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CaryCitizen Cary's leading online news source. This page is still active but our news website has been retired

Since 2009, CaryCitizen has been a hub of local news coverage for residents of Cary, NC and surrounding areas. The company started as a volunteer effort to bring well-rounded information to Cary and continues in that effort today with 3 full-time staffers and a team of local columnists. Other projects of CaryCitizen include:
* The Cary Scavenger Hunt, since 2010
* Fest in the West, since 2016
* Downtown Cary Guide Maps, since 2016

We permanently closed the website in February 2022.

The Cary Downtown Farmers Market presents their 5th annual Farmers Fall Festival in JUST 2 WEEKS! The event is Saturday,...
09/09/2023

The Cary Downtown Farmers Market presents their 5th annual Farmers Fall Festival in JUST 2 WEEKS! The event is Saturday, Sept. 23 from 9am-3pm. This year the event will be on South Academy Street from Dry to Park. The Main Stage will start the day with Blue Sky Crying at 9am. followed by their famous mid-day Once in a Blue Moon Bakery Pie Eating Contest around noon. Then Ashley LaRue Band takes the stage for the afternoon with high-energy orginals.
Bring your kids, bring your dogs, and bring your water bottles! They have a water bottle refill station for people, as well as hydration stations for your furbabies. Kids can meet Santa, be amazed by a magician, get their faces painted, and bounce in the obstacle course bounce house.
Don't forget the shopping! Over 60 awesome local vendors, including 20 regular farmers market vendors will be selling fresh produce, crafts, kids items, pet items, and home decor. Get a start on your holiday shopping with them.
And of course- COME HUNGRY! 5 food trucks as well as 4 beer and wine sellers will satisfy your appetite.
The event raises operating funds for the Cary Downtown Farmers Market to be sustainable year-round.

Event info:
5th annual Farmers Fall Festival
Saturday, September 23 from 9am- 3pm on South Academy Street in Downtown Cary.

Downtown Cary Farmers Fall Festival Downtown Cary Downtown Cary Food & Flea Downtown Cary Downtown Cary Conversations CARY Downtown Cary Art Daze Charles Ashley Mann, DDS & Associates - Cary, NC Mosa Pet Spa Resort & Boutique

After you recover from Lazy Daze- mark your calendars for September 23 when The Farmers Fall Festival returns to Downtow...
24/08/2023

After you recover from Lazy Daze- mark your calendars for September 23 when The Farmers Fall Festival returns to Downtown Cary! We help to produce this event, under ChesterGoodtree with our friends at Cary Downtown Farmers Market.

The festival moves to Academy Street this year. The Town of Cary partners with us to help raise needed operating funds for the Farmers Market. It is their largest fundraiser of the year, helping to pay for a market manager and ongoing costs so that the market can operate 12 months a year (even during the slower winter season)
You will find 60 vendors to shop with,
a Main Stage to groove with,
8 food trucks to dine with,
4 brewers to sip with,
and a Children's Village to have fun with the kiddos.

All info about this event can be found on the Cary Farmers Market Facebook event page ( https://www.facebook.com/events/224235037055688

as well as their website.
https://www.caryfarmersmarket.com/fff-2023/

Event info: The Farmers Fall Festival
Saturday, September 23
9am- 3pm
South Academy Street and the Old Library Park

Note that part of Academy Street will be closed to vehicular traffic that day.

While CaryCitizen retired in 2022, our founders have not been idle. We created ChesterGoodtree under which we direct fes...
24/08/2023

While CaryCitizen retired in 2022, our founders have not been idle. We created ChesterGoodtree under which we direct festivals, publish the Downtown Cary Map, and offer commercial photography and documentary videos.

Please give their page a "Like" if you can. We'd appreciate it!
More info about our projects can be found at our website: www.chestergoodtree.com
We also founded Chatham Street Records where publisher Hal Goodtree is recording local musicians and publishing the music to all the streaming services. Lindsey Chester started Lindseysfineart where she creates watercolors of local Triangle scenes and places.
We aren't exactly "retired".

Our latest project is the Farmers Fall Festival which takes place on Saturday, September 23, from 9-3 in downtown Cary. More info on that can be found here: https://www.caryfarmersmarket.com/fff-2023/

Past readers of Harold's Blog can still get the scoop every week at MayorWeinbrecht.com.
13/03/2023

Past readers of Harold's Blog can still get the scoop every week at MayorWeinbrecht.com.

Council Meeting Prep Monday I attempted to contact council members to hear of concerns or questions about Thursday’s meeting agenda. The only questions were related to the road renaming discussion …

Posters and fliers are in for Fest in the West. Mark your calendars for a fun FREE time on May 6 from 11-5 at Thomas Bro...
06/03/2023

Posters and fliers are in for Fest in the West. Mark your calendars for a fun FREE time on May 6 from 11-5 at Thomas Brooks Park.
You’ll start seeing these everywhere soon!

