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March 15-May 11 |
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Art Exhibition: Perceived Realities
Fayetteville Museum of Art
839 Stamper Rd.
Fee: Free
The Fayetteville Museum of Art and Patriot Outfitters invite you to explore your perception of reality. March 15 through May 11, Artists Kathleen Jardine, Margarita Leon, Eric Ton, and Leland Wallin exhibit layered surfaces with a rich color palette. Works are lighthearted and whimsical yet command serious interpretation. Gallery Hours: Mon-Fri 10am-5pm, Sat & Sun 1pm-5pm
www.FayettevilleMuseumArt.org |
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April 3-6, 11-13, and 18-20 |
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The Gilbert Theater presents: Rabbit Hole
116 Green Street, use Bow Street entrance
Fee: $10
Sunday matinee 2pm, all other shows 8pm
In David Lindsay-Abaire's Tony-nominated play, the heartbreaking story of a suburban couple facing tragedy mixes great humor with real emotions, and hopefulness that speaks to the resiliency of the human spirit.
http://www.giberttheater.com |
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Saturday, April 19 |
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Fayetteville Beautiful Citywide Litter Pickup
9:00 AM
Meet at rally point - Ramsey Street entrance to the MLK Freeway
Join hundreds of volunteers pick up litter and help us keep Fayetteville Beautiful. http://www.fayettevillebeautiful.com |
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Miss Fayetteville Dogwood Festival Pageant
Crown Theater
7:00pm
Fee: $10
Winners are chosen in four age groups: Junior Miss, Young Miss, Teen Miss, and Miss Fayetteville Dogwood Festival. Contestants compete in three categories: a private interview, evening gown competition, and on-stage interview. The Miss Fayetteville Dogwood Festival winner receives a $1,000 cash scholarship as well as scholarships to Methodist University, Fayetteville State University, and Fayetteville Technical Community College. |
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Monday, April 21 |
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RENT
8:00 PM
Givens Performing Arts Center at UNCP
Tickets: $35, $33, $15, $12-child or student
Set in the East Village of NYC, RENT is about being young and learning how to survive in the big apple. Its about falling in love, finding your voice, and living for today. Winner of the Tony Award for Best Musical and the Pulitzer Prize, RENT has made a lasting mark on Broadway with songs that rock and a story that really resonates. Whether it's your first time our your 100th time, the time is now for RENT!
For tickets, call 1-800-367-0778 or visit www.uncp.edu/gpac |
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Tuesday, April 22 |
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Cumberland County Schools: State of the Schools
7:00 PM
Not open to the public.
Hosted by the Cumberland County Schools, the annual State of the Schools event provides an opportunity for the community members and schools to meet for a review of the past year. Highlights will include a review of progress and discussion of next steps on the journey from “Good to Great.” |
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Wednesday, April 23 |
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Fayetteville Farmers Market
Downtown in the AIT parking lot
Freedom, Families, and Fresh Local Food! Join us for the spring grand opening of the Farmers Market. All the fresh, local produce you love - from the farmers you know - all season long! For more information, visit our website at www.downtownfayettevillemarket.com |
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Thursday, April 24 |
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Recycled Art Show
The Re-Store Warehouse
205 Forsythe St.
Free
Enjoy the funkiest event of the Dogwood Festival - the 5th Annual Recycled Art Show at the Re-Store Warehouse. See the area's best artists submit works created from items that some people consider trash. Categories include an adult and childrens division. Be part of the show by voting for the People's Choice Award. Register for free door prizes. Refreshments served. Call 321-0780 for more details or visit www.restorefaync.org |
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Friday, April 25 |
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Fayetteville-Cumberland Crimestoppers BBQ
11:00 AM to 7:00 PM
2800 Raeford Rd, Harris Teeter parking lot
Fee: $6.00
Proceeds are used to pay rewards offered for information leading to the arrest of those "Wanted" by local law enforcement. |
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Bloom & Boom Kickoff Party
7-10pm
Featuring Eddie Money and closing out the night with Fireworks. Midway rides open at 5:00pm with $15 all you can ride, Friday only!
Budweiser Clydesdales Schedule
6:30pm - 8:30pm
400 Block of Hay Street, in front of Huske Hardware House
Hay Day for Missions
Hay Street United Methodist Church front lawn and fellowship hall 320 Hay Street
Free
Come to the Fellowship Hall and treat yourself to a variety of home made desserts and either a hot or cold beverage from 5:30-10:00pm while enjoying the sounds of Christian Jazz musician Kia Walker and Friendz. |
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An Evening of Music and The Big Read
7:00 PM
Headquarters Library, 300 Maiden Lane
Free
In celebration of The Big Read and The Dogwood Festival, The Parsons perform their brand of "uptown hillbilly swing," a combination of ragtime, old-time blues, bluegrass, swing and folk music. Join us as we wrap up our community-wide reading project, The Big Read. The evening will also include dramatic readings from Fahrenheit 451 and recognition of The Big Read essay contest winners. Refreshments provided by SYSTEL. |
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Saturday, April 26 |
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Dogwood Street Festival
12pm-10pm
Featuring arts and crafts vendors, live entertainment, the Partnership's KidStuff, midway rides, and much more! Stop by the Dogwood Festival Merchandise and Information tent to pick up your official Event Guide and to purchase this year's poster and fine art print.
