Hillsborough Hog Day Sep 18-19 - Triangle on the Cheap

Hillsborough Hog Day brings the community together to eat BBQ, listen to live music and shop for hand-crafted gifts on Friday, September 18, and Saturday, September 19, 2026.

Friday: 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Saturday: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

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 for your favorite pig sculpture)
Children’s Area

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When

September 18, 2026 @ 6:00 pm-10:00 pm

What

Hillsborough Hog Day

Where

River Park, Hillsborough

Cost

FREE

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When

September 19, 2026 @ 10:00 am-6:00 pm

What

Hillsborough Hog Day

Where

River Park, Hillsborough

Cost

FREE

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River Park, Hillsborough

140 East Margaret Lane
Hillsborough, NC

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Hillsborough Hog Day Features

Double-Check Before You Head Out!

We make every effort to make sure that everything on Triangle on the Cheap is 100% accurate.

However, sometimes things change without notice, and it’s also possible that we can make a mistake.

Please verify all deals and events with the venue or organizer before you go.

More Festivals

River Park, Hillsborough

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