25/10/2022
Would you like to be in a Holiday Play this season? The Cary Players Community Theatre Company have auditions for their ...
03/10/2022

Would you like to be in a Holiday Play this season? The Cary Players Community Theatre Company have auditions for their holiday production A Christmas story today and tomorrow.

Announcing auditions for A Christmas Story, to be presented at the Cary Arts Center in December 2022!
Audition Information
LOCATION: The Cary Arts Center, 101 Dry Avenue
DATES: Monday, October 3 and Tuesday, October 4, 2022

Multiple roles available for all ages and genders – for more information, please visit the show page by clicking here.https://caryplayers.org/spotlight/christmas-story-auditions/

AUDITIONS for A Christmas Story - Announcing auditions for A Christmas Story, to be presented at the Cary Arts Center in December 2022! Audition Information LOCATION: The Cary Arts Center,

Scenes from the Downtown Cary Park this morning. All of the buildings are out of the ground and things are really taking...
08/09/2022

Scenes from the Downtown Cary Park this morning. All of the buildings are out of the ground and things are really taking shape.

After a 3 year hiatus,   was back in   . A lot of beautiful machinery right there.
21/05/2022

After a 3 year hiatus, was back in . A lot of beautiful machinery right there.

Vote today, Cary! 🇺🇸
17/05/2022

Vote today, Cary! 🇺🇸

Find all the details you need to know about voting in person on Election Day.

It's Today! Fest in the West gets started at 11am and continues til 5pm. This festival is a rain or shine event. If ther...
07/05/2022

It's Today! Fest in the West gets started at 11am and continues til 5pm. This festival is a rain or shine event.
If there are showers, or sprinkles we will still hold the event. Because you know how changeable the weather is in NC!
Come on out for a full day of fun and maybe pick up a gift for Mom! (hint Mothers Day is tomorrow!)

Fest in the West will take place at the Thomas Brooks Park in western Cary, at 9008 Green Level Church Road. More info can be found at www.festinthewest.com
Carolina Orthodontics & Children's Dentistry Triangle Family Dentistry Triangle On the Cheap Fun 4 Raleigh Kids Bond Brothers Beer Company Fortnight Brewing Company Clouds Brewing Raleigh Brewing Company BubblyandBrew Bull City Ciderworks - Cary Shaky Tail's Party Animals PURA VIDA STUDIO Mint Leaf Dentistry Rush Hour Karting Johnson Hyundai of Cary Town of Cary, NC Cary Art Daze Mama Voula's Pana's flavors Carriage House Coffee Georginas Pizzeria-Restaurant

Tomorrow!Fest in the West gets started tomorrow (May 7) at 11am and continues til 5pm. This festival is a rain or shine ...
06/05/2022

Tomorrow!
Fest in the West gets started tomorrow (May 7) at 11am and continues til 5pm. This festival is a rain or shine event.
If there are showers, or sprinkles we will still hold the event.
Come on out for a full day of fun and maybe pick up a gift for Mom! (hint Mothers Day is this Sunday!)

Fest in the West will take place at the Thomas Brooks Park in western Cary, at 9008 Green Level Church Road.
More details can be found on the event website : www.festinthewest.com
Carolina Orthodontics & Children's Dentistry Triangle Family Dentistry Triangle On the Cheap Fun 4 Raleigh Kids Bond Brothers Beer Company Fortnight Brewing Company Clouds Brewing Raleigh Brewing Company BubblyandBrew Bull City Ciderworks - Cary Shaky Tail's Party Animals PURA VIDA STUDIO Mint Leaf Dentistry Rush Hour Karting Johnson Hyundai of Cary Town of Cary, NC Cary Art Daze Mama Voula's Pana's flavors Carriage House Coffee Georginas Pizzeria-Restaurant Cary Magazine Cary Living Magazine

Wondering if Fest in the West is on for tomorrow? IT IS!Fest in the West is a Rain or Shine event. Weather in Cary is to...
06/05/2022

Wondering if Fest in the West is on for tomorrow? IT IS!
Fest in the West is a Rain or Shine event.
Weather in Cary is tough to predict in the spring and summer.
Will we have a passing storm? Will it rain for Load In?
Who Knows?
The stages are covered, there is ample cover for attendees and vendors, so a little sprinkle will not deter this festival from taking place.
Come out for the food trucks, contests, beer and art! And don't forget the fun Kids Corral activities too!
Free admission, and free, onsite parking.
Fest in the West runs 11-5 at Thomas Brooks Park.
All info can be found at www.festinthewest.com

Fest in the West has a central Beer Garden in Section B (B for beer and Bands!). You will be able to watch the bands on ...
06/05/2022

