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Experience Hillsborough, NC. The unique southern town with artistic flair & historic charm nestled on the outskirts of Chapel Hill & Durham.
Upcoming JULY Events
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LIVE MUSIC & ENTERTAINMENT
Weekly entertainment throughout Hillsborough’s historic district
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UpCOMING FESTIVALS 2024
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Hillsborough Hog Day – Sept 13 & 14
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Outlandish Hillsborough Scottish Fest – Sept 28
Hosted by The Alliance for Historic Hillsborough
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Moorefields Bluegrass Festival – October 12
Hosted by Moorefields
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Spirits’ Tours – October 18 & 19
Hosted by The Alliance for Historic Hillsborough & The Orange Community Players
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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
![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](https://visithillsboroughnc.com/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed-pro/img/placeholder.png)
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
![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!](https://visithillsboroughnc.com/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed-pro/img/placeholder.png)
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
![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!
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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
![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](https://visithillsboroughnc.com/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed-pro/img/placeholder.png)
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
![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](https://visithillsboroughnc.com/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed-pro/img/placeholder.png)
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
![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](https://visithillsboroughnc.com/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed-pro/img/placeholder.png)
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
![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!](https://visithillsboroughnc.com/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed-pro/img/placeholder.png)
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
![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!](https://visithillsboroughnc.com/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed-pro/img/placeholder.png)
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
![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!](https://visithillsboroughnc.com/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed-pro/img/placeholder.png)
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 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](https://visithillsboroughnc.com/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed-pro/img/placeholder.png)
🎉 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
![🎉 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](https://visithillsboroughnc.com/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed-pro/img/placeholder.png)
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
![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](https://visithillsboroughnc.com/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed-pro/img/placeholder.png)
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
![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.](https://visithillsboroughnc.com/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed-pro/img/placeholder.png)
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
![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](https://visithillsboroughnc.com/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed-pro/img/placeholder.png)
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
![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](https://visithillsboroughnc.com/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed-pro/img/placeholder.png)
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
![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!](https://visithillsboroughnc.com/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed-pro/img/placeholder.png)
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
![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](https://visithillsboroughnc.com/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed-pro/img/placeholder.png)
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
May 30
![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](https://visithillsboroughnc.com/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed-pro/img/placeholder.png)