Pittsboro-Siler City Convention & Visitors Bureau

Fearrington Farmers Market
2025-09-02 15:00 - 17:00, 2025-09-09 15:00 - 17:00, 2025-09-16 15:00 - 17:00, 2025-09-23 15:00 - 17:00, 2025-09-30 15:00 - 17:00, 2025-10-07 15:00 - 17:00, 2025-10-14 15:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | 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.

Monthly Markets at MOSAIC
2025-09-03 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-10-01 18:00 - 20:00 | MOSAIC at Chatham Park, 367 Freedom Parkway, Pittsboro, NC, 27312, United States
MOSAIC at Chatham Park hosts Monthly Markets every first Wednesday, Apr-Oct, 6pm-8pm. The MOSAIC Market aims to bring together a diverse array of handmade goods, artisanal creations, and farm-fresh offerings in one dynamic and engaging space. The event includes local growers and makers, craft beverage vendors, food trucks, and a special live music guest. This event is not just a market; it’s a gathering of like-minded individuals committed to quality, sustainability, and the beauty of artisanal craftsmanship.
Featured Chatham County vendors include bmc brewing, Hops & Berry Pittsboro, Havoc Brewing Company, Tacos Paraiso, and Red Moose Brewing Company. Say hello to 79° West while you’re there! At MOSAIC’s Markets, they will be hosting bands at the Works Yard Stage each night to provide additional marketing efforts and engagement from the community to create high traffic. The musical guest lineup is listed below:

Wed, Apr 2, 6pm-8pm Dorian Devins, Register.
Wed, May 7, 6pm-8pm The Jive Bombers, Register.
Wed, Jun 4, 6pm-8pm Geoff McBride, Register.
Wed, Jul 2, 6pm-8pm Daniel DeLorenzo, Register.
Wed, Aug 6, 6pm-8pm Popcorn Blue Band, Register.
Wed, Sep 3, 6pm-8pm Brown Mountain Lightning Bugs, Register.
Wed, Oct 1, 6pm-8pm Organ Failure, Register.

Monthly markets are held in The Works Yard Paeso. See more events hosted by MOSAIC at Chatham Park.

Pesticide Safety - Private V Training
2025-09-09 18:00 - 20:00 | Chatham County Agriculture & Conference Center, 1192 US-64 W, Pittsboro, NC, 27312, United States
Join Chatham County Cooperative Extension for Pesticide Safety – Private V Training. This workshop offers 2 “V” credits and covers the following topics:

Fungicides and their proper use.
Pesticides and drones.
Pesticide safety, environmental stewardship, new technologies, and commodity fumigation
Links between pesticide application and mental health.

Class occurs Tue, Sep 9, 6pm-8pm in the Cooperative Extension wing of the Chatham County Agriculture & Conference Center. Free parking is available at the venue. Please register for either the virtual or in-person training, but not both.
See more events at CCACC.

Native Perennials for the Home Garden
2025-09-11 09:00 - 11:00 | Chatham County Agriculture & Conference Center, 1192 US-64 W, Pittsboro, NC, 27312, United States
Join Matt Jones, Extension Horticulture Agent and the Master Gardener Volunteers of Chatham County, for Native Perennials for the Home Garden, a presentation and hands-on demonstration on how to garden with native herbaceous perennials and grasses. Participants will learn why native plants are so important for local food webs, how to select plants based on their adaptation to site conditions, aesthetic value, and their capacity to support beneficial insects and other wildlife vital to ecosystem health. You will also explore examples of native perennials adapted to different site conditions and learn how to provide habitat or forage for leaves, nectar, and pollen throughout the year. Master Gardener Volunteers (SM) will help demonstrate proper planting and establishment techniques.
Class occurs Thu, Sep 11, 9am-11am in the Cooperative Extension wing of the Chatham County Agriculture & Conference Center. Free parking is available at the venue. Please register for either the virtual or in-person training, but not both.
See more events at CCACC.

