Sunday, September 17, 2017 Hugh Williamson Monument Dedication The Town of Edenton will host a Dedication Ceremony honoring Hugh Williamson and the monument honoring his signing of the Constitution of the United States of America. The ceremony will take place in the Elizabeth Vann Moore Park, on East Water Street. The event is free andContinue Reading Hugh Williamson Monument Dedication

Tuesday, September 26, 2017 71st Chowan County Regional Fair "Country Nights and Fair Lights" are this year's fair theme. This award winning fair will have amusement rides, entertainment, exhibits, and great food at the American Legion Fairgrounds! The Fair will run Tuesday, September 26 - Saturday, September 30. To purchase tickets in advance send check orContinue Reading 71st Chowan County Regional Fair

Friday, September 30, 2017 Spanish Fusion - Cooking Classes at the Cotton Gin Inn All classes include a monogrammed logo apron, the recipes, and food you prepare. Four person minimum required per class. -Tapas -Paella -Flan 6:00 pm The Cotton Gin Inn $50/person 252-368-4881 cher.orr@gmail.com www.thecottongininn.com

Saturday, October 7, 2017 42nd annual Peanut Festival and Battle of the Bands John A. Holmes High School, parade at 11am, food and arts and crafts vendors, starting at noon, with the band competition later in the day. 252-482-8426. If your organization wants to be in the parade, download the parade application. If you want to be a artsContinue Reading 42nd annual Peanut Festival and Battle of the Bands

Saturday, October 7,14,21,28, 2017 Edenton Farmer's Market Fresh Vegetables, Meats, Flowers and Homemade Treats - every Saturday throughout the growing season on the corner of Granville Street and Virginia Road on the Agriculture Building Lawn. 8 am - 12 noon Corner of Granville Street and Virginia Road 252-209-4792 www.facebook.com/edentonfarmersmarket/

Saturday, October 7, 2017 Edenton Peanut 5K Run or Walk Run/Walk through Historic Hayes Plantation with registration in Queen Anne Park. Awards for all ages with timing and scoring by Run the East, with shoe chips-results posted atwww.runtheeast.com. Register online at the Run The East website and make checks payable to: John A. Holmes HighContinue Reading Edenton Peanut 5K Run or Walk

Tuesday, October 10-14, 2017 Colonial History Days NC School Groups will experience life during Colonial Times with hands-experiences from Tuesday - Saturday, October 10 - 14. This is an extra special time since these activities take place during the 250th Celebration of the 1757 Chowan Country Courthouse Anniversary. 9 am - 5 pm Historic Edenton StateContinue Reading Colonial History Days

Friday & Saturday, October 13-14, 2017 Elizabeth II Visits In celebration of the 1767 Chowan County Courthouse 250th Anniversary, the Elizabeth II will leave their Festival Park location in Manteo, NC and travel to Edenton. On Friday, NC students will tour the boat and on Saturday, the boat will be available for touring by the public.Continue Reading Elizabeth II Visits

Friday & Saturday, October 13-15, 2017 Pirate Encampment In celebration of the 1767 Chowan County Courthouse 250th Anniversary - join the pirates as they spend the weekend in the 1886 Roanoke River Lighthouse. Activities for all ages, with Pirate Tales and also a Pirate raid on Edenton will be on tap throughout the weekend. 9 amContinue Reading Pirate Encampment

Friday & Saturday, October 13-14, 2017 Historic Edenton Ghost Walk Stories of Ghosts, Witches, and Goblins too....... Guides will lead you through Historic Edenton as tales are told every half hour beginning at 6:30 pm from the Penelope Barker House Welcome Center, 505 S. Broad Street. 6:30 - 8:00 pm The Penelope Barker House Welcome Center $10.00 252-482-3400Continue Reading Historic Edenton Ghost Walk