Spring is here, so that can only mean one thing: the Fayetteville Woodpeckers are back! The Houston Astros minor league affiliate team recently held its annual media day ahead of the 2023 season opener on Friday, April 7. The game is against the Carolina Mudcats at Segra Stadium. The hometown…
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Always asking "What's there to do in Fayetteville?" Plenty, actually! April (and Spring) is finally here, so there are far more things to do now in and around Fayetteville. It all starts this weekend with a wide range of events and activities! Saturday, April 1, offers everything from live…
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Spring is in full swing! That means longer, sunnier days and more activities and events. Everyone should have the Fayetteville Dogwood Festival high on their list because the festival unofficially kicks off the spring event season. So, get ready! Here are just a few of the things happening in…
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Doing things without four wheels can be liberating! It’s great living or visiting a city because of all the things to see, things to do, and places to eat. And there are ways to do it without having to rent or own motorized transportation. Some city dwellers actually choose to go carless in…
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St. Patrick's Day celebrations at this Fayetteville pub are like no other. Patrick “Paddy” Gibney knows a thing or two about celebrating St. Patrick’s Day. He’s Irish by birth, to start. He also owns a Fayetteville bar fittingly named “Paddy’s Irish Pub.” So, saying St. Patrick’s Day…
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The luck of the Irish is with us this year because St. Patrick’s Day falls on a Friday! Here are just some of the fun-packed, crafty, musical, and family-friendly entertainment events in the Fayetteville area during St. Patrick’s Day weekend (March 17 – 19, 2023). Paddy’s 16th Annual St. Patrick’s…
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February has come and gone like a whirlwind, so now come March, St. Patrick’s Day, and the first day of Spring. That means dramatically more activities and events! So, here’s a quick primer on fun and exciting things to do in March around Fayetteville! DISTINCT & UNUSUAL 75 th Annual Camellia…
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Who Runs The World?! GIRLS! Celebrate Women’s History Month all year long by supporting these Women-Owned Businesses in and around Fayetteville. EAT First up, we have our FIRST-EVER VEGAN/PLANT-BASED restaurant Vibe Gastropub located at 131 Hay Street in the heart of downtown. Owner Ambery Edge…
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The festivities kick off Thursday, April 27, with the Cork & Fork: A Premiere Food and Wine Festival in Festival Park. I mean … if this doesn’t set the stage for an exceptional festival, I don’t know what does! You had me at Cork and then doubled down with Fork! Come enjoy part of what makes our…
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The Super Bowl is upon us, so football fans everywhere are preparing for what often turns out to be the party of the year. So, party planners need to step up their game! As with any party, getting guests involved is the key to success. Here are a few tips and tricks from Distinctly Fayetteville…
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