Experience Hillsborough, NC. The unique southern town with artistic flair & historic charm nestled on the outskirts of Chapel Hill & Durham.
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Weekly entertainment throughout Hillsborough’s historic district
UpCOMING FESTIVALS 2024
Hillsborough Hog Day – Sept 13 & 14
Outlandish Hillsborough Scottish Fest – Sept 28
Hosted by The Alliance for Historic Hillsborough
Moorefields Bluegrass Festival – October 12
Hosted by Moorefields
Spirits’ Tours – October 18 & 19
Hosted by The Alliance for Historic Hillsborough & The Orange Community Players
Makers at the Mill Holiday Bazaar
November 16
Hosted by The Orange County Arts Commission at the Eno Arts Mill
Experience Hillsborough, NC. The unique southern town with artistic flair & historic charm nestled on the outskirts of Chapel Hill & Durham.
Follow Us @VisitHillsborough
This is your sign to dine with us this weekend! 🤤 Breakfast – Lunch – Dinner – Dessert, you can`t go wrong! Explore our full list of local restaurants on our website.
📸 credit:
1. @kims_bakeshop_wnp by @sugars.treats.everythingsweets
2. @botanistandbarrel
3. @radiuspizza_nc by @thrillermom
4. @elrestauranteixtapa by @phatasskellyprice
5. @woodennickelpub
#visitnc #historichillsborough #foodie #localeats @visitchapelhill @orangecountync
Aug 18
Hillsborough starts the weekend early with the GRAND OPENING of @enoriverbrewing !!! With the Rad grub is @radfoodnc – Hillsborough`s newest culinary delight.
The fun doesn`t stop there —> check out this weekend`s line up!
〰️ Cut Your Own Flowers @fernrockfarm
〰️ Live Music & more @yonderbarnc , @thehottinroof , @nashstreettavern
〰️ Awards Ceremony for @uproarfestnc @ocncarts
〰️ Star Party @burwellschoolhistoricsite
〰️ Historic Hillsborough Walking Tour @historichillsborough
Full details of events on our website!
Aug 9
Picturesque views in historic downtown 😍
What are your weekend plans?!
〰️ Uproar Festival of Public Art happening until August 12 @uproarfestnc
〰️Eno River Poetry Festival @ocplnc
〰️Historic Hillsborough Walking Tour by @historichillsborough
〰️Paint it Green Art Auction @thecolonialinn1759
〰️ Saturday Slowdown @ramblerill
〰️ Live Music & Entertainment @yonderbarnc @nashstreettavern @thehottinroof
—- View all events on our website!
@visitchapelhill
Aug 3
It`s the weekend!! 🌞 Eat – Shop – Explore Hillsborough starting with Last Fridays & Art Walk hosted by @hillsborougharts
☀️ Live music & shenanigans @yonderbarnc , @nashstreettavern , @thecolonialinn1759 and @thehottinroof
☀️ Saturday Farmers Market @enoriverfarmersmarket
☀️House tours at Ayr Mount @classicalamericanhomes
☀️ Willy Wonka hosted by @orangecommunityplayers
☀️The Sunday Show with @jeremy.alder at @yonderbarnc
And so much more!
📸 Credit:
1.@broken.spoke.farm
2.@thenomadnc
3.@kims_bakeshop_wnp
4. @hillsboroughbakeshop
Jul 28
Explore Uproar!! Now through August 12th – 60 works of art displayed throughout the downtowns of Hillsborough, Chapel Hill, and Carrboro. Map now available at the visitors center. Check out @ocncarts and @uproarfestnc for full details!
Hillsborough stops include:
📍United We Stand @burwellschoolhistoricsite
📍Braid at Hillsborough Police Annex
📍MiAmor at Hillsborough Police Department
📍Paper Trail by @primitivegraffiti at @thomasstevensart
📍Einfühlung @radiuspizza_nc
📍Totem of Potter`s Creed @hillsborougharts
📍Make Yourself at Home @jeanniewho
📍Unwavering Optimism by @paintbys at the Hillsborough Visitor Center
📍Half a Chance by @cmurasugi at the Orange County Jail
📍New Money by @nonperishable at the Orange County Jail
📍Weave Your Dreams by @michmystikdesigns at the Historic Courthouse
📍Analog Filters at Purple Crow
📍Steel Plate Dancers at Mayo Park
📍 Providential Eye Storm by @andystani at Riverwalk Entrance
📍Irish Clover Leaf @weaverstreetmarket
📍Passage at River Park
📍Love Goddess by @elaulhealey at @pawsatthecorner
📍Seeing Through the Fog by @b.l.flood at @ocncarts
📍Line of Nature @enoriverbrewing
📍Changing Worlds Now at @ocncarts
Jul 19
Take the summer fun inside at the new Kids Space @orangehistorync !!
Take a step back in time with the reimagined kids space! Built to feature the homes and businesses of Hillsborough 1823, kids can explore local history with hands-on activities. Grand reopening July 22nd from 11-4 with special activities throughout the day!
11am-2pm: make butter, work with quill pens, and weave paper baskets.
2pm: Exhibits and Program Coordinator, Courtney Smith, will read stories and lead kids in historic games.
3pm-4pm: enjoy FREE ice cream and period music
Jul 17
On Tap for this Weekend:
〰️Uproar Festival of Public Art kick-off @ocncarts
〰️ Bastille Day festivities @yonderbarnc
〰️Movies with Goats @spring_haven_farm
〰️Farmer`s Market @enoriverfarmersmarket
〰️Historic Walking Tour @historichillsborough
〰️Live Music @nashstreettavern and @thehottinroof
>>> Check out our events calendar for the full list!
Jul 13
Weekend plans? Saturdays are for the Farmers Market! You can`t beat @enoriverfarmersmarket in downtown Hillsborough 8am-12pm. This Saturday is all about BLUEBERRIES 🫐!
