Peach Week in Moore County returns for the fourth year. Multiple events are scheduled to extend N.C. Peach Festival.
Peach Week will run from July 18-26 and feature an array of special events highlighted by a Restaurant Week with more than 35 participating outlets, Peachgrass Festival at the Weymouth Center for the Arts and Humanities, Peach A’ Palooza at James Creek Cider House, and many more family-fun events, including Peach Pathways as 20 glass peaches will be hidden along trails throughout Moore County and handmade by glassmakers at Starworks.
“Peach Week has grown to become one of the biggest highlights of the summer in Moore County,” said Phil Werz, president and CEO of Visit Pinehurst, Southern Pines, Aberdeen, in a press release. “It’s great to see how the community has embraced Peach Week over the years. From the restaurants to the many events throughout the week, there is something for everyone and a great family celebration of all things peaches. And it wouldn’t be possible without all the great peach farmers in Moore County that produce the best peaches in the country.”
A total of 36 restaurants, specialty outlets and food trucks are taking part in the Peach Week promotion, but ticketed as well as complementary events include the Run Your Peach Off 5K Fun Run with First Health Fitness, foodie and trolley tours, food truck challenge at Red’s Corner, Putt n’ Peach mini golf at Wee Pines at Olmsted Village, Peach A’ Palooza at James Creek Cider House, Power Cars and Peaches during Peach Night with the Sandhills Bogeys and the Peachgrass Festival at the Weymouth Center for the Arts and Humanities.
Participating Peach Week restaurants, specialty outlets and food trucks will be participating in the Restaurant Competition in seven peach-inspired categories including breakfast, appetizer/salad, main entree, desserts, cocktails/mocktails, beer/cider and specialty drink. Attendees can vote for their favorite peach creations throughout the promotion by scanning the voting panel QR code found on all Peach Week fliers. Participating businesses include: Agora Bakery and Café; Ashten’s, Brad Halling American Whiskey Ko. (BHAWK); Bounty Farmhouse Kitchen and Taps; Bravory Bakehouse; Brim Pinehurst; Buggy Town Coffee; Cookies & Moore; Cork and Carriage Wine Bar; DeLucia’s Bake Shop; Dewberry Kitchen & Tap; Drum & Quill; Elliott’s On Linden; High Octane; James Creek Cider House; Limitless Meal Supply; Maisonette ; Mason’s Restaurant & Grocery; Nova Vita Coffee; Pine Crest Inn; Pine Needles Lodge & Golf Club; Poplar Place; Railhouse Brewery; Red Bowl Asian Bistro; Red’s Corner; Sante; Southern Pines Growler Co.; Table on the Green; Tanglewood Farm Food Truck; The Bakehouse; The Bell Tree Tavern; The Workshop Tavern; Trade Craft Coffee Roasters; Wolcott’s; and the new Wiregrass restaurant at Pinehurst Resort and Country Club.
Back by popular demand is the “Pick Your Peach” Card! Visit any Peach Week participating location, and pick up a special card, so you can earn stamps with any purchase. Once stamps have been earned from three different participating Peach Week establishments, simply return the fully-stamped card to the Visit Pinehurst, Southern Pines, Aberdeen office in downtown Southern Pines and be entered in a drawing to win a $250 gift card to any Peach Week location. Or, patrons can take their fully-stamped cards to three other drop box locations in the area including Red’s Corner in Southern Pines, Brim in the Village of Pinehurst, or Mason’s Restaurant and Grocery in Aberdeen.
Other individual events are scheduled as follows. For full details and how to purchase specific tickets for those events, visit the official Peach Week event page at: https://peachweeknc.com. The event page also showcases specific peach menu items to be offered at each location, so peach-lovers can plan their favorite peachy experiences. Explore all the Peach Week events and plan for a peachy good time in Moore County.
July 16-18: 28th Annual N.C. Peach Festival (Candor)
Kick start Peach Week by visiting the N.C. Peach Festival in Candor, the Peach Capital of North Carolina.
July 18-22
Peach Pathways
Peach Week in Moore County starts with the hunt for 20 glass peaches hidden along trails throughout Moore County, with locations announced daily via social media. The glass peaches are handmade by artisans from Starworks in Star, NC. Follow the Visit Pinehurst, Southern Pines, Aberdeen social media pages for daily trail announcements and good luck!
Sunday, July 19 | 1:00-5:00pm
Peach A’Palooza
James Creek Cider House (Cameron)
Head to James Creek Cider House to celebrate this family-fun event with orchard and cidery tours, live music, fresh peaches, peach cider slushies, farmers market, and more.
