How much does it cost to attend the festival?

Tickets purchased in advance are twenty dollars for adults, ten dollars for youth ages thirteen to seventeen, and free for children twelve and under.

What should I bring to the event?

You should bring your own lawn chair or blanket to sit on while enjoying the music.

Will the event be cancelled if it rains?

No, the festival will take place rain or shine.

Hillsborough Harvest Festival (Nov 7, 2026)

Name: Hillsborough Harvest Festival
Start: 2026-11-07T18:00:00.000Z
End: 2026-11-07T21:00:00.000Z
Location: Elizabeth Keckly Center at the Burwell School

Hillsborough Harvest Festival

“Remember to pack your own lawn chairs or blankets for seating.”

When

Nov 7

Sat, Nov 7, 2026

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Where

Elizabeth Keckly Center at the Burwell School

Hillsborough, NC

Ages

Check ages with the venue

Price

Advance: Adults $20 | 13-17 $10 | 12 & under Free

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The Hillsborough Harvest Festival is a community celebration featuring live music, local food trucks, and handmade goods on the grounds of the historic Burwell School. Guests can listen to performances by Pickard Mountain Bluegrass and the Sugaree String Society while browsing items from local artists and makers. Beer and wine will be available for purchase at this outdoor event, which runs rain or shine. If you are planning to attend, tickets are twenty dollars for adults, ten dollars for teens ages thirteen to seventeen, and free for children twelve and under. You will need to bring your own lawn chair or blanket to sit on the lawn. Proceeds from the event benefit the Elizabeth Keckly Historic Site at Burwell School and WHUP 104.7 FM. This is a wonderful weekend option because it combines relaxed outdoor music with a chance to support local history and community radio in a historic downtown setting.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to attend the festival?: Tickets purchased in advance are twenty dollars for adults, ten dollars for youth ages thirteen to seventeen, and free for children twelve and under.
What should I bring to the event?: You should bring your own lawn chair or blanket to sit on while enjoying the music.
Will the event be cancelled if it rains?: No, the festival will take place rain or shine.

Last updated October 1, 2026

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Plan Your Visit

Schedule

Hillsborough Harvest Festival runs Sat, Nov 7, 2026, 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM.

Getting There

Elizabeth Keckly Center at the Burwell School is at 319 North Churton Street, Hillsborough, NC. Open in Google Maps.

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What to Bring

Tickets or entry money — admission is Advance: Adults $20 | 13-17 $10 | 12 & under Free

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