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Moore County Events and Annual Festivals

By Blake Altman · Reviewed October 16, 2026

A visit timed around a festival is one of the best ways to get a feel for a town before you move. Each Moore County town publishes its own events, so this guide points you to the official calendar for each one, plus the annual festivals worth planning around.

We list only dates the organizer has published. Everything else links to the source so you always see current details.

Verify before you go. Event dates, times and locations can change or be cancelled for weather. Confirm with the organizer before you go.

Pinehurst

Village-run events are organized through Pinehurst Parks & Recreation and listed in the Village's recreation catalog and website. Check there for the current season's community events.

Read the full Pinehurst guide

Southern Pines

The Town's Recreation & Parks department keeps a Special Events page. Downtown's best-known annual festival is SpringFest, organized by the Southern Pines Business Association; the association has announced Saturday, April 24, 2027 as the next date.

Read the full Southern Pines guide

Aberdeen

The Town of Aberdeen posts community events and park programs on its official calendar.

Read the full Aberdeen guide

Whispering Pines

The Village calendar has a Community Events category alongside board meetings. Recent listings have included a fall yard sale and a Haunted Trail; check the calendar for what's coming up.

Read the full Whispering Pines guide

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