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JULY 11-17, 2018 UCW 11
Friday, July 13, Bud Light presents On the Border
as part of its Fayetteville After 5 Concert Series. The
concert takes place at 6 p.m. in Festival Park.
"The purpose of the Fayetteville After 5 Concert
Series is to help us raise money for our Fall Festi-
val and our signature Spring Dog wood Festival,"
said Sarah Suggs, marketing and events coordina-
tor for the Fayetteville Dog wood Festival. "All of
the funds we make at each event is a fundraiser for
the following event, so the more revenue we can
generate at these Fayetteville After 5 events, the
bigger and better we can make our fall festival and
spring festival."
July's headlining act is On the Border – the Ulti-
mate Eagles Tribute Band, and the opening act is
Rivermist. "We have had On the Border in previous
years, and they are really popular and definitely a
Fayetteville favorite," said Suggs.
On the Border hails from Charlotte. Their shows
feature timeless hits from the iconic rock band The
Eagles. During performances, each member of the
band plays his respective character of the original
Eagles band.
Rivermist is a classic rock band from Fayetteville.
The band represents the collaboration of musicians
who have been playing in and around Fayetteville for
more than 20 years. Rivermist's classic rock sound
dovetails perfectly with the evening's headliner.
Another way that the Fayetteville Dogwood
Festival makes a difference in the community is
by supporting other nonprofits and organizations.
This season, there is something new.
"Every month this season, we have done a thank
you to different groups of employees," said Suggs.
"For June we did teacher appreciation night, and
(in) July we will be doing city and county employee
appreciation night."
Suggs added that city and county employees can
go to the radio station tent near the stage to enter
for different giveaways such as a gift card and a Bud
Light prize pack.
Come hungry. "We have 12 food trucks for the event,"
said Suggs. Beer and wine will also be available.
The concert is free and open to the public. Gates
open at 5 pm. Bring a blanket or a lawn chair to
enjoy the concert. Outside coolers, food and bever-
ages are not allowed. For more information, call
910- 323-1934.
Take it easy at Fayetteville After 5
by DR. SHANESSA FENNER
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