Saturdays in Saxapahaw

I've wanted to go to Saturdays in Saxapahaw since we moved back to Chapel Hill nearly two years ago--and a few weeks ago, we finally went!  It was not at all what I expected, but it was great!

So, Saturdays in Saxapahaw is a free summer music series on Saturday evenings in, you guessed it, Saxapahaw.  I had pictured a huge open field with a stage, and crowds.  Clearly, I conjured that little vision up in my head, because what I found was so much better.  Don't get me wrong, there are lots of people, but the whole atmosphere is laid back.  Chill, even.  (no, I cannot believe I just used that word, either, but it is pretty darn accurate.)  The "field" I envisioned is this large green hill, with trees.  There is a small stage at the bottom of the hill, backed by the Saxapahaw Farmers' Market.  Families are there sitting on blankets, or in seating they have brought. People have picnics they've brought with them or pick something up from the food trucks that are there.  Children are happily running around.   It's just a great vibe all the way around.

Let's talk logistics.  First, the cost.  It's free!  Hurray!  Now, parking.  It can be a challenge, but admittedly seems more overwhelmingly than it is.  We ended up parking in an empty grass lot up the hill and up the road a bit from the actual site.  You might have to walk a bit, but it really wasn't nearly as bad as we expected. It helped that the weather was gorgeous the night we went.  

I fully admit that I don't know where the bathrooms are.  How on Earth does the very pregnant woman not know about bathrooms?  We ate across the street in the Eddy Pub, where bathrooms were, of course, readily available for their patrons.

The market begins at 5pm, the music at 6pm.  Make sure you leave Fido at home, and get out there and enjoy.  You will not want to miss it!

Saturdays in Saxapahaw
http://www.rivermillvillage.com/satinsax.html