Column: Fayetteville Mayor Mitch Colvin Tapped for N.C. Transportation Board
Bill Kirby Jr.’s notes from the week, including two downtown festivals, more on the Crown Theatre and Arena closures, and memories of a UNC basketball hero and a perfect season.
Column: International Folk Festival Becomes Fayetteville Staple
The festival opens Friday at 6 p.m. and runs 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday in downtown Fayetteville. More than 30,000 people are expected to attend.
A Guide to the 48th International Folk Festival in Downtown Fayetteville
Experience cultures from across the globe during the 2-day festival that includes food, entertainment, and parade.
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.
Column: Diverse cultures to gather for 47th Annual International Folk Festival
The 47th International Folk Festival kicks off on Saturday with the Parade of Nations.
Column: International Folk Festival brings special Latino Show during Hispanic Heritage Month
The 47th annual festival will take place on Sept. 26–27 in downtown Fayetteville
Columna: Eventos imperdibles del 47º Festival Internacional de Folklore
El festival icónico de Fayetteville se celebrará el 26 y 27 de septiembre con un show especial latino el segundo día
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Column: Arts Council anticipating 70,000 to 75,000 for International Folk Festival
Fiesta Latina, a celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month scheduled from 6 to 10 p.m. today, is a prelude to this weekend’s 46th Annual International Folks Festival downtown.
International Folk Festival
As the festival kicks off its 46th year of celebration on Sept. 28 with a few new additions — including a Youth Creation Station, a pre-parade breakfast, and an art exhibit highlighting pieces from both national and international Latinx artists displayed in the Arts Council of Fayetteville/Cumberland County — festival contributors and showrunners have pulled…
Storm threat cancels Parade of Nations, delays International Folk Festival
Because of the threat of stormy weather, the Parade of Nations — originally scheduled for 10 a.m. Saturday — has been canceled.
Fourth Friday canceled because of stormy forecast
With stormy weather in the forecast, Fourth Friday has been canceled, but the International Folk Festival will go on as planned. Fourth Friday was scheduled from 6 to 10 p.m. Friday in downtown Fayetteville.
Annual celebration of diversity to bring cultures together downtown
For 45 years, the International Folk Festival has served as a celebration of Fayetteville’s cultural diversity. This year, the Arts Council of Fayetteville-Cumberland County plans to expand the into more of downtown.
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