About Orange County Fair

The Orange County Fair in Hillsborough celebrates a Research Triangle county home to the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill — Orange County's progressive university community and its agricultural heritage exist side by side, with Chapel Hill's academic culture sharing the county with farming communities along the Eno River valley.

What to Expect

Expect livestock shows, 4-H and FFA competitions, local food vendors highlighting the county's farm-to-table culture, artisan crafts, carnival rides, and a diverse community fair drawing from Chapel Hill's university community and Orange County's farming families.

Visitor Tips

Hillsborough is one of North Carolina's most charming historic towns with an active arts scene and excellent restaurants. The Eno River State Park offers hiking and paddling, and Chapel Hill's Franklin Street, UNC campus, and Morehead Planetarium are major regional draws.

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