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62 | July/August 2018 JULY 4-8 Buies Creek Astros Buies Creek While you're waiting for the team to move to Fayetteville, why not drive up to Jim Perry Stadium at Campbell Univer- sity to see them now? The team plays the Myrtle Beach Pelicans there five times over five days. For more game dates, check buiescreekastros.com. JULY 13 Fayetteville After 5 and Food Truck Friday Festival Park This will be the fifth straight year at Fay- etteville After 5 for On The Border, a popular Charlotte band that calls itself "the ultimate Eagles tribute band." Gates open at 5 and the music starts between 6 and 7. Expect a crowd. For info, check faydogwoodfestival.com. JULY 13, 6:30-9:30 P.M. Cape Fear River Presentation and Boat Tour Downtown Fayetteville The presentation is at the Transpor- tation & Local History Museum. Par- ticipants then travel to Campbellton Landing for a sunset river tour to the confluence of the river and Rockfish Creek. Limited space. For reservations, call 910-433-1457. JULY 13-15 African World Peace Festival Person Street In its fourth year, this downtown festival will feature a 5k run/walk, local and re- gional bands, cultural dancers, DJs, arts and crafts displays, African cuisine and family-oriented activities and educa- tion. The festival promotes peace, love and respect for all. For info, check afri- canpeacefestival.org. JULY 21, 4 P.M. Fayetteville Roller Derby Crown Arena In this all-female double-header, Fay- etteville's Rogue Roller Girls will face the Fredericksburg Roller Derby and the Wreckers will battle the Ritzy Rollers. Another bout will be held at the same time and location on August 25. For info, check facebook.com/fayettevil- lerollerderbyfans. JULY 27, 6-9 P.M. Fourth Friday Downtown Fayetteville There's always plenty to see and do on Fourth Friday, including musicians and other performers on downtown's side- walks, arts and crafts displays, exhibits and late hours at many shops and res- taurants. It's a great time to wander and enjoy. For info, check visitdowntown- fayetteville.com. JULY 28, 8-11 A.M. Pancake Breakfast with the SwampDogs J.P. Riddle Stadium Of course, you should take in some SwampDogs baseball games this sum- mer but why not have some pancakes with the team's players and coaches, too? This all-you-can-eat breakfast benefits the Boys & Girls Home of Lake Waccamaw. For info, check http://bit. ly/2sCFJWg. AUGUST 2, 7 P.M. Edgar Loudermilk Band, featuring Jeff Autry Cameo Art House Theatre If it's the first Thursday of the month, it's concert night at the Cameo and the headliner is this noted contem- porary bluegrass band, led by a third- generation bluegrass player, singer and songwriter and aided by Autry, a high- ly regarded guitarist. For info, check cameoarthouse.com. AUGUST 10 Fayetteville After 5 and Food Truck Friday Festival Park Heart Breaker, which says it's the "ulti- mate" Heart tribute band, will let loose on songs like "Barracuda" and "Crazy on You," as well as some Led Zeppelin songs that inspired and were regularly performed by Heart. For info, check faydogwoodfestival.com. I N S I D E F A Y E T T E V I L L E J u l y 1 3 - 1 5 A u g u s t 2 J u l y 4 - 8 TEXT "EVENTS" TO 88000 TO STAY UPDATED ON ALL LOCAL EVENTS

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