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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97th Wendell Harvest Festival Oct. 4
The 97th Wendell Harvest Festival takes place Saturday, October 4, 2025, in Downtown Wendell, from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. This event is brought to you by the Wendell Chamber of Commerce. Over 100 vendors and eighteen food trucks fill the streets of Wendell, along with 10,000 visitors. Booths and food trucks open at 9 a.m. The Harvest Festival Parade starts at 10 a.m. and circles the festival … [Read more...] about 97th Wendell Harvest Festival Oct. 4
Chestnut Carnival at The Plant in Pittsboro Nov. 16
The Plant, 220 Lorax Lane, Pittsboro, North Carolina, is hosting its 3rd Annual Chestnut Carnival on Sunday, November 16, 2025, from 12 to 6 p.m. It's free to attend. This family event features: … [Read more...] about Chestnut Carnival at The Plant in Pittsboro Nov. 16
Juneteenth Vendor Market Expo June 29
Celebrate Juneteenth at a Black-Owned Vendor Market Expo on Sunday, June 29, 2025, from 12 to 5 p.m., at DoubleTree by Hilton Raleigh Midtown, 2805 Highwoods Boulevard, Raleigh, North Carolina. It's free to attend. Shop from 25+ Black-owned businesses. Then, from 6 to 9 p.m., there will be a social mixer and night vendor pop-up market, including a Spades tournament. The cost for the evening … [Read more...] about Juneteenth Vendor Market Expo June 29
Griot & Grey Owl Field Day and Block Party June 28
Griot and Grey Owl Black Writers Conference is launching a kickstarter for their Black Southern Anthology & Archive with a field day and block party on Saturday, June 28, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., at SEEDS Garden, 706 Gilbert Street, Durham, North Carolina. Tickets are $10 plus fees. The event features: Bring your own lawn chair. … [Read more...] about Griot & Grey Owl Field Day and Block Party June 28
Hustle & Legacy: A Business Showcase Event June 22
Hustle & Legacy: A Business Showcase Event takes place Sunday, June 22, 2025, from 12 to 3 p.m., at The Grand Ambiance, 7901 Strickland Road, Ste 105, Raleigh, North Carolina. Presented by Kapture the Memory LLC. Admission is free. Come out and experience the ultimate community pop-up event celebrating local small businesses! From delicious food to handcrafted goods, waist beads, and unique … [Read more...] about Hustle & Legacy: A Business Showcase Event June 22
301 Endless Yard Sale June 20-21
Shop for treasures from 500+ vendors along a 100-mile stretch of highway at the 301 Endless Yard Sale. It takes place June 10 and 21, 2025. Now in its 13th year, the 301 Endless Yard Sale is hosted in a variety of towns located along US 301 in the counties of Johnston, Halifax, Wilson, Nash and Harnett, on a 100-mile stretch of highway. Vendors' hours might vary a little bit but most will be … [Read more...] about 301 Endless Yard Sale June 20-21
The Boulder Garden Solstice Festival June 21
The Boulder Garden, at 328 Roney Street, Durham, North Carolina, is a bouldering gym that combines bouldering, art, community building and environmental activism. The gym includes over 2,000 square feet of climbing terrain, a top-out section and outdoor event space. The Boulder Garden is celebrating solstice with a Garden Solstice Festival on Saturday, June 21, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. … [Read more...] about The Boulder Garden Solstice Festival June 21
Night Market at North Hills June 21
Events by Heather presents several vendor markets every month. You can find them on eventsbyheathernc.com or their Facebook page. Upcoming Events Night Market at North HillsMidtown Park4011 Cardinal at North Hills Street, Raleigh, NC Find a Facebook event for each event here. … [Read more...] about Night Market at North Hills June 21
Blueberry Bonanza at The Plant in Pittsboro on June 15
The Plant, at 192 Lorax Lane, Pittsboro, North Carolina, is presenting Blueberry Bonanza on Sunday, June 14, 2025, from 12 to 5 p.m. This is a free event to celebrate the blueberry! At this event: … [Read more...] about Blueberry Bonanza at The Plant in Pittsboro on June 15