Chatham County Agriculture Fair
2025-09-18 - 2025-09-21 | Fairgrounds, 191 Dr Martin Luther King Jr Dr, Pittsboro, NC, 27312, United States
The 75th Annual Chatham County Agriculture Fair takes place Thu, Sep 18-Sun Sep 21 at the Chatham County Fairgrounds. This local community event includes rides, food, children’s activities, and music. The Chatham County Agricultural & Industrial Fair Association hosts the event every year. For more information, please contact them at 919.542.5511 or info@chathamcountyncfair.com. Discover the significant history behind this fair.

Landscaping for Pollinators Workshop and Native Plant Sale
2025-09-19 09:00 - 16:00 | Chatham County Agriculture & Conference Center, 1192 US-64 W, Pittsboro, NC, 27312, United States
Join Chatham County Cooperative Extension for a Landscaping for Pollinators Workshop and Native Plant Sale.
Chatham County Agricultural Extension Agent Debbie Roos will share lessons learned from her 17 years of experience designing and managing the popular Pollinator Paradise Demonstration Garden in Pittsboro, which features over 225 species of perennials, 85% of them native to North Carolina. Debbie will discuss design principles, focusing on the practical aspects, such as creating winning plant combinations and selecting the best pollinator plants for each season. Participants will be given the tools to create a basic pollinator garden design that can be planted at their farm or home landscape.
The workshop will include hands-on pollinator garden design practice, and will conclude with a native plant sale featuring four of Chatham County’s native plant nurseries:

Dutch Buffalo Farm.
Growing Wild Nursery.
Mellow Marsh Farm.
Rachel’s Native Plants.

The workshop occurs Fri, Sep 19, 9am-4pm in the Cooperative Extension wing of the Chatham County Agriculture & Conference Center. Free parking is available at the venue. Pre-registration is required. The deadline for registration is Wed, Sep 10, 2025. The cost of the workshop is $65 per person and includes a light breakfast, a catered lunch, and extensive handouts created as tools to assist with plant selection and garden design.
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Sheep & Goat FAMACHA© Certification
2025-09-23 14:00 - 17:00 | Chatham County Agriculture & Conference Center, 1192 US-64 W, Pittsboro, NC, 27312, United States
Join Chatham County Cooperative Extension for a Sheep & Goat FAMACHA© Certification. This hands-on workshop covers internal parasite control in sheep and goats. Learn to assess anemia and use targeted deworming. Attendees will receive a classroom lecture portion and then demonstrate the FAMACHA technique on a live animal.
The workshop occurs Tue, Sep 23, 2pm-5pm in the Cooperative Extension wing of the Chatham County Agriculture & Conference Center. Free parking is available at the venue. The cost of the workshop is $25 per person and includes the cost of a FAMACHA card. Accommodation requests related to a disability can be made to Dalton Suits at 919.542.8242 or dalton_suits@ncsu.edu.
WHAT IS FAMACHA©
FAMACHA© is a diagnostic test that helps small ruminant producers identify animals that require anthelmintic treatment and those that do not require deworming. The tool is a card that matches lower eyelid color to anemia levels, an indicator of clinical barber pole worm infection. Individuals must be certified to purchase the FAMACHA card, which is used for the test.
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Huckleberry Trail Farm Fall Festival
2025-09-27 10:00 - 18:00, 2025-09-28 13:00 - 18:00, 2025-10-04 10:00 - 18:00, 2025-10-05 13:00 - 18:00, 2025-10-11 10:00 - 18:00, 2025-10-12 13:00 - 18:00, 2025-10-18 10:00 - 18:00, 2025-10-19 13:00 - 18:00 | Huckleberry Trail Farm, 143 Pleasant Hill Church Rd, Siler City, NC, 27344, United States
Visit the Huckleberry Trail Farm Fall Festival for a corn maze, a pumpkin patch (select a pumpkin from the vine), a cotton patch, and a fall atmosphere. Find designated quiet areas set up the entire season. The family’s mission is to bring all kids back to the outdoors with the goal of making many of the farm activities wheelchair-accessible and autism-friendly.
Huckleberry Trail Farm celebrated 10 years in 2021. Explore the corn maze, pumpkins, and fall decorations, and purchase refreshments. Take a ride on a tractor-drawn hayride (for transportation down to the pumpkin patch). Merchandise is available on-site for purchase, too. Guests to the farm will find a pumpkin patch (cut your own pumpkin right off the vine), a cotton patch, and a mini Field of Dreams.
Hours, Directions, & Pricing
Saturdays, 10am-6pm and Sundays, 1pm-6pm.
The last ticket is sold one hour before closing. The last hayride is 30 minutes before closing. Find admission and ticket information here.
Huckleberry Trail Farm is conveniently located on Hwy 64 right between Pittsboro and Siler City, just 30 minutes from Cary, Apex, Chapel Hill, Durham, and Greensboro. It’s an easy drive over a shining lake and rushing river, through the beautiful rolling country, and past farmland complete with horses, cows, and red barns.

