BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Visit Hillsborough, NC - ECPv6.15.4//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Visit Hillsborough, NC X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://visithillsboroughnc.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Visit Hillsborough, NC REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251003T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251003T170000 DTSTAMP:20251112T102925 CREATED:20250402T155423Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250903T193231Z UID:10008970-1759478400-1759510800@visithillsboroughnc.com SUMMARY:FlushFest 2025 DESCRIPTION:Hillsborough’s largest music festival\n\nGreat music from around the world.Four stages around HillsboroughSupporting global clean water projects since 2018 \n\nFor more information\, visit their website >>> https://www.flushfest.org/ \n  URL:https://visithillsboroughnc.com/event/flushfest-2025-save-the-date/2025-10-03/ LOCATION:NC CATEGORIES:Family,Festival,Live Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://visithillsboroughnc.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/012A4609-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="The Appropriate Sanitation Institute":MAILTO:appropriatesanitation@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251004T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251004T170000 DTSTAMP:20251112T102925 CREATED:20250402T155423Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250903T193231Z UID:10012411-1759564800-1759597200@visithillsboroughnc.com SUMMARY:FlushFest 2025 DESCRIPTION:Hillsborough’s largest music festival\n\nGreat music from around the world.Four stages around HillsboroughSupporting global clean water projects since 2018 \n\nFor more information\, visit their website >>> https://www.flushfest.org/ \n  URL:https://visithillsboroughnc.com/event/flushfest-2025-save-the-date/2025-10-04/ LOCATION:NC CATEGORIES:Family,Festival,Live Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://visithillsboroughnc.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/012A4609-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="The Appropriate Sanitation Institute":MAILTO:appropriatesanitation@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251004T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251004T190000 DTSTAMP:20251112T102925 CREATED:20250908T185528Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250908T185528Z UID:10012535-1759579200-1759604400@visithillsboroughnc.com SUMMARY:The Witch's Haunted Barn & Pumpkin Patch DESCRIPTION:Step into the Witch’s Haunted Barn for a whimsical Halloween adventure – just spooky enough to thrill\, but not too scary for little ones. Stroll through vibrant flower gardens\, wander scenic trails\, and meet friendly farm animals. Shop from local vendors and pick the perfect pumpkin from our patch. A festive\, memory-making day awaits the whole family. Open all Saturdays in October\, noon till 7 pm\, rain or shine. Tickets available online at https://fire-fly-farm-nc.square.site/ or at the farm the day of the event. URL:https://visithillsboroughnc.com/event/the-witchs-haunted-barn-pumpkin-patch-2/2025-10-04/ LOCATION:Firefly Farm\, 4911 Hunt Rd\, Hillsborough\, NC\, 27278\, United States CATEGORIES:Agritourism,Family,Festival,Food/Drink,Gardens/Gardening,Kids,Outdoor ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://visithillsboroughnc.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/witchhazelwhimsical.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Firefly Farm":MAILTO:fireflyfarm2015@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251005T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251005T160000 DTSTAMP:20251112T102925 CREATED:20250822T142721Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250925T174324Z UID:10012397-1759665600-1759680000@visithillsboroughnc.com SUMMARY:Fall Festival DESCRIPTION:Join us for a day of fall fun at the Burwell School Historic Site! Our annual Fall Festival brings together community\, history\, and seasonal celebration on the historic home’s beautiful grounds. \nThe event will be held between 12pm and 4pm on Sunday\, October 5 2025\, on the Burwell School front lawn. \nActivities to include: \n\nApple and Pumpkin Pie Contest – Sample and vote for your favorites!