PHOTO BY MASON GODWIN
Into the Fog headlines the Rise ’n Shine Festival at Shakori Hills in late May.
Founding Day Celebration
Author Event
First Sunday Artisan Fair
APRIL 10, 2 – 5 p.m.
APRIL 20, 11 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
MAY 2, 1 – 4 p.m.
hosts a free drive-thru celebration featuring birthday-themed stations throughout downtown Pittsboro. The route starts near St. Bartholomew’s Episcopal Church, moves down West Salisbury Street and finishes at the parking lot across from Postal Fish Company. Community members can take home goodie bags, party hats, sweet treats and a paper copy of the Chatham 250 Passport, which is filled with activities to complete over the next few months. chatham250.org
Duke University professor and folklorist Tom Rankin and novelist Jill McCorkle discuss their acclaimed book “Goat Light” during this online event presented by Chatham Literacy. The book includes vivid photography and stories about their home and farm northwest of Hillsborough in rural Orange County. Each attendee’s name is entered into a raffle to win door prizes, including a stay at The Inn at Celebrity Dairy or a $50 gift certificate to The Sycamore at Chatham Mills. Registration closes on April 16. chathamliteracy.org
The Pittsboro Business Association hosts this family-friendly event on the first Sunday of each month from May through December. Community members can meet local artists, small business owners and representatives from nonprofit agencies while shopping at downtown businesses. Items for sale include handmade soaps, jewelry, home decor, gifts, woodwork and more. shoppittsboro.com
ClydeFEST in the Wild
MAY 28 – 30
Chatham 250
FIVE EVENTS YOU WON’T WANT TO MISS Compiled by Meredith Alling
APRIL 24, 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. MAY 2, 1 – 5 p.m. The Chatham Arts Council tweaks the 20-year-old art festival that celebrates Bynum-based folk artist Clyde Jones; this year, events take place April 24 at Briar Chapel and May 2 at Southwest District Park. There will be live music, and kids can paint beloved critter cut-outs by making an appointment in a safe, outdoor space. chathamartscouncil.org
Rise ’n Shine Running Festival Runners compete in a Saturday morning 20K race (solo or relay) and Saturday afternoon 5K over Memorial Day weekend at the Shakori Hills Community Arts Center. Attendees can also listen to live bluegrass bands, visit the guest distiller tents and enjoy a Saturday barbecue dinner. Mountain bike races are held on Sunday morning. Tent and RV campsites are also available. risenshinefestival.com CM
EVENTS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE; CHECK WITH ORGANIZERS PRIOR TO ATTENDING 8
CHATHAM MAGAZINE
APRIL / MAY 2021