Fayetteville Inside June & July
SwampDogs The Fayetteville SwampDogs play all summer long at J.P. Riddle Stadium. Special events include the comeback of a SwampDogs tradition: a game versus the U.S. Military All-Stars. The first pitch between Team Red, White and Blue and the Dogs is set for 7:05 p.m., July 12. Information: 426.5900 or www.goswampdogs.com
June 6
Disco Inferno This fundraiser for the Arts Council of Fayetteville/Cumberland County will bring the 70s back to life at the Holiday Inn Bordeaux. Look for a special guest appearance by Tony Manero of “Saturday Night Fever” fame. Information: 323.1776 or www.theartscouncil.com
June 6 & 27
Fayetteville Guard Fayetteville’s indoor arena football team plays at home at the Crown Coliseum. Information: 202.4753, 438.4100 or www.fayettevilleguard.com
June 12, 26 & July 10, 24
Jazzy Fridays It’s well worth the drive to Cypress Bend Vineyards in Wagram for Jazzy Fridays this
Through June 26
Hometown Heroes An exhibit at the Fayetteville Transportation and History Museum explores the contributions made by local servicemen in the European and Pacific theaters of World War II. The exhibit also highlights home-front activities that supported the war effort. Information: 433.1457
summer. Listen to good music and sample delicious wine made right there on site at the vineyard. Information: 910.369.0411 or www.cypressbendvineyards.com
June 18 & July 16
Fayetteville After Five Suicide Blonde takes the stage at Festival Park on June 18 with Mr. Coffee & the Creamers set for July 16. Both shows are part of the Fayetteville Museum of Art’s annual concert series. Information: 485.5121 or www.fayettevillemuseumofart.org
June 26 & July 24
Fourth Friday Downtown Fayetteville comes alive with exhibits, entertainment, refreshments and featured artists. Information: 323.1776 or www.theartscouncil.com
July 4
Operation Celebrate Freedom Fort Bragg celebrates the 4th with a parachute demonstrations, concert and fireworks display. Country music singer Jason Michael Carroll and “Dancing with the Stars” regular Julianna Hough are scheduled to perform. Information: 396.1024
Aug. 1
Commuity garden The public is invited to the grand opening of the Fayetteville Community Garden at 10 a.m. at the intersection of Vanstory and Mann streets. Information: 483.9028
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Freedom Bike Fest This second annual rally has been dubbed the “bike blowout of summer” and includes daily motorcycle shows, concerts, daily rides to benefit charity, stunt riders and sky divers. Information: 396.1024 or www.freedombikefest.com
July 4 Hope Mills
Experience the hometown feeling of July 4th in Hope Mills with a parade, children’s activities, food, crafts and fireworks. Information: 424.4500