\nLocal Vendors – Browse handmade crafts\, goods\, and seasonal treats\nChildren’s Activities – Historic games\, crafts\, and hands-on fun for all ages\n\nWhether you’re here for the pie\, the shopping\, or the family fun\, there’s something for everyone! \nAdmission is free. \nLimited pie tasting tickets will be available for purchase. All proceeds benefit the Burwell School Historic Site. URL:https://visithillsboroughnc.com/event/fall-festival-2/ LOCATION:Burwell School Historic Site\, 319 North Churton Street\, Hillsborough\, NC\, 27278\, United States CATEGORIES:Festival ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://visithillsboroughnc.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/554740921_1217939487027082_8164336387971038762_n.jpg GEO:36.0797841;-79.0999919 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Burwell School Historic Site 319 North Churton Street Hillsborough NC 27278 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=319 North Churton Street:geo:-79.0999919,36.0797841 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251011T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251011T190000 DTSTAMP:20251112T102925 CREATED:20250908T185528Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250908T185528Z UID:10012536-1760184000-1760209200@visithillsboroughnc.com SUMMARY:The Witch's Haunted Barn & Pumpkin Patch DESCRIPTION:Step into the Witch’s Haunted Barn for a whimsical Halloween adventure – just spooky enough to thrill\, but not too scary for little ones. Stroll through vibrant flower gardens\, wander scenic trails\, and meet friendly farm animals. Shop from local vendors and pick the perfect pumpkin from our patch. A festive\, memory-making day awaits the whole family. Open all Saturdays in October\, noon till 7 pm\, rain or shine. Tickets available online at https://fire-fly-farm-nc.square.site/ or at the farm the day of the event. URL:https://visithillsboroughnc.com/event/the-witchs-haunted-barn-pumpkin-patch-2/2025-10-11/ LOCATION:Firefly Farm\, 4911 Hunt Rd\, Hillsborough\, NC\, 27278\, United States CATEGORIES:Agritourism,Family,Festival,Food/Drink,Gardens/Gardening,Kids,Outdoor ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://visithillsboroughnc.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/witchhazelwhimsical.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Firefly Farm":MAILTO:fireflyfarm2015@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251014T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251014T190000 DTSTAMP:20251112T102925 CREATED:20251002T140359Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251002T140359Z UID:10013153-1760464800-1760468400@visithillsboroughnc.com SUMMARY:Broom Flash mob dance class Oct 14_6-7pm DESCRIPTION:Learn the Broom Flash mob dance Oct 14_ 6-7pm at Earth Yoga Studio \nOptional performance Oct 31 _7pm Hillsborough Courthouse Lawn \n$20 Venmo or Cash at the door \nQuestions: Shalimar.bellydancer@gmail.com \n919-381-0221 URL:https://visithillsboroughnc.com/event/broom-flash-mob-dance-class-oct-14_6-7pm/ LOCATION:earth yoga studio\, 437 Dimmocks Mill Rd #8\, Hillsborough\, NC\, 27278\, United States CATEGORIES:Class,Dance,Festival,Health and wellness,Theater ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://visithillsboroughnc.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Broom-Flash-Mob-Oct-14.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251018T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251018T190000 DTSTAMP:20251112T102925 CREATED:20250908T185528Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250908T185528Z UID:10012537-1760788800-1760814000@visithillsboroughnc.com SUMMARY:The Witch's Haunted Barn & Pumpkin Patch DESCRIPTION:Step into the Witch’s Haunted Barn for a whimsical Halloween adventure – just spooky enough to thrill\, but not too scary for little ones. Stroll through vibrant flower gardens\, wander scenic trails\, and meet friendly farm animals. Shop from local vendors and pick the perfect pumpkin from our patch. A festive\, memory-making day awaits the whole family. Open all Saturdays in October\, noon till 7 pm\, rain or shine. Tickets available online at https://fire-fly-farm-nc.square.site/ or at the farm the day of the event. URL:https://visithillsboroughnc.com/event/the-witchs-haunted-barn-pumpkin-patch-2/2025-10-18/ LOCATION:Firefly Farm\, 4911 Hunt Rd\, Hillsborough\, NC\, 27278\, United States CATEGORIES:Agritourism,Family,Festival,Food/Drink,Gardens/Gardening,Kids,Outdoor ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://visithillsboroughnc.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/witchhazelwhimsical.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Firefly Farm":MAILTO:fireflyfarm2015@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251018T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251018T220000 DTSTAMP:20251112T102925 CREATED:20250724T183014Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250724T183255Z UID:10011557-1760788800-1760824800@visithillsboroughnc.com SUMMARY:Salt & Smoke & Sound Festival DESCRIPTION:Salt & Smoke & Sound is an immersive all day outdoor festival focused on the finest regional music and food.