Pittsboro-Siler City Convention & Visitors Bureau

Frog Hollow Outdoors Events
2023-04-16 09:30 - 17:00, 2023-05-06 08:30 - 13:30, 2023-05-06 09:30 - 17:00, 2023-05-14 09:30 - 17:00, 2023-05-19 20:15 - 21:15, 2023-06-04 08:30 - 13:30, 2023-06-04 09:30 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | NC
All events at Frog Hollow Outdoors.
Guests must bring a flashlight to take on water, and must pack and bring their own water and snack. Environmental factors may impact the plan for the day. Individual paddlers can register but a trip must have at least 4 registered guests for a trip to go. Private trips may be available by advance request (minimum rates apply). Gratuity for guides is always appreciated.
Please check out their FAQ to answer all your trip questions.
Eagle Paddles at Farrington Point
Join Frog Hollow Outdoors as they paddle the northern reaches of Jordan Lake in search of its majestic residents. All participants will be in solo Transitional/Day-Touring Kayaks or Sea Kayaks, and they can not guarantee a bald eagle sighting. Minimum of intermediate paddling experience recommended, including the ability to paddle for up to 8 miles on flat water.
Trip Dates:

Sat, Apr 8, 8:30am-1:30pm
Sat, May 6, 8:30am-1:30pm
Sun, Jun 4, 8:30am-1:30pm

Self-Guided Traveling Outpost (Kayak or Canoe Rentals) at Farrington Point and Weaver Creek
Meet Frog Hollow Outdoors at the water at one of the Triangle’s great local flatwater out-and-back paddling destinations. Whether you’re searching out Bald Eagles on Jordan Lake or enjoying the tranquility of Weaver Creek, these reasonably priced self–guided trip options are great for just about anyone. With advance registration these trips are available through our main season.
Trip Dates:

Sat, Apr 8, 9:30am-5pm
Sun, Apr 16, 9:30am-5pm
Sat, May 6, 9:30am-5pm
Sun, May 14, 9:30am-5pm
Sun, Jun 4, 9:30am-5pm

Paddle Under the Stars at Farrington Point
Join Frog Hollow and Morehead Planetarium Astronomers, Amy Sayle or Mickey Jo Sorrell to learn about the night sky on these exceptional evenings. Participants will enjoy a nice mix of science and mythology about the night sky while kicking back in canoes or kayaks on Jordan Lake.
Trip Dates:

Fri, May 19, 8:15pm-9:15pm
Fri, Jul 14, 8:30pm-9:30pm
Sat, Jul 15, 8:30pm-9:30pm
Fri, Aug 11, 8:15pm-9:15pm
Fri, Aug 18, 7:30pm-8:30pm
Sat, Aug 19, 8pm-9pm

Intro to Kayak Classes at Farrington Point
In this 4-5 hour class, you will learn about various types of kayaking along with fundamental kayak skills including: identifying hazards, basic strokes, concepts in craft handling, wet exits, and rescues in calm water. These classes are taught in recreational or day touring style kayaks.
Trip Dates:

Sat, Jul 22, 10am-3pm
Sat, Aug 26, 10am-3pm
Sat, Sep 23, 10am-3pm
Sun, Oct 15, 10am-3pm

Kayak Basics Express Clinics
If you have just gotten into kayaking or are interested in giving it a try, this class is a great place to start! You will cover basics in kayak nomenclature, wet-exit procedure, and what is referred to as the “building-block strokes.” Participants will also be introduced, through demonstration, to some more advanced skills and strokes. Other dates can be scheduled for these clinics besides the ones listed below. Please call or email to inquire.
Trip Dates:

Sun, Aug 20, 11am-12:30pm at Weaver Creek
Sun, Oct 15, 11am-12:30pm at Farrington Point

Stand-Up Paddleboard Express Clinics
Learn about the world of Standup Paddleboarding. These 90-minute clinics cover how to get on and off your board, paddling techniques, proper stance, turning methods, and types of SUPs.
Trip Dates:

Sun, Aug 27, 11am-12:30pm at Farrington Point
Sat, Sep 2, 11am-12:30pm at Weaver Creek
Sun, Sep 24, 11am-12:30pm at Farrington Point

