Pittsboro-Siler City Convention & Visitors Bureau

Beer and Banjos at Old Mill Farm
2026-10-01 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-10-08 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-10-15 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-10-22 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-10-29 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-11-05 18:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Old Mill Farm, 8913 NC-751, Durham, 27713, United States
Join Old Mill Farm for Beer and Banjos, hosted every Thursday, April-November, 6pm-8pm. This free weekly bluegrass night offers a low-key Thursday evening on the lawn with live music from local and regional acts, a rotating food truck for dinner, and the farm’s full bar pouring local craft beer, cider, wine, and mead. Pet a goat, claim a picnic table, let the kids loose on the playground, and settle in as the string lights come on. The event features a rotating selection of musicians and food trucks – check their website for performers and food trucks.
Free parking is available onsite. Food trucks and beverages are available for purchase. No outside alcohol is allowed. No pets allowed, except for ESA and Service Animals. See more events at Old Mill Farm.

Fridays at The Farm
2026-10-02 16:00 - 21:00, 2026-10-09 16:00 - 21:00, 2026-10-16 16:00 - 21:00, 2026-10-23 16:00 - 21:00, 2026-10-30 16:00 - 21:00, 2026-11-06 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.

Twilight Tours at Carolina Tiger Rescue
2026-10-02 17:00 - 20:00, 2026-10-03 17:00 - 20:00, 2026-10-04 17:00 - 20:00, 2026-10-09 17:00 - 20:00, 2026-10-10 17:00 - 20:00, 2026-10-11 17:00 - 20:00, 2026-10-16 17:00 - 20:00, 2026-10-17 17:00 - 20:00 and 6 more dates | Carolina Tiger Rescue, 1940 Hanks Chapel Road, Pittsboro, NC, 27312, United States
Carolina Tiger Rescue’s popular Twilight Tours run from March through October (Daylight Saving Time) on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday evenings. Tours are for adults only (guests ages 18 years and older). Twilight tours are a more intimate experience to meet CTR’s animals. During these tours, guests are the only visitors in the sanctuary. The day’s work is done, and the guests have the sanctuary all to themselves. Enjoy a quiet evening with the cats, and you might just be lucky enough to be serenaded by the lions! After all, they are still wild animals! As with all their tours, they cannot guarantee what the cats will do, but it’s hard to have a bad evening with the animals.
The 2026 schedule will begin on Sun, Mar 8, and run through Sat, Oct 31. The timeframe provided in this event listing is an estimate – please check your tickets for the exact time slot. Your Twilight Tour will last for about 1 ½ hours. Please arrive 15 minutes early. Trained volunteer tour guides will walk you through the animal sanctuary. You will learn about the various species living at Carolina Tiger Rescue and the challenges they face in the wild, as well as the difficulties they encounter in captivity. You will have the opportunity to ask questions and take photos, but please note that there will be no physical contact with the animals.
Advance tickets are required for attendees (no walk-ins available). Tours are offered from April to October on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday evenings, rain or shine. The cost is $32 per person, and a maximum of 25 people may attend each tour. Tickets are available 8 weeks before your visit.
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BEFORE YOU VISIT
There are several things CTR would like you to know before booking your tour. Please review the information below before purchasing your tickets:

All tours go out rain or shine. In the event of extreme weather, Carolina Tiger Rescue will contact guests to inform them whether a cancellation is necessary.
Photos may be taken during your tour after you’ve signed your visitor release.
The Education Center is wheelchair-accessible; however, the gravel and grass paths may be more challenging to navigate for individuals with mobility impairments. Golf carts are available to assist guests as needed. If you have accessibility concerns, please call 919.542.4648 to make arrangements before your visit.
GPS may not provide accurate directions to CTR’s location. They recommend using the directions from their website to ensure a successful arrival.
CTR does not allow outside animals anywhere on the property. Please leave your pets at home.

