Promoting and strengthening the artistic and cultural development of Orange County, North Carolina
The festival is hosted by the Orange County Optimist Club and raises funds for youth programs and services throughout the County. As the Counties largest and oldest event we feature a BBQ contest, arts and craft vendors, car show, children’s area and much more in historic downtown Hillsborough. Held in mid-September, we have been featured year after year as one of the top events in the southeast and the country. We encourage you to come and visit, inquire about being a vendor and explore our down- town.
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