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SUMMARY:Dance Lessons at Taste of West Africa
DESCRIPTION:Starting on March 31\, meet at Taste of West Africa for P Street Swing Dance Class! Learn other dances like Street Swing\,  Lindy Hop \, Cha Cha \, Mambo \, Salsa \,GrayStone\, DC Bop\,Line dancing.   \nClass Dates are: Tuesdays\, 1pm-2pm or 6pm-7pm\nPrice: $10 a class or $60 for 8 weeks \nLocation: Taste of West Africa\, 116 Person Street  \nAll are welcome and classes our taught by Ramon Huggins who has over 31 years teaching.
URL:https://visitdowntownfayetteville.com/events/dance-lessons-at-taste-of-west-africa/
LOCATION:NC
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SUMMARY:Pretzel Bite Eating Competition
DESCRIPTION:Grab your stretchy pants and get your bellies ready because Gaston is holding its first Pretzel Eating Contest on Saturday\, October 10 at 7pm during Dogwood Nights. \n$10 entry fee and a $100 pot prize for 1st place. 2nd and 3rd prizes available. Only 10 spots available. For more information visit gastonbrewing.com \nRestrictions may apply\, contestants will be required to sign a safety waiver in order to compete.
URL:https://visitdowntownfayetteville.com/events/pretzel-bite-eating-competition/
LOCATION:124 Hay St\, 124 Hay St\, Fayetteville\, NC\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Colleen Soto or Trish Rassmussen":MAILTO:events@gastonbrewing.com
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SUMMARY:Ladies Laugh Lounge - Comedy Show
DESCRIPTION:Ladies Laugh Lounge comedy show is coming to Fayetteville for the FIRST TIME on October 16th at the Cameo Art House Theatre!\nLLL has become one of the best-selling shows at Goodnights Comedy Club in Raleigh\, and this year we’ve taken it on the road to Nashville\, Virginia…and now Fayetteville is next!\nAnd since it’s October\, we’re making this one a SPOOKY EDITION!  The comedians are dressing up and we’d love for you to join us. Costumes/Halloween flair encouraged but definitely not required!\nGrab your besties\, sisters\, neighbors\, fellow military spouses-whoever makes you laugh-and come make a night of it with us. \nOur mission is to elevate women in comedy\, but guys are absolutely welcome too!\n Come for the costumes. Stay for the comedy.
URL:https://visitdowntownfayetteville.com/events/ladies-laugh-lounge-comedy-show/
LOCATION:Cameo Art House Theatre\, Cameo Art House Theatre\, Fayetteville\, NC\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kiki Wynns":MAILTO:kikicomedy2.0@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261017T130000
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SUMMARY:The Fall Showcase 2026
DESCRIPTION:The Fall Showcase 2026 is coming to Segra Stadium in Fayetteville\, NC on October 17 from 1 PM–7 PM. \nJoin the Fayetteville community for an afternoon featuring a motorcycle showcase\, live DJ entertainment\, local vendors and shopping\, family activities\, community connections\, veteran and family resources\, food\, games\, giveaways\, and more. \nThe event welcomes families\, veterans\, motorcycle enthusiasts\, and members of the surrounding community. Each adult ticket includes admission for one child at no additional cost. \n📍 Segra Stadium\, 460 Hay Street\, Fayetteville\, NC 28301\n📅 October 17\, 2026\n⏰ 1 PM–7 PM
URL:https://visitdowntownfayetteville.com/events/the-fall-showcase-2026/
LOCATION:Segra Stadium 460 Hay Street Fayetteville\, NC 28301 United States\, Segra Stadium 460 Hay Street Fayetteville\, NC 28301 United States\, Fayetteville\, NC\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Clutches &amp%3B K9s":MAILTO:contact@clutchesandk9s.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261023T180000
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SUMMARY:2026 Oct 4th Friday - District Fall Fest
DESCRIPTION:NEW THIS YEAR! We don’t know if you’ve heard\, but scientists may have found a cure for the annual Zombie Invasion we’ve been living under for quite a while now\, at least temporarily. This October\, the beloved ZombieWalk is taking a hiatus – stay tuned for updates for 2027. Though there won’t be an official downtown ZombieWalk this year\, there will still be plenty of seasonal fun to be had in the District. Cool Spring Downtown District (CSDD) invites you break out your plaid shirts and fall boots\, and join us at the October 4th Friday\, District Fall Festival\, on Friday\, Oct 23\, from 6PM – 10PM. The festival will include a literary book crawl\, The District Gets Lit\, celebrating local and regional authors in partnership with downtown bookstores City Center Gallery & Books\, Bound & Vine\, and Chapter House Books\, along with the Cumberland County Public Library\, Woven Lore Publishing\, The United Way\, and The Capitol Encore Academy (TCEA). \nTCEA’s vivacious School of Rock Band\, led by Guy Unger\, will take the District Vibe stage\, opening for the winner of the 2025 North Carolina Folk Festival’s “Not Your Average Folk Contest”\, and Greensboro Sound’s 2025 “Emerging Artist” to watch\, Evan Blackerby & The Bandwagon\, a soulful\, high-energy Americana group whose sound blends weathered roots tradition with a cool\, contemporary edge (evanblackerby.com). Perfect for fall vibes with friends and family! \nAdditional features will include an Oktoberfest Beer Garden highlighting our local breweries including Gaston Brewing Company\, North/South Brewing\, Heckler Brewing Co.