Pumpculent Workshop at For Garden's Sake
2025-10-11 10:00 - 11:30, 2025-10-17 15:00 - 16:30 | For Garden’s Sake, 9197 Hwy 751 S, Durham, NC, 27713, United States
Join For Garden’s Sake for Pumpculent Workshop on Sat, Oct 11, 10am-11:30am and Fri, Oct 17, 3pm-4:30pm in The Robin’s Nest. Looking to add something fresh to your fall decor this year? In this brand-new, fresh materials crafting workshop, you will assemble a succulent pumpkin perfect for a table centerpiece or unique autumn decor. You will learn some basic design skills while creating a beautiful piece with joy. With different succulent color and size options, you can really let your creativity shine!
The fee is $60 per person and includes all necessary supplies and materials, as well as light snacks and a beverage (with both alcoholic and non-alcoholic options available). Payment at the time of registration is required to hold your spot. Instructor and FGS Plant Coach Debbi Barrett will lead this class. Free parking is available on-site. See more events at For Garden’s Sake.

Pumpkin Painting Classes at For Garden's Sake
2025-10-11 12:00 - 15:00, 2025-10-12 12:00 - 15:00 | For Garden’s Sake, 9197 Hwy 751 S, Durham, NC, 27713, United States
Join For Garden’s Sake for Pumpkin Painting Classes on Sat, Oct 11 and Sun, Oct 12, 12pm-3pm in The Potting Shed. Get ready for a festive afternoon of creativity, color, and community. FGS’ Pumpkin Painting Class is the perfect way to celebrate the season, surrounded by fall blooms, crisp air, and an inspiring atmosphere. They’ll provide the pumpkins, paint, and garden center fun, so all you need to bring is your imagination! There will also be live music, bites to eat available from the food truck, and drinks (alcoholic and NA) available for purchase in The Potting Shed.
Pay for your pumpkin at the register and paint for free! Free parking is available on-site. See more events at For Garden’s Sake.

All About Alliums in the Vegetable Garden: Onions, Garlic, Leeks, and Shallots
2025-10-16 09:30 - 11:00 | Chatham County Agriculture & Conference Center, 1192 US-64 W, Pittsboro, NC, 27312, United States
Can you imagine cooking without the sweet, savory, and spicy notes of onions, garlic, shallots, and leeks? Join the Extension Master Gardener Volunteer of Chatham County for All About Alliums in the Vegetable Garden: Onions, Garlic, Leeks, and Shallots on Thu, Oct 16, 9:30am-11am. Participants will learn about recommended varieties for our region, growing requirements, planting techniques and timing, irrigation and fertilizing, harvesting and storage, and pest management. Then, you will head outside to the Demonstration Garden at the Chatham County Agricultural & Conference Center to see how to plant garlic, onions, and leeks, and to learn how to install row covers for managing pests. You will want to include these fun-to-grow crops in your cool-season garden!
This event is held indoors and is $12 per person. Free parking is available on the left side of the entrance to the Cooperative Extension office (red rocking chairs are located outside the entrance). Sorry – no pets allowed. See more events at the Chatham County Agriculture & Conference Center.

