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SUMMARY:Central Carolina Kayak Fishing Tournament
DESCRIPTION:The Central Carolina Kayak Fishing Tournament will take place Sat\, Sep 6\, 5:30am-4:30pm at the Ebenezer Boat Ramp at Jordan Lake State Recreation Area. This will be a single launch ramp event\, allowing 30 minutes from launch to lines in to allow time for the crowd to disperse. The Entry fee is $30 and includes Big Bass. Fees are to be paid in cash at the sign-in table the morning of the tournament. The Competition schedule is outlined below: \n\n5:30am-6am: Sign in at Ebenezer Boat Ramps (2879 Beaver Creek Road\, Apex\, NC 27523).\n6:30am: Launch.\n7am: Lines in.\n3pm: Lines out.\n4pm: Weigh in at Ebenezer Boat Ramp.\n\nSign up here. More about Central Carolina Kayak Fishing Tournaments.
URL:https://visitpittsboro.com/event/central-carolina-kayak-fishing-tournament/
LOCATION:Ebenezer Boat Ramp\, 2879 Beaver Creek Road\, Apex\, 27523\, United States
CATEGORIES:Nature,Recreation,Sports
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SUMMARY:Come Out and Play Sculpture Show
DESCRIPTION:Dozens of artists\, creating in a myriad of media\, are represented in this annual Come Out and Play Sculpture Show\, now in its 24th year. The event takes place on a 17-acre homestead and is a gift from hosts to guests and artists. Artists do not pay a participation fee and keep all proceeds from their sales (many of the works on display are for sale). There are some out-of-state artists\, but most are local to North Carolina. Each reception is filled with fantastic art and local vendors\, free food and drink from the artists and hosts\, visits with the horses and pigs\, and live music from the North Carolina Songwriters Co-op. \nThe opening reception for 2025 is Sat\, Aug 23 and Sun\, Aug 24\, 12pm until dark. Additional receptions are hosted on the following Saturdays: Aug 30\, Sep 6\, Sep 13\, and Sep 20\, 12pm until dark. Events are free. This event is family-friendly and pet-friendly (please keep all dogs on a leash). For more information\, contact Debbie Meyer at writetoeloise@gmail.com or 919.357.6142. \nDIRECTIONS AND PARKING \nLocation: JimGin Farm\, 150 Wild Horse Run\, Pittsboro\, NC\, 27312.\nFind Your Way With #w3w: ///lizard.exhausting.profuse.\nParking Directions: Come down Wild Horse Run to the end. Please do not park on this road. On the right-hand side\, go through the wooden gates and park on the right lawn. In the event that the right lawn is full\, folds will be there to guide you to parking on the left. There is plenty of parking\, so please follow their guidance and do not block any roads going in or out. \nACCESSIBILITY INFORMATION \nThe farm is not paved but there are gravel and grass areas. Parts of the property can be navigated with care for those with walkers or wheelchairs\, including the outdoor area where tents are set up and where the musicians perform. Many individuals with walkers and wheelchairs\, including the artists themselves\, attend the event every year. Please contact the event organizer for additional accessibility questions. \n \nTHE HISTORY BEHIND THE EVENT \nThe Come Out and Play Sculpture Show began in 2002 to commemorate the first anniversary of 9/11 and has continued since then to promote kindness in the world through art and by connecting people. Debbie Meyer and her husband\, Eric Brantley\, coordinate and host this amazing show each year; it is truly a rewarding gift!
URL:https://visitpittsboro.com/event/come-out-and-play-sculpture-show/2025-09-06/
LOCATION:JimGin Farm\, 150 Wild Horse Run\, Pittsboro\, NC\, 27312\, United States
CATEGORIES:Annual Events,Art,Community Events,Families,Food and Drink,History and Culture,Music,Nature,Performing Arts,Recreation,Sculptures,Shopping
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SUMMARY:Pesticide Safety - Private V Training
DESCRIPTION:Join Chatham County Cooperative Extension for Pesticide Safety – Private V Training. This workshop offers 2 “V” credits and covers the following topics: \n\nFungicides and their proper use.\nPesticides and drones.\nPesticide safety\, environmental stewardship\, new technologies\, and commodity fumigation\nLinks between pesticide application and mental health.\n\nClass 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. \nSee more events at CCACC.