Fearrington Farmers Market
2023-04-18 15:00 - 17:00 | Fearrington Farmers Market, E Camden, Pittsboro, NC, 27312, United States
Tuesdays, 3pm – 5pm.
Open year round
Bring reusable tote bags and plan to explore the many vendors at the Fearrington Farmers Market. Rain or shine, fresh, local food will be available next door to the Fitch Creation’s Administration building every Tuesday afternoon year round.
Spring hours: 4pm – 6pm. Winter hours: 3pm – 5pm

Small Museum of Folk Art Open House
2023-04-22 12:00 - 14:00 | The Alliance, 134 S Chatham Ave, Siler City, NC, 27344, United States
Small Museum of Folk Art and The Alliance are teaming up to bring you this Open House celebration on Sat, Apr 22, 12pm-2pm. They’re excited to show this collection and give adults and children alike the chance to see what its like to follow your passion.
Small Museum of Folk Art includes pieces from such notable local artists as Clyde Jones, Vollis Simpson, Jimmy Lee Sudduth, and Virgil Lee Johnson, an emerging outsider artist. The collection was originally a gift of more than 400 folk art pieces that had been gathered over a 30 year period.
The Alliance NC is a 501c3 organization whose mission is to inspire a growing interest in the local arts, provide educational opportunities, and continue to strengthen the local arts community.

Creek Geeks Field Day
2023-04-22 13:00 - 15:30 | Boling Lane Park, 302 S Fir Avenue, Siler City, 27344
Community members of all ages are invited to join the Chatham Soil and Water Conservation District for the second annual Creeks Greeks Field Day on Sat, Apr 22, 1pm-3:30pm at Boling Lane Park. This event is free and open to the public. The rain date for this event is Sun, Apr 23.
The Town of Siler City installed Best Management Practices (BMPs) at Boling Lane Park such as wetlands and riparian buffers. Chatham Soil and Water Conservation staff will provide tours of the park where they will discuss the BMPs, native vegetation, and the overall benefits for the Loves Creek Watershed.
Attendees will be able to participate in several interactive activities including:

Exploring some of the techniques used in stream health assessment and water quality testing in the creek running along Boling Lane Park.
Searching for macroinvertebrate critters living in the creek.
Measuring chemical and physical parameters to assess the water quality.
Using an EnviroScrape watershed model to learn how nonpoint source pollutants affect waterways.
Learning how to make small changes, as individuals and collectively, which add up to a large impact.

Each of these activities will repeat every 45 minutes to give attendees a chance to visit them all. The Chatham Soil and Water Conservation District will distribute education activity books as well. Residents who wish to attend are asked to register online here. Please be prepared to sign waivers at check-in on the day of the event.
Questions about this event may be directed to Brandy Oldham, Chatham Soil and Water Conversation District Administrator and Education Coordinator at 919.545.8440 or brandy.oldham@chathamcountync.gov.

The Bradford Hosts Admin Day Happy Hour
2023-04-26 16:00 - 19:00 | The Bradford, 523 Pea Ridge Road, New Hill, NC, 27562, United States
Join The Bradford on Wed, Apr 26, 4pm-7pm for their Admin Day Happy Hour. Whether you are the CEO of a company, a team manager, or an influencer in the community, this is a great event to treat yourself and your staff to. They have put together this free event to showcase appreciation, while also giving you an opportunity to experience all that The Bradford has to offer for your next event!
Admin Day Happy Hour offers the following:

Networking cocktail hour with passed appetizers.
Touch ups by Michelle Clark Make Up with professional headshots from Fancy This Photography. If interested in headshots or makeup touch ups, please sign up for your time slot here.
Free flowing tours of the property.
Professional speaking by Hustle & Gather Consulting at 5:30pm to inspire Work + Life Integration.
Branded goodies from The Bradford.

Whether it’s a conference, wine tasting, private dinner for the team, holiday event, health and wellness class, networking, or growth education, The Bradford has the space and the hospitality for you! Their property allows you to experience a turnkey retreat. They offer an all-inclusive package that can be customized to you and your specific company’s needs.

