your family and pick flowers for (and with) Mom. Timed tickets for flower harvesting are available online here or at the farm the day of the event. We recommend that you reserve your spot as sessions are limited based on harvesting supplies. After you pick flowers, wander the farm, pet the animals (donkeys, horses, goats and chickens), swing from the big oak trees and spend the day relaxing. Bring a picnic or buy lunch from vendors on site. Celebrate Mom with flowers, family and friends on Firefly Farm.

Plant Sale - Hillsborough Garden Club
2024-05-11 09:00 - 14:00 | Hillsborough Exchange Club, 331 Exchange Park Lane, Hillsborough , 27278
Mark your calendars for our bi-annual
HGC Plant Sale
May 11, 2024
9am – 2pm
Hillsborough Exchange Club

We’ll have over 2,000 plants available:
Native perennials
Native trees and shrubs
Vegetable plants
Annuals and cut flowers
Mother’s Day Arrangements

Sound in the Gallery
2024-05-11 09:30 - 10:30 | Eno Arts Mill, 437 Dimmocks Mill Road, Suite 17, Hillsborough, NC, 27278, United States
Join us for a unique sound experience at the Eno Arts Mill and Gallery the Second Saturday of each month. With each new exhibition of art in the gallery space, we will explore concepts that are shared between the mediums of visual art and sound. Please bring a yoga mat, cushion, and comfort items for extended shavasana. We gather in the gallery space at 9:30. Attendees can choose one piece as a focus, or bring the effect of the overall show to their mats and into meditation. There will be an opportunity for sharing and discussion before we end at 10:30. Space is limited to 10 attendees. To inquire, and to register, please email Jenn at liodhruna@gmail.com.

Historic Hillsborough Guided Walking Tours 2024
2024-05-11 10:30 - 12:30 | Hillsborough Visitors Center, 150 E King Street, Hillsborough, NC, 27278, United States
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.
The 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.
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)!
For 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.

Tickets are $10. Kids age 10 and under are free. Register Here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/historic-hillsborough-guided-walking-tour-tickets-314636485197

Wildflower Walk
2024-05-11 11:00 - 12:00 | Moorefields Historic Site, 2201 Moorefields Rd., Hillsborough, NC, United States
Our annual Wildflower Walk will examine what’s growing and blooming along the ridges, creeks and bottomlands at Moorefields and adjoining Seven Mile Creek Nature Preserve, one of Orange County’s most significant and undisturbed natural areas. The walk will be led by Piedmont wildflower experts and good friends to Moorefields, Milo Pyne and Laura Cotterman.
Registration is required and limited to 25 people. Click here to register.
The hike is free, but donations are encouraged. Click here to make a donation. All contributions to Friends of Moorefields help us offer events like this. Thank you!

Beautify Hillsborough
2024-05-11 11:00 - 14:00 | Eno River Farmers Market Pavillion, 144 E. Margaret Ln, Hillsborough, NC, United States
Bring your family and friends to Beautify Hillsborough with Hillsborough Young Professionals Engage (HYPE)! Meet at the Eno River Farmer’s Market Pavilion in River Park to pick up a bag and gloves. Enjoy a stroll and help remove trash along the Riverwalk trail towards Gold Park. End your journey at Eno River Brewing, where we’ll celebrate with a frosty beverage. Sponsored by Matt Dietz (Farm Bureau Insurance) and Edward Jones.

Concert in the Barn at RambleRill Farm
2024-05-11 17:00 - 19:00 | Ramble Rill Farm, 913 Arthur Minnis Road, Hillsborough, NC, 27516, United States
Jazz manouch, spoken word, stories, R & B, and pop with Clark Watson (vocals), Rick Eckberg (bass), and Andrew Wiele (piano/clarinet) who will tell it like it is. 913 Arthur Minnis Rd., Hillsborough, NC. SATURDAY, MAY 11, from 5 – 7 pm. Farm opens at 3 pm for picnics (Pre-order a picnic or snack by Madison Ave Caterers or buy on site.) BYOB. Ticket prices include sales tax and transaction fee. Concert tickets are $17 and are nonrefundable. https://www.ramblerillfarmstore.com/#25

Book Release: Eryk Pruitt's 'Blood Red Summer' Releases on May 14, 2024
2024-05-14 17:30 - 19:30 | Yonder: Southern Cocktails & Brew, 114 W King St, Hillsborough, NC, 27278, United States
The crime novelist’s latest will be launched at Hillsborough’s Yonder in conversation with Dale Edwards

On May 14, 2024, Eryk Pruitt’s (Something Bad Wrong, What We Reckon) latest crime novel, Blood Red Summer, will be released and the novelist is hosting a book launch at Yonder in Hillsborough. The author will be in conversation with the News of Orange editor, Dale Edwards, starting at 5:30pm. The two will share a conversation on stage, a reading from the author, and a Q&A with the audience.

Blood Red Summer tells the story of true crime podcaster Jess Keeler who works with a documentary crew in a small town to expose the true story of the 1984 Lake Castor Sniper. The sniper terrorized the historically Black part of the old mill town, claiming five lives with little attention from the press or the police. But when journalist Hal Broadstreet was killed, the community quickly mobilized and arrested a suspect. Forty years later, however, Jess believes they may have arrested the wrong man. As evidence emerges, pointing to a false confession and further horrific crimes from the era, Jess closes in on the truth—and risks landing in the sights of the true sniper.

The Library Journal says, in a starred review, that “the intriguing sequel to Something Bad Wrong utilizes dual timelines and three voices that contrast styles of crime coverage in a Southern noir story of violence, corruption, and racism. For fans of true-crime podcasts or S.A. Cosby.” Cosby, himself, referred to it as “very, very good writing,” while author Ed Kurtz (The Rib from Which I Remake the World) called it “taut, twisty, heartbreaking, and flat-out brilliant.”

Blood Red Summer is published by Thomas & Mercer and will be available at bookstores, online retailers, and wherever you buy books. Notably, Hillsborough’s Purple Crow Books, McIntyre’s in Pittsboro, and The Regulator in Durham share a great relationship with the author. McIntyre’s will be holding a book release on June 15 with Pruitt, SA Cosby, and Rob Hart.

“I’m so excited about this event,” News of Orange editor Dale Edwards said in a Facebook post. “Blood Red Summer is an absolute page-turner. It’s going to be fun and I’m going to be a nervous wreck!”

Yonder: Southern Cocktails and Brew has hosted several literary events in their cocktail lounge, making it a mainstay in North Carolina’s literary scene. It was recently lauded by Our State’s podcast with Wiley Cash for its Noir at the Bar readings which feature eight authors performing slices of their rowdier selections. It’s also hosted several book launches and often features “literary cocktails” on its drink menus, such as Dorothy Parker’s Algonquin, Raymond Chandler’s Champagne Cocktail, and Hemingway’s Daiquiri.

“It’s a natural fit,” says author and Yonder co-owner Eryk Pruitt. “Books and booze go together like Texas and chainsaw massacres.”

WHAT: Book launch for Blood Red Summer by Eryk Pruitt in conversation with Dale Edwards of The News of Orange.
WHEN: Tuesday, May 14, 2024, at 5:30pm
WHERE: Yonder: Southern Cocktails & Brew at 114 W King St, Hillsborough, NC, 27278
http://yonderbarnc.com

Songwriters in The Round
2024-05-15 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.
