Pittsboro-Siler City Convention & Visitors Bureau

Travelling Cafe Culinary Classes
2022-08-28 18:30 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | NC
The Travelling Cafe Culinary Studio hosts a number of classes for guests. All upcoming Travelling Cafe Culinary Classes.
Classes happen at their Culinary Studio on Sanford Road in Pittsboro, NC. You can also contact them to schedule private classes at our culinary studio, online, in your home or business location anywhere in the Triangle!
Upcoming Cooking Classes
Fri, Oct 6, 6pm-8pm Dining as they do in Roma
Sat, Oct 7, 11am-1pm Baking with Phyllo
Fri, Oct 20, 6pm-8pm A Meal from Milan
Sat, Oct 21, 6pm-8pm Southern Seasonal: Welcome Fall
Fri, Oct 27, 6pm-8pm Fall Comfort Food Favorites
Sat, Oct 28, 1pm-3pm Fabulous Fall French Macarons
Sat, Nov 4, 11am-1pm Fall Baking Workshop
Fri, Nov 10, 6pm-8pm Evening in Italy – Umbria
Fri, Nov 24, 6pm-8pm Holiday Party Appetizers
Fri, Dec 1, 6pm-8pm Cooking with Wine Fall Edition
Sat, Dec 16, 11am-2pm Holiday Cookie Exchange

Events at Fearrington Village
2022-08-27 18:00 - 21:00, 2022-08-26 18:00 - 21:00 | Fearrington Farmers Market, E Camden, Pittsboro, NC, 27312, United States
Varied events at Fearrington Village.
McIntyre’s author events – Events at McIntyre’s include author events, story time for kids, and occasional outdoor festivals.
Dovecote Home and Garden, Nest and Sprout events – Trunk show series, meet designers, view their offerings in depth, and place special orders.
Roost music schedule – Seasonal beer garden with live music during the summer.
Tuesday farmers market.
Sat, Dec 16, 11am-12pm and Sun, Dec 17, 2pm-3pm Donald Davis Annual Storytelling in The Barn
Fearrington Village is delighted to welcome back beloved friend and storyteller Donald Davis. A $7.50 ticket is required to attend and all money raised at the gate will go to CORA, Chatham County’s Food Bank. Unlike with our other events, the ticket price is not deductible from related Event Books and Tapes. All monies gathered from tickets will go directly to CORA. Please bring canned goods and/or a monetary donation to support this Chatham food pantry. Available seating is 2/3 of capacity to accommodate social distancing. Masks are required upon entrance for the duration of the event. Please note that children cannot get in for free due to limited space.
Special Authors Events
Sat, Oct 21, 11am-12pm Sandra Gutierrez, Latinisimo: Home Recipes from the Twenty-One Countries of Latin America
Please join McIntyre’s Books as they celebrate Sandra Gutierrez and Latinisimo. Hailed as a landmark achievement in Latin American cooking, beloved author Sandra Gutierrez shares from Latinisimo. Simply buy your copy of Latinisimo from McIntyre’s, and they will have complimentary samples for you to try. One book is the entry for one person.
Wed, Oct 25, 6:30pm-7:30pm Jayne Anne Phillips, The Night Watch, in conversation with Jill McCorkle
Raise a glass to celebrate this event between friends and novelists Jayne Anne Phillips and Jill McCorkle.
Thu, Oct 26, 6pm-8pm Inez & Stephen Ribustello Dinner, Celebrating On the Square
Join Inez & Stephen Ribustello on The Garden Terrace for the launch of their new heart-warming cookbook. The Fearrington House Restaurant will be welcoming Vivian Howard and Xavyer Burroughs for an intimate conversation with the two sommeliers. Guests will enjoy Stephen’s beloved casual dishes and beautiful wines chosen by Inez, as well as beer from Tarboro Brewing Company. Tickets include a signed cookbook, dinner with wine and beer, tax, and gratuity.
Thu, Dec 14, 6pm-8pm Cocktails and Conversation with Toni Tipton-Martin
Join Toni Tipton-Martin in The Fearrington Barn to celebrate Juke Joints, Jazz Clubs and Juice. They’ll have fire-side sips and bites to toast the season. Discover the fascinating history of Black mixology and its enduring influence on American cocktail culture through 70 rediscovered, modernized, and celebrated recipes, by the James Beard Award-winning author of Jubilee.
Wine Tastings and classes
Wine dinners and wine classes at the Belted Goat and the Fearrington House Restaurant. Takeout pop-ups for holidays and special occasions are available periodically throughout the year.
Sat, Oct 14, 1pm-3pm Free Wine Tasting – Raventós i Blanc
Thu, Oct 19, 6pm-7pm Wine Class – Walker Bay, South Africa
Sat, Oct 21, 1pm-3pm Free Wine Tasting – Red Tail Ridge
Sat, Oct 28, 1pm-3pm Free Wine Tasting – Grower Champagnes
Sat, Nov 4, 1pm-3pm Free Wine Tasting – Barboursville Vineyards
Thu, Nov 16, 6pm-7pm Wine Class – Holiday Wines
Thu, Dec 7, 6pm-7pm Wine Class – Bubbles!
Fearrington folk art show
Visit the Fearrington Folk Art Show Sat, Feb 17 and Sun, Feb 18, 10am-5pm for whimsical paintings, sculptures, pottery, and additional varied works from self-taught artists deeply influenced by the spirit of folk art, raw vision naïve art, primitivism, and outsider art. Admission is $5 (cash only) at the door. The collector’s preview returns this year on Fri, Feb 16. Get a first look and purchase art on Friday night. 2024 artists will be announced later this year. For more information about the show, contact kerstin@fearrington.com.
Enjoy this look back, thanks to Walter Magazine.

