Wide Range Entertainment Group wants to show the people of Fayetteville a good time. On Aug. 13, the Fayetteville, North Carolina Go-Go BBQ Festival promises a day of fun, good food and live music in Festival Park from 2 to 8 p.m.

The music festival-style event, sponsored by Brotha’s BBQ and Catering, will feature eight live musical performances pooled from native North Carolina talent and some bands new to the Sandhills. Hosted by comedian Antoine Scott, the concert will showcase a variety of sounds and styles throughout the day, from rhythm and blues and rap to reggae and go-go. Scheduled to appear on stage are vocalist Trayvion, the Jus Once Band, Khioken, Squad Suttle, Black Alley, Blacc Print, DJ Slice, and DJ Cutting Up. 

In addition to the cool beats up on stage, guests can look forward to some of the hottest BBQ in North Carolina. If the call of perfectly seasoned meat and good music isn't enticing enough for a sunny summer Saturday, there will be plenty of merchandise to browse and beverages to purchase as well.

This festival is the first event World Wide Range Entertainment has endeavored to promote in Fayetteville, but they are tremendously excited to do so. The company, based out of Maryland, has long wanted to bring its entertainment brand to such a diverse community.

“We've been working on this show for quite some time,” Maria Richardson, president of Wide Range Entertainment, told Up & Coming Weekly. “It's going to be wonderful; I can't wait for people to come and enjoy themselves and eat some great food.”

The arts and entertainment company has hosted live events, music, and comedy shows for over 20 years, and they know exactly what it takes to throw a party.

“The inspiration for this event came from our CEO,” Richardson explained. “He wanted to find a place large enough to bring people together and give folks who are unfamiliar with our business a taste of what we do.

Festival Park is the best possible place for this event, and it's just a matter of bringing a little bit of the DMV [District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia] to the state of North Carolina.”

Richardson is especially passionate about the power of entertainment and its ability to both unify and heal. During a summer season that's seen a great deal of tragedy across the United States and abroad, Richardson hopes this festival brings some joy and positivity.

“I love this, just seeing the expressions on people's faces and hearing the talk. It's amazing to be out in the audience, seeing people enjoy themselves and leave looking forward to the next event. What we produce is helping people smile and forget what's happening in the world. This show is about living in the moment with something as simple as music, music brings everyone together.”

Tickets start at $35 and several discount packages are available for couples, groups and advance purchases.

Guests are encouraged to bring chairs and blankets, but outside food and drink are not permitted.

Festival Park is located at 335 Ray Avenue.

For more information or to purchase tickets, visit www.eventbrite.com/e/fayetteville-north-carolina-g0-g0-bbq-festival-tickets-295868880787?aff=ebdssbdestsearch.