Anyone in the listening area who complains about there being nothing to do better not let Angela Allen hear you.

Allen, Granville County Tourism Director, has outlined a bevy of events that are taking place in the next couple of months that will keep you on your toes.  (Listen Here – The Local Skinny! September Heating Up In Oxford)

First up, the 16th annual Hot Sauce Contest and Festival, which takes over downtown Oxford on Saturday, Sept. 10. From live music, food and beverage vendors and classic car show – and don’t forget the pepper eating contest – the daylong festival has something for everyone.

Visit nchotsaucecontestandfestival.com for a complete list of events and schedules or to sign up to be a volunteer.

The following weekend, it’s downtown Creedmoor putting on a show – literally. The Creedmoor Music Festival cranks up from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 17.

“We’re really excited about (that) one, it’s been two years” since the festival could be held because of COVID-19 restrictions.

Visitors will hear a variety of music throughout the day, performed by local groups and regional favorites. See the complete lineup and schedule at https://www.cityofcreedmoor.org/departments/recreation/events/creedmoor-music-festival

“The thing that makes it so unique is that you get to hear so many genres in one day,” Allen said. There will be everything from bluegrass to British Invasion tribute bands in Creedmoor for the festival.

And, hot off the press, Allen said, is the “very first Restaurant Week in downtown Oxford.” During the week of Sept. 25 to Oct. 1, all the downtown restaurants will participate in a celebration that includes special menus and pop-ups.

“I’m definitely looking forward to it,” Allen said, adding that a kickoff event is scheduled for Sunday, Sept. 25 with a special “Supper at Oxford Oaks.” Oxford Oaks is the new distillery coming to College Street. Find more information at visitgranvillenc.com/

October ushers in a variety of activities across the county, from the Oct. 1 CultureFest in downtown Oxford to the Cedar Creek fall pottery and glass festival, which takes place the first two weekends in October outside Creedmoor.

Once you’ve perused the gallery with works from more than 200 artists ranging from handcrafted pottery, glass sculptures, jewelry and more, head over to the Granville Haunt Farm on Hwy 15 south of Oxford.

The drive-through event takes place on Friday and Saturday evenings in October, Allen said.

“You can be terrified from the comfort of your own car.”

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