Visit Chapel Hill & Orange County, NC

09/13/2024

A frightening new series from Visit North Carolina - First in Fright - launches today! The series celebrates the many👻 ghost stories, folklore tales and things that go bump in the North Carolina night.

Check out their website and be sure to follow their podcast that features real stories of hauntings, 👽 unexplained phenomena, 👣 cryptid encounters, and generational lore.

Follow the 🎃Haunted Trail in the Piedmont and discover a haunted room at The Carolina Inn 👻.

https://www.visitnc.com/first-in-fright

First in Fright brings you all things paranormal in NC with insider tips for ghost hunting, spooky stories and paranormal happenings across the state, including a brand new podcast.

09/11/2024

🐷 Hog Day returns this weekend!
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 2024, 6 PM-10 PM
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2024, 10AM-6PM
EAST MARGARET LANE
HILLSBOROUGH, NC

More vendors, more food, more fun! https://www.hogday.org/upcoming-events

🏃🏼🏃🏾‍♀️ 5k Run
🐖Pigs on Parade
🍗BBQ
🚗Car Show
🎻🎸Live Music

09/10/2024

🌿✨ Discover the perfect blend of art and nature this fall at the North Carolina Botanical Garden! Since 1988, 𝐒𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐩𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐆𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐞𝐧 has showcased stunning works by local artists, set against the breathtaking landscapes of the garden. From intricate ceramics to towering steel sculptures, every piece tells its own story and invites you to see the world through a new lens. Whether you're an art lover or simply looking for a unique autumn experience, this event has something for everyone. Don't miss the magic of art in bloom! 🎨🍁

Dates to Remember:

𝓟𝓻𝓮𝓿𝓲𝓮𝔀 𝓟𝓪𝓻𝓽𝔂
➡️When: Saturday, Sept. 14, 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
➡Highlights: Meet the artists, enjoy beverages and hors d’oeuvres and have the first opportunity to purchase pieces.
➡Awards: winners of Best in Show and Honorable Mention, chosen by a jurist, will be announced.
➡Tickets: $40 per person; limited availability.

𝓢𝓬𝓾𝓵𝓹𝓽𝓾𝓻𝓮 𝓔𝔁𝓱𝓲𝓫𝓲𝓽:
Sunday, Sept. 15 to Sunday, Dec. 8, 2024

📷 North Carolina Botanical Garden

09/06/2024

🍾Featured Article🍾

Cedar Grove cidermaker named one of Wine Enthusiast's 'Future 40 Tastemakers' in U.S.

The Wine Enthusiast magazine is one of the most important and influential magazines in the world of wine, so it’s no small feat to make it into their pages. Especially onto a very select list: “Future 40 Tastemakers.” And one of our own is on it: Lyndon Smith, Winemaker, Farmer, Cofounder, COO & Dreamer at Botanist and Barrel, a cidery & winery right down the road in Cedar Grove.

Read more about Lyndon and B&B here: https://icont.ac/5029b

09/05/2024

From our friends at Downtown Chapel Hill... and we can't wait!

Did someone say Fridays on Franklin? 🎉 🏈
Thats right! Join us from 3-8 p.m. at 140 West Plaza for food trucks, live music, games, and more. Plus, don’t miss the Chapel Hill Vintage Market for some unique finds.

Let’s get the pregame party started a day early! 💙

09/03/2024

Dear 🍂Autumn,

We miss you and can't wait until you arrive along with all the things to do outdoors!

Dear Autumn, We miss you. We miss the cool breezes, the sun so soft on our skin, and the watercolor extravaganza that is a tree. As the temps dip and the days get shorter, what was once a carpet of the deepest green becomes a backdrop to every other color there is. Reds, oranges, yellows, hints of l...

08/30/2024

Check Out What's Happening in September: Celebrate Hog Day, Sculpture in the Garden, Carolina Performing Arts new season, Scottish Festival, Carrboro Music Festival, New Parking Deck Opens on Chapel Hill's Rosemary Street & More. https://icont.ac/4ZZWS

08/28/2024

Today, we send our best wishes to our colleague, Susan Rice. She is retiring from Orange County after 20 years of service, during which she first worked with Animal Services and then represented the Visitors Bureau as the Welcome Center Coordinator since March 2008. Susan has welcomed thousands of visitors through our doors, answered thousands of phone calls, and supported our local businesses as the person behind our website calendar. She has served in many capacities and worn many hats!

Happy Retirement, Susan – thank you for all the support you've provided over the years! From all of us here at the VB ~ Laurie, Marlene, Patty, Tina, and Hannah

OCNCGov

08/28/2024

🎵 Tune into September in Hillsborough!
The Colonial Inn invites you to their Seasonal Courtyard Concerts—a must-experience for locals and visitors alike. Sip on your favorite drinks, soak in the historic ambiance, and enjoy a diverse lineup of local talent.