\, and Dirtbag Brewery and more! CSDD is especially thrilled to announce the exciting Fayetteville debut parade performance from award-winning theatre company\, Paperhand Puppet Project. The company is known for its incredible giant puppets\, epic masks\, shadow plays and ethereal spectacle performances for all ages (paperhandpuppet.org). Hay rides\, seasonal photo spots\, arts and crafts vendors and activities\, food trucks\, games\, and more can be found at the District Fall Festival. \nPlanning ahead for Halloween? Have no fear – we are still going to get spooky in the District! Check out our Trick or Treat and Costume Contest (10/31) event listing! \n– Apply here: https://bit.ly/3S5TJXy \n– Applications are due by the 10th of each month. For more information\, contact Adam Carroll – adam@coolspringfay.org
URL:https://visitdowntownfayetteville.com/events/district-fall-festival-4th-friday/
LOCATION:NC
CATEGORIES:Fall,Signature Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261031T160000
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SUMMARY:2026 Halloween in the District - Trick or Treat & Costume Contest
DESCRIPTION:We don’t know if you’ve heard\, but scientists found a cure for the Zombie Invasion we’ve been living under for quite a while now. Whew! This year\, ZombieWalk is taking a hiatus – stay tuned for updates for 2027 – but we still have plenty of lingering zombies\, witches\, ghosts\, ghouls\, costumed heros\, and other masked Fayettevillains lingering around. So\, though there won’t be an official ZombieWalk this year\, we are still going to get spooky in the District! \nJoin us in the District on Saturday\, October 31st from 4-8PM for Trick or Treat and All Ages Costume Contest! \nOn Halloween\, our downtown neighborhood businesses come together to celebrate spooky season with you and your littles\, with candy and other fun giveaways from 4-6PM. Don’t just get your candy and go – stick around for the YOUTH COSTUME CONTEST (10-UNDER\, 11-17YRS) at 6PM – meet at 222 Hay Street for signup and contest! \nAt 7PM\, it’s time for the big kids to play! For the ADULT COSTUME CONTEST (18+) we want to see your most creative\, most realistic\, most recognizable spooktacular costumes! Meet at 222 Hay Street for sign up and contest. After which\, take your bad Halloween self on a stroll to one of our District bars\, restaurants or retail spots for a scarily good cocktail and other Halloween fun! \nFor more information or to sign up to be a volunteer\, contact marketing@coolspringfay.org. \nInterested in sponsoring candy bags and Halloween giveaways? Contact ashanti@coolspringfay.org by Sept 30\, 2026.
URL:https://visitdowntownfayetteville.com/events/2026-halloween-in-the-district-trick-or-treat-costume-contest/
LOCATION:NC
CATEGORIES:Fall,Signature Events
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SUMMARY:Fayetteville Turkey Trot
DESCRIPTION:Join us this Thanksgiving at the Fayetteville Turkey Trot 5K & 1 Mile Run/Walk. Register & join one of the fastest-growing holiday traditions in North Carolina. Be sure to bring the entire family\, as there will be races for everyone. The event offers a costume contest\, a team competition\, and finisher medals for all participants. Free photos\, medals\, shirts\, and live results to all registered participants. \nDates/Times\nThe course starts at 445 Treetop Dr\, Fayetteville\, NC 28311 and runs along the Cape Fear River Trail. \nDate: Thursday\, November 26th\, 2026 \n1 Mile Run/Walk Start Time: 8:30am \n\nStart Line Location: 445 Treetop Dr\, Fayetteville\, NC 28311\nCourse: Along Cape Fear River Trail\n\n5K Start Time: 9:00am \n\nStart Line Location: 445 Treetop Dr\, Fayetteville\, NC 28311\nCourse: Along Cape Fear River Trail
URL:https://visitdowntownfayetteville.com/events/fayetteville-turkey-trot-2/
LOCATION:498 Treetop Dr\, Fayetteville\, NC 28311\, United States\, 498 Treetop Dr\, Fayetteville\, NC 28311\, United States\, Fayetteville\, NC\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fall
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261212T100000
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SUMMARY:27th Annual Fayetteville Rotary Christmas Parade
DESCRIPTION:A holiday tradition since 1999\, the 27th Annual Fayetteville Rotary Club Christmas Parade returns to downtown Fayetteville on Saturday\, December 12 to celebrate the holiday season.  Organized and funded solely the Rotary Club of Fayetteville\, the parade will start at 10 am at the intersection of Person Street and Liberty Point\, travel around the Market House and up Hay Street to Pittman Street. \nThe parade will feature over 100 entries including bands\, dance groups\, motorcycles\, and horses and\, of course\, features everyone’s favorite\, Santa Claus!
URL:https://visitdowntownfayetteville.com/events/27th-annual-fayetteville-rotary-christmas-parade-2/
LOCATION:NC
CATEGORIES:Winter
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