Pittsboro-Siler City Convention & Visitors Bureau

09/10/2026

We’re thrilled to see Pittsboro featured by Travel + Leisure as a must-visit North Carolina gem! From our vibrant downtown and locally owned shops to unforgettable dining, outdoor adventures, and small-town charm, the secret is out.

Whether you're planning a weekend getaway or your next day trip, Pittsboro is ready to welcome you.

🔗 Read the full feature at the link in our bio!

09/08/2026

There’s plenty happening across Chatham County this week!

Enjoy local favorites like the Flatwoods Festival, celebrate culture and community at the Hispanic Heritage Fiesta, and spice things up at the 19th Annual PepperFest. Plus, you'll find live music, trivia nights, yoga, farmers markets, open mics, and more throughout the week.

These featured events are just a sampling of what’s happening around Chatham County. For even more events, check out the link in bio and explore our full calendar!

What are you looking forward to this week?

08/26/2026

We are thrilled about the increase in economic impact. We look forward to continuing to welcome visitors to our destination.

07/13/2026

A great deal of preparation takes place to plan a tournament, with many details till the event begins and while it is ongoing. Old Chatham Golf Club hosts the United States Golf Association - USGA for the 77th U.S. Girls' Junior Championship.

Looking forward to a wonderful week ahead cheering on these talented golfers!



https://visitpittsboro.com/usgirlsjunior/

07/06/2026

We are always happy to collaborate with International Focus on the U.S. Department of State International Visitor Leadership Program. We strive for the best experiences for all our visitors, domestic and international, so we were honored to be part of the itinerary for our recent guests.

Looking forward to more international guests later this week, but first, take a look at our Chatham County, North Carolina, Celebrates America 250 NC!

https://visitpittsboro.com/america250/

We are honored to host an overnight stop in Pittsboro for Cycle NC’s 2024 Mountains to Coast Ride. This incredible sports and recreation...

06/26/2026

The Chatham Celebrates America 250 Cumulative Celebration takes place tomorrow, Sat, Jun 27, 10am-2pm at the Chatham County Agriculture & Conference Center. Our team has an exciting day planned, featuring local performances, a variety of food trucks, and over 30 local vendors! The day will also feature a thrift shop pop-up from Second Bloom of Chatham, printing workshops with Roam Paint Press, and a Classic Car Cruise-In from 10am-12pm. Historic films and documentaries highlighting Chatham County’s local history will screen in one of the breakout rooms throughout the event.

We hope you’ll join us in celebrating America’s 250th Birthday with this free, family-friendly event. Plus, remember to bring your completed passport and receive a free commemorative prize from our team! We look forward to seeing you soon! Learn more: https://visitpittsboro.com/event/chatham-celebrates-america-250/

06/16/2026

We are excited to share three awesome Juneteenth events happening this year in Chatham County!

First, head over to The Plant on Fri, Jun 19, 4pm-11pm, for a Juneteenth African American Festival presented by Eyes Wide Open. The festival will feature all-African American musical performances from the Raleigh area, as well as a variety of Black businesses and vendors, great food and drink, and plenty of activities throughout the evening. Tickets are $17.50 online or $15 at the door: https://posh.vip/e/juneteenth-african-american-festival-presented-by-ewo

Across the way in Siler City, the NC Arts Incubator will host their own Juneteenth celebration from 5:30pm-8:30pm during their third Fridays downtown music series. There will be musical performances, food trucks, and local brews from bmc brewing: https://visitpittsboro.com/event/siler-city-downtown-music-series/2026-06-19/

Rounding out the weekend is the annual Juneteenth Black Arts Festival, hosted by Community Organizing for Racial Equity - CORE at the Chatham County Fairgrounds on Sat, Jun 20, 2pm-6pm. Since 2018, the festival has evolved from a 100-person event into one that now draws over 3,000 people from across the Triangle region, all celebrating the impact of Black arts, culture, and entrepreneurship on Chatham County and American culture as a whole. This year's event promises a range of live entertainment and art, food trucks, educational opportunities, a Black business expo, and a Spades Tournament: https://corenc.org/juneteenth-2026/

We invite you to celebrate Juneteenth this weekend in Chatham County! For more information, visit: https://visitpittsboro.com/events/month/?tribe-bar-search=juneteenth

06/03/2026

Happy Pride! 🥳 🏳️‍🌈 🏳️‍⚧️

From drag brunch to trivia nights, book clubs, and more, there are so many wonderful ways to celebrate Pride Month in Chatham County. Learn more: https://visitpittsboro.com/events/category/lgbt/

05/08/2026

Planning a road trip this summer? Editor in Chief Kevin Benefield shares this delightful Central North Carolina road trip in the Spring 2026 edition of Southbound Magazine, featuring some of our favorite spots in Chatham County:

The Fearrington House Restaurant
Carolina Brewery.
Carolina Tiger Rescue.
Cafe Root Cellar
The Plant.

Highlights include animal encounters with the big cats, award-winning farm-to-table dining, and North Carolina's oldest meadery, Starrlight Mead. This piece has been years in the making, and it was an honor to host Southbound Magazine and collaborate with them on an incredible Pittsboro itinerary!

Read the full article: https://bluetoad.com/publication/?i=862572&p=44&view=issueViewer

05/06/2026

Yes, we're saying it: marketing holidays are overdone. 🤭👇

Ranging from the random to the downright silly, these fleeting initiatives often lack the momentum and awareness needed to create true impact.

There are some rare exceptions, though, and this week marks two very important celebrations for our industry: Global Meetings Industry Day (GMID) and National Travel & Tourism Week (NTTW). Both are salient reminders of the importance of both business and leisure travel, and how tourism and hospitality support our local community and catalyze visitor-related economic growth.

Today is Global Meetings Industry Day, and although Meetings Matter year-round, it's important to recognize the critical role business events play in fostering innovation, collaboration, and professional development. With excellent proximity to major airports and industry hubs, including North Carolina's Research Triangle Area, Chatham County is the perfect destination for seamless events that make a lasting impact.

From peaceful rural retreats to unique team-building activities and everything in between, our latest blog post is sure to inspire your next business function. Discover some of our favorite recommendations: https://bit.ly/MeetMeInChatham