Halloween Movie Night at Bottom of the Fox Farm
2025-10-18 18:30 - 21:30 | Bottom of the Fox Farm, 157 Joe Fox Road, Siler City, 27344, United States
Join Bottom of the Fox Farm for a Halloween Movie Night on Sat, Oct 18, 6:30pm-9:30pm. Bring a blanket or chair and enjoy a showing of Hocus Pocus under the stars. Costumes are encouraged! Showtime starts at 7:30pm for this pay-what-you-can, family-friendly event. Tickets are not necessary, but they are asking guests to RSVP so they can get a head count. Pack a picnic or a cooler. Light concessions (popcorn, candy, drinks) will be available for purchase. Bouquets are available to reserve at the beginning of the night and will be ready for pick up on your way out.

Fall Floral and Pumpkin Workshop
2025-10-19 14:00 - 17:00 | Jordan Lake Farms, 2170 Marthas Chapel Rd, Apex, NC, 27523, United States
Join Jordan Lake Farms for a Fall Floral and Pumpkin Workshop on Sat, Oct 19, 2pm-5pm at their scenic farm, where creativity blooms! Participants will wander through vibrant fields to hand-pick their own seasonal flowers, crafting a unique autumnal arrangement. Instead of a traditional vase, you’ll use a charming pumpkin cookie jar to showcase your floral masterpiece, adding a cozy, festive touch. This workshop is perfect for a girls’ afternoon out, a special mother-daughter bonding experience, or a fun date for couples.
This class takes place at the Jordan Lake Farms Pavilion. The cost is $80 per arrangement participant and $20 for participant guest/floral helpers. The workshop includes a pumpkin-shaped cookie jar that will come in handy for the fall season, a bucket full of flowers, fall decorations, step-by-step instructions, tools, and a glass of wine. You’re welcome to bring outside food to enjoy, but there will also be mini charcuterie boards for purchase with NC products such as cheeses, salamis, cheese straws, cookies, peanuts, and much more. Participants must be at least 14 years old. Those 14-17-year-olds need to be accompanied by an adult.
Spots are limited. Reserve yours today to secure your place in this blooming adventure. Registration is non-refundable.

Pay-What-You-Can Community Feast
2025-10-19 16:30 - 20:00 | Chatham Oaks Farm, 573 Dewitt Smith Road, Pittsboro, 27312, United States
Join Feed-Well Fridges on Sun, Oct 19, 4:30pm-8pm for a Pay-What-You-Can Community Feast at Chatham Oaks Farm in Goldston. Gather under a fall sunset with friends new and old from the Chatham County community and beyond. Enjoy excellent chef-prepared food, meet your neighbors, and revel in the goodness of beloved community. Net proceeds benefit Feed-Well Fridges and its mission to reduce food insecurity and commercial food waste with the dual goal of improving both community health and environmental sustainability. Your registration helps with planning and preparation.
The meal will be served family-style and include kid-friendly options. Expect fried chicken, shrimp, arroz con pollo, field peas, mac and cheese, roasted sweet potatoes, farm green salads, bread pudding, Oreo brownies, apple nachos, beer, wine, and more.
COMMUNITY PARTNERS
The Community Feast is organized by incredible community partners, including:

Cafe Root Cellar.
Postal Fish Company.
The Local Church.
JDub’s PoBoys.
Buttermilk Boutique.
The Beagle Bar.
Lilly Den Farm.
Ta Contento.
Carolina Cravings.
bmc brewing.

HOW IT WORKS

Select the number of tickets based on the number of people in your party.
Then, if you can, add a donation in the donation field.
