This story first appeared in CityView magazine’s September 2026 edition.
Mark your calendars! Here are the top 45 events in Fayetteville and Cumberland County this month.
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September 1
America’s 250th Scavenger Hunt
Bordeaux Community Library
3711 Village Drive
cumberland.librarycalendar.com
September 3
Paddy’s Comedy Club
Chris Cope and Don Garrett
Paddy’s Irish Public House
2606 Raeford Road
paddysirishpub.com
Lafayette Lecture Presents: Transitioning Special Operators to the Civilian Workforce
Lafayette Hall
Fayetteville Technical Community College
2201 Hull Road
faytechcc.edu
September 4
First Friday on Main
Main Street, Spring Lake
townofspringlake.com
Little Mania Wrestling
Hope Mills Shrine Club
4461 Cameron Road
eventbrite.com
September 4, 11, 18, 25
Pink Floyd’s Dark Side of the Moon
Fayetteville State University Planetarium
1200 Murchison Road
uncfsu.edu
September 4–13
Cumberland County Fair
Crown Complex
1960 Coliseum Drive
crowncomplexnc.com
September 4–October 25
Celebration of Sapphire: Mail Art from Around the World
The Arts Council of Fayetteville | Cumberland County
301 Hay St.
theartscouncil.com
September 5
Mercantile Market
The Hive of Hope Mills
3414 Bullard St.
thehiveofhopemills.com
Fear State
Paddy’s Irish Public House
2606 Raeford Road
paddysirishpub.com
September 7
Paddy’s Comedy Club
Josh Sneed and Ashley Preston
Paddy’s Irish Public House
2606 Raeford Road
paddysirishpub.com
September 9
8th Annual Valor Public Safety Awards
Greater Fayetteville Chamber
Manna Church
5117 Cliffdale Road
faybiz.com
September 10
9/11 Remembrance
Tony Rand Student Center
Fayetteville Technical Community College
2220 Hull Road
faytechcc.edu
September 10–27
Bright Star
Cape Fear Regional Theatre
1707 Owen Drive
cfrt.org
September 11
9/11 Remembrance Ceremony
U.S. Army Airborne and Special Operations Museum
100 Bragg Boulevard
asomf.org
3rd Annual 9-11 Run to Remember
82nd Airborne Division Association
Carver’s Creek State Park–Sandhills Access
995 McCloskey Road
runsignup.com
September 11–27
25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
Gilbert Theater
116 Green St.
gilberttheater.com
September 12
Dogwood Nights: Around the World Street Dance
222 Hay St.
thedogwoodfestival.com
Pull Up Poet: Lost Voices Edition
Cameo Art House Theater
225 Hay St.
cameoarthouse.com
Scroggins Band
Paddy’s Irish Public House
2606 Raeford Road
paddysirishpub.com
September 12–13
Fayetteville Greek Festival
Saints Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church
614 Oakridge Ave.
distinctlyfayettevillenc.com
September 16
Free Haircuts by FTCC’s Barber Students
Continuing Education Building
Fayetteville Technical Community College
220 Hull Road
faytechcc.edu
September 17
Chamber Coffee Club
Greater Fayetteville Chamber
Highland Country Club
1105 Highland Country Club Drive
faybiz.com
Micro Wrestling
Group Therapy Pub & Playground
1906 Skibo Road
microwrestling.com
Bluegrass & BBQ
FTCC Foundation fundraiser
The Carolina Barn
7765 McCormick Bridge Road
faytechcc.edu
September 18
The American Revolution and Fayetteville Walking Tour
Headquarters Library
300 Maiden Lane
cumberland.librarycalendar.com
Rock’n On The River: Heart Breaker with Krossroadz
Deep Creek Grill
1122 Person St.
distinctlyfayettevillenc.com
September 19
N.C. Taco Festival
Golfview Greenway Walking Trail
3644 Golfview Road
tacofestivalnc.com
Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association
N.C. Chapter 15
20th Anniversary
Paradise Acres
1965 John McMillan Road
20th.cvmanc.com
Benoit Gauthier conducts “Beethoven 8”
Fayetteville Symphony Orchestra
Huff Concert Hall
Methodist University
5400 Ramsey St.
methodist.edu
Neon Night Run
Fort Bragg Fairgrounds
Howell Street & Bragg Boulevard, Fort Bragg
bragg.armymwr.com
September 23
J. Cole: The Fall-Off Tour
Crown Coliseum
1960 Coliseum Drive
crowncomplexnc.com
September 25
Military Affairs Council Leadership Breakfast
Greater Fayetteville Chamber
Crown Complex
1960 Coliseum Drive
crowncomplexnc.com
4th Friday
Cool Spring Downtown District
222 Hay St.
visitdowntownfayetteville.com
September 25–26
48th Annual International Folk Festival
Festival Park
335 Ray Ave.
wearethearts.com
September 25–27
N.C. Home Expo
Crown Expo Center
1960 Coliseum Drive
crowncomplexnc.com
September 26
Around the World Run
Friends of Civil Affairs
Cape Fear Botanical Garden
536 N. Eastern Blvd.
runsignup.com
Fall Market
Iron Mike Conference Center
2658 Rock Merritt Ave., Fort Bragg
bragg.armymwr.com
Oktoberfest
Iron Mike Conference Center
2658 Rock Merritt Ave., Fort Bragg
bragg.armymwr.com
September 26–27
Ryder Club Championship
Ryder Golf Course
5625 Normandy Drive, Fort Bragg
bragg.armymwr.com
September 27
Port City Quartet
Jesus First Church
7467 Camden Road
bandsintown.com
September 29
Fayetteville Symphonic Band Concert
Huff Concert Hall
Methodist University
5400 Ramsey St.
methodist.edu