Budweiser Clydesdales Schedule
1pm - 5pm
400 Block of Hay Street, in front of Huske Hardware House
Meet & greet with Q98's Bob & Sheri at the Q98 Booth
Hay Day for Missions w/ Family Fun, Food, and Fellowship
Hay Street United Methodist Church front lawn and fellowship hall
320 Hay Street
Free
10am-4pm, bring the kids by to enjoy carnival games, creating art, and face painting in the lawn or in the gym. All profits from sales and donations go to enhance local mission projects as well as long and short-term mission teams. |
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Hogs and Rags Spring Rally
8:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Airborne & Special Operations Museum
Fee: $40
Grab hold of the handlebars or take the top off your convertible for the 3rd annual Hogs and Rags Spring Rally. Enjoy a relaxing ride to the beach all while helping the American Cancer Society and families affected by Autism.
www.hogsandrags.com |
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17th Annual YMCA Dogwood Festival 10k and Fun Run
8:30 AM
Fayetteville Family YMCA
2717 Ft. Bragg Rd
Fee: $20
Must pre-register online or by calling 323-0800
Enjoy one of the most beautiful running courses in North Carolina. Come celebrate the Dogwood Festival by entering the YMCA 17th Annual Dogwood Festival 10k and Fun Run. This is a 5k and 10k race with multiple age brackets and course choice. Proceeds will go to support our summer camp scholarship program for kids. For information call 323-0800 or visit us at www.fayettevilleymca.org |
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Fayetteville Area Habitat for Humanity
310 Green St
Fee: $25 Registration Fee
Habitour Bike Ride is sponsored by the Fayetteville Area Habitat for Humanity as a means of increasing awareness of its programs and as a way of raising money for the agency. Join us as we "Ride to Provide" and with your help, hope to raise enough funds to build yet another Habitat for Humanity home. Registration begins at 7:00am at 310 Green Street, across from the Post Office. For more information, call 910.483.0952 |
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Spring Plant Sale
10:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Cape Fear Botanical Garden
536 N. Eastern Blvd
Free
This sale will feature a mix of annuals, perennials, shrubs, trees, and tropicals. Local nurseries and plant societies will also have plants for sale. Master Gardener Volunteers as well as expert garden staff will be available to answer your gardening questions. Proceeds will benefit the CFBG.
www.capefearbg.org |
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Not Your Ordinary Dog Show
11:00 AM
Tallywood Shopping Center
Raeford Rd.
Fee: Donations Only
The fun dog show for "less than pedigreed," well loved dogs. Come show off your best friends "Not So Ordinary" qualities and win prizes in several categories. Dress up your doggie and rehearse his best tricks. If he looks like you, you both could be winners. www.fapspet.org |
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2008 Chancellor's Scholarship Gala
7:00 PM
Crown Exposition Center, Crown Complex
Fee: $150
Enjoy an evening of fine dining and music featuring the sounds of the legendary Stephanie Mills during the Senator Tony Rand Scholarship Dinner. Proceeds from this event will be used for an endowed scholarship in the name of Senator Rand. |
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Beethoven & Stravinsky
8:00 PM
Reeves Auditorium, Methodist University
Fee: $22, $18, $8
The Fayetteville Symphony Orchestra season finale features masterpieces from Stravinsky and Beethoven.
www.fayettevillesymphony.org |
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Sunday, April 27 |
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Dogwood Street Festival
1pm-6pm
Featuring arts and crafts vendors, live entertainment, the Partnership's KidStuff, midway rides, and much more! Stop by the Dogwood Festival Merchandise and Information tent to pick up your official Event Guide and to purchase this year's poster and fine art print. |
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LaFayette Ford Classic Car Show
Noon – 3 pm
*NEW LOCATION*
Maiden Lane, in front of the Cumberland County Public Library
Vintage antique cars and trucks, restored classic vehicles and custom street rods displayed. Public invited to vote for their favorite vehicle. Entry forms are available at LaFayette Ford or Click Here for a downloadable PDF of the application . |
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Tuesday, April 29 |
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Arthur LIVE! "Arthur Tricks the Tooth Fairy
7:00 PM
Givens Performing Arts Center at UNC Pembroke
One University Dr. Pembroke, NC
Fee: $20, $18, $15/$12 child or student
This all-new Arthur LIVE production "is" based on the award-winning book series by Marc Brown and a top-rated PBS TV series. D.W. is jealous when her big brother Arthur loses a tooth and gets a visit from the Tooth Fairy. Arthur explains that the Tooth Fairy comes only when you lose a tooth and put it under your pillow at night, so D.W. dreams up some hilarious (but unsuccessful) plans to trick the Tooth Fairy into coming. Call for more information, 910-521-6361 or 1-800-367-0778 or visit our website at www.uncp.edu/gpac |
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Friday, May 2 |
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Cumberland County Seniors Beauty Pageant
7-10pm
Fee: $5
Join us in finding out what beauty really is. See seniors, sixty and older compete and find out how beautiful they are in sprite, mind, and body. Root for your favorites and see if the judges agree with you. The winners in the Ms, Mr, and Couples categories will be recognized. Contact the Council on Older Adults for information on how to nominate your beautiful senior at 484-0111. |
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May 9-10 |
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9th Annual W.O.M.E.N.’s Expo
Cross Creek Mall
Free
The Tribute to Mom, including a Mother/Daughter Look-a-Like and Dance contest. Live entertainment, Cash Prizes, and much more! Register for free today at 868 7471 or email ColorMeAngel@aol.com
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April 25-27, 2008
Festival Event Guide
Download the official 2008 Dogwood Festival Event Guide in .PDF format.
Bloom and Boom Kickoff Party
Friday, April 25
7pm - Until
Family Foods/Taco Bell Midway
Friday, April 25
6-10pm $15 Wristbands
Saturday, April 26
12-10pm Ticketed Rides
Sunday, April 27
1-6pm Ticketed Rides
Budweiser Clydesdales
Friday, April 25
6:30-8:00pm
Saturday, April 26
1-5pm
Sea Lion @ The Partnership's KidStuff
Saturday, April 26
1pm, 3pm, 5pm
Sunday, April 27
1pm, 3pm, 5pm
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