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Solstice

Lantern Walk  + Market 

Join us by lantern light on the darkest night of the year!

Winter Solstice
Saturday, Dec. 21, 2024

5-8 PM

Hillsborough, NC

2023 footage courtesy of @Durham_Cool!

2022 footage courtesy of Triangle on the Cheap!

Starting Nov. 1, 2024:

Lantern Kits go on sale at the HAC Gallery & Gift Shop while supplies last!

Get your tickets for the 2024 Solstice Lantern Walk!​ Tickets are free with a suggested donation of $5-10 per person. Registering for a ticket is required to attend this event. Donations are nonrefundable.

IMPORTANT NOTES:
 

  • You will not be required to show your ticket upon arrival to the Farmers Market Pavilion to participate in this event. 
     

  • However, confirming you've registered for the 2024 Solstice Lantern Walk allows you to receive In-Town Solstice Specials & Promotions at many of your favorite local businesses leading up to Solstice night. We encourage you to explore historic Hillsborough, and continue your Solstice celebration in town, supporting local this winter season. 
     

  • HAC and Churton Street Champion sponsor, Paynter Law Firm, are offering an exclusive 2024 Solstice Lantern Walk mug designed by a local artist to event registrants who can show proof of a $15+ donation with their 2024 tickets. Mugs will be available on-site at Solstice Market while supplies last.

All ticket, lantern kit, and solstice workshop proceeds benefit the Hillsborough Arts Council, providing FREE access to community arts programming and opportunities for local artists in Hillsborough, NC.

 

We cannot wait to see you at the 2024 Solstice Lantern Walk & Market and appreciate your support in continuing this incredible community tradition!

Q & A

Click the lanterns below to learn more.

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Photos & Videos!

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Additional support for this program is generously provided by the Hillsborough Tourism Board.

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