Pittsboro-Siler City Convention & Visitors Bureau

Fearrington Farmers Market
2026-03-31 15:00 - 17:00, 2026-04-07 15:00 - 17:00, 2026-04-14 15:00 - 17:00, 2026-04-21 15:00 - 17:00, 2026-04-28 15:00 - 17:00, 2026-05-05 15:00 - 17:00, 2026-05-12 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.

Pittsboro Farmers Market
2026-04-02 15:00 - 18:00, 2026-04-09 15:00 - 18:00, 2026-04-16 15:00 - 18:00, 2026-04-23 15:00 - 18:00, 2026-04-30 15:00 - 18:00, 2026-05-07 15:00 - 18:00, 2026-05-14 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.

Lifelong Gardening: Making Gardens More Accessible
2026-04-16 09:00 - 12:00 | Chatham County Agriculture & Conference Center, 1192 US-64 W, Pittsboro, NC, 27312, United States
Join Chatham County Cooperative Extension and the NC State Extension Master Gardener Volunteers of Chatham County for Lifelong Gardening: Making Gardens More Accessible on Thu, Apr 16, 9am-12pm at the Chatham County Agriculture & Conference Center. This workshop is designed to educate the public about ideas, tools, and techniques to help make the joys and benefits of gardening more accessible as they age. The Lifelong Gardening Workshop will focus on three main areas:

Modifications to the garden: Alternative garden layouts, plant selections, and container choices.
Preparation of the gardener: Garden session plans, warming up, and proper tool use techniques
Tool selection: Choosing proper tools and adaptive options.

This event is held indoors and costs $15 per person. More information about this event can be found here. Free parking is available onsite. Persons with disabilities and persons with limited English proficiency may request accommodations to participate by contacting Ginger Cunningham, County Extension Director, at 919.542.8202, ginger_cunningham@ncsu.edu, or in person at the County Extension Office at least 30 days prior to the event.
Sorry – no pets allowed. More CCACC events.

Vegan Spring Potluck
2026-04-18 17:30 - 21:00 | Piedmont Farm Animal Refuge, 7236 US Hwy 87 N, Pittsboro, NC, 27312, United States
Are you ready for Piedmont Farm Animal Refuge’s FREE Vegan Spring Potluck on Sat, Apr 18, 5:30pm-9pm? These events have been so popular and successful, and they hope this one will be the best yet! PFAR vegan potlucks are great opportunities for vegans and vegan-curious individuals to meet like-minded people, engage in meaningful conversations, and share delicious food. Board games are available on-site, but please feel free to bring any games from home to share.
Like always, this event is free! Here are a couple of important notes:

Please bring your own plates, forks, bowls, and other eating utensils from home to help make the event environmentally friendly and reduce the use of disposables.
Please also bring a note card listing the ingredients in your dish(es) to help those with specific food allergies.

The event also includes a meet-and-greet with their cow residents. Two experienced Tour Guides will introduce you to the Refuge herd of eight curious, social cows, including a three-generational family.
This family-friendly event is a great opportunity to celebrate warmer weather, longer days, and compassionate living. RSVP and let them know what you’re thinking of bringing using this link!
There is an ADA-certified porta-potty on site, and a portable handwashing station has also been installed. Please note: Animal residents will not be available during this event, except for the cows, which may approach the Pavilion fence line. Please email them at info@piedmontrefuge.org or call them at 919.533.4013 if you have any additional questions about this event.
Piedmont Farm Animal Refuge (PFAR) is a nonprofit organization that rescues farm animals in need, educates people about the cruelty of factory farms, and promotes veganism by providing resources, support, and community for individuals interested in living cruelty-free lifestyles. See more events at PFAR.

