Granville County is not like where you came from…we are "Uniquely Carolina." We meld the endearing heart of hometown living with (individual) space, and easy accessibility. A rare fusion that allows you to define "experience" and "gathering" on your terms…. and compels you to come and take a breath, yet be only steps away.
Granville County festivals and events are also unique and uniquely Carolina. Our events are not just for attending, but for engaging with and becoming part of our community.
Sept. 10 – Hot Sauce Contest
Held in early September (when the peppers are ripe) in Oxford, the annual North Carolina Hot Sauce Contest is all about the foodie in you. From NC products, hot peppers, and more to cool treats you can walk the streets of Downtown Oxford and taste until your heart is content all in ONE day. Even the little ones can have their very own adventures in different tastes, smells and fun.
And at the end of the day, you dance off all the great food in the middle of Main Street. Throw in arts & crafts, breweries, wineries, kid’s activities, local restaurants AND shops and you have set yourself up for a day full of unique experiences that haven’t taken you far from home.
For more information on the NC Hot Sauce Festival and Contest in Oxford, NC visit https://nchotsaucecontestandfestival.com
Sept. 17 – Creedmoor Music Festival
Take a stroll down Main Street in Creedmoor where fair food aficionados and music lovers converge once a year. Multiple stages offer music from top notch local and regional bands and kids’ corner offers plenty of activities for kids including: face painting, balloon art, and bounce house.
Visit https://www.facebook.com/CreedmoorMusicFestival for more information.
Sept. 25 (weeklong) – Oxford Downtown Restaurant Week
Your favorite Oxford Historic Downtown restaurants and venues in historic downtown Oxford are combining forces to bring you Oxford’s first ever Restaurant Week! The week will include pop-ups, dinner parties, specials, new flavors and big energy. Participating restaurants include: Strong Arm Baking Company, Tobacco Wood Brewing Co. Uptown Bar & Restaurant, The Orpheum at Oxford, Main St Oasis and Milano’s Pizza of Oxford NC
For more information visit:
https://visitgranvillenc.com/whats-happening/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=email_10527#!/242795-downtown-oxford-restaurant-week
October 1 – CultureFest
Come on out to Downtown Oxford for the 2nd Annual CultureFest! With a variety of performances, an abundance of food, and great music, you and your family are sure to have a wonderful time!
visit: https://www.facebook.com/culturefestoxfordnc
Oct. 8 – Annual Masonic Homecoming Festival
Every fall, Oxford welcomes home all of its Masonic Home for Children Alumni. It is a celebration of North Carolina’s oldest & first home for children. The festival features the largest Shriners parade in North Carolina, BBQ cook-off, food trucks, live music and kids activities.
For more information: https://mhc-oxford.org/masonic-homecoming-festival/
Weekends in October – Granville Haunt Farm
Grab some of your bravest friends and take on the Granville Haunt Farm. Their Drive-Thru Drive-In is an expedition through your favorite scary movies. Drive through the giant movie screen and watch your favorite horror movie monsters come to life in their natural habitat as they recreate famous scenes (including "Jurassic World"). It’s a unique haunt experience unlike any other and fun for all ages. Cost is $10 per person per vehicle with discounts for 3 people or more).
Open Every Friday & Saturday in October and the 30th & 31st. They open at sunset and the last ticket is sold at 10:30 pm on Fridays/Saturdays, 9:30 pm on the 30th & 31st. And they stay open until the last person leaves.
For more information: http://www.granvillehauntfarm.com (and here’s a spoiler – get ready for Christmas!!)