Description

Discover Chatham County Like Never Before 

You’ve driven its roads and heard the headlines - now experience the stories behind the growth. The #ThisIsChatham Bus Tour is a one‑day, behind‑the‑scenes journey through the villages, farms, classrooms, business communities, and innovation hubs shaping Chatham’s next decade. 

Your curiosity sets the course; our job is to hand you the backstage pass to Chatham’s best‑kept secrets.

• Hear the Vision: Hop‑on experts share snapshots of economic, environmental, and community initiatives. 
• Taste the County: Savor small‑batch flavors, an exclusively "Chatham" lunch, and enjoy a celebratory pint to close the day. 
• Build Your Network: Fifty leaders on one coach - new partnerships are inevitable. 

Thanks to Our 2026 Bus Sponsors!

Agenda:

Bus call & parking: 8:30 a.m. at the Guild at MOSAIC (bathrooms will be open)
Guests leave cars here, check in, and board the coach.
Depart: 8:45 a.m. |  Wrap: 6:30 p.m.

Stops with Presentations from Local Leaders Include:
McIntyre’s Books at Fearrington Village
Farm at Penny Lane
Bynum Bridge “Art on the Haw”
Hidden Gem for Foodies > Pittsboro Food Mart - Indian Restaurant
Central Carolina Community College
Lunch provided by West End Catering
Chatham-Siler City Advanced Manufacturing Site (rolling)
The Chatham Rabbit & NC Arts Incubator
Hidden Gem for Foodies > Melanie Panaderia y Pasteleria
Carolina Sunshine Alpaca Farm
The Plant
Chatham Park (rolling tour)
79°West Coworking Space & Innovation Hub

Guest Speakers Include:
Cheryl Chamblee with Chatham Arts Council  
Superintendent Jackson to speak on K-12
Margaret Roberson will speak on behalf of  
Michael Smith with Chatham EDC
Ilana Dubester, The Hispanic Liaison
Cindy Schmidt with Chatham Historical Association Hops On
Mayor Shipp, Town of Pittsboro
Vanessa Jenkins, Chatham Park Hop On