Patio Music Series - Carolina Brewery & Grill
2022-08-27 13:30 - 16:00 | NC, United States
Saturdays in spring and summer, visit for food, drink, and live music on the outdoor stage. Indoor and patio dining available.
Saturdays | 5:30pm – 8pm | Outdoor Stage
Carolina Brewery & Grill is part of the Heart of NC Trails. Dinner, seasonal menus. Music

Downtown Pittsboro Holiday Events
2022-07-03 17:00 - 21:00 | Downtown Pittsboro, Hillsboro Street, Pittsboro, NC, 27312, United States
More about Downtown Pittsboro events. Downtown Pittsboro First Sundays.
Sat, Oct 21, 2pm-4pm Trails & Treats at Knight Farm Community Park
Children of all ages can wear costumes and trick-or-treat their way along the decorated accessible trail and collect treats from community organizations and local businesses at Knight Farm Community Park. Families can also enjoy festive crafts and activities under the pavilion and a spooktacular photo area. Be sure to bring a bag or bucket to collect your treats. A parent must accompany their children at all times. The event is free and no registration is required.
Sun, Nov 19, 3:30pm-6:30pm Holly Days 2023, Pittsboro’s Tree Lighting Celebration
The Pittsboro Business Association invites you to downtown Pittsboro for a fun-filled tree-lighting ceremony. Santa will be there, and there will be plenty of things to do for all ages. The event includes food trucks, an assortment of entertainment on the main stage, a train ride, a bouncy house, and a vendor market.
Sun, Dec 10, 3pm-6pm Downtown Pittsboro Christmas Parade
Holiday traditions return to Pittsboro! The annual Christmas Parade features beautifully decorated floats built by local groups and businesses, fun costumes and floats, twinkling holiday lights, and more. Seating will not be provided – spectators are encouraged to bring their own chairs and blankets. For more information, contact Pittsboro Parks & Recreation at 984.282.6927. Road closure information TBD. Each group will be judged and may win in one of the following categories: Most Spirited, Best Walking Group, Most Creative, and Judge’s Favorite. There is no assigned theme for the parade, so each group may choose their own. Register here.
Thu, Dec 14, 3pm-7pm Pittsboro by Luminaria
Event details TBD.

Yoga Garden Events and Classes
2022-06-27 18:00 - 2022-06-29 19:30 | NC, United States
Find the complete list on the Yoga Garden PBO event page. *Please note that proof of vaccination is required for in-studio classes. Staying at one of our B&B inns or homes? Look into the ‘free friend class’ program and other Yoga Garden Events and Classes at Yoga Garden PBO.
upcoming yoga garden events and classes
Sun, Oct 15, 3pm-5pm 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training Info Session with Meadow DeFosche-Christ
Sun, Oct 15, 3:30pm-4:45pm Restorative Yoga & Reiki with Jaime Warkonyi
Mon, Oct 16, 6pm-7pm Cancer & Debilitating Conditions Support Group with Stephanie Winegar
Sat, Oct 21, 5pm-6:30pm Kirtan with Samadhi Kirtan Band
Sun, Oct 29, 3pm-4:30pm Cultivating Peace & Equanimity: Grounding Restorative Practices & Ayurvedic Remedies for the Autumn Season with Melissa Russell
Sun, Oct 29, 5pm-6:30pm Women’s Circle with Lexie Wolf
Sun, Nov 5, 2pm-4pm Eternal Echoes: Unveiling Your Soul’s Journey with Nora Yolles Young
Sat, Nov 11, 3pm-4pm All About Homeopathy with Raji Seshradi
Sun, Nov 12, 1pm-3pm Foundations of Flow: A Yoga Anatomy and Alignment Workshop with Katie Cousins
Sat, Nov 18, 5pm-6:15pm Songs of Devotion with heart2heart
Sun, Nov 19, 1pm-2:30pm Grief in Motion with heart2heart
Sun, Nov 26, 5pm-6:30pm Women’s Circle with Lexie Wolf
Sun, Dec 10, 5:30pm-7pm Sacred Sound with Garth Robertson
Sun, Dec 17, 1pm-2:30pm Grief in Motion with heart2heart

Hewitt Kiln Opening
2022-06-18 06:00 - 2022-06-19 13:00 | W.M. Hewitt Pottery, 424 Johnny Burke Rd, Pittsboro, NC, 27312, United States
Open Studio
Sat, June 11, 10am – 5pm
Sun, June 12, noon – 5pm
Sat, June 18, 10am – 5pm
Sun, June 19, noon – 5pm
Request information, 919.542.2371. Online gallery also available.

North Carolina Wine Month
2022-05-31 13:00 - 19:30 | NC
Participate with us, in festivities (online and on-site at the wineries and vineyards) to celebrate North Carolina Wine Month.
Start with this online event:
Support the local wine, cider, and mead industry and kickoff off North Carolina Wine Month with NC Wine Guys. How can you participate?
1. Select a bottle of North Carolina wine, mead, or cider.
2. Take a picture and post on social media.
3. Share why you chose that bottle, who is celebrating NC Wine Month with you, and more.
4. Tag the winery, vineyard, meadery, or cidery and @NCWineGuys.
5. And use #NCWineNight and #NCWineMonth on your posts.

Fearrington Food and Drink
2022-05-27 - 2022-05-29 | Fearrington Farmers Market, E Camden, Pittsboro, NC, 27312, United States
Takeout for Two Weekly Dinner
$90 dinner for two only
$106 dinner for two with a 4 pack Fearrington-Fullsteam’s Ale
$154 dinner for two with sommelier’s choice wine pairings (2 bottles)
Bread
Ciabatta Rolls
First Course
Marinated Carrots with Lemon, Radish, Shallots, Tomato and Yogurt
Main Course
Rosemary Roasted Hanger Steak with Red Wine Jus, Steamed Broccolini, and Fennel Chutney
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Seafood Pasta with Shrimp, Salmon, Mahi, English Peas and Red Pepper
Side
Herb Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Garlic and Parmesan
Dessert
Banana Pudding with Whipped Caramelized Chocolate and Crispy Pearls

Events at The Parlour
2022-05-22 09:00 - 11:00 | Parlour at Manns Chapel, 175 Poythress Rd, Chapel Hill, NC, 27516, United States
Sun, May 22, 1pm – 3pm
Parlour Charity Spring Market benefiting Fuel Up and CORA, whose goals are to feed local families in need. Interested in a Tour of The Parlour? We will offer a Group Tour for all prospective clients starting at 12:30pm.
Browse and shop these vendors, where a portion of all proceeds will go to charity:
Organic Plants + Produce: Nourishing Acres
Florals: Heart Song Farm
Honey: Three Little Birds Apiaries
Ice Cream: Alsies
and local crafts!
Charity Information:
Fuel Up provides meals to food-insecure children at Perry Harrison Elementary since 2008. They ensure that students in need have food at times when school is not in session; such as on the weekends, through holiday breaks, and during summertime.
CORA’s mission is to acquire and distribute food to Chatham County residents who have a need for community support to keep themselves and their families fed, creating a community without hunger.
Sun, June 5, 2pm – 4pm
The Parlour partners with Harmony Weddings to bring you their Handpicked Experts Vendor Showcase.
Originally built in 1887 and restored to its current beauty, The Parlour at Manns Chapel can host events for up to 100 guests. The venue space includes varied options, the Chapel, al fresco courtyard, and beautifully landscaped garden. Participating Vendor list coming soon.

Pub Crawls
2022-05-14 14:00 - 19:30 | Modern Life Deli & Drinks, 46 Sanford Rd, Pittsboro, NC, 27312, United States
Sat, May 14, 4pm-10pm
American Craft Beer Day
Participating bars are offering craft beer and other drink specials, with a shuttle bus available. Details
Red Moose Brewing Company: $4 Tubby Thors (Norwegian Pilsner)
bmc brewing: $5 pints of New England IPA and free carbonated hop water for all designated drivers!
Fair Game Beverage Co. – $4 Pittsboro Pilsners and $8 “The Lorax” cocktails.
House of Hops – 4 beer drafts @ $5 (IPA, Wheat, Lager, and Saison)
580 Craft Beer: $1 off all pints
Carolina Brewery: $6 Sample Paddles – choose 4 of your favorite Carolina Brewery beers or try 4 new ones!
Past pub crawl participants

580 Craft Beer
The Beagle Bar
bmc brewing
Carolina Brewery & Grill
City Tap Bar
Fair Game Beverage Co.
Modern Life Deli & Drinks
Postal Fish Co.
Red Moose Brewing Company

Upcoming SoCo events: Craft Beer Day – May 14, National Beer Day – Aug 5, and Chatham Rabbit Celebration – July 16

Pittsboro Treasure Quest
2022-04-23 06:30 - 11:00 | Downtown Pittsboro, Hillsboro Street, Pittsboro, NC, 27312, United States
Participate in a scavenger hunt (in teams of up to 6 people) to find the treasure, with prizes of $500 for first place, $300 for second place, and $200 for third place. The adventure begins with a kickoff at the SoCo patio, with live music and a festive start. Judges and the party will be stationed at The Mod.
Begin at 10:30am with a packet of clues leading to local businesses, landmarks, and special guest locations. Teams will complete a challenge before heading to their next stop. Prizes will be awarded for the best team name, car decoration, and costumes.
The highest scoring teams will win the biggest prizes, but no group will leave empty handed.
The entry fee is $25/team for early registrations and $30 after April 15.

Earth Day Garden Celebration
2022-04-22 13:00 - 16:00 | NC
Celebrate Earth Day in the garden with a number of activities:
Art demos, plant giveaway, prizes, children’s activities, crafts, and more. Music by the original Haw River Crawdaddies. Food, desserts, and specialty drinks available (donate-what-you-can fundraiser).
Event coordinated by: Robin Hood’s Kitchen, NC Arts Incubator, Inter-Faith Food Shuttle, Chatham Marketplace, The Alliance NC, Communities In Schools of Chatham County, El Vinculo Hispano, B Good, Tasting Queens Market, Tribucha Kombucha, Relicks, Chatham Resource Hub, and Twin Birch & Teasel.

Silk Hope Spring Festival
2022-04-09 09:00 - 2022-04-10 11:00 | Silk Hope Farm Heritage Park, 4221 Silk Hope Rd, Siler City, NC, 27344, United States
Sat, Apr 9, 1pm – 3pm
Featuring fun for the whole family, a spring celebration packed with festivities. A kiddie train ride, face painting, the Easter bunny, cake walk, and more..

Siler City's Easter Eggstravaganza
2022-04-09 06:00 - 10:00 | Bray Park Sports Complex and Aquatic Facility, 700 Alston Bridge Road, Siler City, NC, 27344, United States
Hop on over to Siler City’s annual Easter Eggstravaganza event, at which 6,000 candy and toy-filled Easter eggs will be hidden throughout Bray Park for eager egg hunters to find.

The event is free and offered to children ages 12 and younger. Festivities include inflatable attractions, games, community resource booths, and music. Concessions will be available for purchase. Photo ops available with
the Easter Bunny, who will “hop in” to visit with the children.
The main event, the Siler City Easter Egg Dash, will begin at 11am and is organized by age groups across various fields. The event’s rain date is Sunday, Apr 10 (the Easter Egg Dash only, at 2pm).
Information: Siler City Parks and Recreation Department, 919.742.2699, email.

Pop-Up Markets
2022-03-12 - 2022-03-13 | NC, United States
Sun, Mar 13, 20; Apr 10, May 8. FireClay Cellars pop-up markets
Sat, Mar 26, 9am – 2pm For Garden’s Sake Spring Market
Local musicians, artists, bakers, chefs, crafters, small business owners showcase at this annual event. Find gifts for Easter baskets or Mother’s Day. The Durham Master Gardeners will be on-site. Food truck: TBA. The Potting Shed will be open. Stay tuned for a special giveaway.
Sun, Apr 10, 12pm – 5pm Reclamation Vintage and Artisan Pop-Up Market
Outdoor vintage and artisan market with beverages, a food truck, and vendors, organized by Reclamation. Sunday vibe in the SOCO District behind The Modern Life Deli & Drinks.
Fri, May 13, 4pm – 8pm The Plant Pittsboro’s Bazaar Night Market. Currently seeking vendors.
Chatham Square Flea Market, Saturdays and Sundays

National Plan for Vacation Day
2022-01-24 - 2022-01-25 | NC
Start planning your safe vacations for the year now.
We are ready to help you plan your day trip or overnight stay. Itineraries can be created and customized with your personal interests in mind. Our destination offers a number of places to stay, including welcoming bed and breakfast inns perfect to suit your every need while visiting local attractions, nature spots, eateries for takeout or patio dining (with heaters), craft beverage sites, and more. We’re also here to help with meetings and weddings, with plenty of venues and vendors.
Contact us today to help you with your planning.

Circle City Merchant Events
2021-12-16 03:00 - 12:00 | Chatham County Historical Museum, 9 Hillsboro St, Pittsboro, NC, 27312, United States
Thu, Dec 16
December Third Thursday evening luminaria event
Santa Visits at The Modern Life Deli & Drinks, 3pm – 6pm.

Village Christmas in Haywood
2021-12-04 07:00 - 11:00 | NC
Sat, Dec 4, 12pm – 4pm
A Village Christmas Around the Loop in Haywood
Fun, family-friendly event
Santa Claus greeting, horse-drawn sleigh rides, vendors, farmers’ market, food trucks, Seven Springs Vineyard & Wine, gingerbread house auction, music, and more.
Contact: Mrs. Clarissa Faye Toomer-Neal, 919.888.2493
Location: Entry to event is across from Liberty Chapel Church in Moncure.

Chatham 250 Sidewalk Chalk Festival
2021-09-11 06:00 - 13:00 | The Park at Briar Chapel, 1015 Andrews Store Rd., Pittsboro, NC, 27312, United States
Sat, Sep 11, 10am
Express your creativity by joining Chatham 250 at the Sidewalk Chalk Festival. Community members are welcome to participate on site at the Park at Briar Chapel or send in a photo of their masterpiece that they created at their own home. The competition will be split into age divisions and the winner will be selected by a panel of judges. More information to come.

Nature Outings with Triangle Land Conservancy
2021-08-04 05:00 - 07:00 | White Pines Nature Preserve, 548 S Rocky River Rd, Sanford, NC, 27330, United States
Aug 4, 9am – 11am
White Pines Social Hike
Join us for a very special social hike at White Pines Nature Preserve. The hike will be led by a TLC Trail Guide. Bring a water bottle, good walking shoes, and a mask. Register (free–no charge for this event). Email questions.

Chatham 250 Agriculture Photo Contest
2021-08-01 13:00 - 14:00 | NC
Sun, Aug 1, 5pm
Get out your cameras and set your sights on Agriculture. The Chatham 250 Agriculture Photo Contest is the perfect opportunity to learn about our amazing farms and farm history in Chatham County. Contestants will upload 1 photo of their choosing and give insight into why you chose this photo in 200 words or less. Submissions due Aug 1, and winners will be announced in Sep 2021. More information on how you can participate to come.