Vendors include:
@botanistandbarrel
@arrowheadacresfarm
@accidentalbaker
@cookiegurlie
@strongarmbaking
@govindas
@monarchmovementco
@bone_vivant_treats
@chapelhillcreamery
@fieldstonegardens
@fullcircleflowersnc
@full_lume_farm
@hawrivermushrooms
@moonbellymeatco
@wickedweavecandles2021
@newleafgardensnc
@pipkinwoodcraft
@zuliabakery
AND SO MUCH MORE!
Jul 7
The countdown to Uproar is ON!!!
Uproar Festival of Public Art is a new arts festival for ALL people coming to Orange County! July 14th through August 12th – 60 bold, high impact, outdoor works of art will be showcased throughout the downtown communities of Chapel Hill, Carrboro, and Hillsborough.
Visit uproarfestnc.com for all the details!
Jul 5
We are heading into Last Fridays & Art Walk!!! Celebrating all things art & community – hosted by @hillsborougharts
Special Happenings for June 30th:
-Shalimar Dance : historic district @shalimar_dancer
– Group Gallery Show : Hillsborough Arts Council
– Art is for Everyone: Haiku Poetry Writing Workshop at the @thecolonialinn1759
– Makers Markets : Courthouse lawn
*** This is a FREE community event. All are welcome! View all art venues, live music spots, and more by visiting @hillsborougharts
📸 Credit: @sisimon678 @dronedatafilm
Jun 27
🎉 We made it to the weekend 🎉
Enjoy a carousel of delicious pictures from a few of our local eateries.
Here is the Hillsborough weekend lineup!
〰️ Plant Walk on Friday with @root.2.rise.wellness
〰️ Historic Hillsborough Excursion Day Saturday, June 24 hosted by @historichillsborough
〰️ Movies with Goats @spring_haven_farm
〰️ Bad Art Club on Saturday, June 24 at @ocncarts
〰️ Art is for Everyone, Sunday, June 25th hosted by @hillsborougharts
Photo Credit
1. @thecolonialinn1759
2. @radiuspizza_nc
3. @woodennickelpub
4. @villagedinernc
5. @losaltostacos by @ncfoodbabynrealestate
Jun 23
Historic Hillsborough Excursion Day – This Saturday!
10am-4pm.
Experience Historic Hillsborough with a day of FREE events at our historic sites. Follow @historichillsborough for more details.
Hosted by
@historichillsborough
@orangehistorync
@classicalamericanhomes
@helf_1823
@thecolonialinn1759
Dickerson Chapel
St.Matthews
@burwellschoolhistoricsite
Jun 20
Cheers to another week 🥂
📸: @yonderbarnc
Now onto our weekend programming
〰️Movies with Goats @spring_haven_farm
〰️ Forest Walk @ramblerill
〰️ Farmers Market @enoriverfarmersmarket
〰️ Juneteenth Celebration @ocplnc
〰️ Juneteenth: Portraits of Freedom @ocncarts
〰️Historic Tour at Ayr Mount @classicalamericanhomes
〰️ Historic Hillsborough Walking Tour by @historichillsborough
〰️Art is for Everyone @hillsborougharts
View all Hillsborough events by visiting www.visithillsboroughnc.com.
Jun 15
Looking for some Farm Fun?!? Check out our Down on the Farm guide on our Instagram page! (Click the icon that looks like a book). 🚜 Goats – Ice Cream – Homegrown Goods
Photo Credit:
1. @brennacmarshall 📍@enoriverfarm
2. @spring_haven_farm
3. @ameliafl 📍@broken.spoke.farm
#visitnc #ncfarms #local
Jun 14
The countdown to Father`s Day begins! If you are still looking for that perfect something to celebrate that wonderful someone, shop with us!
A few places to check out
📍 Carlisle & Linny Vintage Jewelery – One of a kind finds like tie clips, cuff links, vintage barware and more! 112 S Churton @carlisleandlinny
📍Melissa Designer Jewelry – shop the Scott Myer collection at 116 S Churton @melissadesignerjewelry
📍Purple Crow Books – Something for every bookworm. 109 W King
📍Spiral Studios Jewelry – Unique selection at 115 N Churton @spiralstudiosjewelry
📍C&R Ski Outdoor – Your outdoor Sporting goods destination. 654 N Churton @candrhillsborough
📍A Little Something – Fun and creative gift ideas for all dads. 118 N Churton @ineedalittlesomething
📍Dual Supply Co – For all dad`s hardware needs. 115 w King
Jun 12
This Weekend in Hillsborough!
– Movies with Goats @spring_haven_farm
-Eno River Farmers Market @enoriverfarmersmarket
-Historic Hillsborough Walking Tour @historichillsborough
-Yonder Prom @yonderbarnc
-Art is for Everyone: Poetry Workshop Series @hillsborougharts
-Mixed Media Goddess Weekend @ocncarts
Always check our Visit Hillsborough calendar for all the happenings!
Jun 8
Spend the weekend with us!
👉First Fridays at the Mill @ocncarts
👉Home Tours @ayrmount @classicalamericanhomes
👉Flushfest @flushfest23
👉 Eno River Farmers Market @enoriverfarmersmarket
👉Magic in the Park @ocplnc
👉 Saturday Slowdown @ramblerill
To see all Hillsborough happenings, head over to our website
Jun 1
Bon Appetit! Just throwing some foodie pics on our feed to make you drool.
Visit our website for a full listing of our local restaurants! #yum
📸 credit
1. @cravingcarolina at @lamunecanc
2. @radiuspizza_nc
3. @stevesgardenmkthillsborough
4. @cravingcarolina at @antoniashillsborough
5. @saratogagrill
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