Earth Day Canoe Paddle and Clean Up
2026-04-22 10:00 - 14:00 | Bynum Mills Access, 160 Bynum Church Road, Pittsboro, 27312, United States
Join Friends of the Lower Haw and NC State Parks for an Earth Day Canoe Paddle and Clean Up on Wed, Apr 22, 10am-2pm at the Lower Haw River State Natural Area. Paddle the Haw in a tandem canoe while cleaning up trash in the river along the way. After a short introduction, the paddle trip will launch at Bynum Mill Access and take out about 3.4 miles downstream at the US 64 Haw River Canoe Access, with a shuttle ride back to Bynum Mill Access.
Bring your own snacks/lunch and drinking water for a short lunch stop along the river. NC State Parks will provide the canoes, life jackets, and shuttle ride. The estimated total time for the event, including the introduction, lunch stop, paddling, and the shuttle ride back, is approximately 4 hours. Your guide is Sean Higgins, Interpretation & Education Manager with NC State Parks.
For questions, contact Sean Higgins at sean.higgins@ncparks.gov. Space is limited to 10 people for this free, outdoor event. Pre-registration required. Sign up here. See more Chatham Sports Alliance Events.

Kick Back and Carve at The Plant
2026-04-24 - 2026-04-26 | The Plant, 220 Lorax Lane, Pittsboro, NC, 27312, United States
Join GreenWood Wrights’Fest for their annual Kick Back and Carve event, hosted on Fri, Apr 24-Sun, Apr 26, 2026, at The Plant. This event is a relaxed, friendly atmosphere with experienced and new carvers alike. New carvers are also encouraged to attend and can be connected with an experienced carver for guidance. GreenWood Wrights’Fest, to be held later this year, will offer more formal and diverse workshops and demonstrations. Learning to use hatchets and other tools with greenwood is one facet of hand-tool woodworking that fosters a deeper connection to the forest and the local community.
Along the way, sip and shop the Chatham Beverage District, part of the Chatham County Craft Beverages & Country Inns Trail, with local beers from bmc brewing, wines and ciders from Starrlight, spirits from Fair Game, and sake from Koshu. Local dining available at Kingston 99 Kitchen and Ta Contento.
More event details TBD. The event takes place outdoors at The Plant, with free parking available on-site. Leashed, well-behaved pets are allowed outside; pet policies may vary by individual business. The Plant is accessible to guests and will do its best to accommodate any additional requests. Please contact music@theplantnc.com with any accommodation requests or accessibility concerns. See all events at The Plant. Part of the Chatham County Craft Beverages & Country Inns Trail.

Piedmont Farm Tour
2026-04-25 - 2026-04-26 | Chatham County, Chatham County, NC, United States
The 29th Annual Piedmont Farm Tour, hosted by the Carolina Farm Stewardship Association, connects guests with local farmers and farm sites across multiple counties. This year’s event takes place Sat, Apr 25 – Sun, Apr 26, 2pm-6pm. Some farms will open at 12pm for a fun way to kick off the tour. Participating Chatham County farms include:

The Inn at Celebrity Dairy.
Chatham Oaks Farm (Opens at 12pm, snacks available for purchase).
Granite Springs Farm.
Green Heal Farms (Opens at 12pm).
Little Pond Gardens at The Plant (Opens at 12pm, snacks available for purchase).
Little Way Farm (Open Saturday only).

Tour 30+ local, scenic, and sustainable farms in five North Carolina counties (Orange, Durham, Alamance, Person, and Chatham). Discover the delicious meat, dairy, mushrooms, fruits, and veggies produced in the Piedmont! Farm visits include pasture-raised livestock farms, baby animals, fiber demonstrations, hayrides, farm equipment on display, an award-winning cheese dairy, locally grown and fermented pickles, newly established orchards, food trucks, locally grown hops, a farm with a brewery on site, and organically grown produce farms.
Visualize your route with Wander Maps. Discover our ultimate Piedmont Farm Tour itinerary.
The tour is self-guided. Bring a cooler to take home farm-fresh products for sale. Pets are not allowed. The tour takes place rain or shine. Travel tip: make sure to bring cash – not all farms can accept credit card payments.
COST

Advance passes are $30 per car for ALL farms, ALL weekend.
CFSA Members save $5 in advance.
The registration fee is $35.
You can just visit one farm for $10.
Your button is your car pass – good for a full carload of people.