National Travel and Tourism Week
2023-04-29 - 2023-05-06 | NC, United States
2023 National Travel and Tourism Week (NTTW)

The Pittsboro-Siler City Convention & Visitors Bureau is pleased to share our tourism and hospitality economic impact figures. We continue to work hard and focus on the themes of NTTW: Innovation, Recovery, Workforce, Global Competitiveness, Inclusive, In Person, and Now. Read more about recent happenings in our blog: Hop Into Spring, Sustainable Styled Shoot at Old Lystra Inn.
Travel is a job creator, economic engine, educator, pro-family and pro-health.
• Travel is one of America’s largest industries.
• The 2020 report* showed that travel and tourism in Chatham County directly employed more than 514 people.
• The report also measures the positive impact of tourism on taxes. In 2020, visitor-related business in Chatham County generated approximately $48.1 million in revenue and $2.3 million in local sales tax and property tax revenues. This is an estimated tax savings of $60.01 per county resident.
*North Carolina Division of Tourism, Film and Sports released the results of the annual study conducted by the U.S. Travel Association.

All for the Pink at Governors Club
2023-05-03 - 2023-05-04 | Governors Club Golf Course, 11000 Governors Drive, Chapel Hill, NC, 27517, United States
Join the Governors Club Golf Course, in partnership with the Pretty in Pink Foundation, for this “All for the Pink” event on Wed, May 3 and Thu, May 4. The “Swing for the Pink” kicks off the two-day event on Wed, May 3 with tennis and pickleball, which is new this year for club members! That evening, club members can enjoy the ever-popular “Party for the Pink” cocktail party, live auction and raffles. On Thu, May 4, WGA club members and their guests will enjoy 18 holes as part of the “Golf for the Pink” event.
Click here to learn more about this event. For “All for the Pink” sponsorship or raffle opportunities, please contact Kathleen Hajek at Kathleenslh91@gmail.com or Dianne Brown at DISOBROWN@yahoo.com.

Spring Showcase at The Bradford
2023-05-03 16:00 - 19:00 | The Bradford, 523 Pea Ridge Road, New Hill, NC, 27562, United States
Don’t miss the Spring Showcase at The Bradford on Wed, May 3, 4pm-7pm! Only featuring the best creative vendors, they invite you to explore their beautiful 16-acre property and experience all the unique features they have to offer. Embrace award-winning food and cocktails while gold accents dance throughout the space creating a glamorous atmosphere that invokes mid-century modernity. Featuring Planning + Design by C & D Events.
Please Note: From 4pm-5pm, an exclusive VIP cocktail hour is reserved for their current clients to enjoy the space. All guests are welcome to attend the Spring Showcase at The Bradford from 5pm-7pm.
The Bradford is nestled on 16 acres in the quaint town of New Hill, North Carolina. It was intentionally designed to embrace the countryside of Europe while incorporating the serenity of home. It is truly a place where effortless elegance meets approachable luxury.

Jordan Lake Top Shelf Fishin’ Festival
2023-05-04 | NC
Join Operation North State for their Jordan Lake Top Shelf Fishin’ Festival on Thu, May 4. Enjoy a free day of quality fishing on North Carolina’s premier lakes. Registration is first-come, first-serve. Rods and reels, tackle, bait, and life jackets are provided. No fishing license is required. No entry free for host boaters. All Fishin’ Festivals are held rain or shine. Contact Operation North State at 336.764.5967 or mailbox@operationnorthstate.com to register and/or offer your assistance.

Chatham Social Club Presents: An Evening of Social Dancing with Dave Quick
2023-05-05 18:00 - 21:00 | NC
Chatham Social Club will be hosting An Evening of Social Dancing with Dave Quick on Fri, May 5, 6pm-9pm at Joy of Movement. Enjoy a 30 minute professional dance lesson from Lindsey Kling of Chatham Social Club followed by a live performance from local Mr. Wonderful himself, Dave Quick. Heavy hors d’oeuvres will be served buffet style, courtesy of 39 West Catering.

Shop with Oh To Be at Siler City's Chicken Festival
2023-05-06 10:00 - 18:00 | NC
Come shop with Oh To Be at Siler City’s Chicken Festival Sat, May 6, 10am-6pm. Get your Mother’s Day gifts for the moms and grandmas, and great graduation gifts as well. They’ll have a 10×10 tend outside with new merchandise and sale items too. They can’t wait to see you there – they’re so excited about Chicken Festival.

