Get ready for a peachy celebration! From July 18-28, Moore County will be buzzing with excitement as the Pinehurst, Southern Pines, Aberdeen Area Convention and Visitors Bureau presents its second annual Peach Week. This event coincides with the North Carolina Peach Festival in Candor, held from July 18-20, and promises an array of activities and delicious peach-themed experiences for travelers, families, and locals alike.
A Peachy Extravaganza
Peach Week in Moore County features a variety of events, including a restaurant week food and drink competition, foodie and trolley tours, a fun-filled Peach Night with the Sandhills Bogeys, and unique events like Putt n’ Peach at Wee Pines at Olmsted Village mini golf.
Don’t miss the ’90s Night with Katatonik at The Buggy Factory in Carthage, the 5K Fun Run with FirstHealth Fitness, and the Power Cars and Peaches event at the Weymouth Center for the Arts and Humanities. The festivities conclude with the grand Peach A’Palooza at James Creek Cider House on July 28.
Event Highlights:
Restaurant Competition:
A culinary showdown featuring 26 Moore County dining spots and breweries, each offering delectable peach-inspired dishes and drinks. Vote for your favorites throughout the promotion! Participating venues include popular spots like Agora Bakery & Café, Chef Warren’s, James Creek Cider House, and many more.
Peg the Peach Night with the Sandhills Bogeys:
Enjoy baseball under the lights at Bogeys Field, Sandhills Community College on Friday, July 19 at 7pm and on Sunday, July 21 at 6pm. If a player hits a home run off the Peach Week logo sign, everyone gets a medium popcorn from Carolina Cinema. On Sunday, the first 100 attendees will receive free peach ice cream!
Peachy Keen Sips Cruise
Savor a sunset trolley cruise with a peachy twist on Saturday, July 20.
Wee Pines at Olmsted Village Miniature Golf
Test your mini-golf skills on peach-themed courses and enjoy free peach ice cream from Stellar Scoops. Admission is $16 for adults and $14 for kids under 12 on Monday, July 22 from 6-8pm.
Princess Peach and Friends Night at Red’s Corner
Family fun with a rolling video truck, peach hunt, bounce house, and more on Tuesday, July 23 from 5-8pm.
Peach Trivia and Bingo at Railhouse Brewery
Grab a pint and join the fun with peach trivia and bingo sessions. Peach Trivia will be on July 23 from 7-9pm, and Peach Bingo will be on July 24 from 6-9pm.
Back to the ‘90s Night at The Buggy Factory
Dress in your best ’90s outfit and enjoy live music by Katatonik. Prizes for the best costumes! ’90s Night will be on July 24th from 7-10pm.
Run Your Peach Off 5K Fun Run
On Thursday, July 25th at 6:30pm there will be the 5K run benefiting the FirstHealth Cancer CARE Fund, with free ice cream at the finish line.
Wine & Design at High Octane
Paint your masterpiece while sipping on a refreshing Peach Bellini on Friday, July 26 from 6-9pm.
Final Events You Don’t Want To Miss
Peach A’Palooza at James Creek Cider House
Enjoy orchard tours, live entertainment, peach cider slushies, and more peachy delights on Sunday, July 28 from 1-6pm.
Foodie Tours
Walking Foodie Tours: Experience four delicious peach-themed stops, two adult beverages, and learn about peach history and trivia.
Dates: July 18-20 and July 24-27 | 1-3:30pm
Trolley Foodie Tours: Explore peach-inspired culinary delights while riding a trolley.
Dates: Thursday, July 25 | 6pm Saturday, July 27 | 1pm
Farmers Markets: Find fresh peaches and peach products at local farmers markets during Peach Week.
- Southern Pines Armory: Thursdays, July 18 and 25 | 9am-1pm
- Downtown Southern Pines: Saturdays, July 20 and 27 | 8am-noon
- Carthage Farmer’s Market: Friday, July 26 | 2-6pm
- Vass Farmer’s Market: Thursdays, July 18 and 25 | 3-6:30pm
Join the Festivities
Phil Werz, President and CEO of the Pinehurst, Southern Pines, Aberdeen Area Convention and Visitors Bureau, invites everyone to join in the fun. “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 Werz. “Peach Week has something for everyone, and we’re excited about how the community has embraced it.”
For full event details and ticket information, visit the official Peach Week event page. Don’t miss out on this fantastic celebration of all things peach in Moore County!