Please note that the tour is not wheelchair accessible. Some farms may have easier access than others, but no farms have public buildings with ADA-compliant features. It’s also hard to say definitively whether a farm will have easier access, because the status can change with the weather, and the tour is rain or shine. Please reach out to info@carolinafarmstewards.org if you have any questions about accessibility.

Piedmont Farm Animal Refuge Tour and Explore
2026-04-25 11:00 - 14:00 | Piedmont Farm Animal Refuge, 7236 US Hwy 87 N, Pittsboro, NC, 27312, United States
Meet the 120+ animal residents at the Tour and Explore at Piedmont Farm Animal Refuge. Upon arrival, each group will receive a colorful, detailed map of the grounds. Wander at your own pace through woods and fields, meeting rescued goats, sheep, ducks, geese, chickens, turkeys, and cows! Their knowledgeable tour guides will be stationed throughout the refuge to tell enchanting stories of animal rescues and introduce you to each animal by name.
While visiting, be sure to see their serene, curved brick animal memorial, unique architectural designs, and beautiful pavilion. Here, you can purchase refuge merchandise and learn even more about their mission. Reserve your tickets for this exciting experience today!
Arrive any time after 11am and tour at your own pace, but please note that the refuge will close to visitors promptly at 2pm. Please note that you will not receive physical or digital tickets; however, a list of ticket holders will be available at check-in.
UPCOMING PIEDMONT FARM ANIMAL REFUGE TOUR AND EXPLORE EVENT DATES

Sat, Apr 25, 11am-2pm April 2026 Tour & Explore.

Please email them at info@piedmontrefuge.org or call them at 919.533.4013 if you have any additional questions about this event.
Piedmont Farm Animal Refuge (PFAR) is a nonprofit organization that rescues farm animals in need, educates people about the cruelty of factory farms, and promotes veganism by offering knowledge, support, and community to individuals interested in living cruelty-free lifestyles. See more events at Piedmont Farm Animal Refuge.

Pressure Canning Workshop
2026-04-30 14:00 - 16:00 | Chatham County Agriculture & Conference Center, 1192 US-64 W, Pittsboro, NC, 27312, United States
Learn how to safely preserve your favorite foods while maintaining their quality at this Pressure Canning Workshop on Thu, Apr 30, 2pm-4pm at the Chatham County Agriculture & Conference Center. In this hands-on workshop, Family and Consumer Sciences Agent Tara Gregory will guide you through the process step by step, so you can feel confident in your canning skills. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to learn a valuable skill and stock your pantry with delicious, home-canned goods. Sign up now to secure your spot!
This event is held indoors and costs $15 per person. Accommodation requests can be made to Tara Gregory up to one week before the workshop. Contact her at 919.542.8247 or tara_gregory@ncsu.edu. Free parking is available on the left side of the Cooperative Extension office entrance (red rocking chairs are outside the entrance). Sorry – no pets allowed. More CCACC events.

Planting for Pollinators
2026-05-03 13:00 - 14:00 | For Garden’s Sake, 9197 Hwy 751 S, Durham, NC, 27713, United States
Join For Garden’s Sake for Planting for Pollinators on Sun, May 3, 1pm-2pm at The Robin’s Nest. Transform your garden into a vibrant, buzzing sanctuary for the creatures that keep our ecosystem thriving. This class is designed to help you look at your garden through the eyes of the wildlife that depends on it. FGS will feature common Piedmont pollinators, from native bees and delicate butterflies to the high-energy hummingbirds that frequent our yards. They’ll explore the pollination process, as well as the specific life cycles and nutritional needs of these vital species. Understanding these rhythms is the secret to moving beyond a “pretty” garden to a truly functional, life-sustaining one.
Whether you are starting with a blank slate or looking to enhance an established landscape, you’ll leave with a curated list of native plants that provide high-impact support for our local winged friends. You will gain the foundational knowledge needed to foster a bird- and bee-friendly habitat right in your own backyard, ensuring your garden is a place where nature can truly flourish. Come ready to learn how a few intentional choices can make a world of difference for our local environment.
Instructor Jeanne Arnts is a Durham County Extension Master Gardener and NC Journeyman Beekeeper and has certificates in Native Plants from the NC Botanical Garden and Bird Friendly Habitat Committee of the New Hope Bird Alliance.
The cost is $15 per person and includes a small gift and a coupon to shop at the Garden Center. Free parking is available on-site. See more events at For Garden’s Sake.

