Festival Park
Recreation & Fitness
Festival Park is the 14-acre lawn at the corner of Ray Avenue and Rowan Street where downtown Fayetteville stages its largest outdoor gatherings. It opened in April 2007, and its centerpiece is a covered performance pavilion whose main stage the city lists at 40 by 66 feet, backed by dressing rooms and a loading dock. Audiences sit on the grass, and the grounds are wired with power and water hookups so vendors can set up booths without generators. The Fayetteville Dogwood Festival books its free weekend concerts on this stage each spring, and the city's Independence Day concert and fireworks show has been held here as well. Between events the park is open green space with restrooms, and walkways tie it into the Cross Creek trail that runs toward the river. Groups that want to rent the park call the parks office at (910) 433-1547 for fees and dates.
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At a glance
- Address
- 335 Ray Avenue, Fayetteville, NC 28301
- Service Area
- Fayetteville & Cumberland County
- Hours Status
- Call for hours
- Military Attributes
- No military designation listed
Contact Information
Amenities
Amenities & Policies
- Performance Stage
- Restrooms
- Concessions
Festival Park FAQ
- What events are held at Festival Park in Fayetteville?
- The Fayetteville Dogwood Festival holds its main-stage concerts here every spring, and the city has used the park for its Independence Day concert and fireworks. Smaller festivals and private rentals fill other weekends.
- How big is the Festival Park stage?
- The city lists the main stage at 40 by 66 feet, with backstage dressing rooms, a loading dock and a lawn for audience seating.
- Can I rent Festival Park for an event?
- Yes. Rental fees and open dates are handled by the parks office at (910) 433-1547. The grounds include vendor booth hookups for power and water.
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