GreenWood Wrights’Fest
2026-10-09 - 2026-10-11 | The Plant, 220 Lorax Lane, Pittsboro, NC, 27312, United States
Register now for GreenWood Wrights’Fest hosted Fri, Oct 9 – Sun, Oct 11, 2026, for a relaxing weekend of carving and camaraderie in Pittsboro, NC. GreenWood Wrights’Fest is a semi-annual gathering of spoon carvers, bowl turners, chair makers, basket weavers, and toolsmiths united by a passion for crafting with traditional methods. The main festival features formal classes taught by renowned instructors, while additional gatherings foster casual collaboration and community building.
Learn new skills and techniques to enhance your greenwood craftsmanship at The Plant. Bring your hammock and best camping recipe, and prepare to make some memories! The festival offers both beginner and advanced workshops on carving spoons, as well as numerous other areas of green woodworking. Shorter classes for kids ages 10-14 will be offered on basic knife skills. The festival also features demonstrations that explore the history and culture of green woodworking, tree identification, splint harvesting, tool sharpening, and lathe turning.
Basic facilities are provided, but please note that this is a camping environment. Check the website for a list of recommended items to bring. Instructors’ wares are sold in Cara’s GreenWood Marketplace; attendees are welcome to sell and trade on their own or may apply to be in the Marketplace.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Is there a fee to attend?
It’s free to visit The Plant and explore the lovely hand-carved objects sold at Cara’s GreenWood Marketplace. Roy Underhill and others will provide some demonstrations for the public throughout the weekend. Access to all other demonstrations, workshops, and camping requires a ticket, which you can purchase here.
I’m new to carving. Can I still attend?
Of course! Workshops and activities are designed to accommodate people of all skill levels. GreenWood Wrights’Fest will have a designated old-timer to keep an eye on you and answer your whittling questions.
What do I need to bring?
You, camping gear, and any tools you want to use while you’re there. Don’t forget to bring your wallet for the craft and tool market.

CCBA Monthly Meetings
2026-10-13 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 Starrlight Mead. See all events at The Plant. Part of the Chatham County Craft Beverages & Country Inns Trail.

Tiger Tales Tours at Carolina Tiger Rescue
2026-10-21 09:00 - 11:30 | Carolina Tiger Rescue, 1940 Hanks Chapel Road, Pittsboro, NC, 27312, United States
Are you looking for a fun way to spend the morning with your son, daughter, niece, nephew, or grandchild? Then Carolina Tiger Rescue’s Tiger Tales Tour is just right for you. You’ll join one of their trained team members for a fun and engaging story time before creating an animal-themed take-home craft. After all masterpieces are created, you’ll head out into the sanctuary for an opportunity to see some of CTR’s most iconic resident animals up close. This tour is offered only once a month, and tickets sell out quickly, so get yours today!
The upcoming schedule for Tiger Tales Tours is below:

Wed, Mar 18, 9am-11:30am.
Wed, Apr 22, 9am-11:30am.
Wed, May 20, 9am-11:30am.
Wed, Jun 24, 9am-11:30am.
Wed, Jul 22, 9am-11:30am.
Wed, Aug 19, 9am-11:30am.
Wed, Sep 23, 9am-11:30am.
Wed, Oct 21, 9am-11:30am.
Wed, Nov 11, 9am-11:30am.

Advance tickets are required for attendees (no walk-ins available). Best for children ages 2-7 and their accompanying adult. Tours are offered once a month throughout the year, rain or shine. The cost is $11 per person, and a maximum of 20 people may attend each tour. Tickets are available 8 weeks before your visit.
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BEFORE YOU VISIT
There are several things CTR would like you to know before booking your tour. Please review the information below before purchasing your tickets:

If a minor child is not accompanied by their parent, the parent must complete a Combined Minor Release Form and bring it with them at the time of your tour.
All tours go out rain or shine. In the event of extreme weather, Carolina Tiger Rescue will contact guests to inform them if a cancellation is necessary.
Photos may be taken during your tour after you’ve signed your visitor release.
The Education Center is wheelchair-accessible; however, the gravel and grass paths may be more challenging to navigate for individuals with mobility impairments. Golf carts are available to assist guests as needed. If you have accessibility concerns, please call 919.542.4648 to make arrangements before your visit.
GPS may not provide accurate directions to CTR’s location. They recommend using the directions from their website to ensure a successful arrival.
CTR does not allow outside animals anywhere on the property. Please leave your pets at home.

Cactus Cowgirl's Plant Bingo Night
2026-10-30 19:00 - 21:00 | Cactus Cowgirl, 19 Hillsboro Street, Pittsboro, 27312, United States
Join Cactus Cowgirl for Plant Bingo Night hosted on the last Friday of every month, 7pm-9pm. Get ready for a night of plants, prizes, and pure fun. There will be seven exciting rounds of bingo, each packed with chances to win awesome planty prizes—from houseplants to fun goodies you’ll love. Whether you’re a seasoned plant parent or just getting started, this is the perfect way to hang out, meet fellow plant lovers, and enjoy a laid-back, laughter-filled evening. Bring your friends and get ready to shout BINGO! Spaces are limited, so sign up early and don’t miss out on one of their most fun events of the month! Tickets are $24.80 per person and include:

7 rounds of Bingo
2″ Mini Cactus
10% off the entire store during the event.
A cactus Cowgirl Saddle (Goodie) Bag

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