WWW.UPANDCOMINGWEEKLY.COM JUNE 1 - 7, 2022 UCW 19
ASHLEY SHIRLEY, Staff Writer.
COMMENTS? Editor@upandcomin-
gweekly.com. 910-484-6200
Fayetteville After Five is back with music, food and family fun
by ASHLEY SHIRLEY
EVENT
Free live music, food trucks and
southern summer nights come to-
gether every second Friday evening of
the month for a concert series starting
on June 10.
From 6 to 10 p.m., Fayetteville After
Five, held at Festival Park in down-
town, will open its gates to couples
looking for a fun night out or families
looking to beat the summer doldrums.
While outside food and drink, cano-
pies and coolers are not permitted
on-site — camping chairs, blankets
and service animals are more than
welcome as attendees experience an
evening of good vibes, good food and
good music.
A summer staple for the last decade,
Fayetteville After Five has the success-
ful summer bash down to a science.
Park gates will open at 5 p.m., followed
by an opening act at 6.
For those coming to rock, the live
music offering will not disappoint.
Fayetteville After Five will feature
a range of tribute and cover bands.
From the Eagles to Led Zeppelin,
there's a little something for everyone.
Opening acts taking the stage this
summer include Southern Haze,
rowback Collaboration Band and 10
O'Clock High.
A rotation of five to seven food
trucks will be on-site with plenty of
options, including dessert and several
types of beer.
At 8 p.m., the night's headlining act
will grace the stage, and the lineup
this year features crowd favorites such
as On the Border, Rivermist and Zoso.
As an extension of the Dogwood
Festival, Fayetteville After Five offers
those still crowd-shy after the precau-
tions of the past two years an oppor-
tunity to get out and have a good time.
Sarahgrace Snipes, executive director
of the Dogwood Festival, sees it as a
great way for people to reengage with-
out battling the overwhelming crowds
often present at other events.
"It's a bit more relaxing," she told
Up & Coming Weekly. "is is a great
event to not be right on top of people.
We'll have lawn games; kids can run
around, people can interact with each
other and enjoy live music without a
huge crowd."
While Fayetteville After Five will
have a lot to offer those looking for
something free, fun and local to add
to their summer plans, Snipes is most
excited to share good live music with
the public.
"I am most excited about On the
Border," Snipes admitted. "It is the ul-
timate Eagles tribute band, and people
love them. ey usually bring in the
largest audience, and it's very fulfilling
to see the park full, people having fun
and seeing the happiness our events
bring to the community."
e concert series will take place
over three dates throughout the sum-
mer: June 10, July 15 and August 12.
"I hope to hear that everyone had
a wonderful time," Snipes said. "And I
hope to hear that they're coming out
to the next event, and they're excited
for the Dogwood Festival in October."
Festival Park is located at 335 Ray
Ave. in Fayetteville.
For more information regarding
vendor and music lineup, visit the
event website at www.thedogwoodfes-
tival.com/fayetteville-after-five.
Fayetteville After Five is scheduled for June 10, July 15 and August 12 in Festival Park. Each event
will offer live music, food and family fun. (Photos courtesy of Fayetteville Dogwood Festival)