URL:https://visitpittsboro.com/event/pesticide-safety-private-v-training/
LOCATION:Chatham County Agriculture & Conference Center\, 1192 US-64 W\, Pittsboro\, NC\, 27312\, United States
CATEGORIES:Agritourism,Gardening & Florals,Workshops
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SUMMARY:Hoppin’ John Fiddlers’ Convention
DESCRIPTION:Looking forward to beautiful early fall days at the Annual Hoppin’ John Fiddlers’ Convention Thu\, Sep 11-Sat\, Sep 13! Planning has begun\, and they are working to bring you another great year of the unique blend of old-time fiddlers’ conventions and traditional music festival that has become Hoppin’ John. Tickets go on sale Sun\, Jun 15\, 2025. Rates for weekend and single-day admission\, as well as camping\, can be found here. \nDetails for this year’s festival are TBD\, but there are always workshops\, showcases\, dances\, contests (including the Hoppin’ John Cook-Off)\, family activities\, and\, of course\, great music! Hosted annually at the Shakori Hills Community Arts Center. \nPETS \nBringing your dog to Hoppin’ John is highly discouraged. However\, your furry friends are allowed if they are contained on a leash at all times. You must pay the dog admission price ($10) for each dog. They reserve the right to ask you and your dog to leave if he or she is behaving badly or they are not leashed/contained. You must clean up after your dog. Dogs over 20 pounds may not venture from your campsite. 
URL:https://visitpittsboro.com/event/hoppin-john-fiddlers-convention/
LOCATION:Shakori Hills\, 1439 Henderson Tanyard Rd\, Pittsboro\, NC\, 27312\, United States
CATEGORIES:America 250,Annual Events,Families,Food and Drink,History and Culture,Music,Nature,Recreation,Workshops
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SUMMARY:Native Perennials for the Home Garden
DESCRIPTION: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. \nClass 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. \nSee more events at CCACC.
URL:https://visitpittsboro.com/event/native-perennials-for-the-home-garden/
LOCATION:Chatham County Agriculture & Conference Center\, 1192 US-64 W\, Pittsboro\, NC\, 27312\, United States
CATEGORIES:Agritourism,Gardening & Florals,Workshops
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SUMMARY:Come Out and Play Sculpture Show
DESCRIPTION:Dozens of artists\, creating in a myriad of media\, are represented in this annual Come Out and Play Sculpture Show\, now in its 24th year. The event takes place on a 17-acre homestead and is a gift from hosts to guests and artists. Artists do not pay a participation fee and keep all proceeds from their sales (many of the works on display are for sale). There are some out-of-state artists\, but most are local to North Carolina. Each reception is filled with fantastic art and local vendors\, free food and drink from the artists and hosts\, visits with the horses and pigs\, and live music from the North Carolina Songwriters Co-op. \nThe opening reception for 2025 is Sat\, Aug 23 and Sun\, Aug 24\, 12pm until dark. Additional receptions are hosted on the following Saturdays: Aug 30\, Sep 6\, Sep 13\, and Sep 20\, 12pm until dark. Events are free. This event is family-friendly and pet-friendly (please keep all dogs on a leash). For more information\, contact Debbie Meyer at writetoeloise@gmail.com or 919.357.6142. \nDIRECTIONS AND PARKING \nLocation: JimGin Farm\, 150 Wild Horse Run\, Pittsboro\, NC\, 27312.\nFind Your Way With #w3w: ///lizard.exhausting.profuse.\nParking Directions: Come down Wild Horse Run to the end. Please do not park on this road. On the right-hand side\, go through the wooden gates and park on the right lawn. In the event that the right lawn is full\, folds will be there to guide you to parking on the left. There is plenty of parking\, so please follow their guidance and do not block any roads going in or out. \nACCESSIBILITY INFORMATION \nThe farm is not paved but there are gravel and grass areas. Parts of the property can be navigated with care for those with walkers or wheelchairs\, including the outdoor area where tents are set up and where the musicians perform. Many individuals with walkers and wheelchairs\, including the artists themselves\, attend the event every year. Please contact the event organizer for additional accessibility questions. \n \nTHE HISTORY BEHIND THE EVENT \nThe Come Out and Play Sculpture Show began in 2002 to commemorate the first anniversary of 9/11 and has continued since then to promote kindness in the world through art and by connecting people. Debbie Meyer and her husband\, Eric Brantley\, coordinate and host this amazing show each year; it is truly a rewarding gift!
URL:https://visitpittsboro.com/event/come-out-and-play-sculpture-show/2025-09-13/
LOCATION:JimGin Farm\, 150 Wild Horse Run\, Pittsboro\, NC\, 27312\, United States
CATEGORIES:Annual Events,Art,Community Events,Families,Food and Drink,History and Culture,Music,Nature,Performing Arts,Recreation,Sculptures,Shopping
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SUMMARY:Landscaping for Pollinators Workshop and Native Plant Sale
DESCRIPTION:Join Chatham County Cooperative Extension for a Landscaping for Pollinators Workshop and Native Plant Sale. \nChatham 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. \nThe 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: \n\nDutch Buffalo Farm.\nGrowing Wild Nursery.\nMellow Marsh Farm.\nRachel’s Native Plants.\n\nThe 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. \nSee more events at CCACC.
