Cool Spring Downtown District (CSDD) has been selected as a 2026 Levitt Festival Grant recipient, which will support the 2026 Juneteenth Jubilee, held on June 19, 2026, from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. in Festival Park. The Levitt Family Foundation supports more than 1,000 free outdoor concerts nationwide. This year’s festival grantees were selected from a pool of more than 600 applicants to receive grants of up to $5,000 and hail from over 30 states across the country. CSDD is honored to be a national recipient of this award and deeply grateful to the City of Fayetteville and its supporting partners.

On behalf of the City of Fayetteville, Cool Spring Downtown District curates and hosts the annual Juneteenth Jubilee, now in its fifth year. 

“We are delighted to bring back this community celebration honoring Black American contributions to history, arts, and the overall fabric of American culture. Our goal is to provide a thoughtful, inclusive, educational, and joyfully entertaining event for all, focused on the history of the holiday, as well as promoting a spirit of unity and progress,” shared the CSDD team in a press release.

The Jubilee Planning Committee is excited to announce their headlining stage talent, once contracting is final. This year, they will be connecting the threads of the Black American experience from the past, the present and looking toward the future through the lens of cultural Afrofuturism. 

Anyone interested in becoming a CSDD Annual Sponsor and contributing toward the 2026 Juneteenth Jubilee may contact Ashanti Bennett, President/CEO at ashanti@coolspringfay.org for more details.

Cool Spring Downtown District is kicking off a busy year of events, including the much-awaited return of 4th Friday on March 27. Downtown Fayetteville’s premier monthly street fair promises evenings of artistic flair, delectable treats, and toe-tapping community performances. With dozens of vendors, live performances, and tantalizing food carts, there's something for everyone to enjoy. 

After the 4th Friday season kickoff on March 27, CSDD will welcome Honey the Bunny back to the District for Hoppin’ Around Downtown on April 4. April 4th Friday celebrates A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood on April 24. Downtown residents are invited to gather, socialize and learn more about CSDD at the Neighborhood Connection on May 5. May 4th Friday amplifies that we are Better Together, with the health, wellness and non-profit fair on May 22. Fan favorite, the 6th Nerd Market returns to the District on May 23. Get ready to learn about the programs, initiatives and events in the District and cheer on the superstars making downtown shine at the Amplified Downtown Town Hall & Awards Ceremony on June 4 (more information on tickets coming soon). Get ready to show up and show out for June 4th Friday, CommUNITY for All of June 26.

After a short break, CSDD will be back with August 4th Friday, Funk & Dunk, on Aug 28. In September, CSDD will be partnering with the Arts Council of Fayetteville/Cumberland County for the 48th annual International Folk Festival, Sept 25-26. A new and special partnership pairs CSDD with the Fayetteville Dogwood Festival for a two-day Dogwood in the District Fall Festival, on Oct. 23-24. Prepare your little ghouls and goblins for Downtown Trick or Treat on Oct 31. Join CSDD's Safety & Engagement Ambassadors for a District Clean Up Day on Nov. 7. And then, get ready to rock at the 6th annual District NYE Spectacular on Dec. 31. 

Keep your finger on the pulse of downtown Fayetteville happenings by visiting CSDD's website or joining the conversation on social media: @downtownfay or @coolspringdowntowndistrict.