🗓️ Happening on Select September Nights and this Last Friday Aug. 30th
📍 Located at 153 W. King St, Hillsborough, NC
ℹ️ Details: https://colonialinn-nc.com/dining-at-the-inn/events/

See you there for a night of music, community, and celebration!

08/27/2024

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗡𝗖 𝗙𝗲𝗿𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗙𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗮𝗹 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰

Don't miss out - get your tickets now https://botanistandbarrel.square.site/

This isn’t just a food fest; it’s a full-blown deep dive into the wild, weird, and wonderful world of fermentation coupled with wood-fired pizza, wine, beer, and good people. Expect a day packed with demos that’ll blow your mind, workshops that’ll get your hands dirty, and enough tastings to make you question everything you thought you knew about food and drink. Plus, the fermentation guru and author Sandor Katz will be headlining this year’s festival.

Botanist and Barrel

08/26/2024

Celebrating the official opening of the Town of Chapel Hill's 1,100 space parking deck at 125 E. Rosemary Street.

08/26/2024

🎉 Get ready for the ultimate celebration at the Sonark Harvest Festival 2024! 🌾 Make plans now for August 31st from 2 PM to 8 PM at Blackwood Farm Park in Orange County, NC. Experience live performances by The Old Ceremony, Hourglass Kids, Jesse Fox, and more! 🎶 Enjoy local art, delicious food trucks, refreshing beer, and unique vendors. It's a family-friendly event you won't want to miss!

📅 Mark your calendars and bring the whole family for a day of fun and community spirit!

Tickets: https://www.sonarkmedia.com/event-details/sonark-harvest-festival Sonark Media

08/23/2024

Great Q&A with News of Orange County and The Nomad co-owner Sajal Patel on competing in the Food Network show Outchef'd Season 3.

Congrats Sajal!

Sajal Patel really knows his way around a kitchen. He also can handle the glare and stare of TV cameras. And, as Patel and many foodies around the world recently

08/21/2024

Thanks Lydia Mansel and Southern Living for featuring Chapel Hill as "one of the most charming towns in the state"!

Town of Chapel Hill Downtown Chapel Hill
UNC Visitors Center

You don’t have to be a die-hard Carolina fan to appreciate the beauty of Chapel Hill, North Carolina—but you might be one before you leave. Here are the best things to do on your next visit.

08/20/2024

This Sunday!

🎸 ¡Prepárate para una descarga de rock en español con 1/2 Pocillo! 🎸

El domingo en 𝗙𝗶𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗮𝘀 𝗲𝗻 𝗹𝗮 𝗖𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰, 1/2 Pocillo te llevará a un viaje musical con su electrizante interpretación de rock en español. 🔥 Desde los clásicos que amas hasta ritmos nuevos que te harán vibrar, este es un show que no te querrás perder.

📅 𝗙𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗮: Domingo, 25 de agosto de 2024
🕛 𝗛𝗼𝗿𝗮: De 12:00 pm a 6:00 pm
📍 𝗟𝘂𝗴𝗮𝗿: 201 W Weaver St, Carrboro, NC

🎵 Rock en español que te hará cantar a todo pulmón.
🎸 Energía en el escenario que te mantendrá moviéndote.
🎤 Música auténtica que conecta con el corazón de todos.

Ya seas un fanático del rock o simplemente te guste la buena música, 1/2 Pocillo tiene algo para todos. ¡No te lo pierdas y ven a rockear con nosotros! 🎉

08/19/2024

Join PlayMakers Repertory Company at the “2024 PlayMakers Convention” Season Kickoff event for a fun afternoon!
Details ⤵️
https://playmakersrep.org/2024-25-playmakers-season-kickoff/

Be a part of the excitement as they launch their stellar 2024/25 Season. Take part in a playful debate, enjoy live entertainment, and food trucks, and connect with community partners. Get involved in engaging campaign activities as you vote for the season’s best concession item while delving into the theme of the American dream.

Join us on Saturday, August 24 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm Join us at the “2024 PlayMakers Convention” Season Kickoff event for a fun afternoon! […]

08/15/2024

When visiting a new destination, it's always fun seeking out places that carry locally made products.

Check out some favorites here, that are unique to Orange County, NC>>>

When visiting a new destination, it's always fun seeking out places that carry locally made products. Check out some favorites here that are unique to Orange County, NC

08/14/2024

Now Performing - Paperhand Puppet Intervention's can't miss summer show, Earth and Sky: A Great Gathering for All Beings

The creatures of the world are on the move!
They gather now to speak and find a way forward together.
You are invited to join the solutionary movement towards collective liberation and survival.

