Community Outreach
Looking for something to do in the Fayetteville Area?
Check out some of these local places for exciting, upcoming events!
2018 Cumberland County Fair Schedule
August 31- September 9, 2018
Crown Complex
1960 Coliseum Drive Fayetteville, NC 28306
August 31- September 9, 2018
Crown Complex
1960 Coliseum Drive Fayetteville, NC 28306
- Friday, August 31: Opening Night FREE ADMISSION Unlimited ride wristbands and ride tickets sold separately.
- Saturday, September 1: Up & Coming Weekly Coloring Contest $2.00 off Admission ticket with student ID or Kidsville News Art
- Sunday, September 2: STAY-CATION Student Night! $4.00 off Admission ticket with valid Student ID
- Monday, September 3: Early Bird Pay One Price Night – $10 Admission and Unlimited Ride Wristband (1pm – 5pm), $15 Admission and Unlimited Ride Wristband after 5pm.
- Tuesday, September 4 – Thursday, September 6 : Pay One Price Night – $15 Admission and Unlimited Ride Wristband
- Thursday, September 6 : Senior Expo at the Fair – Free admission for senior citizens 1 – 5pm
- Friday, September 7 : Military and Emergency Services Appreciation Night (Law Enforcement, Firefighters and EMS/Rescue Personnel) – Free Fair Admission ticket with valid ID Card or uniform.
- Sunday, September 9: Faith & Family Night – $2.00 off Admission ticket with a Church bulletin from 1:00-3:00 pm (1 bulletin per person) Regular price after 3:00 pm
The Crown Complex always has great concerts and events going on! Here are just a few, and for more listings and tickets, check out the Crown at http://www.crowncomplexnc.com/events
Aug 18 Sandhills Purple Heart Dinner
Aug 31 - Sept 9 Cumberland County Fair
Sept 22 Tracy Morgan Live
Oct 20+ 21 Fayetteville ComicCon
Dec 10 Moscow Ballet Great Russian Nutcracker
Dec 13-16 Disney on Ice
Cape Fear Botanical Gardens
Founded in 1989, Cape Fear Botanical Garden is a natural beauty situated on an impressive 80 acres nestled between the Cape Fear River and Cross Creek just two miles from downtown Fayetteville. The Garden offers engaging cultural events to inspire and excite, educational activities to energize, and peaceful spots to refresh. Visitors of all ages are welcome.
Flourishing with beautiful specialty gardens and blooming ornamental plants, Cape Fear Botanical Garden’s highlights include Camellia, Daylily and Shade Gardens, Butterfly Stroll and Children’s Garden, and the Heritage Garden featuring 1886 agricultural structures and a homestead.
Host to any special occasion, our lovely and world class Wyatt Visitors Pavilion Complex is the perfect complement to our Garden and the venue for weddings, business and military functions, workshops and more.
Stroll along our scenic river trail with water views, take in a guided tour, relax on our patio overlooking the Cypress Pond, and take home the perfect gift from our destination Gift Shop. Click here for upcoming events: https://www.capefearbg.org/upcoming-events/
Founded in 1989, Cape Fear Botanical Garden is a natural beauty situated on an impressive 80 acres nestled between the Cape Fear River and Cross Creek just two miles from downtown Fayetteville. The Garden offers engaging cultural events to inspire and excite, educational activities to energize, and peaceful spots to refresh. Visitors of all ages are welcome.
Flourishing with beautiful specialty gardens and blooming ornamental plants, Cape Fear Botanical Garden’s highlights include Camellia, Daylily and Shade Gardens, Butterfly Stroll and Children’s Garden, and the Heritage Garden featuring 1886 agricultural structures and a homestead.
Host to any special occasion, our lovely and world class Wyatt Visitors Pavilion Complex is the perfect complement to our Garden and the venue for weddings, business and military functions, workshops and more.
Stroll along our scenic river trail with water views, take in a guided tour, relax on our patio overlooking the Cypress Pond, and take home the perfect gift from our destination Gift Shop. Click here for upcoming events: https://www.capefearbg.org/upcoming-events/
Museums
- Airborne and Special Operations Museum 100 Bragg Blvd, Fayetteville, NC 28301 910-643-2778 https://www.asomf.org/
- Fascinate-U Children's Museum 116 Green St, Fayetteville, NC 28301 910-829-9171 http://www.fascinate-u.com/
- Fayetteville Area Transportation and Local History Museum325 Franklin St, Fayetteville, NC 28301 910-433-1457 https://fcpr.us/facilities/museums/transportation-museum
- Museum of the Cape Fear Historical Complex 801 Arsenal Ave, Fayetteville, NC 28305 910-500-4240 https://museumofthecapefear.ncdcr.gov/
- Arts Council of Fayetteville/Cumberland County 301 Hay St, Fayetteville, NC 28301 910-323-1776 http://www.theartscouncil.com/
