CityView Magazine

56 | September/October 2019 I N S I D E F A Y E T T E V I L L E S e p t e m b e r 2 1 S e p t e m b e r 2 7 - 2 9 O c t o b e r 1 0 TEXT "EVENTS" TO 88000 TO STAY UPDATED ON ALL LOCAL EVENTS SEPTEMBER 21, NOON - 7 P.M. Fayetteville Taco Festival Crown Complex Fayetteville's first-ever Taco Festival promises to serve up lots of tasty tacos along with a heaping helping of taco culture, from a Tiny Taco Dog Beauty Pageant to Lucha Libre wrestling to a Chili Pepper Eating Contest. You'll also be able to vote for Best Taco. For infor- mation, check crowncomplexnc.com. SEPTEMBER 26, 5:30-9:30 P.M. KidsPeace Annual Auction Ramada Plaza by Wyndham This auction features chairs and oth- er pieces of furniture that have been painted by local artists who donate their time and efforts. Proceeds support the local branch of KidsPeace, a nonprofit organization that provides therapeu- tic family-based treatment for children in foster care. For information check facebook.com/KidsPeaceFayetteville Auction. SEPTEMBER 26, 6-8:30 P.M. Home is Where the HeART is Auction Studio 215 This fun event features a silent and live auction of amazing original art works by talented local artists. The event benefits Connections of Cumberland County, a nonprofit agency that serves women and children who are homeless or fac- ing homelessness. For information, check facebook.com/connectionsofcc. SEPTEMBER 27-29 International Folk Festival Downtown In its 41st year, the International Folk Festival will feature events like a street dance, the ever-popular Parade of Na- tions, Praise in the Park as well as live performances, authentic cuisines, arts and crafts vendors and much more. For details, visit theartscouncil.com. SEPTEMBER 27 Stoney Point Trail of Terror Stoney Point Fire Department This is the opening night for this haunt- ingly fun Trail of Terror, put on each year by volunteers to benefit the Stoney Point Fire Department. It will operate Friday and Saturday nights until Hal- loween Week when it's open several nights in a row. For information, check undeadfd.com. SEPTEMBER 28, 7 P.M. Showstoppers! Holy Trinity Episcopal Church This special event will feature live per- formances of jazz and show tunes from musicals such as Phantom of the Opera, Les Miserables and The Wiz. Performers will include members of the Cumber- land Oratorio Singers and the Sweet Tea Shakespeare theatrical company. Proceeds will support the church's community outreach. For information, check holytrinityfay.org. OCTOBER 4, 6-10:30 P.M. Woofstock Cape Fear Botanical Garden This is a purrfect time to let your inner flower child out for a night of costumed fun, music, food and drink, all in the name of helping homeless pets. The event raises money for the Fayetteville Animal Protection Society, a nonprofit, no-kill shelter. For information, check FAPSpet.org. OCTOBER 5, 9 A.M. - 2 P.M. Heritage Festival Cape Fear Botanical Garden Celebrate the coming of autumn with a fun-filled day of history, including days-of-yore exhibits and activities, as well as modern-day fun and games, in- cluding hayrides, a petting zoo, a blue- grass band, performances by Native American dancers, axe-throwing and food and drink. For information, check capefearbg.org. OCTOBER 10 CityView Food & Wine Party Cape Fear Botanical Garden You don't want to miss CityView's al- ways fun, always delicious and always memorable annual Food & Wine Party, which features small bites from lo- cal restaurants, beer, wine and music. To buy a ticket, go to cityviewnc.com/ business/upcoming-events/.

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