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WWW.UPANDCOMINGWEEKLY.COM SEPTEMBER 13-19, 2023 UCW 17 Seafood and blue crab lovers rejoice! You are not going to want to miss this event. e Livery Cigar Emporium and e Southeast Crab Feast are putting on another one-of-a-kind event, right in the heart of downtown Fayetteville. e Cigar and Crab Feast is set to take place September 16th at 3:00 p.m. Tickets are $40 and can be purchased online at eventbrite.com or southeastcrabfeast.com. e event is listed on both sites as, Cigar and Crab Feast. Ticket purchase includes ALL YOU CAN EAT blue crabs, one side of fish and chips, and a complimentary beer or glass of wine of your choice. For attendees who want to have a smoke with their meal, there are $50 tickets available, that include a complimentary cigar. ose attending can expect a "family-friendly event" with "great food and lots of fun," crab- themed drink specials, music, and giveaways. Coolers are not allowed but Rick Yates, owner of e Livery Cigar Emporium says, "Bring your appetite, and possibly an extra shirt, crabs can be messy." Crab enthusiast are encouraged to also bring their mallets and favorite homemade or store-bought sauces. Crabs and seafood will be cooked in the traditional Low Country Coastal way, outside. A perfect setup as patrons will be able to enjoy their seafood, drinks, and cigars on the patio. e Livery, located at 147 Maxwell Street, is a hub for local cigar enthusiasts. Providing a wide range of cigars and accessories, e Livery provides a curated laid-back ambiance and experience from the time you walk through the doors until you leave. A jewel of Downtown Fayetteville. e Southeast Crab Feast is a non-profit organization, based out of Charlotte, North Carolina. Born out of the love of North Carolina seafood and "the heritage of eating ocean fresh seafood such as Blue Crabs and Fish" the non-profit supports "cancer research and treatment organizations such as St. Jude Children's Hospital, Susan G Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, American Cancer Society, along with other non-profits." ey host several all-you-can-eat blue crab feasts up and down the East Coast, including, Columbia and Savannah, using Atlantic Ocean Blue Crabs. Dedicated to ensuring healthy fishery off the coast, they support local watermen in NC, SC, GA, and FL and also source locally for the seafood used at events. ey promise, "perfectly seasoned fresh blue crabs and fish." A promise they keep, as tickets to all of the events sell out quickly, no matter the city. Rick Yates hopes to bring one more Cigar and Crab Feast to downtown Fayetteville before the end of the year if the weather holds out, as this event is popular and always has a great turnout. e Livery Cigar Emporium's next scheduled event is the Fayetteville State University Homecoming tailgate, a popular event for them and the after-party. e Southeast Crab Feast's next event is September 19th in Charleston, South Carolina. Make sure to follow both on Facebook to stay up-to-date on all events. Cigar and Crab Feast by AMBER LITTLE EVENTS AMBER LITTLE, Staff Writer. COMMENTS? Editor@upandcomingweekly.com 910-484-6200. Image by Elisanth_ via IstockPhoto make your Radio sound funny. Mornings 6am to 10am on WFAY. Bud & Broadway