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SUMMARY:CrimeScene Killer Cocktail 2026
DESCRIPTION:Join McIntyre’s Books for the biennial return of the CrimeScene Killer Cocktail and Mystery Bookfest during the weekend of Fri\, Feb 6-Sat\, Feb 7\, 2026. The Killer Cocktail will take place on Friday evening\, 6pm-9pm. McIntyre’s Mystery Guru Pete Mock is the emcee and creator of the weekend. Pete reads something on the order of 200+ mysteries a year\, and he’s the sole judge and juror of the annual Beltie Mystery Prize\, his annual round-up of the best murder mysteries. Not only does he read ‘em all\, but he also shares his enthusiasm for the genre with everyone. \nFirst held in early 2020\, the inaugural CrimeScene Bookfest was a weekend filled with some of Fearrington’s favorite mystery authors\, who read\, held panel discussions\, and rubbed elbows at a cocktail party. This year’s killer cocktail party will be to die for! Stay tuned for a list of this year’s guest authors and more details. \nThis event is $50 per person and takes place in the Fearrington Barn. Fearrington Village is part of the Chatham County Craft Beverages & Country Inns Trail. See more events at Fearrington Village.
URL:https://visitpittsboro.com/event/crimescene-killer-cocktail-2026/
LOCATION:Fearrington Barn\, 500 Market Street\, Pittsboro\, NC\, 27312\, United States
CATEGORIES:Annual Events,Art,Authors Events,Books and Literature,Craft Beverages & Country Inns Trail,Fearrington,Food and Drink,Meet & Greet,Networking & Meet-Ups,Performing Arts,Storytelling,Weekly Nightlife
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SUMMARY:CrimeScene Mystery Bookfest 2026
DESCRIPTION:Join McIntyre’s Books for the biennial return of the CrimeScene Killer Cocktail and Mystery Bookfest during the weekend of Fri\, Feb 6-Sat\, Feb 7\, 2026. The Mystery Bookfest takes place all day Saturday. McIntyre’s Mystery Guru Pete Mock is the emcee and creator of the weekend. Pete reads something on the order of 200+ mysteries a year\, and he’s the sole judge and juror of the annual Beltie Mystery Prize\, his annual round-up of the best murder mysteries. Not only does he read ‘em all\, but he also shares his enthusiasm for the genre with everyone. \nFirst held in early 2020\, the inaugural CrimeScene Bookfest was a weekend filled with some of Fearrington’s favorite mystery authors\, who read\, held panel discussions\, and rubbed elbows at a cocktail party. This year’s CrimeScene Mystery Bookfest will be to die for! Stay tuned for a list of this year’s guest authors and more details. \nThis event is $50 per person and takes place in the Fearrington Barn. Fearrington Village is part of the Chatham County Craft Beverages & Country Inns Trail. See more events at Fearrington Village.
URL:https://visitpittsboro.com/event/crimescene-mystery-bookfest-2026/
LOCATION:Fearrington Barn\, 500 Market Street\, Pittsboro\, NC\, 27312\, United States
CATEGORIES:Annual Events,Art,Authors Events,Books and Literature,Craft Beverages & Country Inns Trail,Fearrington,Food and Drink,Meet & Greet,Networking & Meet-Ups,Panel Discussions,Performing Arts,Storytelling
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SUMMARY:Spring Council: A Southern Roots Buffet Luncheon
DESCRIPTION:Join Fearrington for Spring Council: A Southern Roots Buffet Luncheon on Fri\, Feb 13\, 12pm-2pm in the Fearrington Barn. During this special luncheon reception\, you’ll celebrate Spring Council’s debut cookbook\, Southern Roots: Recipes and Stories from Mama Dip’s Daughter. Spring Council will be in conversation with noted food historian Marcie Cohen Ferris\, who penned the forward to the cookbook. The menu will feature: \n\nAppetizers: Pimento Cheese Biscuits and Sweet Potato Cornbread.\nSalads: Caesar Salad and Tangy Potato Salad.\nSpinach\, Parmesan & Artichoke Gratin.\nMac & Cheese.\nGrits Casserole.\nChicken Croquettes.\nPecan and Herbed Crusted Salmon.\nDessert: Coconut Cake and Chocolate Bread Pudding with Candied Bacon.\nBeverages: Old Fashioned Lemonade\, The Big ‘O’\, and Cardamom Iced Tea.\n\nYour $125 ticket includes admission to the event\, a buffet luncheon\, and a signed copy of the cookbook to take home. \nABOUT SPRING COUNCIL \nSpring Council is a celebrated Southern chef and culinary curator based in Chapel Hill. She grew up immersed in authentic Southern cooking as the youngest daughter of Mildred “Mama Dip” Council\, founder of the iconic Mama Dip’s Kitchen\, and has spent over five decades helping evolve and preserve her family’s rich food traditions. Spring worked in every aspect of the restaurant’s operations and later became co-owner and spokesperson for Mama Dip’s\, contributing to its reputation as a beloved local institution. She has appeared at major culinary events\, contributed recipes to regional publications\, and is a member of professional organizations\, including the James Beard Foundation and Les Dames d’Escoffier. In addition to her culinary work\, Spring is a community advocate in Orange County and runs charitable initiatives in her mother’s legacy. Southern Roots: Recipes and Stories from Mama Dip’s Daughter is her debut cookbook. \nABOUT SOUTHERN ROOTS \nThis collection features 100 treasured recipes ranging from easy weeknight meals to celebratory dishes\, blending time-honored family traditions with the author’s own Southern-inspired creations. Woven throughout are personal stories that illuminate how food has shaped her life and deepened her connection to Southern heritage. Full-color photography showcases each dish on her vintage tableware\, while inventive ingredients and modern techniques bring fresh energy to classic Southern cooking. \nABOUT MARCIE COHEN FERRIS  \nMarcie Cohen Ferris is an American food historian\, author\, and professor based in Chapel Hill. Her work focuses on Southern Foodways\, culinary history\, and the cultural meanings of food\, exploring how food shapes regional identity and social life. Ferris is a faculty member at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill\, where she teaches and conducts research in American studies and cultural history. She has written and contributed to several acclaimed books and publications on Southern cooking\, tradition\, and food culture\, and is a frequent speaker and commentator on topics ranging from food history to gender and labor in the culinary world. \nSee more events at Fearrington Village. Fearrington Village is part of the Chatham County Craft Beverages & Country Inns Trail.
