Dozens of clubs and groups sponsor activities at Fearrington regularly throughout the year.  Below is a sampling from the extensive roster of active groups. If you have a hobby or interest that is not represented below, feel free to email us and we will let you know if there is a group that shares your interest here.

Amateur Birders
Whether you're an experienced bird watcher or just a bird enthusiast, you will enjoy this outdoorsy group. During the year they explore various Fearrington locations as well as some "off campus" areas to find different species of birds. The only prerequisites for this group are an appreciation for feathered friends and a pair of binoculars. When: Fridays at 8am from Oct 1st - April 30th and at 7:30am May 1st - September 30th, at the Smokehouse kiosk.

Book Club
This informal group of book lovers gets together every two weeks to spend the afternoon discussing various books selected by the group in one of the members' homes. The group contains approximately 20 members who meet year-round with the exception of July. When: Every second Wednesday at 2pm.

Great Decisions Discussion Group
Great Decisions is a foreign affairs discussion group run by residents of Fearrington Village. The organization hosts nine events each year, which are open to the public, to discuss topics based on the The Foreign Policy Association's annual discussion program. Speakers come from local universities and communities, including several distinguished residents of Fearrington. When: Second Thursdays, September-May.

Fearrington Golf Association
One of the most popular groups at Fearrington is the golf association. Members of the golf club have the opportunity to travel to nearly 30 different courses in and around the Triangle area. Many different leagues are available, courses include Raleigh, Pinehurst, Sanford and Southwick. There is an initial fee of $20, and annual dues are $14. When: Various days and times for different groups

Bikers Club
If bicycling down a country road surrounded by friends and neighbors sounds like your idea of fun, this group is for you. While Sunday is the official day for this group's activities, many get together and bike nearly every day. Because the bike rides are non-competitive, anyone with a bike can participate and not be left behind. This group requires very little commitment and is totally free to participate. When: Sundays at 8:30am in the spring and summer, and 9am in the winter.

Fearrington Tennis Association
The association is open to Fearrington residents who are members and their overnight guests, children and grandchildren. Members may play at unscheduled time or may reserve times for themselves or for a group. The initiation fee is $75 and annual dues  are $65 after that. The year begins March 1st, but residents can join at any time. Residents joining after September 1st will pay the initiation fee, but will only pay $32.50 in dues that year.
When: Open tennis Saturday mornings, other unscheduled time is also available

Garden Club
The Fearrington Garden Club is one of the most popular clubs in the village, with approximately 70 members participating. Members get together and plan a variety activities throughout the year in addition to a planned program for each of their meetings. When: September-May, every third Tuesday at 7:30pm. Other activities vary.

Paletteers
Love to paint? You'll be in good company with this informal group of painters from around the Village. Members meet regularly at The Gathering Place at Fearrington to chat, paint, share and critique (if you ask). The group consists of men and women at various levels of experience in art. Media include watercolors, pastels and acrylics. When: Tuesdays from 1-4pm at The Gathering Place.

Fearrington Walkers
Walking has always been quite popular in Fearrington Village - folks are always out and about in the trails and parks. The Fearrington Walkers was created to formalize healthy walking in the community, sponsored by R.B. Fitch, Fearrington Cares and the Fearrington Homeowners Association. A $10 membership includes a pedometer, instruction manual, two logbooks and a Fearrington Trails & Paths map. Members record their totals and report them at the end of the year with a goal of reaching 25,000 miles total!

Wine Club
Another benefit to being a resident is participating in The Fearrington Wine Club, where you'll enjoy specialty wines selected by The Fearrington House Restaurant's wine director, Max Kast!