Fest in the West has a central Beer Garden in Section B (B for beer and Bands!).
You will be able to watch the bands on the main stage, as well as all the contest fun from the comfort of shaded umbrella tables.
You will find: BubblyandBrew Bull City Ciderworks - Durham Clouds Brewing Raleigh Brewing Company in section B.
In addition in the food trucks areas you can find Fortnight Brewing Company (area C) and Bond Brothers Beer Company (area A).
All to be enjoyed in shade with seating, because Fest in the West is "more than a Pop-up"
Fest in the West is THIS Saturday at Thomas Brooks Park from 11-5. All info can be found at www.festinthewest.com

Do you like to play corn hole when you are having a few beers? Then maybe you should enter the Fest in the West  Oranget...
03/05/2022

Do you like to play corn hole when you are having a few beers?
Then maybe you should enter the Fest in the West Orangetheory Fitness Corn Hole Tourney! The event is THIS Saturday from 11am-5pm at Thomas Brook Park, in west Cary
The contest will be located in the Beer Garden in front of the Main Stage and it is free to play.
The contest will get started at 3:30 and the winners will be announced at the close of the day at 5pm. Trophies will be awarded! You can play as an individual or a team.
Find out more when you arrive and visit the Orangetheory sponsor booth in the Beer Garden .
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Fest in the West has some of the best music around!Come out to hear Soule & The SuperBand who get started right after th...
03/05/2022

Fest in the West has some of the best music around!
Come out to hear Soule & The SuperBand who get started right after the Pie Eating Contest at 2pm on our Main Stage. They play Soul, and R & B and a little funk and will have you up on your feet dancing. Want a sample of what you will hear? Visit https://www.superbandmusic.com/media/
They heated up Fest in the West Main Stage back in 2019 and are back for an encore with on May 7!
SouLe & The SuperBand

There is so much to do at Fest in the West you might need to stay the whole day!Fest in the West returns to western Cary...
02/05/2022

There is so much to do at Fest in the West you might need to stay the whole day!
Fest in the West returns to western Cary on Saturday, May 7 from 11am-5pm at Thomas Brooks Park!
What will you find?
A fun farmer selfie stand, a Main Stage with great entertainment, a Welcome Stage with area youth performers, a full Kids Corral with activities for the kids, a Beer Garden with some of the Triangle's best brewers, 8 (count em!) food trucks, 3 fun contests (horseshoes, pie eating and corn hole) that take place during band breaks and OF COURSE many arts & crafts vendors.

The event is free admission and free parking. Come for an hour, or stay the whole day!
Cary Art Daze Enjoy WRAL Out & About Fun 4 Raleigh Kids The Triangle Explorer Triangle On the Cheap Bond Brothers Beer Company Fortnight Brewing Company Clouds Brewing BubblyandBrew

This Saturday Fest in the West takes over Thomas Brooks Park from 11- 5!Don't confuse this event with the pop-up markets...
01/05/2022

This Saturday Fest in the West takes over Thomas Brooks Park from 11- 5!
Don't confuse this event with the pop-up markets that are taking place all over the Triangle.
Fest in the West is one part Lazy Daze and 2 parts Spring Daze with a Village of Arts and Crafts, the tricksters from Imagine Circus appearing in costume and performing, two stages of entertainment with a professional sound system, 3 food truck area with seating, A Full-fledged Kids Corral full of free activities for the kiddos, and beer garden and 3 fun contests to watch when our bands take their breaks.
There is literally something for everyone, including dog-lovers, who are welcome to bring their well-behaved pups.
We will even have a dog rescue on-site for spur of the moment adoptions!

So come on out to Western Cary's Own Festival on Saturday May 7, from 11-5!

One more week until you can attend Fest in the West, western Cary's OWN festival!Mark you calendar for Saturday, May 7 f...
30/04/2022

One more week until you can attend Fest in the West, western Cary's OWN festival!
Mark you calendar for Saturday, May 7 from 11am- 5pm at Thomas Brooks Park at 9008 Green Level Church Road in Cary.
We are excited for our new layout that is flat, grassy and has plenty of shade.
Look for 3 areas where you can find food trucks, 2 stages with a full lineup of entertainment, 3 contests that are free to enter, and a full range of craft vendors and fun for the kids. Oh and a Beer Garden with 6 vendors to choose from.
This is way more than a pop-up! It western cary's Own FESTIVAL!
Free admission, free parking.
All are welcome including your fur babies!
The site is flat and wheelchair accessible.
Fest in the West is produced by ChesterGoodtree in partnership with the Town of Cary. The event is presented by Triangle Family Dentistry and Carolina Orthodontics & Children's Dentistry

You literally never know what you will see around the corner at any given moment when you come to !The fun takes place i...
28/04/2022