Open that Bottle of North Carolina Wine Night
2023-05-06 18:00 - 23:59 | NC
Open that Bottle of North Carolina Wine Night is back Sat, May 6, 6pm-11:59pm to help celebrate North Carolina Wine Month! NC Wine and NC Wine Guys. Kickoff North Carolina Wine Month and celebrate our state’s local wine industry and all that we love about North Carolina wine. Wineries and vineyards across the state are planning special events and promotions. Chatham County craft beverages here.
So how can you participate?

Select a bottle of North Carolina Wine, Mead, or Cider.
Open it on the evening of May 6, 2023.
Take a picture and post on social media.
Share why you chose that bottle, who you shared it with, and more.
Tag the winery, vineyard, meadery, or cidery and tag @NCWineGuys too.
And use #NCWineNight and #NCWineMonth on your posts!

And don’t forget to share your love of North Carolina Wine during all of May using hashtags #NCWine and #NCWineMonth!

Taste of Spring - Vegan Cooking Class
2023-05-07 11:00 - 14:00 | Piedmont Farm Animal Refuge, 7236 US Hwy 87 N, Pittsboro, NC, 27312, United States
Join Piedmont Farm Animal Refuge for their Taste of Spring – Vegan Cooking Class on Sun, May 7, 11am-2pm, located at their Pavillion. If you’re looking to expand your culinary skills in the kitchen, then you won’t want to miss this vegan cooking class with Chef Nikki May. The menu for this event includes:

Focaccia Sandwiches with Seasonal Veggies

Greek Salads

Strawberry Blondies

Decadent Brownies

Tickets are limited! This event will be partially hands-on and will include a full meal. And since some of Nikki’s talk will include information on vegan egg substitutes, there will also be time to visit some of PFAR’s wonderful chicken residents at the end of class! Please note that you will not receive physical or digital tickets, but PFAR will have a list of ticket holders at check-in.
If you would like to volunteer for this event, please sign up here.
Please email them at info@piedmontrefuge.org or call them at 919.533.4013 if you have any additional questions about their Taste of Spring – Vegan Cooking Class.
About Chef Nikki May
Nikki has always had a passion for cooking, baking, and entertaining. Growing up as a child, watching her great-grandmother cook from scratch in the kitchen was always interesting. She’s been surrounded by inspiring, good-cooking women her whole life.
She loves creating vegan desserts and seeing the reactions on people’s faces when they take the first bite. She specializes in vegan desserts and bread. She thinks this is one thing that makes her stand out. Some people are not vegan and love to experience her vegan desserts. For more information, contact her at nikkithecakeslayer@gmail.com.

YOTT Trail Days Weekend Festival in Sanford
2023-05-13 09:00 - 10:30, 2023-05-13 11:00 - 12:00 | NC
In this Year of the Trail (YOTT) NC Trail Days Weekend Festival on Sat, May 13, the NC Department of Natural and Cultural Resources/Hometown Strong explores a number of hiking, biking, and paddling options in Sanford, just a half-hour south of the Triangle.
YOTT Trail Days Weekend Festival in Sanford – events
Sat, May 13: Paddle the Deep River 9am-10:30am, 11am-12pm
This 2.1-mile stretch of the Deep River is a mix of mild riffles and flat, moving water, making this an ideal paddle for first-timers (basic instruction will be provided at the put-in). Cape Fear River Adventures leads this trip 1.5-hour trip on the Deep River from the new 401 Access to Deep River Park and Camelback Bridge. This 2.1-mile run of the Deep is dubbed “Li’l Ripple,” for the ripple sections on this otherwise placid but moving stretch of river.
No boat, no problem: Cape Fear River Adventures will provide a boat, paddle, and pfd for $34 for a single kayak, and $49 for a tandem. Shuttle provided for paddlers with their own boat. Limited to 10 paddlers. Sign up you will be sent a link to reserve a boat with Cape Fear River Adventures. You will also be contacted to see if you just need a shuttle.
Sat, May 13, 11am-1pm Hike at White Pines Nature Preserve
White Pines Nature Preserve, at the confluence of the Deep and Rocky Rivers, has a variety of ecosystems including a hint of the mountains. The 5-mile hike will utilize 6 trails to explore as much of White Pines as possible, from the stands of white pines from which the preserve gets its name to a swampland more common to the coast. You’ll also see where school kids once crossed the Rocky River in a bucket to get to school, as well as some late-season spring ephemerals.

