Pittsboro-Siler City Convention & Visitors Bureau

Artful Life Camp at Clapping Hands Farm
2026-05-12 09:00 - 17:00, 2026-05-13 09:00 - 17:00, 2026-05-14 09:00 - 17:00, 2026-05-15 09:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Clapping Hands Farm, 3348 Alston Chapel Road, Pittsboro, NC, 27312, United States
The Artful Life Camp at Clapping Hands Farm, hosted Mon, May 11-Fri, May 15, 9am-5pm, brings together Clapping Hands Farm alums and brand new people who share the experience of being young adults who value living intentionally and creatively in a community. You do not have to identify as an artist to come to this camp, but you will explore the artistic process both for the joy of creating and seeing what these creative endeavors can show and teach you about how to live. Activities will include:

Getting messy with visual arts.
Moving and grooving with music and dance.
Diving deep into your journals, stories, and conversations.
Getting silly with random activities.
Protecting space for some “serious” relaxation.
Playing hard with some big all-camp games.

The day will include a variety of workshops in the morning and afternoon:

Drumming, songwriting, and music jams.
Book and printmaking.
Finger painting and body art.
Foraging and nature mandalas.
Archery and ultimate frisbee.
Nap time with Kora music.

The camp day will also include morning and closing circles, a small-group check-in, and an invitation to begin the day with meditation, movement, or art. Guest artists will share about their Artful Life, with a chance to reflect on your own journey after hearing their story. On Friday, the camp day is extended for a Burrito Bash potluck.
Louise Omoto Kessel will be your guide for this week, along with an excellent selection of guest artists. Louise is a storyteller and a printmaker, and she loves to felt, collage, and make all manner of things. She is also the founder and director of Clapping Hands Farm and the mother of two young adults.
The cost is $325 per person. Ages 19-30 are welcome. Scholarships are available, and no one is turned away. Chatham County residents receive a $25 discount. Register here. See more events at Clapping Hands Farm.

Fearrington Farmers Market
2026-05-12 15:00 - 17:00, 2026-05-19 15:00 - 17:00 | Fearrington Village, 2000 Fearrington Village Center, Pittsboro, NC, 27312, United States
The Fearrington Farmers Market is a producers-only market open Mar-Oct, Tuesdays, 4pm-6pm, and Nov-Feb, Tuesdays, 3pm-5pm, year-round in Fearrington Village. Bring reusable tote bags and plan to explore the many local vendors. You also might chat with the farmers, see old friends, or meet new ones! It’s a welcoming, inclusive, and friendly atmosphere that encourages healthy, happy living.
Fearrington Farmers Market has more than 3 dozen members and is now in its 30th season. Not all vendors are there every week, but some vendors are there every week, year-round. Each market features live music. Vendors include Celebrity Dairy, In Good Heart Farm, and bmc brewing. See their full list of vendors.
Come early if you’d like to review what is being offered; sales begin at the scheduled time, signaled by the bell. Bring along small bills ($20 or lower) to pay for your purchase. Some vendors accept credit and debit cards, and most will accept checks. This event takes place outdoors, rain or shine. Entry is free. Leashed, well-behaved pets are welcome. See more events at Fearrington Village.

CCBA Monthly Meetings
2026-05-12 19:00 - 21:00 | The Plant, 220 Lorax Lane, Pittsboro, NC, 27312, United States
The Chatham County Beekeepers’ Association (CCBA) hosts meetings on the second Tuesday of every month from 7pm-9pm at Starrlight Mead. The meeting begins with CCBA business, followed by a guest speaker, and finally, an open Q&A. Meetings with local presenters will be in person only. Meetings with remote speakers are available virtually. Everyone is welcome to attend meetings – you do not have to be a member. For more information about meetings, contact info@chatham-beekeepers.org.
This event is free and takes place indoors. Starrlight Mead is part of The Plant. The space is wheelchair accessible, with parking and entry available behind the production facility. Additional free parking is available on-site. Pets are not allowed. See all events at The Plant. Part of the Chatham County Craft Beverages & Country Inns Trail.

Growers & Makers Market
2026-05-13 16:00 - 19:00, 2026-05-20 16:00 - 19:00 | Siler City Growers and Makers Market, East 3rd Street, Siler City, North Carolina, 27344, United States
The Growers and Makers Market takes place Wednesdays starting Mar 25-Oct, 4pm-7pm and Nov-Dec, 3pm-6pm at 420 East 3rd Street, Siler City, NC 27344, rain or shine. The market specializes in showcasing local growers, makers, and entrepreneurs.
Can’t get to market until later in the day? Do you want to guarantee you get the products you want before they’re sold out? Contact their vendors directly and pre-order! Visit their website for weekly market updates and vendor information.
Interested in joining them as a vendor? Email Gina at silercitygrowersandmakersmkt@gmail.com for more information or visit their website to download an application.

Pittsboro Farmers Market
2026-05-14 15:00 - 18:00, 2026-05-21 15:00 - 18:00 | Pittsboro Pop-Up Park, West Salisbury Street, Pittsboro, North Carolina, 27312, United States
The Pittsboro Farmers Market is open year-round and features select items from within a 50-mile radius. They are open every Thursday, 3pm-6pm at Pittsboro’s Pop-Up Park. The product-only market features baked goods, eggs, flowers, honey, jams/jellies, soaps, plants, poultry, and other meats. Vendors include Celebrity Dairy, In Good Heart Farm, and Vortex Roasters. Many chefs at restaurants in our area network with Pittsboro Farmers Market vendors, including Kingston 99 Kitchen and West End Kitchen & Catering. You can find a complete, up-to-date list of vendors here.
Special markets are hosted on occasion.
The Pittsboro Farmers Market takes place outdoors, rain or shine. Leashed, well-behaved pets are allowed. Entry is free. Bringing your own bags, cash, and a cooler for perishable items is advised. The market is held on a gravel lot beneath the solar panels, with free parking available nearby. See more farmers markets in our area.

Briar Chapel Farmers Market
2026-05-15 16:00 - 18:00, 2026-05-22 16:00 - 18:00 | Briar Chapel
Briar Chapel Farmers Market is a recent endeavor, established at the beginning of 2023. Come to the Green of Great Meadow Park every Friday, 4pm-6pm, for healthy, wholesome food and farm products! See the complete list of vendors here. On the last Friday of every month, they host an Artisan Market featuring a diverse range of vendors from within and outside the community.
Briar Chapel Community Association (BCCA) is a homeowner-controlled, planned community in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. As an award-winning community, Briar Chapel offers resort-style amenities, thoughtfully designed homes, social events, beautiful trails, and more.

For Friday's Sake
2026-05-15 17:00 - 20:00 | For Garden’s Sake, 9197 Hwy 751 S, Durham, NC, 27713, United States
Need more time to shop? Well, you’re in luck because For Garden’s Sake extends its garden center hours during For Friday’s Sake, hosted on select Friday evenings in April and May, 5pm-8pm. The Potting Shed is open and serves beverages and Sunset Slush. Come enjoy live music, food trucks, drinks, sweet treats, and the patio ambiance as you take in the sunset. Come for the music, stay for the atmosphere, and enjoy a spring night amongst the flowers.
Don’t forget to bring lawn chairs or a blanket for seating – patio tables go fast! Admission is free, and no registration is required to attend, so bring your family, friends, neighbors, and coworkers and enjoy the evening… For Friday’s Sake! Please check their calendar for the most up-to-date information on For Friday’s Sake events. The upcoming schedule of events is as follows:

Fri, Apr 17, 5pm-8pm Live Music: William Nesmith; Food Truck: Beef Street and a Pig.
Fri, Apr 24, 5pm-8pm Live Music: Sam Trebing; Food Truck: Thabirdman.
Fri, May 1, 5pm-8pm Live Music: Grace Lucia Lee; Food Truck: Deevine Dogs.
Fri, May 8, 5pm-8pm Live Music: William Nesmith; Food Truck: Thabirdman.
Fri, May 15, 5pm-8pm Live Music: Sterling Scott; Food Truck: Beef Street and a Pig.

Please note: For Garden’s Sake does not permit outside alcoholic beverages. They have a variety of drinks available at the Potting Shed. This free event takes place outdoors. Free parking is available on-site. See more events at For Garden’s Sake.

Chatham Mills Farmers Market
2026-05-16 08:00 - 12:00, 2026-05-23 08:00 - 12:00 | Chatham Mills, 480 Hillsboro Street, Pittsboro, NC, 27312, United States
Chatham Mills Farmers Market takes place every Sat, Apr-Oct, 8am-12pm and Nov-Jan, 10am-1pm. It’s a growers-only market featuring fresh veggies, fruits, meats, eggs, baked goods, preserved foods, perennial plants and garden starters, handmade crafts, and more. Takes place in the front parking lot and the lawn in front of Chatham Mills.
Vendors include Chatham Oaks Farm. Sponsors include Chatham Marketplace, Country Farm & Home, French Connections, and New Horizons Downtown.
Interested vendors should fill out the applicable form and mail it, along with the application fee, to Chatham Mills Farmers’ Market, PO Box 1571, Pittsboro, NC 27312. If you would like to attend the market as a visiting vendor during one of their special events, contact the Market Manager at cmfmmanager@gmail.com about signing up – no formal application is required.

