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:

September 11 - 13, 2026

Friday, September 11

WUNC “Due South” Live Broadcast from the Sunrise Theater

On Friday at 11:30am, join WUNC and the Sunrise Theater for a Live Broadcast of “Due South”. Be a part of the live studio audience to commemorate the 25th anniversary of 9/11. Learn more and reserve your seat at sunrisetheater.com.

Pinehurst Live After 5

On Friday from 5:15pm-9:00pm, Live After 5 is back at the Village Arboretum. Enjoy music from Gary Lowder and the Smokin' Hot! band and Julia Golden, food trucks, kids’ entertainment and more. Learn more at vopnc.org/events.

Saturday, September 12

Shaw House Heritage Fair

On Saturday, from 9:00am-4:00pm, enjoy the Shaw House Heritage Fair. Shop unique vendors while enjoying live music, demonstrations of old-time crafts, farm animals, and more. Learn more at moorehistory.com/events.

Carthage Firefighters Association Food Truck Rodeo

From 5:00pm-9:00pm, join the Carthage Firefighters Association for their annual Food Truck Rodeo at the Moore County Fairgrounds. Enjoy food trucks, live music, kids' activities, and more. Learn more on the Carthage Firefighters Association Facebook event page.

Sunday, September 13

Sunday at the Market Pop Up

On Sunday from 11:00am-4:00pm, shop the Sunday at the Market pop-up at the Weymouth Center. Shop over 30 vendors while enjoying food, drinks, music and the beautiful Weymouth Center grounds. Learn more at facebook.com/PopUpinthePines.

Moore Femme Fest

From 1:00-8:00pm, head to Red’s Corner for live music during Femme Fest. Enjoy an incredible line up of local female artists plus food and beverage vendors. Learn more on the Moore Femme Fest Facebook page.

Live Music this Weekend

So Pines Scene

Looking for live music this weekend? Our friends at So Pines Scene have all the info on live music in the Sandhills. Be sure to follow them at facebook.com/sopinesscene.

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.