Old Fashioned Farmers Day SEPT. 5-7, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Organized by the Silk Hope Ruritan Club, the 45th annual event at Silk Hope Farm Heritage Park includes live demonstrations of bygone farming techniques, from chuck wagon cooking to ice cream-making powered by a steam engine. There will also be food and retail vendors, live entertainment and activities for the kids. silkhopenc.org
Homestead Workshop and Retreat SEPT. 11-13 Hosted at Moncure farm Off Grid in Color, this three-day retreat features workshops on gardening, raising livestock and more to encourage a selfsufficient way of living. Lodging and food are provided, and attendees can take home DIY items such as preserves and lotions. offgridincolors.com
FIVE EVENTS YOU WON’T WANT TO MISS
Compiled by Jack LaMarche
Events are subject to change; check with organizers prior to attending.
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Celebrate agriculture and sample pepper-inspired dishes at the annual PepperFest hosted by Abundance NC.
Come Out and Play Sculpture Show SEPT. 12-19, 3-8 p.m. Initially created to provide a source of kindness and connection following 9/11, this weeklong event, which goes virtual this year, features art from more than 80 artists, including local painters and sculptors. comeoutandplay.info
2020 Tee Up FORE BCAN Golf Tournament SEPT. 14, 8 a.m. Held at Governors Club and presented by Graphix Solution, this sixth annual fundraiser benefits the Triangle chapter
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of the Bladder Cancer Advocacy Network, which is devoted to advancing bladder cancer research and supporting those impacted by the disease. Participants can play, sponsor, donate or volunteer. bcan.graphixsolutionnc.com
PepperFest 2020 SEPT. 20, 3-6 p.m. Abundance NC’s Pittsboro
festival celebrates sustainable practices by farmers and chefs by showcasing a variety of pepper-centric dishes. Due to COVID-19, the event returns to The Plant this year, and will host a smaller crowd and follow social distancing guidelines. pepperfestnc.org CM