Healing Salve Workshop
2023-06-03 09:00 - 13:00 | NC
Join Patricia and guests at In Good Heart Farm for their Healing Salve Workshop on Sat, Jun 3, 9am-1pm. Learn how to make your very own healing salve and get two tins to take home (a $30 value) – one for you and one to share.
You’ll begin the morning by taking a little farm tour and harvesting calendula, comfrey, and plantain. Together, you’ll process the salve-making materials (the calendula, comfrey, and plantain – beeswax from King Cobra Apiary and organic olive oil). As your salve simmers, you’ll enjoy a picnic lunch together. Patricia will provide a seasonal salad with herbed vinaigrette, but you may want to pack a sandwich or a snack to round out your brunch/lunch.
Once you finish pouring your salve, and as you let it cool, you will close out the healing salve-making workshop with another kind of healing salve – captivating stories and original music woven together by Louise Omoto Kessel, Sarah Lyona Perry, and Khallori Cosmey.
Participants will leave the workshop with informational handouts so they may make their own healing salve at home, their own tin of salve, and, hopefully, a renewed sense of wonder and reverence for our capacity to heal ourselves and our community.
Weather note: This event is rain or shine. If it does rain on the day of the workshop, make sure to dress accordingly for harvest. The rest of the workshop will take place under cover outside.

"Meat" Your Farmer
2023-06-03 10:00 - 13:00 | NC
Please note, this event has been canceled.
Join NC State Extension and NC Choices at Little Way Farm for “Meat” Your Farmer: Farm Tour and Cooking Demo on Sat, Jun 3, 10am-1pm.
NC Cooperative Extension, MeatSuite, and Little Way Farm are collaborating together to host a “Meat” Your Farmer day with a farm tour of Little Way Farm and a cooking demonstration by Family and Consumer Science Extension Agent, Tara Gregory. Participants will be able to walk around the farm, learn about their practices, and meet the animals. Participants will also learn more about recipes and how to cook products from a local farm, while also getting to taste the treats.
Participants will be given a $15 credit to purchase products from Little Way Farm to take home on the day of the event. It is recommended to bring a cooler with ice or ice packs in your vehicle to transport the products home.

Wine Staycations with Team Vino at The Parlour
2023-06-09 | The Parlour at Manns Chapel, 175 Poythress Road, Chapel Hill, NC, 27516, United States
Journey to some of the world’s most iconic wine regions in this three-part series, Wine Staycations, hosted by Team Vino at The Parlour at Manns Chapel. Team Vino is all about deepening connections to people, places, and each other; wine is their catalyst.
This three-part series is a finely crafted, unforgettable sensory and cultural experience with the opportunity to engage the stories and traditions of independent winemakers. As with any good vacation, you’ll leave each session relaxed, energized, and with a new perspective. ⁠
Each class is an hour and a half on the specified dates below. Choose tickets for individual classes or a ticket for all three classes for a series discount!
Fri, Feb 10: Class One – Destination Bubbly
Journey through the world of sparkling wine. In this hands-on exploration, you will savor and learn all about the iconic wine styles of Cava, Prosecco, and Crémant, ending with “La Crème de la Crème,” true Champagne. You will also taste an array of foods that pair with bubbly. Along the way, expect to have fun, learn a lot, and experience sparkling wine in a completely new way.
Fri, Apr 14: Class Two – Savoring Italy
Sip your way to La Dolce Vita as you journey through four of Italy’s richest wine regions. Embrace the Slow Life and pause from the chaos of your daily lives and learn to mindfully engage food, wine, and each other with your five senses. You’ll leave equipped to engage time at the table as a moment of connection and beauty.
Fri, June 9: Class Three – French Indulgence
In France, local cheese and wine are an important part of daily life, not a “guilty pleasure” or something reserved for “cheat day.” Simply put, daily indulgence adds beauty and pleasure to the human experience. As you savor four French wine and cheese pairings, you’ll immerse yourself in this age-old tradition and learn the art of simple indulgence.

Friends of Lower Haw Events
2023-06-10 08:00 - 11:00 | Lower Haw River State Natural Area, 160 Bynum Church Road, Pittsboro, NC, 27312, United States
More events from Friends of Lower Haw. Friends of Lower Haw is a local chapter of the statewide nonprofit North Carolina Friends of State Parks. Their Friends chapter provides stewardship, education, and advocacy for the Lower Haw River State Natural Area, a unit of the NC State Parks system.
Upcoming friends of Lower Haw Events
Sat, Jun 10, 8am-11am Pollinator Garden Workday
Volunteer workday to do weeding and invasive plant removal in the pollinator garden at US 15-501 Haw River access parking lot. Bring your own lopping shears, pruners, or trowels, work gloves, drinking water, and insect repellent. Recommend wearing long pants, long sleeve shirts, and closed-toe shoes. Sign up here.
Sat, Jun 24, 9:30am-12pm Whack Attack!
Invasive plant removal workday in the Lower Haw River State Natural Area. Invasive plant workdays typically involve identifying and removing non-native plants using clippers, pruners, saws, and other non-motorized hand tools. Learn about invasive plants and removal techniques. Bring your own loppers or hand pruners, work gloves, insect repellent, and water. Long pants, long sleeve shirt, and closed-toe shoes are recommended. Sign up here.

Culinary Camps at Central Carolina Community College
2023-06-12 08:30 - 12:00, 2023-06-13 08:30 - 12:00, 2023-06-14 08:30 - 12:00, 2023-06-15 08:30 - 12:00 | CCCC, 764 West St, Pittsboro, NC, 27312, United States
All camps at Central Carolina Community College.
The Continuing Education Department at Central Carolina Community College offers affordable, quality, fun learning opportunities for young people, located in Chatham County. Their camps provide opportunities for learning, engagement and discovery.
Snacks are included in these camp. They will ask for any dietary restrictions/allergies on the first day of entry into the camp. Students must wear closed toed shoes, apron or smock.
Mon-Thu, 8:30am-12pm, Kids Cooking Camp Jun 12-15, Jul 10-13
A cooking class for Post K to 9 years old who share a passion for cooking. Students will prepare various items including healthy snacks, lunches, and desserts.
Mon, Jun 19-Thu, Jun 22, 8:30am-12pm Junior Chef Cooking Camp
A class for students ages 9-14 who share a passion for cooking and possibly a career in Culinary Arts. Students will prepare various items including entrees, appetizers, and desserts.
Mon, Jun 26-Thu, Jun 29, 8:30am-12pm Junior Chef Baking Camp
A class for students ages 9-14 who share a passion for cooking and possibly a career as a Pastry Chef. Students will prepare various items including sweet and savory appetizers, breads, and desserts.

Twin Birch & Teasel Events
2023-06-17 11:00 - 16:00 | Twin Birch & Teasel, 135 N Chatham Ave, Siler City NC, NC, 27344, United States
All events at Twin Birch & Teasel.
To promote the fiber arts and support new and experienced fiber makers, Twin Birch & Teasel offers classes in many of the fiber arts. Their list of classes includes those that they have scheduled, as well as those they have offered in the past and are planning to offer again. If there is a class of interest to you that they have not yet scheduled, please contact them at sales@twinbirchproducts.com.
Sat, Jun 17, 11am-4pm Saori and Freestyle Weaving
Enjoy the ease and comfort of weaving Saori-style! This “no rules” style of weaving allows for designing in the reed, meaning you will create without a plan and design as you go – freestyle! Focus on color, texture, spontaneity and experimentation, resulting in a completely unique scarf, wall hanging, or table runner. Techniques will include: looping, alternative selvages, double and triple interlocking weft, floats, inlay, knots, inserts, slit and windows.
Prerequisites (weaving experience): Ability to warp your own loom independently, unless renting a pre-warped loom from the instructor. Bring your own warped loom. Any type of loom will be welcome. Or, rent a Saori loom for $25 (a limited number of studio looms will be available). To add loom rental, go to the loom rental image at the bottom of this page and click “Add to cart”.
Please bring scissors, tapestry needle, and your warped loom with plenty of weft yarns and fibers for your project. A sharing basket will be provided for sharing bits and pieces of “treasures” if you would like to contribute some interesting bits of special yarns for pops of color along the way. An assortment of additional weft materials will be available for sale.
Bring your lunch, beverages will be provided. The cost of this class is $125 per person.
