Posts Tagged ‘Pittsboro’
Chatham County Beer Festival
September 22 is the first day of fall, which means pumpkin-flavored everything, weekend football tailgates and switching out wardrobes for cooler weather. Over in Germany, the start of fall means gearing up for one of the most important holidays of their calendar year – Oktoberfest. As the world’s largest folk festival, six million people flock…
Read MoreSt. Patrick’s Days
There’s a new tradition on the docket for St. Patrick’s Day in 2022 – Jameson® Irish Whiskey will be turning the one-day holiday into a two-day spectacle. A double holiday for all the folks who missed the holiday over the past two years, make sure to double up on the green, double up on your…
Read MoreHerd What’s Going On?
It may be early in the week, but we have our sights set on the weekend. Friday is closer than it was yesterday! This Saturday, January 29, Chatham County is honoring some of its favorite inhabitants, animal wildlife. A biodiverse region, Pittsboro’s Starrlight Mead and Piedmont Farm Animal Refuge are hosting events to showcase some…
Read MoreIce Cream for Dinner, Anyone?
Take a step back into the past. In the heart of historic downtown Pittsboro, located at 85 Hillsboro St., transport your taste buds to simpler times, with bursting flavors of both savory and sweet. Since 1997, S&T’s Soda Shoppe has been a neighborhood staple. With a deep-rooted history in North Carolina, dating back to the…
Read MoreHike to an Airplane Crash in North Carolina
We all know that North Carolina has much to offer; however, it’s home to only one known plane crash site. Tucked in the Great Smoky Mountains, Waterrock Knob Trail is your literal road to ruin. A highly-rated trail for hikers and explorers alike, the trail is two miles roundtrip, located at the highest elevation on…
Read More2022 for the Arts
The arts connect a community. Despite the struggles of many due to the pandemic, the Chatham County arts community is starting 2022 strong. Sing along to a musical, follow along to a play, enjoy arts in your backyard! January is packed with opportunities to experience live music and theater, get your tickets today! Chamber Orchestra of…
Read MoreBest of Chatham: M.R. Stoner Electric, Inc.
There’s nothing like the magic of holiday lights, but holiday lights are nothing without electricity. What a ~ shocking ~ notion! In continuing our Best of Chatham series, we recognize M.R. Stoner Electric, Inc. for their contributions to the Chatham County community since 1992. Their motto, “a customer not just one time, but for a…
Read MoreHolly Days in Pittsboro
And, just like that, it’s the most wonderful time of the year. In Chatham County, all is merry and bright. You’ve finished your last of the Thanksgiving leftovers and are preparing for a festive frenzy during the month of December. Loved ones may be visiting, you may have time off of work, you may be…
Read MoreMaking Christmas Magical
Sure, the calendars just flipped into November, but the holiday season is on its way. With meals to prepare, plans to organize and gifts to purchase, get a head start with some creative shopping ideas, all local to Chatham County. Store-bought gifts are great, but try on local, try on handmade for size. Give the…
Read MoreHuckleberry Trail Farm Fall Festival
That’s right, it’s fall festival season on Huckleberry Trail Farm. Siler City’s premier source for all things fall, you are a short drive away from hayrides, a corn maze, pumpkin patch, slingshots and much more. Line your stoop with rows of Chatham County-grown pumpkins from the 2021 Huckleberry Trail Farm Fall Festival. Open to the…
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