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SEPTEMBER 24-30, 2014 UCW 31 WWW.UPANDCOMINGWEEKLY.COM Calendar of Events The City of Fayetteville, NC does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, age, national origin, religion, or disability in its employment opportunities, programs, services, or activities. JAMI SHEPPARD McLAUGHLIN, Downtown Development Manager jmclaughlin@ci.fay.nc.us www.visitdowntownfayetteville.com www.facebook.com/downtownfayetteville Sept. 26 – 4th Friday, Arts Council and Downtown Alliance, www.theartscouncil.com Sept. 27-28 – 36th Annual International Folk Festival, Arts Council, www.theartscouncil.com Oct. 4 – Fayetteville-Cumberland Metric Century Bike Ride, Fayetteville-Cumberland Parks and Recreation, www.fcpr.us Oct. 11 – American Heart Association Heart Walk Heart Walk of the Sandhills, www.sandhillsheartwalk.org Oct. 12 – Taste of Fayetteville, Cumulus Broadcasting, www.q98.com Oct. 16 – Whimsical Dogwood Auction, City of Fayetteville, www.visitdowntownfayetteville.com Through October – Whimsical Dogwoods! Market at the Museum every Wednesday and Saturday! Fall Event Season is HERE! Downtown is the center for activity in Fayetteville, and it gets even busier in the fall! With an event (or two) every weekend until Christmas, we are loving the crowds, the excitement and, of course, all of the fun things to do in Fayetteville! Here is a sneak peek of what to expect: International Folk Festival – This event is not only a Fayetteville favorite, but it's a regional one as well being named as a Top 20 Southeastern event more than once! Starting with a 4th Friday with an International flair, then celebrating our melting pot of cultures with a Parade of Colors on Saturday along with food trucks representing various countries, music, entertainment, dance and much more! You will not want to miss this over the weekend! Reading Rocks! - On Oct. 18, all Cumberland County schools are represented as they march through Downtown Fayetteville in a sea of t-shirts to promote literacy and raise money for books and educational materials. Dogwood Fall Festival – New this year to Downtown Fayetteville, the folks behind the Dogwood Festival, are bringing much buzz to Halloween activities on Oct. 23-25 as they feature not only their traditional Historic Haunting hayrides and support the 4th Friday Zombie Walk, but also are hosting the LaFayette Asylym haunted house tour (super scary!), the Boo & Brew beer garden, live music, kid's activities, a food truck rodeo and more! When Pigs Fly All American BBQ Festival and 5K – Our friends at Communities in Schools of Cumberland County are bringing back the best in BBQ, bluegrass and beer as they kick off Nov. 14 with a VIP "Preheat" and extend the fun for the general public on Nov. 15 with a NC BBQ Association competition, 5K, music and tons of sampling! Tickets are available at www.whenpigsflybbqfestival.com. Do not miss this! Downtown Fayetteville Trick or Treat! – Bring your little ghosties and goblins downtown for a safe, family-friendly good time with downtown merchants giving the tricks and treats to the area children on Halloween, Oct. 31. New this year, the Downtown Alliance is also adding opportunities for photos of your children (in costume!!) and activity booths sponsored by local businesses. Win-win! Downtown Fayetteville Christmas Open House – Stores will be showcasing the BEST in all things for Christmas so get downtown for a preview weekend and check your list twice the weekend of Nov. 14-16. More details ahead on this one, but go ahead and make plans to shop locally this Christmas season! A Dickens Holiday – Held the day after Thanksgiving, this old fashioned Christmas celebration will warm the heart complete with carolers, a candlelight procession and Victorian costuming. This is another Fayetteville favorite hosted by the Arts Council with the Downtown Alliance. By all means, this is not a complete list of the events coming up, but gives you an idea of a few things to plan ahead for and support! For a full listing of events, keep checking this column and as always, check in at www.visitdowntownfayetteville.com along with all of our social media networks! ENJOY FALL Y'ALL! Save the Date for the Whimsical Dogwood Auction! Thanks to you, we can now call our Whimsical Dogwoods, the award-winning Whimsical Dogwoods! Thank you for everyone who voted us as the Best Local Community Project in 2014 for the Best of 2014 and it is almost time for the Whimsical Dogwood auction on October 16 at Park View so if you see one you like, think about bidding! Pieces will be retouched by artists and ready for permanent installation around Fayetteville and Cumberland County! Imagine them in your garden or at your business as a focal piece. For more information about the Whimsical Dogwood Public Art project, to RSVP for the upcoming auction or to find out how to sponsor next year, please call 910-433-1599. Find out more at the Whimsical Dogwood Facebook page or at www.visitdowntownfayetteville.com. (910) 437-5959 815 Stamper Road Fayetteville, NC 28303 (910) 437-5959 • 815 Stamper Rd. • Fayetteville, NC 28303 www.fayettevillenc.expresspros.com Congratulations to All Best of Fayetteville Winners! Brad Loase Owner/Manager