Elite Equine & Rodeo
2026-05-16 08:00 - 17:00 | Chatham County Agriculture & Conference Center, 1192 US-64 W, Pittsboro, NC, 27312, United States
Elite Equine and Rodeo is a horse showing reimagined to give back to the local community while creating a positive, professional experience for competitors. You can expect:

Professionalism: Shows are run as stated, on time, and with the exhibitor in mind.
The Horse First: Every horse is different. Therefore, our Judges are looking for consistency and quality. Good horsemanship is always rewarded.
Youth: They understand that youth have different needs. Therefore, they can show two-handed in any bit.
Family Mentality: A show should feel like a family; therefore, they encourage you to cheer on your competitors and create new friendships!

Shows will take place at the Chatham County Agriculture & Conference Center (CCACC) on the following dates:

Sat, Mar 7, 8am-5pm: Benefitting the NCSU VAW Global Vet Chapter.
Sat, May 16, 8am-5pm: Benefitting Horse & Buddy Therapeutic Riding.
Sat, Sep 26, 8am-5pm: Benefitting the North Carolina Special Olympics.
Sat, Nov 14, 8am-5pm: Canned Food & Winter Coat Drive.

Register here. See more events at CCACC. See more Chatham Sports Alliance events.

Ducklings and Donuts
2026-05-16 09:00 - 10:00, 2026-05-16 10:30 - 11:30, 2026-05-17 09:00 - 10:00, 2026-05-17 10:30 - 11:30 | My Little Farmer – Durham, 8794 NC-751, Durham, 27713, United States
Join My Little Farmer for Ducklings and Donuts, hosted on the following dates:

Sat, May 16, 9am-10am and 10:30am-11am.
Sun, May 17, 9am-10am and 10:30am-11am.

Welcome the new ducklings! This visit includes interactions with the ducklings, water play, a craft, photo ops, and a delicious treat from Duck Donuts. The cost is $25 per child, and adult participation is required. Ideal for children ages 3-9, but ages 1-13 are welcome. There is a 25% sibbling discount for a second child and a 35% discount for a third child. See more My Little Farmer events.

Obstacles and Trail Clinic at Bar T Horsemanship
2026-05-16 09:00 - 16:00 | Bar T Horsemanship, 730 Pete Thomas Road, Pittsboro, 27312, United States
Join Bar T Horsemanship for their annual Obstacles and Trail Clinic on Sat, May 16, 9am-4pm. This year, they are combining these two clinics. A few of the challenges they will address include:

Buddy sour/herd sour horses.
Rider confidence.
Crossing water.
Gait transitions from walk/trot to canter/lope.
Jigging on the trail.
Standing on a loose rein.
Following too close.
Speed control.
Softness in the horse’s body.

In addition to the obstacle field, they will include some obstacles on the trail. The fee is $275, and the clinic is limited to eight participants.
Clinics start promptly at 9am. The property opens at 8am, so please arrive early to settle in and have your horse cared for. They usually start with a meet-and-greet on the barn deck, then proceed to tack and ride, depending on the clinic. All clinics include a hearty lunch with drinks and dessert. They have limited facilities to board your horse overnight if you are planning on attending a multiple-day clinic. They also have trailer hookups if you plan to spend the night.
All clinics are for every discipline, every kind of horse, and any skill level rider! Clinics will be held at the Bar T Horsemanship facility in northern Chatham County, off Hwy 87 (730 Pete Thomas Road, Pittsboro, NC). To reserve your spot, please register by emailing thejamiestaggs@gmail.com with the following information:

Your full name.
Your contact phone number.
Your horse’s name.
Your horse’s age.
Number of years of riding experience.
Riding experience level.
Desired clinic date.

A 50% deposit of the clinic fee is due at registration; payment is accepted via Venmo. Unfortunately, due to late cancellations and no-shows, deposits are non-refundable and non-transferable. If you have questions, feel free to text or call Jamie at 919.802.520 or Jim at 919.428.3209. You can also message them on their Facebook Page. Guests are also invited to audit any clinic for a fee of $30 per day, which includes lunch. This event takes place outdoors. See more Bar T Horsemanship events.

Cool Creek Farm Yoga
2026-05-17 09:00 - 10:15, 2026-05-24 09:00 - 10:15 | Cool Creek Farm, 738 Castle Rock Farm Road, Pittsboro, 27312, United States
Join Cool Creek Farm for Farm Yoga, hosted every Sunday, May 17-Jun 28, 9am-10:15am. Katie Cousins of Fireforged Yoga is offering an outdoor, all-levels flow class at Cool Creek Farm!
The class lasts approximately 75 minutes and takes place outdoors. The cost is $18 per person and can be paid by exact cash or a check brought to class or via Venmo. Rain cancellations will be made at least an hour before class via text. Please bring your own blanket/towel/mat and/or props. Credit will be given for class missed due to inclement weather, instructor cancellation, or notification of your absence at least 2 hours before the start of class. Class will proceed in non-rainy conditions with temperatures of 40 degrees and above. See more Cool Cree Farm events.