Sustainable Spirits and Plant Swap
2026-05-07 17:30 - 19:30 | The Plant, 220 Lorax Lane, Pittsboro, NC, 27312, United States
Join The Plant for a Sustainable Spirits and Plant Swap on Thu, May 7, 5:30pm-7:30pm in celebration of International Composting Week! Sustainable Spirits are rotating events throughout the state and are organized by the North Carolina Composting Council. These casual networking events that bring together others who are passionate about sustainability, composting, healthy soils, and climate resilience. Those who attend this one can enter a raffle to win a FREE backyard compost bin and kitchen collector, courtesy of Chatham County Solid Waste and Recycling. Attendees can also participate in a plant swap, with some donated plants from the Plant’s own Rachel’s Native Plants nursery. Free appetizers will also be available, due to the support of McGill Environmental Systems. Those interested in attending this free event are encouraged to RSVP here.
Sip and shop the Chatham Beverage District, part of the Chatham County Craft Beverages & Country Inns Trail, with local beers from bmc brewing, wines and ciders from Starrlight, spirits from Fair Game, and sake from Koshu. Local dining available at Kingston 99 Kitchen and Ta Contento.
Most events are rain or shine; if they have to cancel, they will do so as far in advance as possible. Free parking is available onsite. Leashed, well-behaved pets are allowed outside; pet policies may vary by individual business. The Plant is accessible to guests and will do its best to accommodate any additional requests. Please contact music@theplantnc.com with any accommodation requests or accessibility concerns. See all events at The Plant. Part of the Chatham County Craft Beverages & Country Inns Trail.

Artful Life Camp at Clapping Hands Farm
2026-05-11 09:00 - 17:00, 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 | 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.

Water Bath Canning: Jams Workshop
2026-05-13 14:00 - 16:00 | Chatham County Agriculture & Conference Center, 1192 US-64 W, Pittsboro, NC, 27312, United States
Learn how to safely can jams and jellies for the best quality during this Water Bath Canning: Jams Workshop on Wed, May 13, 2pm-4pm at the Chatham County Agriculture & Conference Center. Learn how to preserve delicious berries this season and all the tips and tricks for successful canning so you can enjoy them year-round.
This event is held indoors and costs $10 per person. Accommodation requests can be made to Tara Gregory up to one week before the workshop. Contact her at 919.542.8247 or tara_gregory@ncsu.edu. Free parking is available on the left side of the Cooperative Extension office entrance (red rocking chairs are outside the entrance). Sorry – no pets allowed. More CCACC events.

NC Master Naturalist Program - Insects & Pollinators
2026-05-16 09:00 - 12:00 | Chatham County Agriculture & Conference Center, 1192 US-64 W, Pittsboro, NC, 27312, United States
The NC Master Naturalist Program – Insects & Pollinators takes place Sat, May 16, 9am-12pm at the Chatham County Agriculture & Conference Center (CCACC). Class time will focus on a discussion of pollinators. Then, you will move to the Pollinator Paradise Demonstration Garden at Chatham Mills to do some observations. During the garden visit, you will practice your identification and observation skills. Consider grabbing lunch next door at Chatham Marketplace. Ashley has created a video to help prepare you for class. Please review this BEFORE you come to class. The timestamps are listed next to the topics in case you want to move back/forth through the videos. PDFs of the slides are available here.
This event takes place indoors in Hall B, then outdoors at the Demonstration Garden. Free parking is available onsite. CCACC is wheelchair accessible. No pets allowed. See more events at CCACC.
