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FOOD TRUCK WARZ Celebrates 1-Year Anniversary Event in Parkton, NC

Get ready for a foodie paradise as “Food Truck Warz” is coming to Parkton Place this Saturday, March 11th, from 12-5pm. This food truck festival promises to be a delightful and delicious event with a wide range of delectable treats to satisfy your cravings.

The event will be held at Parkton Place, located at 1860 Armory Rd in Parkton, NC 28371. With free admission, everyone is welcome to come and enjoy the food truck extravaganza.

The 2023 roster includes some of the best food trucks in the regi on. From the savory and delicious BBQ of “When Pigs Fly BBQ,” to the delectable Italian ice from “Taste Bud Italian Ice,” there is something for everyone. You can also enjoy mouth-watering fried chicken from “GMA Fried Chicken,” and spicy Jerk chicken from “Jerk N Tings.”

But it’s not just about the food. There will also be unique and exciting vendors on hand, like “Mama Bling Jewelry” and “Royal Beauty Jewelry,” offering beautiful accessories that will make you shine. “Your Smiles Photography” will also be present to capture the fun moments of the day.

The event will also feature live entertainment, with “Diversity Forever MC” bringing some exciting hip-hop beats and “DJ Kuttah P” spinning some of the latest hits. You can also check out “Hope-Thru-Horses,” a non-profit organization, that offers therapy through horseback riding for people with special needs.

Bring the kids along, as there will be plenty for them to do as well. “Sprinkle Kids” will be on hand with some fun and interactive activities for children, and “Bigg Grizz” will be showcasing some unique face painting designs.

So make sure to mark your calendars for “Food Truck Warz” this Friday, March 11th, from 1-5pm. Admission is free, and with a diverse range of food trucks, unique vendors, live entertainm ent, and children’ s activities, it promises to be a day of fun and delicio usness. For more information, contact 910-429-6872.

Fayetteville After 5: Free Concert on July 14, 2023

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Join the Fayetteville Dogwood Festival in Festival Park for the second Faye tteville After Five summer concert of the summer!! This concert is FREE and open to the public!

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:
5:00 PM Park Opens
6:00 PM To Be Announced
8:00 PM 87&Pine

FOOD TRUCKS

NOT ALLOWED:

  • Soliciting
  • Weapons
  • Canopies
  • Coolers/Outside Containers
  • Bicycles/Skateboards/Rollerblades
  • Pets (Service Animals Permitted)
  • Drones (Aerial Toys or Equipment) without approval of Sarahgrace Mitchell, Executive Director.
  • Inappropriate Language or Behavior

Interested in being a sponsor? Email Sarahgrace Mitchell, Executive Director at dire ctor@thedogwoodfestival.com!

The Fayetteville Do gwood Festival’s events are presented by White Claw and distributed by Healy Wholesale.

Try This Kid’s Event: “Little Land” at Crown Expo Center, March 25, 2023

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Get ready for “Little Land,” a fun-filled, interactive, and bonding event for families with young children! Brought to you by Partnership for Children of Cumberland County

Saturday, March 25, 2023
from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm
Crown Expo Center, 1960 Coliseum Dr, Fayetteville, NC

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Parents and children will have the opportunity to explore “Little Land” and let their imaginations run wild. The event will feature costumed characters, vendors , photo opportunities, and interactive activities to engage young minds and promote community resources.

Best of all, admission is free, and 100% of the proceeds from “Little Land” will benefit the Partnership for Children of Cumberland County. This event is a great way to have fun while supporting a worthy cause in the community.

For more information about “Little Land” at the Crown Expo, please visit https://ccpfc.org/littleland/

“Bucking 4 The Belt” Youth Dance Competition in Fayetteville, NC on May 13, 2023

Are you ready to get your groove on and compete for the ultimate dance title? Then mark your calendars for May 13th, 2023, because “Bucking 4 The Belt” is coming to Fayetteville, NC, and it’s going to be a dance competition like no other.

Hosted by DreamVille Dance Company LLC, this exciting event will take place at the JD Fuller Rec Center, located at 6627 Old Bunce Rd. With professional judges and a grand prize of a belt, trophy, and cash, this competition is sure to bring out the best in all the contestants.

The competition will be hosted by the talented Tyrus Sellers, also known as Boo-Boo Kitty of Bring It! on Lifetime TV. So you know that the competition is going to be fierce, with some of the best dancers from the region vying for the coveted grand prize.

The grand champion of “Bucking 4 The Belt” will not only walk away with a belt, trophy, and cash prize but also gets to defend their title in the future. So make sure you br ing your best moves to the dance floor.

But don’t wait too long to secure your spot in this amazing dance competition. Early bird discount tickets are available now for only $20 until March 25, 2023. After that, regular ticket prices will apply, so don’t miss your chance to save and join in on the fun. You can purchase your tickets at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/bucking-4-the-belt-tickets-548119388847.

