Granville County, NC
Granville County is not like where you came from… we are “Uniquely Carolina”TM – a Carolina that melds the endearing heart of hometown living with space, and easy accessibility – a rare fusion that allows you to define “experience” and “gathering” on your terms.
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.
Hot Sauce Contest – Sept. 10 – Held in September (when the peppers are ripe) in Oxford, the annual North Carolina Hot Sauce Contest is all about the foodie in you. Try the sauces, learn recipes, try the peppers…. Dare to try the peppers. Throw in an arts & crafts, breweries, kid’s activities, local restaurants AND shops and you have set yourself up for a day full of fun.
Creedmoor Music Festival – Sept. 17 – Take a stroll down Main Street in downtown Creedmoor where fair food aficionados and music lovers converge once a year. Multiple stages offer music from top notch local and regional bands and plenty of activities for the kids!
Annual Masonic Homecoming Festival – Oct. 8 – 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, and a Masonic BBQ cook-off.
For more information on the fall festivals (and the incredible Granville Haunt Farm) visit visitgranvillenc.com.
Granville County brings together the best of small-town living and easy access to metropolitan amenities. www.visitgranville.com