Sunday, July 19 | 5:00-6:00pm
Motors & Moore with Sandhills Motoring Expo
Dempsey Diamond at Bogeys Field at Sandhills Community College
The Sandhills Motoring Expo will stage a vintage car show adjacent to the ballpark prior to the season finale of the Sandhills Bogeys baseball season. Take in the free car show, then take in the ball game!
Sunday, July 19 | 7:00pm
Pitches & Peaches with the Sandhills Bogeys
Dempsey Diamond at Bogeys Field, Sandhills Community College
It’s Peach Night with the Sandhills Bogeys baseball team! Cheer the Bogeys on to victory and perhaps a spot in the postseason in their season finale. Free peach ice cream will be provided by Handel’s Ice Cream to the first 100 ticket holders.
July 22-26
Peach Week: Restaurant Competition
Participating Locations in Moore County
Local restaurants, bakeries, breweries, and more are serving up creative, peach-inspired food and drinks — and you get to help choose the best! From sweet treats to savory bites and sip-able peachy goodness, vote for your favorites and support our amazing local businesses.
Friday and Saturday, July 24-25 | 1:00-3:30pm each day
Peach Week Walking Foodie Tours
These 2.5-hour walking tours feature 5 stops at local restaurants, breweries and coffee shops highlighting delicious food, sweet treats and a plethora of history! Food may vary from tour to tour. We highly recommend you like peaches and come hungry!
Friday, July 24 | 12:00-6:00pm
Life’s a Peach Cook Off
Tyson Sinclair Building, Carthage
Come out to the Tyson Sinclair building for a peachy cook off featuring peach dishes for you to judge. Don’t miss out on the fun and check out the participating businesses at The Soapy Goat & Gifts, Sun & Soul, Second Charm Vintage, Grand Ole Finds and DeLucia Bakery.
Friday, July 24 | 5:00-7:00pm
Peach Week Food Truck Battle – Peach Edition
Red’s Corner
Red’s Corner goes all in for a food truck battle with a peachy twist. Sample peach-themed dishes from one or all in the day’s food truck lineup and choose your best to declare the winner!
Friday/Saturday, July 24-25 | 6:00-8:30pm
Journey in Time Dinner Train (Aberdeen)
Aberdeen, Carolina and Western Railway
Step back in time and immerse yourself in a memorable classic train social experience as you embark on a journey through the Sandhills aboard our passenger coaches. Indulge in cocktails and a savory meal while mingling with fellow travelers and enjoying an enchanting evening on the rails.
Saturday, July 25 | 8:30-9:30am
Run Your Peach Off 5K Fun Run
FirstHealth Fitness, Pinehurst
Enjoy this fun morning 5k walk/run hosted by FirstHealth Fitness and presented by Visit Pinehurst, Southern Pines, Aberdeen. Those registering for the event hosted will receive a water bottle, stickers, healthy snacks and additional giveaways. Event to benefit the FirstHealth Cancer CARE Fund.
Saturday, July 25 | 6:00-9:00pm
Peachgrass Festival
Weymouth Center for the Arts and Humanities (Southern Pines)
Enjoy an evening of bluegrass, folk, and fun under the pines. Enjoy live music from local favorites The Orange Markers with Stephen Smith, followed by Grassomatics from Raleigh. The headliner is Appalachian Smoke with Cooper Marona.
Saturday, July 25 | 7:00-9:30pm
Par Tees & Peaches Trolley Cruise
Cruise originates from Double Eagles Indoor Golf and Lounge. Enjoy this fun peach-themed murder mystery centered around the fictional murder at Peachwood Country Club. Experience club chaos, Southern secrets, suspicious alibis, and a fully interactive murder mystery where everyone becomes a part of the story.
Sunday, July 26 | 4:00-6:00pm
Putt N Peach
Wee Pines Olmsted Village
Come out to Wee Pines Mini Golf for Putt N’ Peach! Enjoy playing Peach Week-themed mini golf, FREE Peach Italian Ice from Sunset Slush for the first 100 ticketholders, and prizes for holes in one. Cost: $12 for adults/$10 for kids 12 and under.
Area Farmers Markets will also be offering peaches and peach products during the celebration. Find farmers markets at the following locations during Peach Week:
Thursday, July 23 at the Southern Pines Armory on Morganton Road from 9am-12:30pm. Saturday, July 18 and 25 in downtown Southern Pines at the corner of Broad St. and New York Ave. from 8am until noon. And Wednesday, July 22 from 3:00-6:00pm and Saturday, July 18 and 25 from 10:00am-1:00pm at Tufts Memorial Park in Pinehurst.
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