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CenterFest Arts Festival :: Downtown Durham, North Carolina :: 919.560.2722
In its 36th year, the CenterFest Arts Festival has become the largest arts and community street festival in Durham, North Carolina. The event features over 150 artists and street performers, a plethora of food and great music. The mid-September event also provides many educational activities for children of all ages. The festival is located in Durham Central Park, where many art galleries, new restaurants and a farmers market are located. The city of Durham usually expects between 20,000 to 30,000 visitors to attend this event put on by the non-profit Durham Arts Council.Haw River Annual Community Festival :: Bynum Beach Rd., Bynum NC :: 919-542-5790
Music, art, chalk drawing on the bridge, hiking along the river, free short canoe rides for kids 12 and under (1 to 4 pm at Bynum Beach), nature walk, native plants sales, environmental awareness displays and activities, canoe raffle (drawing at 5 pm), good food--you’ll find it all at the Haw River Festival in Bynum in mid-May!
Enjoy the silent art auction, including Clyde Jones art (closes at 4 pm); kids’ art and nature activities; “paint-your-own” Clyde critter; crafts for sale; and a great lineup of music and entertainment.
Suggested donation: $5 adults, $3 under 14 (babies free).
Bynum is off Hwy 15-501 about 12 miles south of Chapel Hill and 4 miles north of Pittsboro. Take Bynum Road to the old Bynum Bridge and follow signs for parking.Durham Craft Market :: On Foster Street and across from Durham Farmer's Market ::
Supporting local crafts people is a vital part of connecting with the rich traditions of our area. It just feels good to buy something from someone who put the care, time, and attention into creating something of beauty. And sometimes a handmade gift means much more. A contribution of beauty and often function is appreciated and respected here. You will find the artists here on Saturdays, from the first Saturday in April until November between 8 AM and 12 PM. For more information, you may wish to visit their website: http://www.durhamcraftmarket.com/home.htmlFrosty’s Trading Post :: 2143 Jones Ferry Road, Pittsboro, NC :: 919-967-0744
Frosty's Trading Post has been a local landmark at Crawford Dairy Road and Jones Ferry Road for as long as anyone can remember. It's a good place to stop for a cola and a moon pie or to ask directions to Chicken Bridge. Chicken Bridge is another of our favorite local legends. At Frosty's you will feel like you are out in the country with pastures and plenty of trees yet this corner of Chatham County is home to several new communities like Deer Mountain, Cedar Grove, Stroud Mountain and Frosty Meadow.Tupelo’s :: 101 North Churton Street, Hillsborough, NC :: 919-643-7722
Tupelo's is a great restaurant for an evening when there is a chill in the air. Their hot sweet cornbread and a cup of coffee is true comfort food. Their cajun menu will spice up the evening and warm up in a totally different way. And be sure to ask what's for dessert.
Warm evenings are great for sitting outside at the sidewalk tables right on Hillsborough's main street. If you linger past 9:00 you may hear some jazz drift up the street from the Blue Bayou Club. A good evening all around. Eno Park Rock Quarry :: Howe Street park entrance ::
The Eno River Park Rock Quarry is the most relaxing place to cool off on a hot summer day just floating on an inner tube. Located in Northwest Durham right off I-85, this body of water makes a great place for an afternoon swim. Find your way to Sparger Road between Hillsborough Road and Cole Mill Road; just north of crossing I-85 turn on Howe Street. The Eno River Park entrance is at the end of the street. About a half mile walk from the parking lot to the quarry also makes it a good chance to get some exercise and enjoy the beauty of the forest. History buffs might enjoy knowing that the granite from this quarry was used in the construction of I-85 from Greensboro to Durham.