The North Carolina Peach Festival in Candor is coming up on July 18-20, and neighboring Moore County has announced events surrounding their second annual Peach Week celebration.
“We were really overwhelmed with the response we received from the community after the inaugural Peach Week last year, so we decided, why not do it again?” says Pinehurst, Southern Pines, Aberdeen Area Convention and Visitors Bureau President and CEO Phil Werz. “We’re asked often about things to do in the area and Peach Week really has something for everyone. Playing off the juice of the N.C. Peach Festival in Candor is a natural fit for us in Moore County, and we couldn’t be happier with the way the community has embraced all of the events.”
Peach Week in Moore County will run July 18-28 and will feature a restaurant week food and drink competition, foodie and trolley tours, Peach Night with the Sandhills Bogeys, Putt n’ Peach at Wee Pines at Olmsted Village mini golf and ‘90s Night with the band Katatonik at The Buggy Factory in Carthage. There will also be a 5K Fun Run with FirstHealth Fitness, Power Cars and Peaches event at the Weymouth Center for the Arts and Humanities, and much more. It’s all capped off by the Peach A’Palooza festivities at James Creek Cider House on July 28.
Peach Week Restaurant Competition
The Peach Week restaurant competition includes 26 Moore County dining establishments and breweries offering peach-inspired creations including entrees, desserts, salads, beers, ciders or wine. Participants will be able to vote for their favorites throughout the promotion.
Restaurants include:
- Agora Bakery & Café
- Ashten’s
- Chef Warren’s
- Cookies-n-Moore
- Elliotts on Linden
- Hatchet Brewing Co.
- High Octane
- HomeGrown restauran
- Ironwood Café
- James Creek Cider House
- Mason’s Restaurant and Grocery
- Meat and Greek food truck
- Middleton Street Bake Shop
- Pik n’ Pig
- Pinewurst German food truck
- Pizzeria Grazia
- Railhouse Brewery
- Red’s Corner
- Tanglewood Farm food truck
- Table on the Green
- The Bakehouse
- The Buggy Factory by Southern Pines Brewing Co.
- The House of Fish
- The Workshop Tavern
- Watering Cans Wine
- Wolcott’s.
For full details and how to purchase specific event tickets, visit the official Peach Week event page.
Something For Everyone During Peach Week
Friday, July 19 | 7pm: Peg the Peach Night with the Sandhills Bogeys
Enjoy baseball under the lights with the Sandhills Bogeys at Bogeys Field at Sandhills Community College. For those in attendance, if any player on either team hits a home run off of the Peach Week logo sign in left-center field, everyone will receive a medium popcorn from Carolina Cinema.
Saturday, July 20: Peachy Keen Sips Cruise with Sandhills Trolley Company
Enjoy a sunset cruise on the trolley with a peach-related twist.
Sunday, July 21 | 6pm: Peg the Peach Night Finale with the Sandhills Bogeys
Do it all again for the Bogeys’ season finale with all the same promotions as July 19thbut with this addition: The first 100 people will receive free peach ice cream from Stellar Scoops.
Monday, July 22 | 6-8pm: Wee Pines at Olmsted Village Miniature Golf
Test your skills and navigate the peach-themed miniature golf courses at Wee Pines at Olmsted Village. There will be free peach ice cream from Stellar Scoops and prizes for holes-in-one on select holes. Admission is $16 for adults and $14 for kids under 12 years of age.
Tuesday, July 23 | 5-8pm: Princess Peach and Friends Night at Red’s Corner
Family-fun and free activities include a rolling video truck, peach hunt and a bounce house. There will also be Mario mustaches and crowns for the kids.
Tuesday, July 23 | 7-9pm: Peach Trivia at Railhouse Brewery
Grab a pint of Railhouse-produced beer at Jailhouse Brewery in Aberdeen and enjoy Peach Trivia.
Wednesday, July 24-Friday, July 26 | 1-7pm: Peach Wine Tasting
Free peach wine tastings will be provided at Watering Cans Wines in Carthage.
Wednesday, July 24 | 6-9pm: Peach Bingo at Railhouse Brewery
Grab a pint of Railhouse-produced beer and enjoy Peach Bingo.
Wednesday, July 24 | 7-10pm: ’90s Night at The Buggy Factory by Southern Pines Brewing Company
Get ready to go back in time with the Back to the ‘90s Night. There will be gift card prizes for the best ‘90s costumes for first, second and third place. Entertainment will be provided on the live stage by the band Katatonik.
Thursday, July 25 | 6:30pm: Run Your Peach Off 5K Fun Run
Come out for this evening 5K event at First Health Fitness in Pinehurst with 100 percent of the proceeds benefitting the FirstHealth Cancer CARE Fund. Pre-registration is required. Entry fee is $15.00. Enjoy free ice cream at the finish line provided by Stellar Scoops.
Friday, July 26 | 6-8pm: Shop Wine & Designx High Octane
Wine & Design is partnering with High Octane Coffee Shop for this fun Peach-Week event! One ticket gets you a pre-sketched canvas of your choice and everything needed to paint your masterpiece! One ticket also includes a refreshing Peach Bellini! Non-alcoholic beverage options are available also.
Saturday, July 27 | 10am-1pm: Power Car and Peaches at Weymouth Center for the Arts and Humanities
This informal car show on the grounds of the Weymouth Center will see dozens of vintage cars on display. Browse the hot rods while listening to music from area favorites Whiskey Pines. Stellar Scoops will be providing peach ice cream while it lasts and lick away on the cool treat while enjoying tours of the Boyd House.
Saturday, July 27 | 6pm: Peach Grass Festival at Weymouth Center for the Arts and Humanities
Return to the Weymouth Center for more fun in the evening with the Peach Grass Festival. Tickets are $10 and kids under 12 years of age are free. Musical lineup includes: Ice Cream for Breakfast, Pocket Change and the Low Tide String Band.
Sunday, July 28 | 1-6pm: Peach A’Palooza at James Creek Cider House
Enjoy orchard tours while listening to live entertainment. There will be plenty of peachy experiences as well with peaches for sale and peach cider slushies.
Peach Activities Happening All Week Long
Peach Week Foodie Tours
Walking Foodie Tours
July 18-20 and July 24-27 | 1-3:30pm
Trolley Foodie Tours
Thursday, July 25 | 6pm
Saturday, July 27 | 1pm
These tours will feature four delicious peach-themed stops, 2 adult beverages as well as peach history and trivia! Go towww.Foodietoursnc.comto book these experiences.
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 18 and 25 at the Southern Pines Armory on Morganton Road from 9am-1pm.
- Saturday, July 20 and 27 in downtown Southern Pines at the corner of Broad St. and New York Ave. from 8am until noon.
- Carthage Farmer’s Market at 110 S. Ray St. on Friday, July 26 from 2-6pm.
- Vass Farmer’s Market at Sandy Ramey Keith Memorial Park on Thursday, July 18 and July 25 from 3-6:30pm.
