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Fort Bragg Fair Spins Into Action by ERINN CRIDER This year the fair has an incredible line up of live entertainment. Shows are subject There are a few sure fire ways that natives to the area can gauge the coming to change, but all of the entertainment opportunities at the fair are astounding. of spring. First, the dogwood trees bloom. Second, the Fort Bragg Fair comes "This year the fair will have added value entertainment acts including the to town. This Fayetteville tradition has been a staple of spring for more than 30 Marvelous Mutts. These are rescue dogs who do tricks and acrobatics and the years, and it has only grown as time has passed. This year the Fort Bragg fair will BMX who ride bikes and do aerial stunts and tricks," Stroupe said. be as fun and family friendly as ever. The Marvelous Mutts, which is a As in years past, this exciting and lively fair performance that showcases the amazing will offer carnival rides and entertainment intelligence and athleticism of man's best galore — there will be something for friend, the dog, will perform at several everyone. Rhett Stroupe, special events different times. This family-friendly event will coordinator said, "People should expect family be sure to impress all who watch it, as both fun in a safe and secure environment." the trainers and dogs in this show have been The admission fee to enter the fair is nationally recognized for their skills. This $12 for general admission on Mondays can't-miss opportunity includes in the price of through Fridays after 7 p.m. and $17 for admission, and the dogs and their trainers are the weekends. On weeknights after 7 p.m. planning to have shows every day the fair is the cost for military members with I.D. and open for patrons to enjoy. children up to age 9 is $10. Senior citizens The fair will also have the American and the handicapped will be charged $7 for BMX Stunt Team performing. Watching the admission. On weekends military with I.D. professional trick riders from American BMX and children up to the age of 9 will be charged Stunt Team perform is guaranteed to entertain $15, but the price remains the same for the and astound. The team is North Carolina-based, handicapped and senior citizens regardless of but their skills are nationally renowned. The the day. Additionally any children under the The Fort Bragg Fair is an event that the community looks forward to each year. riders professionally ride and perform daring height of 36 inches will get into the fair free tricks on bicycles, scooters and inline skates. regardless of the day. The fair will be having The gates to the fairground open at 5 p.m. a special on Mother's Day, May 12. Mothers on weekdays and 1 p.m. on weekends. The fair is located at the Fort will be admitted for free when they are accompanied by a paying child who is over Bragg Fairground, F-4208 Howell St. and Bragg Boulevard. For 36 inches in height, up to the age of 17 — all in celebration of the sacrifices and more information or directions, visit the hard work that mothers go through. The price of admission includes unlimited ERINN CRIDER, Contributing MWR website at www.ftbraggmwr.com rides on all carnival rides and tickets to any show that is happening at the fair. Writer, COMMENTS? Editor@ upandcomingweekly.com. or call at the number 396-9126. Parking is free. Please join us for the inaugural spring Entrepreneurial Leadership Summit "BULLIED TO MILLIONAIRE" Presented by Ms. Nancy Tedeschi, Entrepreneur and Inventor of the SnapIt Screw When: Tuesday, April 30 | 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Where: Embassy Suites | Fayetteville, N.C. Awards: 2013 Woman Entrepreneur of the Year 2013 American Business Ethics Award 2013 Small Business Excellence Award 2013 Silver Spoon Award Register: methodist.edu/cfe 910.630.7642 | cfe@methodist.edu Contact: Mr. Marty Van Cayton Director of The Center for Entrepreneurship 910.237.2640 (cell) | mcayton@methodist.edu WWW.UPANDCOMINGWEEKLY.COM APRIL 17-23, 2013 UCW 13