URL:https://visitpittsboro.com/event/landscaping-for-pollinators-workshop-and-native-plant-sale/
LOCATION:Chatham County Agriculture & Conference Center\, 1192 US-64 W\, Pittsboro\, NC\, 27312\, United States
CATEGORIES:Agritourism,Community Events,Gardening & Florals,Shopping,Workshops
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SUMMARY:Come Out and Play Sculpture Show
DESCRIPTION:Dozens of artists\, creating in a myriad of media\, are represented in this annual Come Out and Play Sculpture Show\, now in its 24th year. The event takes place on a 17-acre homestead and is a gift from hosts to guests and artists. Artists do not pay a participation fee and keep all proceeds from their sales (many of the works on display are for sale). There are some out-of-state artists\, but most are local to North Carolina. Each reception is filled with fantastic art and local vendors\, free food and drink from the artists and hosts\, visits with the horses and pigs\, and live music from the North Carolina Songwriters Co-op. \nThe opening reception for 2025 is Sat\, Aug 23 and Sun\, Aug 24\, 12pm until dark. Additional receptions are hosted on the following Saturdays: Aug 30\, Sep 6\, Sep 13\, and Sep 20\, 12pm until dark. Events are free. This event is family-friendly and pet-friendly (please keep all dogs on a leash). For more information\, contact Debbie Meyer at writetoeloise@gmail.com or 919.357.6142. \nDIRECTIONS AND PARKING \nLocation: JimGin Farm\, 150 Wild Horse Run\, Pittsboro\, NC\, 27312.\nFind Your Way With #w3w: ///lizard.exhausting.profuse.\nParking Directions: Come down Wild Horse Run to the end. Please do not park on this road. On the right-hand side\, go through the wooden gates and park on the right lawn. In the event that the right lawn is full\, folds will be there to guide you to parking on the left. There is plenty of parking\, so please follow their guidance and do not block any roads going in or out. \nACCESSIBILITY INFORMATION \nThe farm is not paved but there are gravel and grass areas. Parts of the property can be navigated with care for those with walkers or wheelchairs\, including the outdoor area where tents are set up and where the musicians perform. Many individuals with walkers and wheelchairs\, including the artists themselves\, attend the event every year. Please contact the event organizer for additional accessibility questions. \n \nTHE HISTORY BEHIND THE EVENT \nThe Come Out and Play Sculpture Show began in 2002 to commemorate the first anniversary of 9/11 and has continued since then to promote kindness in the world through art and by connecting people. Debbie Meyer and her husband\, Eric Brantley\, coordinate and host this amazing show each year; it is truly a rewarding gift!
URL:https://visitpittsboro.com/event/come-out-and-play-sculpture-show/2025-09-20/
LOCATION:JimGin Farm\, 150 Wild Horse Run\, Pittsboro\, NC\, 27312\, United States
CATEGORIES:Annual Events,Art,Community Events,Families,Food and Drink,History and Culture,Music,Nature,Performing Arts,Recreation,Sculptures,Shopping
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SUMMARY:Paddle Under the Stars with the Morehead Planetarium
DESCRIPTION:Join Frog Hollow Outdoors for Paddle Under the Stars with the Morehead Planetarium. Learn about the night sky on these exceptional evenings. Participants will enjoy a delightful mix of science and mythology about the night sky while relaxing in canoes or kayaks on the water. It’s like an IMAX Planetarium\, but in real life at Jordan Lake State Recreation Area! \nSCHEDULE \n\nFri\, May 16\, 8:15-11:15pm.\nFri\, Jun 6\, 8:30pm-11:30pm.\nSat\, Jul 12\, 8:30pm-11:30pm.\nSat\, Aug 16\, 8pm-11pm.\nFri\, Sep 26\, 7pm-10pm.\nSat\, Oct 18\, 6:30pm-9:30pm.\n\nPricing can be found on the website. Trips take off from the Farrington Point Boat Ramp. \nKNOW BEFORE YOU GO \n\nAll guests will be provided with a kayak\, a personal flotation device (life vest)\, and a paddle. The recommended packing list can be found here. Guests will need to provide their own lunches. \nAdvanced online registration is required. Trips may be cancelled if the minimum group size of 4 is not met. Please note that environmental factors may impact the planned curriculum for the day. Gratuity for guides/instructors is always appreciated. \nEstimating the time spent on water for river trips can be a challenging task. Numerous variables can affect the duration of a trip. A few considerations for this are water level and flow\, group experience\, managing a capsized canoe or kayak\, and other relevant factors. Guests may be asked to assist with the shuttle. Shorter distance trips can take 3–5 hours\, longer distance trips can take 4–7 hours.\nParticipants during winter months must wear cold-weather paddling gear appropriate for the air and water temperatures. Frog Hollow may be able to provide cold-weather paddle clothing to those who request it.
URL:https://visitpittsboro.com/event/paddle-under-the-stars-with-the-morehead-planetarium/2025-09-26/
LOCATION:Farrington Point Boat Ramp\, 605 Farrington Point Road\, Chapel Hill\, NC\, 27517\, United States
CATEGORIES:Nature,Recreation,Sports,Workshops
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