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:20250926T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251028T200000 DTSTAMP:20251112T091423 CREATED:20250925T164531Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250925T164531Z UID:10013071-1758884400-1761681600@visithillsboroughnc.com SUMMARY:Our National Treasures\, a curated group art show DESCRIPTION:Images depicting our national parks\, monuments\, and nationally significant historic sites\, events\, and symbols. \nParticipating local artists include: Adeline Cummings\, Anne C. Gardner\, Carol Geisler\, Jeannette Johnson\, D. Xavier Knox\, David Knox\, Jesse Kaufmann\, Ray LaMantia\, Michael Pohlman\, Jacqueline Rimmer\, Stacy-Ann Searle\, Bernard Thomas\, Donna Vitucci. \nShow runs through October 26. Opening reception during the Last Friday Art Walk\, September 26\, 6-9 pm. URL:https://visithillsboroughnc.com/event/our-national-treasures-a-curated-group-art-show/ LOCATION:Margaret Lane Gallery\, 121 West Margaret Lane\, Hillsborough\, NC\, 27278\, United States CATEGORIES:Art ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://visithillsboroughnc.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/our-national-treasures-flier-smaller.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Margaret Lane Gallery":MAILTO:margaretlanegallery@gmail.com GEO:36.0743007;-79.1002029 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Margaret Lane Gallery 121 West Margaret Lane Hillsborough NC 27278 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=121 West Margaret Lane:geo:-79.1002029,36.0743007 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251018T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251018T190000 DTSTAMP:20251112T091423 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:20251112T091423 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:20251018T140000 DTSTAMP:20251112T091423 CREATED:20250227T202119Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250227T202119Z UID:10008761-1760792400-1760796000@visithillsboroughnc.com SUMMARY:Ayr Mount Tours 2025 DESCRIPTION:Located in Hillsborough\, North Carolina\, Ayr Mount strikes a startling figure in the historical town. The 1815 federal\, masonry edifice was the first of its kind in this once bustling trade town\, and thanks to the preservation efforts of our founder Richard Jenrette\, remains well preserved with several original family objects on display. \nCAHPT invites you to explore the site to learn about the design\, construction\, and maintenance of the estate as well as the lives of those\, enslaved and free\, who crafted and occupied the extravagant home and landscape from 1820 to 2018. \nVisitors are welcome to explore the site select Thursdays\, Fridays\, and Saturdays April through November. Guided tours will be offered Thursday & Friday at 1:00pm and 2:30pm. Tour times for Saturday take place at 11:00am\, 1:00pm\, and 2:30pm. All guests must purchase tickets in advance. \nTickets can be bought here: https://secure.jenrette.org/nx/portal/neonevents/events?path=%2Fportal%2Fevents \nThis is a potentially strenuous tour which includes climbing stairs\, traversing uneven terrain\, and enduring uncomfortable weather conditions and the presence of bugs or other wildlife. We regret that we cannot be responsible for those needing assistance and encourage all guests to dress accordingly. No food or beverages are allowed in the houses with the exception of a closed bottle of water. URL:https://visithillsboroughnc.com/event/ayr-mount-tours-2025/2025-10-18/ LOCATION:Ayr Mount Historic Site\, 376 St. Mary's Rd\, Hillsborough\, NC\, 27278\, United States CATEGORIES:History,Tour ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://visithillsboroughnc.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Screenshot-2025-02-27-151700.png GEO:36.0806869;-79.0864684 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Ayr Mount Historic Site 376 St. Mary's Rd Hillsborough NC 27278 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=376 St. Mary's Rd:geo:-79.0864684,36.0806869 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251018T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251018T170000 DTSTAMP:20251112T091423 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:20251112T091423 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:20251018T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251018T230000 DTSTAMP:20251112T091423 CREATED:20251006T195757Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251006T195757Z UID:10013156-1760817600-1760828400@visithillsboroughnc.com SUMMARY:Boos and Brews at Spring Haven Farm DESCRIPTION:Boos & Brews at Spring Haven Farm 🍻👻\nJoin us for a spook-tacular adults-only night at the farm on Saturday\, October 18 from 8–11 PM! When the sun sets\, Spring Haven transforms into the ultimate Halloween hangout- complete with fire pits\, music\, and plenty of fall fun. \n✨ What’s Brewing: \n\nLocal beer\, cider\, and mead on tap 🍺\nS’mores by the fire under the autumn sky 🔥\nLive music from Bloody Mad and the Scalawags\nCostume Contest at 10:00 PM — prize for the best costume! 🏆\n\nWhether you’re here for the drinks\, the music\, or the goats\, this will be the Halloween party you won’t want to miss. \n📍 Spring Haven Farm – 5306 Homer Ruffin Rd\, Chapel Hill\, NC\n⏰ Saturday\, October 18 | 8:00–11:00 PM\n🎟️ 21+ only URL:https://visithillsboroughnc.com/event/boos-and-brews-at-spring-haven-farm/ LOCATION:Spring Haven Farm\, 5306 Homer Ruffin Road\, Chapel HIll\, NC\, 27516\, United States CATEGORIES:Food/Drink ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://visithillsboroughnc.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/CORRECT-FB-COVER-SIZE-21.png ORGANIZER;CN="Spring Haven Farm":MAILTO:andrew@springhaven.farm GEO:36.003104;-79.083951 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Spring Haven Farm 5306 Homer Ruffin Road Chapel HIll NC 27516 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=5306 Homer Ruffin Road:geo:-79.083951,36.003104 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR