The morning air is getting crisp, and the sunsets are coming sooner. Fall is gently gracing the Carolinas, and that means that it’s festival season. While Fayetteville will have plenty of offerings this fall, those who want a more small-town feel can head just 11 miles to the Eastover Fall Festival on Saturday, Oct. 17, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Eastover Park, located at 2721 Ball Park Road, Eastover, and hosted by the Eastover Civic Club.
Enjoy a family-friendly day with live music, games, a raffle, a silent auction, and local artisan and community vendors. This is the perfect time to find one-of-a-kind gifts, check names off the Christmas list, and support local businesses like Claudia’s Cozy Creations. Don’t worry, the kids won’t get restless. Drop by the Family Fun Area for bounce houses, inflatable ax throwing, face painting, fairy hair and a hay ride!
This year’s event is packed with exciting performances, including Cool Heat, a variety cover band bringing the hits of the 60s, 70s, 80s, and the best of Motown and Beach music. Local Susan Carter Canady will be performing the National Anthem at the opening ceremony, as well as a performance by “The Firehouse,” Eastover’s studio of performing arts. Terry Jefferies will be holding down the mic this year as event MC…