Hillsborough Hog Day brings the community together to eat BBQ, listen to live music and shop for hand-crafted gifts on Friday, September 16th, and Saturday, September 17th, 2022.
- Friday: 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.
- Saturday: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Fall is looking great around the Triangle, whether you’re looking for something spooky or totally kid-friendly! Check out our HUGE list of fall festivals, as well as our list of pumpkin patches, haunted trails and corn mazes! We have also put together a big list of Halloween events and Trick or Treat events!
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 honors.
Hillsborough Hog Day Features
- Live music
- BBQ Cook-Off
- Local handmade crafts & gifts
- Local food and drink vendors
- Hog Day 5K
- Classic Car Show
- Pigs on Parade (vote on your favorite pig sculpture)
- Children’s Area
Hog Day 5K
Join the Pork Run on Saturday, September 17th, including a 5K and a kids’ fun run. Learn more and register here.
Live Entertainment Schedule
Visit the entertainment page for a description of each band.
- Friday, 6 p.m.: Brake Tyme Band
- Friday, 7:30 p.m.: Mel Melton and the Wicked Mojos
- Friday, 8:45 p.m.: Harvey Dalton Arnold Band
- Saturday, 10 a.m.: TNT Show Band
- Saturday, 11:45 a.m.: More Cowbell
- Saturday, 1:30 p.m.: Bill Lyerly Band
- Saturday, 3:15 p.m.: JP & Leon
- Saturday, 4:45 p.m.: Tea Cup Gin
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More Festivals
Check out a big list of fall festivals in the Triangle, or take a quick look at a few upcoming festivals here:
