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.

Stories

Column: 6 Books Exploring Art As the Language of Culture

These titles explore the building blocks of civilizations and will make your journeys across the globe more fun and interesting.

by Diane Parfitt

Column: How a Kitchen Renovation Upset a Suppertime Tradition

Sitting down as a family to eat a home-cooked meal around our big kitchen table was an expectation—not optional, and not a novelty.

by Claire Mullen

Column: Dreaming of Downtown as Fayetteville’s Cultural Core

Downtown is the cultural core of Fayetteville and should be developed further to create a prosperous synergy that lifts our economy and our spirits.

by Tim White

Column: When Music Reminds Us Who We Are

Longtime Fayetteville resident Jimmy Román blends the traditions of salsa, bachata, and merengue with the contemporary sounds shaping today’s global Latin movement.

by Claudia Zamora

Columns

Column: Get Ready for Turkey Leg Season in Fayetteville

The September issue of CityView magazine explores fall events, including a preview of the International Folk Festival and details on other outdoor festivals and parties.

by Matt Hennie

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