This Weekend

The Sandhills of North Carolina is a special place bustling with a variety of things to see and do. Every weekend is full of live music, concerts, plays, art exhibits, festivals, fairs, car shows, and so much more!

Take a look at some of the fun things happening in the Pinehurst, Southern Pines, Aberdeen area this weekend:

May 8 - 10, 2026

All Weekend

Polocrosse World Cup

All weekend, head to the Pinehurst Harness Track for the Polocrosse World Cup Team USA vs. UK. Grab a tailgate spot, meet the players, enjoy food trucks, music, polocrosse, and more. Learn more at carolinapolocrosse.com.

Friday, May 8

Pinehurst Live After 5

On Friday from 5:15pm-9:00pm, Live After 5 is back at the Village Arboretum. Enjoy music from the Parks Brothers Band and Whiskey Pines, food trucks, kids’ entertainment and more. Learn more at vopnc.org/events.

John R. Miller - Live in Concert

At 7:30pm, catch John R. Miller Live in Concert at the Sunrise Theater. You won’t want to miss this boundary-pushing voice in alt-country and Americana. Learn more and purchase tickets at sunrisetheater.com.

Saturday, May 9

Carthage Buggy Festival

On Saturday from 9:00am-4:00pm, come out to Downtown Carthage for the annual Buggy Festival! Enjoy shopping vendors, food trucks, kids’ activities, a classic car show, and more. For more information visit townofcarthage.org.

Concert at the Cider House: Josh Phillips, Rotundo, & Chris Nelson

At 3:00pm, come out to James Creek Cider for live music by Josh Phillips - joined by Rotundo & Chris Nelson. Enjoy this intimate concert, fresh cider, and on-site food trucks. Learn more and purchase tickets at jamescreekciderhouse.com.

Sunday, May 10

Pop Up in the Pines

On Sunday at 11:00am, shop the Sunday at the Market pop-up at the Weymouth Center. Shop over 25 vendors while enjoying food, drinks, and the beautiful Weymouth Center grounds. Learn more at facebook.com/PopUpinthePines.

We hope you’ll get out there and enjoy the weekend in the Sandhills! Be sure to check out more local events on our Events Calendar.