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Bluegrass Battleship Concert

Sunday, October 19, 2025. 3 – 5 p.m.

The Gathering Place

Tickets are $25 per person

All proceeds go to our Wonderful Options Fund*

PLEASE JOIN US for an afternoon of TOE-TAPPING, FOOT-STOMPING fun as the BLUEGRASS BATTLESHIP returns to the Gathering Place. This is the fourth year that the band has provided delightful, ENERGIZING ENTERTAINMENT. This year's program will include NEW MUSIC and the talents of John Bailey whose professional career includes performances at the Gaslight Club in New York City and Avery Fisher Hall.

STEP ONE - Please click HERE to register (required for all attendees)

STEP TWO - Choose a payment method

Credit Card: Click HERE to pay for your tickets online.
Check or Cash: Make your check payable to “Women of Fearrington” with "Bluegrass Battleship" on the memo line. Drop your payment in the Women of Fearrington mailbox at the Swim & Croquet mail kiosk (adjacent to the Gathering Place) or mail your payment to 507 Fearrington Post, Pittsboro, NC 27312. Your general admission tickets are not confirmed until payment has been received.

Payment must be received no later than October 12th.

Tickets can also be purchased on the day of the concert if space is available.

ORDER EARLY! SEATING IS LIMITED.

*Proceeds benefit the Wonderful Options Fund, which provides grants to non-profits helping women and children of Chatham County.

Extravaganza of Experiences Raffle

14 raffle items! Choose the items you want to win.

Winning tickets will be drawn at the concert intermission on 10/19.

ANYONE can buy tickets and you do not need to be present to win.

Proceeds benefit the Wonderful Options Fund, which provides grants to non-profits helping women and children of Chatham County.

Check out the raffle items listed below or go directly to payment options

Raffle Item #1

ONE DAY ADMISSION FOR TWO ADULTS OF THE BILTMORE HOUSE & GROUNDS - Call to arrange date. Must be used by December 18, 2025, some dates are restricted. VALUE: $170

Raffle Item #2

TWO-HOUR WATERCOLOR CLASS AND TEA FOR TWO WITH LYNN HOLBEIN - Materials will be provided & Tea will be served. Date/time to be mutually agreed upon. VALUE: $100

Raffle Item #3

IPHONE 1.5 HOUR PHOTOGRAPHY CLASS FOR ONE WITH NANCY CHESCHEIR - Spend time taking photos in the Village and then reviewing them at The Belted Goat using SnapSeed. Date/time to be mutually agreed upon. VALUE: $50

Raffle Item #4

TEA FOR TWO AT THE FEARRINGTON INN - Reservation required. VALUE: $130

Raffle Item #5

PRIVATE 45-MINUTE HARP LESSON AND TEA FOR ONE WITH NINA ALPERIN Date/time to be mutually agreed upon. VALUE: $45

Raffle Item #6

TICKETS FOR TWO - Fearrington Concert Series, Sunday, January 25, 2026, 3:00 P.M., The Gathering Place. Program: GRIGORIOS ZAMPARAS, Pianist. VALUE: $50

Raffle Item #7

NEW ITALIAN LEATHER BRIEFCASE MADE IN FLORENCE BY G. GAGLIANO. VALUE: $300

Raffle Item #8

4 TICKETS TO UNC FOOTBALL GAME - UNC VS UVA, October 25th, 2025, WITH ACCOMPANYING PARKING PASS for Craige Parking Deck. VALUE: $740.

Raffle Item #9

STARBUCKS $50 GIFT CARD & FEARRINGTON VILLAGE LICENSE PLATE. TOTAL VALUE: $70

Raffle Item #10

TICKETS FOR TWO - Fearrington Concert Series, Sunday, December 7th, 2025, 3:00 P.M., The Gathering Place. Program: The Jennifer Curtis Trio - Violin, Cello, & Piano. VALUE: $50

Raffle Item #11

VINTAGE LEVOLOR BLINDS PROMOTIONAL BRIEFCASE. VALUE: $100

Raffle Item #12

TICKETS FOR TWO - Fearrington Concert Series, Sunday, March 15, 2026, 3:00 P.M., The Gathering Place. Program: AURORA STRING QUARTET. VALUE: $50

Raffle Item #13

CAROLINA CRAVINGS GIFT CARD from the dessert shop in Pittsboro. VALUE: $50

Raffle Item #14

4 CHELSEA THEATER TICKETS WITH CONCESSION COUPONS. VALUE: $90

Payment Options

STEP ONE - PLEASE CLICK HERE TO COMPLETE THE RAFFLE ORDER FORM (required for all raffle ticket orders)

STEP TWO - CHOOSE A PAYMENT METHOD

Credit Card - click here to pay for your raffle tickets.
Check or Cash - Make your check payable to “Women of Fearrington” with "Raffle" on the memo line. Mail check to 507 Fearrington Post, Pittsboro, NC 27312. Or drop it in the Women of Fearrington mailbox at the Swim & Croquet mail kiosk (adjacent to the Gathering Place). Please write "Raffle" on the envelope.

Raffle tickets can also be purchased at the September meeting, the farmer's market, Octoberfest and at the Bluegrass Battleship concert.

Women of Fearrington had another successful year of fundraising events. These events raised over $11,000, going directly to the Wonderful Options Fund. Thank you all for your generous participation.

Bluegrass Battleship Concert

An afternoon of toe-tapping, foot-stomping delight was provided by the band BLUEGRASS BATTLESHIP, a 6-piece band of vocalists and musicians.

Over $1900 was raised, which includes the raffle

Steve Baddour Piano Concert

Mr. Baddour provided lively entertainment with pieces ranging from European classical offerings to Latin American and African composers with some jazz in the mix. Proceeds were split between Fearrington Cares and Women of Fearrington. Our share was over $1200.

Holiday Bakery & Market

Providing a wide selection in baked goods, handcrafted cards, baskets and other items. This has become a holiday tradition and favorite of residents of Fearrington Village and Galloway Ridge. Over $7000 was raised.

Cooking Classes

Residents of Fearrington Village and Galloway Ridge learned from some of our own top cooks, who share their talents and techniques – and best of all – delicious tastes!

Over $1100 was raised.

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