Performances at the beautiful Forest Theatre this Friday, Saturday and Sunday and each through September 29th.

Tickets: https://www.paperhandpuppet.org/earthandsky

08/13/2024

– Agenda

Gates Open at Moorefields at 10:15am
A Walk with Lord John Begins Promptly at 10:30am
Tour the Lower Level of the Home Following the Walk
Downtown Walking Tour Begins at 11:45am at the Dickson House (Hillsborough Visitors Center)
Tour concludes at 1pm

Purchase ticket(s) from the The Alliance for Historic Hillsborough

08/12/2024

Welcome new and returning Tar Heels!

Here's your guide to Things to Know as you plan for Move in Week

What to Know When Moving Back to Campus and the Community The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill's new academic year begins with students moving on to campus by appointment August 14 – August 18, 2024 and the first day of classes is August 19. Great resources are the Carolina Housing Move...

08/09/2024

National Farmers Market Week is August 4 - 10

Did you know that North Carolina has nearly 200 active farmers markets and ranks in the top 10 in the nation in 21 different commodities?

Orange County has three wonderful 🚜 farmers' markets 🏪 to choose from: Carrboro Farmers' Market Eno River Farmers Market in Downtown Hillsborough and Chapel Hill Farmers' Market

Come on out and support local farms and agri-businesses this Saturday, Aug. 10th!

Visit NC Farms N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services

08/08/2024

🌸Next tour Saturday Aug 10th | Admission $6 ($5 Members)

From March to November, join the skilled volunteer Garden Guides on the second Saturday of the month for a guided tour of the North Carolina Botanical Garden Each month offers a glimpse into what’s happening in the unique native plant gardens – from spring wildflowers to fall color – and what makes the NCBG one of the premier conservation gardens in the U.S. Tours are one (1) hour and space is limited! Please register each member of your party separately.

08/07/2024

Hey UNC Women's Soccer Fans!

Cheer on your Tar Heels for their 2024 home opener vs UGA Women's Soccer on Thursday, August 22nd at 5pm, Dorrance Field

Tickets $8 / $10

08/06/2024

✨Featured Business✨

Experience the art of fragrance blending at The Fragrance Shop

Create your own custom fragrances, indulge in essential oils, pamper yourself with luxurious body lotions, spritzers and oils made with the highest quality pure perfume oil.

🕙Store hours are Monday - Saturday 10 am - 6 pm and Sunday 11 am - 4pm

📍200 N. Greensboro St. Carrboro Carr Mill Mall

Visit Carrboro NC

08/05/2024

New videos added!

Our Sneak Piques mini on-line film fest features snack sized videos into unique experiences you can only find in Chapel Hill, Carrboro and Hillsborough.

Just enough of a peek to pique your curiosity and help plan an itinerary.

Take a look at old favorites and new ones here
➡️ https://www.visitchapelhill.org/sneak-piques/ 👀

401 Main
Botanist and Barrel
Carrburritos
Epilogue Books Chocolate Brews
Hillsborough BBQ Company
Rocks & Acid Wine Shop
Spring Haven Farm
Tonya's Cookie Company
Union Grove Farm
Volume Hillsborough
Woodcrest Farm

08/02/2024

Hello Weekend!

Looks like there's plenty of fun things to do in Orange County >>>

We’ve taken the time to collate all the worthy weekend events and entertainment in Orange County for your perusing pleasure.

08/01/2024

Chapel Hill features many visually stunning and historically compelling churches, from towering picturesque Gothic to the neat symmetry of the Neoclassical to the sublime Romanesque. Churches in Chapel Hill come in every style, from many denominations, and every era. Join Triangle Walking Tours for this guided excursion between the town's many historic churches.

Sign up for the Chapel Hill Historic Churches Tour here ⤵️
https://www.trianglewalkingtours.com/

Next tour is Saturday August 3rd at 4pm. Tours begin at Rougarou Cajun Kitchen

📷 Bottom image courtesy The Chapel of the Cross

07/31/2024

Check Out What's Happening in August: Paperhand Puppet Pageant, Welcome UNC Students, Ice Cream, UNC Football, Sonark Harvest Festival, PlayMakers 24-25 Season & More. Photo by Milada Vachudova. https://icont.ac/4ZyMi

07/30/2024

We are sooooo excited for this series! Thanks to the amazing and talented team at Sonark Media in Hillsborough!

07/29/2024

The Reverend Johnny Ace Exhibit is on display at Visit Hillsborough, NC Visitor Center through August 30th. Johnny Ace blends irony and history in his art, mixing cultural icons with social commentary.

📍 150 E King Street, downtown