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Sep 2020
PepperFest
Sun, Sep 20, 3pm - 6pm Some of you old timers may remember when PepperFest started at The Plant. That was 13 years ago and who knew a pandemic was coming? This year, the creative team of Abundance NC has created a very cool covid safe small event with picnic baskets and a farmers' market back at The Plant. We'll keep the spirit of the pepper, supporting the farmers and have a very small version. In the case of a mandated…
Find out more »Oct 2020
VIRTUAL – Shakori Hills GrassRoots Festival of Music & Dance
Four days of music, art, dance, and more. Four stages and more than 60 bands. Lots of food, craft beer and wine. The event takes place in May and October. 2020 dates: Oct 8 - 11 Join Donna the Buffalo in welcoming Lukas Nelson and Promise of the Real, Zach Deputy, Kat Wright, Driftwood, Sophistafunk, Megan Jean and the KFB, West End Blend, Travers Brothership, Diala Cissokho & Kaira Ba, Dr. Bacon, The Tan and Sober Gentlemen, and The Broadcast. Early…
Find out more »Dec 2020
Chatham Studio Tour
Tour the studios of 56 local artists at 39 studios throughout Chatham County and view a variety of media. Event hosted by Chatham Artists Guild. Sat,Dec 5: 10am – 5pm Sun, Dec 6: 12pm – 5pm Sat, Dec 12: 10am – 5pm Sun, Dec 13: 12pm – 5pm Artist Opening Reception for the Tour: Date TBA, 7pm - 9pm. Self-guided, free admission.
Find out more »Feb 2021
Fearrington Folk Art Show
Fri, Feb 21, 7pm - 9pm Collector’s Preview Saturday and Sunday, Feb 22 and 23, 10am - 5pm each day Fearrington Folk Art Show features the work of self-taught artists deeply influenced by the spirit of folk art, raw vision, naïve art, primitivism and outsider art. The ticketed Collectors' Preview offers a first look, more in-depth conversations with the artists, light hors d'oeurves, and a first opportunity to purchase their work. Fearrington has garnered a reputation for bringing together an eclectic…
Find out more »Apr 2021
Canceled – Piedmont Farm Tour
The Annual Piedmont Farm Tour, by the Carolina Farm Stewardship Association, connects guests to local farmers and farm sites in multiple counties. 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. The tour is self-guided. Bring a cooler to take home farm fresh products for sale. Pets…
Find out more »May 2021
National Travel and Tourism Week
Watch our blog for features celebrating the Spirit of Travel. May 3 - The Spirit of Travel May 4 - Nature Breaks May 5 - Food and Drink May 6 - Social Occasions May 7 - Looking Forward • Travel is a job creator, economic engine, educator, pro-family and pro-health. • Travel is one of America’s largest industries. • The 2018 report* showed that travel and tourism in Chatham County directly employed more than 190 people and generated payroll of…
Find out more »Gardenia Days
Oakmont Nursery is the site for this annual event. May 17 - 21, 8am - 5pm. A time for gardeners to catch their breaths and relax to the South's wonderful gift, the Gardenia. Sip sweet tea, enjoy the scent of the Gardenias and explore our new trial Gardenias and gardens.
Find out more »Sep 2021
Flatwoods Festival
The Flatwoods Festival is hosted by the Tri-County Ruritan Club and celebrates a fun family experience. Festivities include an antique car, truck, tractor, and horse parade; food vendors; craft vendors; inflatable jump houses; and live music.
Find out more »Oct 2021
Goldston Old Fashion Day
Goldston Old Fashion Day is a one day street festival, featuring local arts, crafts, pottery, jewelry and great music. This event, in its 33rd year, will feature food vendors serving funnel cakes, shaved ice, polish sausage, lemonade, kettle korn, hot dogs, hamburgers, chicken on a stick, ice cream, and much more will be available all during the day. Also featured will be a display of classic cars and tractors, live music (throughout the day), a children's area featuring a clown…
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