Discover Durhams Colorful Autumn Events

As the weather cools and the leaves turn, Durham, NC comes alive with energy and excitement. From celebrating its deeprooted history to embracing its avantgarde spirit, there are plenty of fall events that capture the citys creative, eclectic, diverse nature. Here are some of our top picks:

1. Bull City Rumble (Downtown Durham): This annual motorcycle rally celebrates vintage bikes from around the world while showcasing a unique side of Durhams culture. Expect live music performances and mouthwatering food from local vendors.

2. CenterFest Arts Festival (Downtown Durham): With over 145 juried artists displaying their works across six stages in Downtowns Historic District each September for an incredible weekendlong festival that showcases creativity at all levels.

3. Tobacco Road Tours (Various locations): Learn about Durhams rich tobacco history on this guided tour featuring historic sites such as Duke Homestead State Historic Site & Museum and American Tobacco Campus.

4. Shakori Hills Grassroots Festival (Pittsboro; just outside of Durahm) : This fourday music festival brings together folk music lovers from all walks of life. Get ready for camping out under the stars while listening to your favorite bands play on two different stages one acoustic stage is nestled between two oak trees.)

5. North Carolina Pride Parade & Festival (Durham Central Park): One cannot miss North Carolinas largest LGBTQ celebration which takes place annually at Whompy Hill downtown toward late October with educational sessions, community forums culminating with a parade through central downtown ending in a jubilant outdoor party

6.Begin The Bull City Food Tour walk through popular culinary destinations or cookery classes led by locals passionate about dishes including maple bacon donuts Savor delicious soul food staples like chickenandwaffles, fried catfish strips or jump into creating your own signature Old Fashion cocktail.

From historic landmarks to grassroots festivals, Durham has something for everyone. Explore these unique events and truly embrace all that Fall in the Bull City has to offer!

Useful details:

Bull City Rumble: Takes place every year on Labor Day weekend.

CenterFest Arts Festival: Held annually during in midseptember

Tobacco Road Tours Happens throughout October at various locations.

Shakori Hills Grassroots Festival: The festival runs from Thursday until Sunday,usually near the first week of September.

North Carolina Pride Parade & Festival takes place late October.

Bull City Food Tour hosts guided tour groups led by locals with tours running Tuesday through Saturday and require a ticket purchase online ahead of time.

Locations:

1. Downtown Durham (Main St., Chapel Hill)

2. Historic District (Chapel Hill Rd., E Main St.)

3.Duke Homestead State Historic Site & Museum (Duke Homestead Rd)

4.American Tobacco Campus(Blackwell Street)

5.Durham Central Park(Market Street)

Websites/Twitter Names:

Bull City Rumble (@bullcityrumble)

CenterFest Art Festival(@centerfestdurham )

Tobacco Road Tours(https://www.tobaccoroadtours.com/)

Shakori Hills Grassroots Festival (@ShakHillsGrass00)

North Carolina Pride Parade&Festival(@NCPRIDEORG)