\nJoin us Saturday October 18th for an unforgettable day of music and food at Blackwood Farm Park\, outside of Chapel Hill. URL:https://visithillsboroughnc.com/event/salt-smoke-sound-festival/ LOCATION:Blackwood Farm Park\, 4215 NC 86\, Chapel Hill\, NC\, 27516\, United States CATEGORIES:Festival GEO:36.1541292;-79.1255234 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Blackwood Farm Park 4215 NC 86 Chapel Hill NC 27516 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=4215 NC 86:geo:-79.1255234,36.1541292 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251018T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251018T170000 DTSTAMP:20251112T102925 CREATED:20251010T141043Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251010T141043Z UID:10013173-1760792400-1760806800@visithillsboroughnc.com SUMMARY:Josh's Hope Fall Festival DESCRIPTION:Our Second Annual Fall Festival fundraiser is just around the corner! Join us on the Josh’s Hope farm for a makers market\, live music\, food\, hayrides\, activities for the kids\, art demos\, and a special performance by magician Joshua Lozoff! \nAdmission is free; donations welcomed. \nBring canned goods to support PORCH Hillsborough and you’ll be entered into a raffle for a repurposed iPhone\, iPad\, or laptop. URL:https://visithillsboroughnc.com/event/joshs-hope-fall-festival/ LOCATION:40 Terry Brook Lane\, 40 Terry Brook Lane\, Hillsborough\, NC\, 27278\, United States CATEGORIES:Art,Family,Festival,Fundraiser,Live Music,Maker ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://visithillsboroughnc.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Copy-of-JHF-Fall-Fest-flyer-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251018T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251018T210000 DTSTAMP:20251112T102925 CREATED:20250402T152725Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250916T152018Z UID:10008966-1760792400-1760821200@visithillsboroughnc.com SUMMARY:The Haunting Hour DESCRIPTION:Step into the shadows of Hillsborough’s past at The Haunting Hour\, our brand-new take on the dearly departed Spirits Tours! We’ve buried the old format\, now join us for an immersive evening of storytelling\, where ghostly tales and eerie legends unfold around you in a spine-tingling performance at the historic Hughes Academy. A partnership between the Alliance for Historic Hillsborough and the Orange Community Players. With haunting histories brought to life before your eyes\, every twist and turn will keep you on edge. \nFor those brave enough\, add on Tales from the Grave—a moonlit mini walking tour through St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church graveyard\, where stories of the departed echo among the stones. \nAnd don’t miss our FREE mini Fall Celebration at the Hillsborough Visitor Center\, filled with seasonal fun and shopping for all ages before or after your haunting adventure. \nStep into the story… if you dare. \nDate: October 18th\, 2025\nTimes:\n– Fall Celebration: 1pm to 8pm\n– Haunting Hour Performances: 2pm\, 3:30pm\, 5pm\, 6:30pm\, 8pm\n– Tales From the Grave: 5pm to 8:30pm \nPrice: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/the-haunting-hour\n– The Haunting Hour: $20/person and $10/ child\n– Tales from the grave (Add-on): $10 URL:https://visithillsboroughnc.com/event/hillsborough-halloween-fall-fest-and-spirits-tours/ LOCATION:Hillsborough Visitors Center\, 150 E King Street\, Hillsborough\, NC\, 27278\, United States CATEGORIES:Art,Family,Festival,History,Holidays,Outdoor,Theater ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://visithillsboroughnc.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Haunting-Hour-Flyer-4.png GEO:36.0750273;-79.0966848 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Hillsborough Visitors Center 150 E King Street Hillsborough NC 27278 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=150 E King Street:geo:-79.0966848,36.0750273 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251025T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251025T190000 DTSTAMP:20251112T102925 CREATED:20250908T185528Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250908T185528Z UID:10012538-1761393600-1761418800@visithillsboroughnc.com SUMMARY:The Witch's Haunted Barn & Pumpkin Patch DESCRIPTION:Step into the Witch’s Haunted Barn for a whimsical Halloween adventure – just spooky enough to