Happy weekend, Fayetteville! In today’s happening-today edition: Textile art exhibit, mobile food trailer, and Fort Bragg DMV reopening + events worth checking out today & tomorrow.
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01 — Worth knowing In the newsThree local stories this week, plus a few worth your money.
Art rooted in community: Cumberland County Public Library will open Woven Connections, a textile exhibit by inaugural artist in residence Kia Love, Saturday, June 27 at 3 p.m. On view through July 31 -- see the exhibit details.
A welcome return on base: Fort Bragg’s DMV reopened after six years, restoring on-base service for military families. A self-service kiosk aims to cut wait times, and Gov. Josh Stein said it could boost jobs -- see the DMV reopening.
Expanding hope through service: Fayetteville Area Operation Inasmuch unveiled Inasmuch on the Go, a mobile food trailer that will start serving Cumberland County in September 2026, training men rebuilding their lives through culinary work -- learn how to support it.
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03 — On our radar
Local business spotlightNearby spots we'd actually send a friend to.
Dial in your swing: Skip the scene and groove your game at Carver's Falls Golf Driving Range & Pro Shop, a family-run spot with both mat and grass tees, friendly range dogs, and room to actually work on that draw you’ve been promising since April.
Boil bag bliss: From messy-fingers seafood boils to po’boys and crabmeat fries, Juicy Crab nails that Cajun-by-way-of-Carolina comfort. Pick your sauce, set your spice, then let the Juicy Special do its thing… perfect for a midweek treat when the kitchen feels like optional.
Quick nature reset: Swap scrolling for birdsong at Spacious Skies Campgrounds - Sandy Run, a peaceful pocket of pines with a catch-and-release pond, walking trail, pool, and dog park. It’s an easy reset when you want outdoorsy vibes without a long drive or leaving Fayetteville.
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05 — The event calendar Around town today & tomorrowOur favorite events going on the rest of this weekend. Dates, times, and locations are subject to change. Always check official event pages before heading out.
🏃 Juneteenth Celebration 5k Run/Walk @ Evans Metropolitan AME Zion Church | Saturday (6/20) at 7:30 AM – If your Juneteenth needs a nudge, a 5k run or walk winds through downtown Fayetteville, cardio with purpose, and family friendly. Delta Sigma Theta’s Fayetteville Alumnae, Stubborn Donkey Running, and Cool Spring Downtown District throw a trot that sells out, bigger and better each year.
🎆 Father’s Day Freedom Fest @ Fort Bragg Harley-Davidson | Saturday (6/20) at 9:30 AM – Father’s Day in town means throttles, brisket, and permission to trade Dad’s ugliest tie for a gift card. Roll into this charity ride for live music, BBQ, and Harley vibes, all benefiting PTSD recovery, with vets, families, and neighbors making noise for a real cause.
🛍 Fayetteville Preloved Market @ Aged Well Thrift Store | Saturday (6/20) at 10:00 AM – Think you know the thrill of a great thrift score? Fayetteville Preloved Market is back with community vibes, vintage finds, and goods from small businesses and local creatives. Hunt for treasures, swap stories with neighbors, and feel smug about keeping perfectly good stuff in circulation.
🎨 Seasonal Art Series: Father's Day @ Cape Fear Botanical Garden | Saturday (6/20) at 10:00 AM – Skip the tie, spend Father’s Day painting two gloriously odd birds with Dad, bold colors, playful patterns, and plenty of laughs included. Guided and step-by-step for ages 12+, no experience needed, you leave with a finished piece, $50, all materials included. Beats yardwork.
🦀 8th Annual Father's Day Weekend "All You Can Eat" Crabfeast @ John D Fuller Sr. Recreational/Athletic Complex - RAC | Saturday (6/20) at 1:00 PM – Father’s Day weekend calls for cracking blue crab, not another tie. The 8th annual all-you-can-eat crab feast brings Fayetteville fish and chips, music, family-friendly fun, and two seatings, so even late sleepers win. BYO butter and seasoning, make it your way, and call it bonding.
🚗 Pop-up Cruise'N @ Liberty Island Foods | Saturday (6/20) at 3:00 PM – Casual pop-up cruise-in for folks who still know the difference between a rumble and a rattle. Cars, trucks, and bikes welcome, no registration required, family friendly, and respectful vibes. If the clouds start acting up, consider it canceled, then go polish something.
🎉 Freedom on the Coast: A Juneteenth Galveston Dinne “ Farm to Table” @ Anchor Allie's | Saturday (6/20) at 6:00 PM – If you’ve been waiting to honor Juneteenth with actual flavor, this candlelit, Galveston-inspired farm-to-table dinner does it right. Think Cajun oysters, gumbo, seared snapper, and bread pudding, plus Rumbo, a Galveston daiquiri, and Black-owned wines, because history tastes better with friends and a decent pour. Live music & entertainment:
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06 — The Fayetteville report Weather forecastToday — High: 90°F — Low: 68°F — Precip: 0%
Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. Northwest wind around 6 mph. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around 68. West wind 1 to 5 mph.
Tomorrow — High: 95°F — Low: 74°F — Precip: 2%
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