Pittsboro Pesticide Safety School
2026-05-19 08:30 - 17:00, 2026-05-20 08:30 - 17:00 | Chatham County Agriculture & Conference Center, 1192 US-64 W, Pittsboro, NC, 27312, United States
Join NC Cooperative Extension and the NC Department of Agriculture & Consumer Sciences (NCDA&CS) for Pittsboro Pesticide Safety School on Tue, May 19 and Wed, May 20, 8:30am-5pm at the Chatham County Agriculture & Conference Center (CCACC).
This 1.5-day school is in person. Day one will cover core training. Day two will offer the following sessions:

Ornamentals.
Turf.
Private/Farmers

Those registered for the Private/Farmers category attend training on day one only and return for the exams on day two.
You may attend only one category session, since the sessions are held at the same time. The NCDA&CS administers the exams on day two from 1pm-5pm. However, pesticide exam fees are separate and paid to the NCDA&CS Inspector at the exam location. Click here for more information. To gain the most from the Pesticide Safety School and to be prepared for the exams, please purchase and read your manuals ahead of time and bring them with you to class. Order Manuals Online.
Registrants will receive two emails a few days before the school dates. The first is a reminder email with the agenda, handouts, and important school details. The second is marked “time sensitive” and includes the exam registration link and a special code.
This event takes place indoors in Hall A. Free parking is available onsite. CCACC is wheelchair accessible. No pets allowed. See more events at CCACC.

Fridays at The Farm
2026-05-22 16:00 - 21:00 | Old Mill Farm, 8913 NC-751, Durham, 27713, United States
Join Old Mill Farm for Fridays at The Farm, hosted every Friday night, March-November, 4pm-9pm. Enjoy family-friendly live music and activities on their quaint Century Farm. Grab a Season Pass while they are still available to gain access to all 2026 shows! Gates open at 4pm, and live music starts at 9pm. The event features a rotating selection of musicians and food trucks – check their website for performers and food trucks.
Please note that if tickets are not available for a given date, they are SOLD OUT. Drive-ins will not be accommodated on those days. Please plan accordingly. Single-day admission is $22.50 per car if pre-booked online or $30 at the gate. Admission includes parking for one vehicle, admission for all guests in your vehicle, access to petting areas, lawn games, and play areas, and live music. Food trucks and beverages are available for purchase. Free parking is available onsite. No outside alcohol is allowed. No pets allowed, except for ESA and Service Animals. See more events at Old Mill Farm.

Women's Week Camp at Clapping Hands Farm
2026-05-23 09:00 - 16:00, 2026-05-24 09:00 - 16:00 | Clapping Hands Farm, 3348 Alston Chapel Road, Pittsboro, NC, 27312, United States
The Women’s Week Camp at Clapping Hands Farm, hosted Sat, May 23-Wed, May 27, 9am-4pm, is about creativity, relaxation, and sisterhood in equal measure. You’ll feel rested, nurtured, befriended, and inspired. Camp days will include movement, thanksgiving, play, a selection of different workshops, leisurely lunches, a check-in with a small group, and circles to begin and end the day. Along with lots of permission to do what you are called to do, including a lot of beautiful “nothing” if that is what you choose, Clapping Hands Farm invites you to bring home a new commitment to yourself and the things that make you happy.
Louise Omoto Kessel will be your guide for this week, along with an excellent selection of guest artists. Louise is a storyteller and a printmaker, and she loves to felt, collage, and make all manner of things. She is also the founder and director of Clapping Hands Farm and the mother of two young adults.
Trans, non-binary, gender-fluid, and gender-creative humans who want to participate in Women’s Week Camp are welcome! Ages 18+ are welcome. The cost is $325 per person. Scholarships are available, and no one is turned away. Chatham County residents receive a $25 discount. You may sign up by the day. It’s ideal for everyone to come on Saturday and to come for at least 2 days, but they will work with your schedule. The cost is $65 per day. Register here. See more events at Clapping Hands Farm.

Saturday Slowdown at Old Mill Farm
2026-05-23 11:00 - 15:00 | Old Mill Farm, 8913 NC-751, Durham, 27713, United States
Join Old Mill Farm for a Saturday Slowdown on Sat, May 23, 11am-3pm. Start your weekend off right with some time on the farm! Visit your favorite farm animals, catch some fish in the pond, have a picnic, and more. Enjoy free admission! This is a great time to enjoy the farm on a slower day. There will NOT be live music or a food truck on this day.
Free parking is available onsite. No outside alcohol is allowed. No pets allowed, except for ESA and Service Animals. See more events at Old Mill Farm.
