Fayetteville Inside Aug. 6
Wine tasting Southeastern Radio Reading Service will hold its annual wine tasting fundraiser at New Deli restaurant at 5:30 p.m. Sample local wines and bid on silent auction items to improve quality of life for the visually-impaired and disabled citizens of southeastern North Carolina. Information: 672.1600 or sencrrs@gmail.com
Aug. 7, 21 & Sept. 4, 18
Jazzy Fridays It’s well worth the drive to Cypress Bend Vineyards in Wagram for Jazzy Fridays. Listen to good music and sample delicious wine made right there on site. Information: 910.369.0411 or www.cypressbendvineyards.com
Aug. 20 & Sept. 17
Fayetteville After Five Beach music rules in August and September at this free concert series in Festival Park. The Craig Woolard Band takes the stage first with The Tams following up in September. Information: 485.5121 or www.fayettevillemuseumofart.org
Aug. 22
Run for the Red Rev up for the annual run and fun walk in the morning and stick around to Rock the
Sept. 11-13
Horse trials It may not be as glitzy as the spring
Red that afternoon and evening at Festival Park. Musical entertainment starts at 2 p.m. with The Embers, followed by ‘80s tribute band The Breakfast Club. Edwin McCain will close out the evening. Proceeds benefit the Highlands Chapter of the American Red Cross. Information: 867.8151 or www.highlandsarc.org
Sept. 10-20
County fair Rides, games, food: the Cumberland County Fair is back at the Crown Center. Diaper derbies to live music, there’s something for everyone. Information: www.cumberlandcountyfair.org
Sept. 11- 12
Birthday bash Start with a guided bus tour and wrap up with a birthday barbecue to celebrate the Marquis de Lafayette, the famous French nobleman and Fayetteville namesake. Events will include a pancake breakfast, fun run, fencing tournament, Revolutionary War demonstration and re-enactors. Information: 678.8899 or www.lafayettesociety.org
steeplechase, but the Five Points Dress Trials at the Carolina Horse Park in Raeford offers a glimpse into the world of dressage and show jumping. Best yet, it’s free. Information: 875.2074 or www.carolinahorsepark.com
Sept. 17
Kiwanis golf tourney The Kiwanis Club of Fayetteville will sponsor a captain’s choice golf tournament at Cypress Lakes to benefit the Child Advocacy Center. Information: 485.2672
Sept. 25-27
Folk Festival The 31st
International Folk Festival starts
with Fourth Friday, launches into the Parade of Nations on Saturday morning and ends Sunday afternoon with food, entertainment and crafts in Festival Park. Information: 323.1776 or www.theartscouncil.com
Oct. 3
Blue Jean Ball The annual ball and chair-ity auction are set for Highland Country Club. Once again, kids and adults are invited to dance, eat and bid on hand-painted items from local artist including, yes, chairs.. Information: 486.9700 or www.childadvocacycenter.com
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