URL:https://visitpittsboro.com/event/spring-council-southern-roots-buffet-luncheon/
LOCATION:Fearrington Barn\, 500 Market Street\, Pittsboro\, NC\, 27312\, United States
CATEGORIES:Authors Events,Books and Literature,Craft Beverages & Country Inns Trail,Fearrington,Food and Drink,Meet & Greet,Tastings & Tours
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SUMMARY:Our State Book Club: Vanessa Miller\, The American Queen\, and Wiley Cash
DESCRIPTION:Join McIntyre’s Books for an Our State Book Club: Vanessa Miller\, The American Queen\, and Wiley Cash on Wed\, Feb 25\, 7pm-8:30pm in the Fearrington Barn. Celebrate the start of the 2026 Book Club season with acclaimed North Carolina authors Wiley Cash and Vanessa Miller as they discuss February’s selection\, The American Queen. Enjoy wine\, hors d’oeuvres\, and lively conversation as Miller shares the stories behind her historical fiction novel. The evening wraps up with an audience Q&A and book signing. Book Club selections are available for purchase at McIntyre’s Books at a 20-percent discount. \nTickets are $65 per person. Ticket registration will close Wed\, Feb 18\, or until sold out. Our State is unable to issue refunds for ticket purchases after this date\, except in the case of medical emergencies or natural disasters. \nFearrington Village is part of the Chatham County Craft Beverages & Country Inns Trail. See more events at Fearrington Village.
URL:https://visitpittsboro.com/event/our-state-book-club-vanessa-miller-the-american-queen-and-wiley-cash/
LOCATION:Fearrington Barn\, 500 Market Street\, Pittsboro\, NC\, 27312\, United States
CATEGORIES:Authors Events,Book Clubs,Books and Literature,Craft Beverages & Country Inns Trail,Fearrington,Food and Drink,Meet & Greet,Panel Discussions,Workshops
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SUMMARY:Tate Godwin - Operation: Make a Splash
DESCRIPTION:Join McIntyre’s Books for an exciting book launch\, Tate Godwin – Operation: Make A Splash on Sat\, Feb 28\, 11am-12pm. \nBOOK SUMMARY \nNick\, Sy\, and Violet have the perfect vacation planned\, but nothing is going according to plan. Now\, they’ll have to think fast\, get creative\, and make a splash in ways they never expected! Sy’s finally going to prove himself as a pro gamer—if only his dad didn’t insist on a father-son fishing excursion instead. Nick is set to collaborate with his musical hero\, DJ French Toast—but their jam session is far from smooth. And Violet? She signed up for Comic Design Camp . . . so why is she suddenly the star of the Drama Camp play? Despite the obstacles\, this trio isn’t backing down. Together\, they’re ready to take on every obstacle\, sink or swim. After all\, school break has only just begun—and it’s time to make a splash! \nAUTHOR BIO \nTate Godwin is a kids’ graphic novelist and illustrator based in Chapel Hill. He loves creating stories about friendship\, facing fears\, and being true to oneself. His debut kids’ graphic novel\, Operation: Cover-Up\, was published in January 2025\, and its sequel\, Operation: Make a Splash\, is scheduled for release on February 24\, 2026. \nFearrington Village is part of the Chatham County Craft Beverages & Country Inns Trail. See more events at Fearrington Village.
URL:https://visitpittsboro.com/event/tate-godwin-operation-make-a-splash/
LOCATION:McIntyre’s Books\, 220 Market Street\, Pittsboro\, NC\, 27312\, United States
CATEGORIES:Authors Events,Books and Literature,Families,Fearrington,Workshops
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