Calendar Of Events

Events in the series "North Carolina's Lafayette Birthday Celebration"

Party in the Park

Saturday September 11, 2010 | 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM | Cross Creek Park

Family Fun!!


Lafayette Pancake or French Toast Breakfast

Saturday September 11, 2010 | 7:00 AM - 11:00 AM | Horne's Cafe, 124 Hay Street, downtown Fayetteville

To benefit Fayetteville Animal Protection Society, no-kill shelter.


Lafayette Parade of Pooches

Saturday September 11, 2010 | 9:30 AM | Corner of Anderson and Hay Streets

Bring your canine pal downtown for an informal gethering and parade in honor of the Marquis de Lafayette. Dogs of French desent, from  poodles to bijons, will be the starts of the show but anyone can join in the fun!


Lafayette Rotary Club 10K, 5K. and 1-mile Fun Run or Walk

Saturday September 11, 2010 | 9:00 AM | Fayetteville Technical Community College

Put on your running shoes and join the Lafayette Rotary Club in celebrating Lafayette's Birthday!


Festival of Yesteryear

Saturday September 11, 2010 | 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM | Museum of the Cape Fear Historical Complex

The popular Festival of Yesteryear returns to the Museum of the Cape Fear Historical Complex just in time for Lafayette's birthday. This festival highlights the state's Colonial and Revolutionary War hsitory and is an amazing historical experience for all ages. It's a full day of family fun and it's all FREE--consider it a "cultural stimulus package" for these tough economic times!


French Wine and Cheese Tasting

Saturday September 11, 2010 | 3:00 PM - 9:00 PM | The Fresh Cafe

Experience the gastronomic pleasures of France without leaving Fayetteville!


Lafayette Open Fencing Tournament

Saturday September 11, 2010 | 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM | All-American Fencing Academy

Come see some of North Carolina's best fencers competing for top prize in the 2nd Annual Lafayette Open Tournament.


Guided tour of the Lafayette Trail

Saturday September 11, 2010 | 9:00 AM | Fayetteville Independent Light Infantry Armory and Museum

The Lafayette is one of the Cultural Heritage Driving Trails, a new program of the Fayetteville Area Convention and Visitors Bureau.