Join the Fayetteville After Five audience on June 9 at Festival Park for a free Friday night concert featuring music, food and fun. The venue is located at 335 Ray Avenue.
Two bands will be performing: Honeysickle and On the Border, The Ultimate Eagles Tribute band. In addition, there will also be several food trucks for ordering food.
The gates open at 5 p.m., with Honeysickle performing at 6 p.m. On the Border starts at 8 p.m., with the music ending around 10:30 p.m. Admission is free.
Fayetteville After Five happens on the second Friday of June, July and August. The concert is outside, and guests are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and blankets to the family-friendly event.
Canopies, coolers, outside food, beverages are prohibited (food and beverages can be purchased from the various food trucks). Service dogs are welcome. The concert is scheduled to begin with Honeysickle, based out of Wilmington. The band performs rock 'n' roll rooted in deep southern funk and blues.
Honeysickle describes their sound as “gritty, funky and raw.” Their sound will have you jamming right along with them. On the Border is billed as The Ultimate Eagles Tribute band and will close the show. On the Border will cover all the Eagles’ big hits from “Life in the Fast Lane,” “Desperado,” “Heartache Tonight,” “Lyin' Eyes,” and many more.
In 2015 they were invited to appear on AXS TV’s hit show, “The World's Greatest Tribute Bands.” If you’re a fan of the Eagles or enjoy classic rock and timeless music, mark your calendar for June 9 at Festival Park.
While you enjoy the music, you can go on a culinary adventure with various food trucks that will be present at the event. Treat yourself while exploring food from Drizzle D's Donuts, which offers artisan donuts; Lee's Kitchen with its savory Jamaican and southern soul food; Asadito, is bringing Argentinean cuisine; and Steel Smokin is known for its tasty BBQ.
For more information about Fayetteville After Five visit www.thedogwoodfestival.com/fayetteville-after-five.