The Shakori Hills Are Alive

The hills are alive! The Shakori Hills GrassRoots Festival of Music & Dance represents a unique partnership between the Shakori Hills Community Arts Center in Pittsboro and the GrassRoots Festival Organization. May 2-5, the 20th annual Shakori Hills GrassRoots Festival is a haven for enthusiasts of music, dance, art and education. This family-friendly environment caters to the interests of all music aficionados.

Operating as a nonprofit, the Shakori Hills Community Arts Center welcomes contributions to support its mission. You can also learn more about the Finger Lakes GrassRoots Festival Organization and its diverse array of cultural and artistic endeavors!

Tickets for the spring festival in Pittsboro are on sale now!

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Shakin’ in Shakori Hills

Shakin’ in Shakori Hills

Live music is back and better than ever at GrassRoots Live! at Shakori Hills, a moment you have all been waiting patiently for. The Shakori Hills Community Arts Center rescheduled the Spring Shakori GrassRoots Festival to October 7-10, 2021. Don’t stop reading there! To keep the spirit of community music alive, GrassRoots Live! at Shakori…

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And a Happy New Year

And a Happy New Year

The presents have been wrapped, some even opened. Stockings have been hung with care, awaiting a visit from a resident of the North Pole. There is an excitement in the air, leading up to a new year, full of new expectations and opportunities. Known as a time for renewal, the New Year is upon us,…

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Haunted Hills Terror Drive

Haunted Hills Terror Drive

It may not feel like it just yet, but Halloween is creeping up on us! This year, the Halloween season may not seem as traditional, but don’t get spooked just yet. The Shakori Hills Community Arts Center is delivering all the ghouls, goblins and ghosts at the seasonal Haunted Hills Terror Drive. A drive-through spook-tacular…

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Strumming in Shakori Hills

Strumming in Shakori Hills

The weather is cooling off, which makes spending time outdoors in North Carolina even better. Make the most of the weather by joining the 13th Annual Hoppin’ John Fiddlers’ Convention September 12th – 14th at Shakori Hills in Silk Hope, North Carolina. All weekend long, the festival will host a variety of events and activities for…

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The Big What?

The Big What?

If you haven’t gotten your fill of summertime music festivities yet, The Big What? is coming to central North Carolina for three nights in August. Running Thursday, August 8th through Saturday, August 10th, catch the sounds of southern nights at Shakori Hills Community Arts Center in Pittsboro, North Carolina. This annual summer music festival and campout…

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Hoppin’ John Old Time & Bluegrass Fiddler’s Convention

Pittsboro, NC – Get out your fiddle, mandolin, guitar or banjo because the Hoppin’ John Old Time & Bluegrass Fiddler’s Convention is coming to Shakori Hills in Pittsboro on September 19-21, 2013. Hoppin’ John Old Time & Bluegrass Fiddler’s Convention Hoppin’ John has a simple setup – bring your tent, bring your instrument, bring your dancing shoes and you’re set…

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