For more information about the competition or to inquire about sponsorship opportunities, contact DreamVille Dance Company LLC at dreamvilledancecompany@gmail.com or call 910-633-8885. So gather your dance crew, and get ready to buckle up and buck for the belt!

DATE NIGHT: Catch “Melodies by Candlelight” on March 4, 2023 at CFRT

“Melodies by Candlelight” u Id I

Saturday, March 4, 2023

@ Cape Fear Regional Theatre #FayettevilleNC

Presented by Ayana Washington and Cerina

Johnson.

Melodies by Candlelight will feature music ranging from funk and R&B to show tunes and classical work, performed by Melrose Joh nson, Alannah McMillan, Ayana Washington, and more, accompanied by Radioboxx Musick.

• Limited free concessions will be provided by

Sweets by Shameka and Pretty Sticki.

(a) Tickets: $25 (10% discount will be offered to active duty servicemembers, veter ans, and their families)

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No Longer Bound Entertainment

Students present “Black History Museum” at Mary McArthur Elementary in Fayetteville, NC

Fayetteville, NC — Students at Mary McArthur Elementary School in Fayetteville, North Carolina, celebrated Black History Month by creating and presenting their projects in the school’s library. The projects included famous African Americans, inventions, and leaders who made significant contributions to American society.

Some students dressed up in costumes to presen t their projects, making it a lively and engaging event. The library was transformed into a “Black History Museum,” where students from each grade level had the opportunity to visit and learn about the different accomplishments, inventions, and leaders who impacted American life today.

The projects w ere diverse and informative, ranging from poster boards featuring famous African Americans such as Martin Luther King Jr. and Harriet Tubman to objects invented by African Americans, like the traffic light, potato chip, and ironing board.

The Black History Museum in the library provided a unique opportunity for students to learn and appreciate the contributions of African Americans to American society. It was an engaging and educational event that the students and staff thoroughly enjoyed.

The Black History M onth celebration at Mary McArthur Elementary School was a tremendous success, showcasing the hard work and dedication of the students and teachers. The school looks forward to continuing this tradition in the coming years to celebrate and recognize the achievements of African Americans throughout history.

Kres Thomas, FayToday News
contact: kresthomas@faytoday.com

Linden, NC Hosts “Little River Days” Community Festival on March 25th, 2023


Join the Linden, NC Community for “Little River Days” taking place March 25th, 2023 from 10 am to 5 pm at the Town of Linden Little River Community Park at 5010 Loop Road Linden, NC 28356. This family-friendly community festival by LWood Soution s will feat ure over 100 vendors, food trucks, and family activities.

Grand Stage Lineup Schedule:

  • 10 AM: Ribbon cutting and kick-off
  • 11 AM: Michael Daughtry and The Drift
  • 12 PM: Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office K9 demonstration
  • 1 PM: Leslie Jones
  • 2 PM: Dance Party presented by Nine 10 News
  • 3 PM: Oso Talented
  • 4 PM: Final shopping hour

Visit www.littleriverdays.com for more information about this exciting event.

Don’t miss out on the chance to enjoy live entertainment, del icious food, and plenty of fun activities for the whole family.

FOODIE MOB: Birria Tacos at Rookies, Fayetteville NC


If you’re looking for a delicious meal, you have to try the Birria tacos at Rookies on Yadkin Rd in Fayetteville, NC.

The small-sized Birria tacos are filled with cheese, cilantro, and asada, and are fried to perfection. The Birria dipping sauce is delicious as well which sets off the entree. The restaurant also has a Birria pizza good to feed 3-5 people.

The cozy and dimmed dining area is perfect for watching sports or news on the many TVs. Don’t miss out on this fantastic restaurant!

Rookies

6238 Yadkin Rd

Fayetteville, NC 28303

(910) 339-5003. 

PHOTOS: MLK Day Parade in Fayetteville, NC

Photography by: Kres Thomas, Fay Today News

New Medical School Created by Methodist University and Cape Fear Valley Hospital

Fayetteville, N.C. — Methodist University and Cape Fear Valley Hospital have announced the creation of a new medical school in Fayetteville, North Carolina. The Methodist University medical school will be located in a new facility at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center and will open its doors in July 2026.

The partnership and new medical school have a mission to provide better medica l care for rural and underserved populations and diversify the MD workforce in the Fayetteville/Cumberland County region.

The joint press conference, which will feature Methodist University President Stanley T. Wearden and Cape Fear Valley Health CEO Mike Nagowski, will provide additional details about the new medical school. The event will take place on Monday, February 27 at 3 p.m. in the McLean Health Sciences Building on the Methodist University campus.

— Updated Feb 23, 2023

written by: Kres Thomas, Fay Today News

Contact:  kresthomas@faytoday.com