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:20251112T090515 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:20251011T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251011T123000 DTSTAMP:20251112T090515 CREATED:20250224T181332Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250506T143351Z UID:10008674-1760178600-1760185800@visithillsboroughnc.com SUMMARY:Historic Hillsborough Guided Tours DESCRIPTION:Experience American history through the unique perspective of one of North Carolina’s oldest and most historically significant towns\, with a guided walking tour of downtown Hillsborough. Established in 1754 as the seat of government for Orange County\, Hillsborough’s colonial legacy and signs of its importance in North Carolina and American history can be seen everywhere. \nThe tour begins at the Hillsborough Visitors Center\, located in the eighteenth century Alexander Dickson Farm House\, and guides visitors to a variety of historic places from the site of a 1790s African American-owned distillery to the 1840s Orange County Courthouse and the grave of one of North Carolina’s signers of the Declaration of Independence. \nThis is an in-person walking tour that sometimes crosses uneven terrain. Please plan to be walking or standing for the duration of the event\, wear comfortable walking shoes\, and bring a water bottle (plus your curiosity)! \nFor groups that are concerned about the length\, duration\, or terrain of the tour. Please\, contact The Alliance for Historic Hillsborough for other options\, including bus tours. \nTickets: https://www.zeffy.com/ticketing/3277bebb-5a4c-48ec-9a1e-0c4e287138b5 URL:https://visithillsboroughnc.com/event/historic-hillsborough-guided-tours/2025-10-11/ LOCATION:Hillsborough Visitors Center\, 150 E King Street\, Hillsborough\, NC\, 27278\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://visithillsboroughnc.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Historic-Walking-Tours-1.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:20251011T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251011T190000 DTSTAMP:20251112T090515 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:20251011T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251011T140000 DTSTAMP:20251112T090515 CREATED:20250227T202119Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250227T202119Z UID:10008758-1760187600-1760191200@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-2025/2025-10-11/ 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:20251011T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251011T180000 DTSTAMP:20251112T090515 CREATED:20250721T194554Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250825T165727Z UID:10011554-1760187600-1760205600@visithillsboroughnc.com SUMMARY:Moorefields Bluegrass Festival DESCRIPTION:The outdoor Bluegrass Festival at Historic Moorefields is Saturday\, October 11\, 2025 from 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM. Refreshments will be available\, including a selection of beer and wine and service from several food trucks. \nTriangle North Carolina area bands performing on the house’s front porch include Slippery Hill\, Pickard Mountain\, GrassStreet\, Nixon Williams & Gage and Vintage Blue. \nThe 10th Annual Historic Moorefields Bluegrass Festival will take place on the lawn and under the trees at Moorefields\, an idyllic historic site on 70 beautiful acres just 20 minutes from downtown Chapel Hill or Durham and a short drive from downtown Hillsborough\, N.C. Bring your chairs and blankets. All parking is free. \nLawn seating tickets are $20 per person. Teens 13-17 are $10 and kids 12 and under are free. Purchase tickets online at https://moorefields.org/ or at the gate. \nMoorefields was built in 1785 as a summer home by Alfred Moore\, a military\, educational and judicial leader who ultimately served as the second and last North Carolinian on the United States Supreme Court. In 1949\, Edward Thayer Draper-Savage\, a noted artist and University of North Carolina French instructor\, purchased it\, altering and restoring parts of the house and property. The property is administered by the Friends of Moorefields\, a tax-exempt nonprofit. Proceeds help maintain the house and grounds\, explore the history of Moorefields and the people who lived there\, and share this special resource. URL:https://visithillsboroughnc.com/event/moorefields-bluegrass-festival/ LOCATION:Moorefields Historic Site\, 2201 Moorefields Rd.\, Hillsborough\, NC\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://visithillsboroughnc.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/image001.jpg GEO:36.0550234;-79.1440885 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Moorefields Historic Site 2201 Moorefields Rd. Hillsborough NC United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2201 Moorefields Rd.:geo:-79.1440885,36.0550234 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251011T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251011T230000 DTSTAMP:20251112T090515 CREATED:20251006T195612Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251006T195612Z UID:10013162-1760212800-1760223600@visithillsboroughnc.com SUMMARY:Murder Mystery Night with Goats DESCRIPTION:📅 Date: Saturday\, October 11\n⏰ Duration: 3 Hours (8:00 PM – 11:00 PM)\n📍 Location: Spring Haven Farm\n👥 Ages: 18+ only \nAbout the Event: \nStep into the intrigue of Murder Mystery Night with Goats at Spring Haven Farm—an immersive evening where farm fun meets a chilling whodunit. As the sun sets and the farm glows with eerie Halloween charm\, you’ll uncover clues\, confront secrets\, and work to solve the mystery before time runs out. This will be our spookiest setting yet\, as the entire farm will be fully decorated for Halloween. \nWhat to Expect: \n– Solve a farm-wide mystery at your own pace\n– Interact with goats\, cows\, and other animals along the way\n– Roast s’mores at cozy firepits\n– Eat delicious food from Salt ‘n Pepper Food Truck\n– Enjoy beer from Durty Bull Brewing Co. and honey wine from Starrlight Meadery \n🎟️ All tickets are non-refundable. URL:https://visithillsboroughnc.com/event/murder-mystery-night-with-goats-2/ LOCATION:Spring Haven Farm\, 5306 Homer Ruffin Road\, Chapel HIll\, NC\, 27516\, United States CATEGORIES:Agritourism 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