Hillsborough Hog Day brings the community together to eat BBQ, listen to live music and shop for hand-crafted gifts on Friday, September 12, and Saturday, September 13, 2025. It's Orange County's largest and longest running festival. It takes place at River Park, 144 East Margaret Lane, Hillsborough. The highlight of the festival is the BBQ. Veteran cooking teams will be competing for top … [Read more...] about Hillsborough Hog Day Sep 12-13
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Durham Craft Market at Durham Central Park
On Saturday mornings, from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m., head to Durham Central Park, 501 Foster Street, for Durham Craft Market. Make sure to check the Facebook page to see if there have been any changes. This outdoor market features local crafts. All artisans live and craft no more than 30 miles from Durham city limits. It's free to attend. … [Read more...] about Durham Craft Market at Durham Central Park
2nd Friday ArtWalk in Chapel Hill and Carrboro
The second Friday of every month, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., head to Chapel Hill and Carrboro for the 2nd Friday ArtWalk. Explore art galleries, artist studios, shops and restaurants. There will also be live music, performances, spoken word poetry and more. Venues are generally open late afternoon and evening hours. 2nd Friday ArtWalk events and activities are free and open to all. Here are … [Read more...] about 2nd Friday ArtWalk in Chapel Hill and Carrboro
The Gregg Museum: Kick-Off Conversation — In Search of Thoreau’s Flowers
NC State's Gregg Museum of Art & Design, at 1903 Hillsborough Street in Raleigh, is open to the public and free to visit. Free parking is available adjacent to the building. Currently open Tuesday through Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Closed on Sundays and Mondays. Read on to learn about Gregg Museum's current exhibits and upcoming events. Or jump right to the events! Current and … [Read more...] about The Gregg Museum: Kick-Off Conversation — In Search of Thoreau’s Flowers
International Cultural Festival in Fuquay-Varina Sep 13
Fuquay-Varina's Annual International Cultural Festival takes place Saturday, September 13, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., at Fuquay-Varina Arts Center, 123 East Vance Street, Fuquay-Varina, NC. It was announced on Facebook. This is a free event. No tickets are required. Celebrate the diversity of Fuquay-Varina. Enjoy performances, visual art, vendor and food trucks, all with an international … [Read more...] about International Cultural Festival in Fuquay-Varina Sep 13
Fall Pottery and Glass Festival at Cedar Creek Gallery in Creedmoor in October — tons of demos
Cedar Creek Gallery, at 1150 Fleming Road, Creedmoor, North Carolina, sells and displays the work over 200 accomplished craftspeople. It's a gallery, a museum, a nursery and a community of working studio craftspeople. You can bring the whole family and not only shop for art, but also enjoy a picnic on the landscaped grounds. Cedar Creek Gallery is hosting their Pottery and Glass Festival from … [Read more...] about Fall Pottery and Glass Festival at Cedar Creek Gallery in Creedmoor in October — tons of demos
Opening of Cynthia Aldrich’s “Femininity Revered” Sculpture Show at Eno River Unitarian Universalist Church Sept. 7
Cynthia Aldrich will be exhibiting her stunning ceramic sculptures inspired by the beauty of the female form at Eno River Unitarian Universalist Church, 4907 Garrett Road, Durham North Carolina, from September 7 to November 6, 2025. Each sculpture in "Femininity Revered" has been handbuilt from coils of clay and the surfaces are embellished with a variety of techniques to create texture and … [Read more...] about Opening of Cynthia Aldrich’s “Femininity Revered” Sculpture Show at Eno River Unitarian Universalist Church Sept. 7
Artspace Open Studio Sept. 7
Artspace is a visual arts center at 201 East Davie Street which hosts diverse exhibitions, youth and adult art classes, team building, community outreach and more. You can find upcoming events on their website calendar, and you can find updates on their Facebook page. Upcoming Events First FridaySpecial events the first Friday of the month, scheduled through January 2, 2026. 5 to 10 … [Read more...] about Artspace Open Studio Sept. 7
Pop Shop: Pop Up ARTernative Market at Chapel of Bones Coffee Sept. 7
Chapel of Bones Coffee, at 658 Maywood Avenue, Raleigh, North Carolina, is hosting a monthly art pop-up market. ARTernative Market will take place the first Sunday of the month, through the rest of 2025, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dates of market in 2025: … [Read more...] about Pop Shop: Pop Up ARTernative Market at Chapel of Bones Coffee Sept. 7
83rd Annual NC Gourd Arts & Crafts Festival Sept. 6-7
The 83rd Annual NC Gourd Arts & Crafts Festival takes place Saturday, September 6, and Sunday, September 7, 2025, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days, at NC State Fairgrounds, Holshouser Building, 1025 Blue Ridge Road, Raleigh. The theme this year is "Happy Holidays." Tickets are $5, with kids under 13 admitted for free. The festival features: This is a great opportunity to shop for a … [Read more...] about 83rd Annual NC Gourd Arts & Crafts Festival Sept. 6-7
