September 2026: Fall Events

CityView’s September magazine explores outdoor events around Cumberland County this fall, including an in-depth look at the 48th Annual International Folk Festival. There’s also details on two museums on Fort Bragg. Our columnists explore cultural traditions during Hispanic Heritage Month, the dream of establishing downtown as the cultural core of Fayetteville, books examining the building blocks of civilizations, and the importance of family dinners.

Also in this issue: A story sponsored by Fayetteville State University focusing on the work of Jeremy Jackson, a professor and economist distills a mountain of data into a look at the status of the region’s economy and where it’s headed. The magazine closes with the To-Do List of events in September and photos from the inaugural Dogwood Nights.

Columns

Column: Tales of the Summertime Sheriff

Columnist Claire Mullen describes the list of chores she gave her children for the summer, and whether or not they’ve completed them successfully.

by Claire Mullen

Column: Veterans, Stress, and the Lost Art of Human Recovery

To veterans, and to the families who carry the emotional weight of service alongside them, this column offers something simple yet sincere: recognition.

by Claudia Zamora

Column: The Core of Fayetteville’s Economy Is Fort Bragg

When it comes to Fort Bragg, there is no political warfare around here; everyone’s on the same team. The numbers—and history—explain why.

by Tim White

Column: Here Are 6 Books to Read About American History

Columnists Diane Parfitt recommends books by Walter Isaacson, David Hackett Fischer, and more to read as the U.S. celebrates turning 250.

by Diane Parfitt

The To-Do List

Top 45 Things to Do This September in Fayetteville

Enjoy festivals, comedy shows, charity runs, 9/11 remembrances, the Cumberland County Fair, the 48th Annual International Folk Festival, and much more across Cumberland County.

by Matt Hennie