Sunshine, R&B music, food, games, family, and fun are all signature fixtures in backyards and parks across America in the spring and summer. There’s nothing like riding up to the family house, hearing Frankie Beverly and Maze’s Before I Let Go blasting from a speaker from beyond the front door, cousins sitting on the front porch exchanging the latest gossip while playing a hand of spades, the smell of BBQ sauce from the chicken and ribs hitting the hot coals of the grill, and all the elders gathered in a circle retelling the same stories, this time with a little more embellishment of details.
Most grew up with the first streak of warm weather signaling the official rolling out of the grill and weekly weekend gatherings of family and friends. That’s exactly what R&B at Festival Park plans to bring to downtown Fayetteville on Saturday, April 5. After a short hiatus, the event is back and even bigger than ever. Gates open for VIP entry at 4 p.m. and general admission starts at 4:30 p.m.
The lineup taking the stage for continuous, nonstop jams features local spin doctor, DJ Yoda, and recording artists such as Dez Humphrey, RadioBoxx Musick, and headliner Fel Davis of Public Announcement. Nate Daye and DJ RJ da Vibe are the hosts for the evening, bringing the family cookout vibes.
It’s not a cookout without food and there will be no shortage of yummy eats and treats from area food trucks, soul food, and ethnic food. Everyone will leave full and happy. Yard games and traditional cookout games will be readily available for guests to enjoy including giant-sized Jenga and cornhole.
In addition to the food and entertainment, organizers have organized a paint and sip with Mack Reddick. There will be 3 sessions throughout the afternoon to participate in. This is a $10 add-on for ticket holders and MUST be purchased in addition to a GA or VIP ticket. Please ensure you choose a session.
Session 1: 4:30 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Session 2: 5:05 p.m. – 5:35 p.m.
Session 3: 5:40 p.m. – 6:10 p.m.
Tickets start at $30 for GA and while general admission is cool, those who want to be just a little cooler can purchase the “Make it Last” VIP package (21+ only). It includes custom R&B in Park Band to enter and leave the park, access to the park 1 hour before the event begins, access to Open Bar and Food, and VIP tent access. “Crew Love” tickets can also be purchased for groups of 5.
Tickets can be purchased online at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/rb-at-festival-park-tickets-920341083957.