Silk Hope Summer Spectacular
2021-07-24 12:00 - 18:00 | Silk Hope Farm Heritage Park, 4221 Silk Hope Rd, Siler City, NC, 27344, United States
Live music (Jordan Pickett), food, antique farm displays, and a celebration of summer with a fireworks show at 9.30pm. The family-friendly event, sponsored by Piedmont Landscape Supply, includes games, children’s activities, a classic car show, and several vendors. More details to come.

Chatham 250 Great Chatham County Camp Out
2021-06-26 12:00 - 13:00 | B. Everett Jordan Dam, 2080 Jordan Dam Rd., Moncure, NC, 27559, United States
Sat, Jun 26, 4pm
The Chatham County community is invited to spend the night camping at a designated campsite, in your own backyard, a homemade fort in your living room, and for one night only, at the Everett Dam.
Follow along on your own time with community organizations that will be sharing videos about camping tips, conservation, and the natural environment of Chatham County. More information to come.

Los Jets: A Home on the Field
2021-06-09 11:30 - 12:30 | NC
ZOOM Virtual Event
Join us for a 30-minute viewing of “Meet Los Jets,” an episode from the Jennifer Lopez executive-produced documentary tv series, Los Jets.
Following the viewing, join us for a conversation with members of the original Los Jets soccer team as we explore the story of their journey to establish a high school team in Siler City, North Carolina. Suffering setbacks and heartbreak, the majority Latino team, in only three seasons, emerged poised to win the state championship. With the leadership of volunteer coach and award-winning Latino journalist and author, Paul Cuadros, the Jets would go on to leave an important legacy in their community.
About Our Presenters
Paul Cuadros is an award-winning investigative reporter and author whose work has appeared in The New York Times, Time Magazine, The Chicago Reporter, The Center for Public Integrity, and other national and local publications. He is the author of A Home on the Field, How One Championship Team Inspires Hope for the Revival of Small Town America, which tells the story of Siler City, North Carolina as it copes and struggles with Latino immigration through the lives of a predominantly Latino high school soccer team.
Giuliana Vaca-Tricerri is an Ecuadorian immigrant who relocated to the Cape Fear area in 2014 to attend the University of North Carolina-Wilmington, where she graduated with her Bachelor of Science in Biology. During her time at UNCW, Giuliana worked closely with the Latinx community in Wilmington through her involvement in the MI CASA mentoring program, Centro Hispano and Alpha Psi Lambda, the university’s first Latino Greek organization.

Chatham 250 Communities of Color Lecture Series
2021-05-28 14:00 - 15:30 | Chatham Community Library, 197 NC Hwy 87 N, Pittsboro, NC, 27312, United States
Fri, May 28, 6pm – 7:30pm
Join the Chatham Community Library for a series of lectures on the history of communities of color in Chatham County. The first lecture will focus on the history of the AAPI (Asian American Pacific Islanders) in Chatham County, moderated by Anna-Rhesa Versola Kallam.
Sat, Jun 19, 11:30am – 1pm
The second lecture, titled From Slavery to Freedom: A History of African Americans in Chatham County, will be given Professor Charles Johnson (NC Central University) in honor of Juneteenth.

Gardenia Days
2021-05-21 04:00 - 13:00 | NC
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.

City Tap Events
2020-11-15 14:00 - 2021-01-10 23:00 | City Tap, 89 Hillsboro Street, Suite B, Pittsboro, NC, 27312, United States
All events at City Tap. Visit for specials, deals, and occasional live music. Don’t miss $1 off all cans and bottles of beer on Mondays and $1 off all drafts on Wednesdays.
Taco Tuesday is back at City Tap, starting Tue, Apr 18, 11:30am-9pm. There are several taco options to choose from, all served with tortilla chips and house-made salsa. Plus, enjoy $6 house margaritas.
City Tap Events – Live Music Schedule
Sat, Sep 1, 7:30pm-10:30pm Mike Edwards & His Only Friends
Sat, Sep 23, 8pm-11pm Petty Thieves
