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WWW.UPANDCOMINGWEEKLY.COM 16 UCW October 25 - 31, 2023 AUBRETTE REID, Staff Writer. COMMENTS? editor@upandcomin- gweekly.com. 910-484-6200. EVENT Chamber hosts the Carolina Rock n' Boil Oyster Roast by AUBRETTE REID e Greater Fayetteville Chamber is bringing back its annual Chamber Oyster Roast. Food and music will be available in abundance with the return of the Carolina Rock n' Boil Oyster Roast. "is is the annual Chamber Oyster Roast that we haven't done since 2017, so we are bringing it back," said CEO and President of the Greater Fayetteville Chamber, Nat Robertson. "Not only do we have the oyster roast, but we have a low country boil, BBQ sliders and the band Rivermist will be playing." e annual Oyster Roast is on Oct. 26, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. and will be held at the Dirtbag Ales Brewery & Taproom, located at 5435 Cor- poration Drive. Complimentary parking will be available in the paved lot next to Dirtbag Ales and across the street in the unpaved lots. Rivermist will be bringing the fun while play- ing great music. Rivermist was voted Fayette- ville's favorite hometown band for 2023 by Up & Coming Weekly. ey are primarily a classic rock, rhythm and blues, variety and party band. Rivermist is known for their covers and their original songs. Tickets are available for $60 per person for Greater Fayetteville Chamber members and $100 for non-members. e tickets include all-you- can-eat oysters, and more food will be available for purchase. e menu consists of freshly steamed oysters, a Lowcountry boil with shrimp, sausage, potatoes, corn, BBQ sliders, coleslaw, hush puppies, sweet tea and adult beverages. e tickets also include access to Dirtbag Ales Brewery and Whiskey Bar; the event is 21 and over. According to the Chamber's website, upon arrival, attendees should head to the wooden pavilion behind Dirtbag Ales to check in. Chamber Ambassadors and staff will pro- vide registered attendees with wristbands, serving as a ticket to an evening of culinary delights and live music. Ambassadors will guide visitors to the bars and food stations for an unforgettable experience. e Greater Fayetteville Chamber suggests that attendees dress smart-casual and plan for chilly October weather. Temperatures are usually between low 70°F to low 50°F, so dressing accordingly is recommended. "It's going to be a good time. is will be the last business after hour event of the year, and that's why we are doing it on a big scale," said Robertson. With food, live music, and a lively atmosphere, the 2023 Carolina Rock n' Boil Oyster Roast hopes to be the Chamber's biggest celebration of the year. e annual Carolina Rock n' Boil Oyster Roast will be held Oct. 26, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Dirtbag Ales Brewery For more information about the Greater Fayetteville Chamber and the 2023 Carolina Rock n' Boil Oyster Roast, visit their website at https://faybiz.com/. C u st o m C a teri n g by T w o B r o t h ers eVineNC.com or TwoBrothersCateringNC.com 806 Katie Street Fayetteville NC (O Owen Drive behind O-Reilly's) Make your special day one that everyone will remember! Call 910-584-9892 Lakeside WEDDING, BANQUET & EVENT VENUE Fayetteville's Newest Venue PRINT. PACK. SHIP. All in one place! Print & Business Services Westwood • Fort Liberty• Hope Mills 910.860.1220 WESTWOOD AND HOPE MILLS LOCATIONS NOW OPEN SUNDAYS 11:00 am - 4:00 pm 439 WESTWOOD SHOPPING CENTER PLEASE SEND PRINT REQUESTS TO PRINT2974GMAIL.COM | FORT LIBERTY MINI-MALL 3333 N MAIN ST UNIT 150 HOPE MILLS SHIPPING BLUEPRINTS SIGNS FLYERS NOTARY BOOKLETS DESIGN DIRECT MAIL SHREDDING BROCHURES BANNERS CANVAS PRINTS Partner with our friendly team of shipping and printing experts to grow your business. Oysters are shucked at a previous Oyster Roast. is year's event will be Oct. 26 at Dirtbag Ales Brewery & Taproom. (Photo courtesy Greater Fayetteville Chamber)