FAQs

Downtown Fayetteville offers a mix of public art, signature events, local shops, restaurants, museums, and year-round cultural experiences. From exploring the mural map and attending Fourth Fridays to discovering locally owned stores and dining spots, there’s always something happening.
Start with our Plan Your Visit page or check the Downtown Events Calendar to see what’s happening now.

Downtown hosts concerts, festivals, art walks, markets, and seasonal celebrations throughout the year. For up-to-date information, visit the Downtown Events Calendar, which is updated regularly.
If you’re looking for major annual events, see our Signature Events page.

Downtown Fayetteville is home to locally owned restaurants, cafes, breweries, and bars offering a range of cuisines. Browse our Business Directory to explore Downtown restaurants and find your next favorite spot.

You’ll find independent boutiques, specialty retailers, service providers, galleries, and creative businesses throughout the district. Explore the full list in our Business Directory to see what’s currently Downtown.

There are more than 4,000 public parking spaces throughout the District, including 2 parking decks, surface lots and on-street parking.  Some areas have time limits and fees. For current information and guidelines, visit our Parking page.

Yes. Downtown Fayetteville is designed to be pedestrian-friendly, with wide sidewalks and connected public spaces that make it easy to explore shops, restaurants, murals, and events on foot.

Yes. Downtown Fayetteville includes a growing residential population, with apartments and mixed-use developments throughout the district. Visit our Live Downtown page for more information about residential options.

Living Downtown means being close to arts, events, restaurants, and everyday conveniences. Residents are part of the neighborhood’s energy and character that define the district. Learn more on our Live Downtown page.

Opening a business Downtown involves securing the appropriate permits, licenses, and approvals from the City of Fayetteville. Cool Spring Downtown District serves as a connector and partner, helping you navigate available resources and understand the district ecosystem.
Visit our Do Business Downtown page to get started.

Small business grants and loan programs are administered through the City of Fayetteville and other economic development partners. For more information, see our Business Info & Support page, where we link directly to available programs and resources.

Available commercial properties are listed on our Available Commercial Spaces page. This resource is updated as new opportunities arise.

You can submit or update your listing through our List Your Business page. All submissions are reviewed before publishing and typically go live within 1–3 business days.

Event organizers can submit their event to the collective Downtown calendar through our Promote an Event page. Submissions are reviewed before publishing.

Volunteers help support events, public art, and other district initiatives throughout the year. Visit our Volunteer page to learn about current opportunities.

Cool Spring Downtown District is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Donations help support public art, events, beautification, and year-round activation. Visit our Donate page to contribute.

Annual sponsorship opportunities are available for signature events and district initiatives. Visit our Annual Sponsorship Opportunities page to learn more or download the sponsorship packet.

Cool Spring Downtown District is a nonprofit organization formed in 2017 in a joint effort from the City of Fayetteville, The Arts Council of Fayetteville/Cumberland County, and the Downtown Alliance to create and sustain an arts and entertainment district in Downtown Fayetteville, NC. CSDD works to grow Downtown Fayetteville’s dynamic hub where creativity, culture, and commerce thrive.
Learn more on our About the District page.

CSDD is an independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. CSDD holds contracts with the City of Fayetteville to curate two large-scale community festivals, as well as a Municipal Services (MSD) contract, wherein the organization receives a portion of a special tax in the District to support enhanced services such as shared waste management, public realm management and event support.