Ville Crawl
September 23, 2026 | 12 PM–5 PM | Downtown Fayetteville & surrounding areas
Before the lights go up, the city comes alive.
The Ville Crawl is a one-day cultural takeover of Downtown Fayetteville that invites you to experience the people, places, and creativity that make the city what it is. For one afternoon, local businesses, artists, musicians, entrepreneurs, and community organizations come together to transform downtown into a walkable celebration of culture, connection, and hometown pride.
DREAMERS POP-UP
Region Six Project Inc.
The Region Six Project continues as one of the primary FAYNC Dreamers community hubs.
The Ville Crawl activation will include:
Pop-up experiences
Vendors
Photo activation
Makerspace
MUSIC
DJ Whoa Swazzey 12:00–5:00 PM
Host: Karena
The Region Six Project also serves as the home of the FAYNC Dreamers Pop-Up throughout the three-day experience.
THE DREAMERS CLOSET
Fayetteville Preloved Market at Prima Elements
Prima Elements will host The Dreamers Closet, featuring Fayetteville Preloved Market.
The activation brings fashion, shopping and local resale culture into the Ville Crawl, creating an opportunity for attendees to discover curated pre-loved pieces while exploring downtown.
DREAMERS DEN
Gaston Brewing will serve as a Ville Crawl destination for food drinks and family-friendly environment. The location provides another social destination for attendees as they move throughout the crawl.
DREAMERS INK
Gallery 13 will host Dreamers Ink, featuring a tattoo pop-up running 11:00 AM–3:00 PM on Tuesday and Wednesday. The activation adds an interactive art and body-art component to the FAYNC Dreamers experience.
DREAMERS TERRACE
The rooftop experience at Faye's Rooftop a 21+ experience running from 12:00–5:00 PM will provide one of the Ville Crawl's major music and social destinations. The first floor will feature the restaurant, while the rooftop will host music and additional programming.
ROOFTOP TALENT:
DJ Don't Come Ugly
LIVE MUSIC
A.G.A.M.E.
Kitheartist
YEA
Mac DaBlackSheep
DREAMERS SOCIAL LOUNGE
The Sip Room will host the Dreamers Social Lounge, a 21+ experience running from 12:00–5:00 PM.
Attendees can expect:
Games
Social activities
A dedicated lounge atmosphere
Live set by local DJ: DJ Candy
Music performance by local music artist: NajiyahK
The Social Lounge adds a more intimate social experience to the Ville Crawl while continuing the music programming throughout the afternoon.
DREAMERS PUB
Charley's Pub will host Dreamers Pub, a 21+ experience featuring a live rock-band performance featuring Militia2Six. The performance adds a live-band element to the otherwise DJ- and hip-hop-centered music programming throughout the Ville Crawl.
DREAMERS GARDEN
Stevies on Hay will host Dreamers Garden, a family-friendly outdoor experience.
The space will feature:
Outdoor seating
Cotton candy
Family-friendly programming
A curated playlist provided by FAYNC Dreamers
The Garden creates a space for families and attendees of all ages to enjoy the Ville Crawl.
LIVE ART EXPERIENCE
Awesome Tattoos will feature a live, J. Cole-inspired large art piece by Johnny of Awesome Tattoos, alongside a tent in front of the business where attendees can purchase original artwork and prints created by Awesome Tattoos artists. The activation connects the Ville Crawl's music-driven programming with Fayetteville's visual-art community.
DOLLAR + A DREAM DOWNTOWN ART WALK
SELF-GUIDED ART EXPERIENCE | 12:00–5:00 PM
The Ville Crawl will also feature the Dollar & A Dream Downtown Art Walk, inviting attendees to explore Fayetteville's visual-art landscape through a self-guided walking experience.
Featured destinations and works include:
Downtown Fayetteville murals
Johnny Awesome's Koi Fish Mural — 214 Hay Street
J. Cole Mural adjacent to Fayetteville State University
Cool Springs Downtown District — 222 Hay Street Alley art installation
The Art Walk gives attendees another way to experience Downtown Fayetteville while moving between Ville Crawl locations.
The Ville Crawl is part of the FAYNC Dreamers Experience, a multi-day celebration taking place September 21–23 that highlights the creatives, businesses, and dreamers shaping Fayetteville's future. More than a series of events, it's a movement to invest in local culture, support small businesses, and create experiences that leave a lasting impact on the city.
Come explore. Meet the people behind the culture. Discover something new. Experience the Ville.