thrill\, but not too scary for little ones. Stroll through vibrant flower gardens\, wander scenic trails\, and meet friendly farm animals. Shop from local vendors and pick the perfect pumpkin from our patch. A festive\, memory-making day awaits the whole family. Open all Saturdays in October\, noon till 7 pm\, rain or shine. Tickets available online at https://fire-fly-farm-nc.square.site/ or at the farm the day of the event. URL:https://visithillsboroughnc.com/event/the-witchs-haunted-barn-pumpkin-patch-2/2025-10-25/ LOCATION:Firefly Farm\, 4911 Hunt Rd\, Hillsborough\, NC\, 27278\, United States CATEGORIES:Agritourism,Family,Festival,Food/Drink,Gardens/Gardening,Kids,Outdoor ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://visithillsboroughnc.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/witchhazelwhimsical.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Firefly Farm":MAILTO:fireflyfarm2015@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251025T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251025T200000 DTSTAMP:20251112T102925 CREATED:20250402T155733Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251006T150206Z UID:10008971-1761393600-1761422400@visithillsboroughnc.com SUMMARY:River Park Concert 2025 DESCRIPTION:The River Park Concert is a volunteer-driven\, grassroots\, free outdoor music event. RPC is made possible through the cooperation\, coordination and support of many local civic\, corporate and private entities and is brought to you by The Triangle Music Alliance.Each year we partner with a local nonprofit organization to support them through River Park Concert’s Sustainer Event. A portion of all sustainer tickets and sponsorships are donated. Click here to grab tickets to this year’s sustainer event on October 24th and consider joining us for a fun\, all-inclusive party in support of WHUP and keeping RPC free for everyone!  URL:https://visithillsboroughnc.com/event/river-park-concert-save-the-date-2/ LOCATION:River Park\, 140 East Margaret Lane \, Hillsborough\, NC\, 27278\, United States CATEGORIES:Family,Festival,Live Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/avif:https://visithillsboroughnc.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/RPC-2025-Poster-design_WEBSITE.avif GEO:36.0745647;-79.0968943 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=River Park 140 East Margaret Lane Hillsborough NC 27278 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=140 East Margaret Lane:geo:-79.0968943,36.0745647 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251031T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251031T210000 DTSTAMP:20251112T102925 CREATED:20250509T195846Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250630T140448Z UID:10009874-1761931800-1761944400@visithillsboroughnc.com SUMMARY:Last Fridays and the Art Walk! DESCRIPTION:FREE monthly events celebrating ART\, CULTURE\, and COMMUNITY in Hillsborough\, NC\, featuring: \n⭐ The Art Walk (Year-Round) – 28+ participating venues offer monthly artist receptions\, demonstrations\, mini markets\, live music\, and more. \n⭐ Living Arts in River Park (April – October) – Community drumming\, dance\, and interactive opportunities with the Living Arts Collective in Hillsborough’s River Park. No matter your experience or comfort level with drumming or dance\, these gatherings are an opportunity to expand. All are welcome. \n⭐ Last Fridays Makers Markets & *NEW* Live on the Lawn Performance Series (May – October) – Local artists\, community groups\, community arts & crafts\, and live performances at the Old Orange County Courthouse Lawn. \nApplications to become an Approved Vendor for 2025 Last Fridays Makers Markets are NOW OPEN. Local artists and organizations/community groups are encouraged to apply. \nLearn about each monthly lineup\, download the itinerary\, and CHOOSE YOUR LAST FRIDAYS ADVENTURE at www.lastfridays.org*! \n*Details on this page are generally finalized the week before each Last Friday event. \nThis program was supported by the North Carolina Arts Council\, a division of the Department of Natural and Cultural Resources. Additional support is provided by the Tourism Board of the Town of Hillsborough. URL:https://visithillsboroughnc.com/event/last-fridays-and-the-art-walk/2025-10-31/ LOCATION:Downtown Historic Hillsborough\, 101 S Churton Street\, Hillsborough\, NC\, 27278 CATEGORIES:Art,Dance,Festival,Free,Live Music,Maker,Outdoor ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://visithillsboroughnc.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/2023_LFAW_June_Ryan-Dwyer_12.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR