Good morning, Fayetteville.

CityView’s 2025—26 DestinationFAY magazine guides Fayetteville locals through new restaurants, shops, festivals and landmarks.

The guide features original stories on the upcoming Sol’s Arcade and Taproom opening and a local powwow—while updating directories for dining, schools and government.

Demetrius Stocks, 33, an operations manager at Walmart, was named to Fayetteville’s 40 Under 40 class for his strong leadership and dedication to foster care advocacy—he is recognized for his work ethic and community impact.

Kaylynn Suarez, 35, leads the Fayetteville Dogwood Festival and was named to the 40 Under 40 Class of 2025 for her hard work and community spirit.

She manages budgets + plans events that support local families and military causes.

Ashley Patterson (36) from Fayetteville was named to the 40 Under 40 Class of 2025 because she leads job coaching at Cumberland County Schools and co-founded Fayetteville Latin Dance (LLC), where she supports students and builds community through dance events.

Fayetteville native Amir Pierre, 34, founded Amir Pierre and Co and mentors youth known as Coach P.

He was nominated for the 40 Under 40 award for his nonprofit work with The Power Circle and BeU Nonprofit and Company.

Residents in Fayetteville and Hope Mills can choose from a wide variety of specialty shops—ranging from gift stores to boutiques and pet centers—with detailed addresses and contact information provided in the guide.

The shopping guide covers local markets and food stores to meet diverse needs.

FRC Firecracker 4 Miler

7-10 a.m. — North Carolina Veterans Park — Entry fee required — Celebrate Independence Day with a fun 4-mile race and a Kids/Fun run through historic Downtown Fayetteville.

Breakthrough Basketball Skills Camp

July 8th-10th — Freedom Courts Sports Complex — Registration required — Enhance your shooting and ball-handling skills with expert coaching and tailored drills.

Fayetteville Roller Derby

5-6:30 p.m. — Crown Complex — One ticket covers both games — Witness an exciting double header with Fayetteville Roller Derby taking on Low Country.

Whispers of Villa Romance Styled Shoot

6-8:30 p.m. — Villa Mirabela — Early Bird Special available — Elevate your portfolio with a glamorous styled shoot featuring romantic setups and stunning European-inspired aesthetics.

Rhythm & Rodeo Line Dancing Series

3-8 p.m. — 5319 Yadkin Rd, Fayetteville, NC — Free entry — Enjoy a high-energy line dancing series with music, food, and fun for the whole family.

Video Editing Course for High School Students

10 a.m. – 1 p.m. — Image Graphics Inc. — Cost varies — Dive into the world of video editing and motion graphics with hands-on training in Adobe Premiere Pro and After Effects.

Day of the Cowboy Benefit Rodeo

5-10:30 p.m. — 7 Branch Farm & Arena — Tickets available — Experience thrilling rodeo action and family fun while supporting local cancer patients.

Fayetteville Rockstar Connect Networking Event

6-8 p.m. — Gaston Brewing Restaurant — Free entry — Connect with local professionals and expand your network in a friendly atmosphere.