You literally never know what you will see around the corner at any given moment when you come to !
The fun takes place in west Cary at Thomas Brooks Park, on May 7, from 11am-5pm.
The Parkside Eye Care Main stage staring Mysti Mayhem and SouLe & The SuperBand
Kids Corral featuring bounce obstacle course, face painter, robotics and Shaky Tail's Party Animals
Beer Garden
Foodtruck Rodeo
The Publix Welcome Stage with acts that include a dragon dance, Starpath Dance Academy , PineCone - Piedmont Council of Traditional Music , Premier Martial Arts ,Code Ninjas -cary, and more
Aerialist from PURA VIDA STUDIO
Costumed stilt walker and balloon artist from Imagine Circus
Contests including Pie Eating at 2pm sponsored by Johnson Hyundai of Cary
Hillbilly horseshoes at noon, sponsored by Rush Hour Karting
And a Corn Hole Tournament throughout the day, from Orangetheory Fitness

Spend an hour or the whole day. All are welcome!

More info at www.festinthewest.com

Fest in the West is more than a pop-up. This event is Western Cary's OWN festival!What will you find there? Imagine Circ...
27/04/2022

Fest in the West is more than a pop-up.
This event is Western Cary's OWN festival!
What will you find there?
Imagine Circus and their costumed stilt walkers , living statues and bubble artists.
2 stages of entertainment with professional set-up and sound.
3 contests that are free to compete in.
8 food trucks
4 craft breweries, a cidery and a wine seller.
40 craft vendors
A Kids Corral with free activities
The Shaky Tail's Party Animals Petting zoo! with llamas, pigmy pony , bunnies and more
An aerialist PURA VIDA STUDIO
There will be picnic tables and shaded seating for your enjoyment.
Mark your calendars for Saturday, May 7 from 11-5pm at Thomas Brooks Park for a full day of fun for everyone.
(Hint- it's the day before Mothers day)
Free admission and free parking on site (no shuttles!)
all the info can be found on the website here: www.festinthewest.com
Thank you to the Town of Cary for their continued partnership in making this event possible. Thank you also to presenting sponsors: Triangle Family Dentistry and Carolina Orthodontics & Children's Dentistry.
Bond Brothers Beer Company Bull City Ciderworks - Cary Clouds Brewing Fortnight Brewing Company Raleigh Brewing Arboretum in Cary Mama Voula's Georginas Pizzeria-Restaurant Pana's flavors Blackberry Creek Kettle Corn Off the hog Carriage House Coffee Magnificent Concessions LLC Andia's Homemade Ice Cream Hot Chix Hotcakes And Chicken
Triangle Family Dentistry Carolina Orthodontics & Children's Dentistry Code Ninjas The Forge Initiative Johnson Hyundai of Cary Parkside Eye Care
Orangetheory Fitness Over The Moon Play Space

Don't miss the great selection of food trucks and food options at the 6th annual Fest in the West !Come Hungry to experi...
27/04/2022

Don't miss the great selection of food trucks and food options at the 6th annual Fest in the West !
Come Hungry to experience flavors from around the globe and from local triangle food trucks!
Fest in the West will have 3 food areas, so you will never be far from a great bite to eat, where you can sit at shaded picnic tables to enjoy your food!
This year's food truck line up includes:
Andia's Homemade Ice Cream - fresh locally made ice cream
Mama Voula's - Mediterrainean food
Blackberry Creek Kettle Corn - flvored hot fresh kettlecorn
Off the hog - NC Bar-B -Q
Magnificent Concessions LLC ( funnel cakes and other fun fair food)
Pana's flavors - Venuzuelan food
Carriage House Coffee- hot & cold specialty coffee drinks
Georginas Pizzeria-Restaurant - Italian pasta and pizza
Hot Chix Hotcakes And Chicken - chicken served with pancakes!

So many delicious options, and we will also have the ball field concession stand open for sodas, chips, hotdogs and water. Located right at the center of the festival, beside our large indoor, air conditioned, bathroom facility.

Admission is free and free parking is on site! No need for shuttles, and many can walk to this event.

See you May 7!!
Well-behaved dogs on leashes are welcome. This is a wheel chair- accessible facility.
All vendors and info can be found on the website:
www.festinthewest.com

Fest in the West will feature the Publix  Welcome Stage with area youth performers delighting crowds with dance and musi...
21/04/2022

Fest in the West will feature the Publix Welcome Stage with area youth performers delighting crowds with dance and musical acts adjacent to our Kids Corral area.

This year's line up includes:
The PineCone - Piedmont Council of Traditional Music Youth Council Band
Open Arts
Chinese drum team and Dragon Team
Starpath Dance Academy
Indigo Dance Evolution Academy
Bach to Rock Apex, NC
Each act will perform for approximately a half hour. A schedule will be posted at the events so you can be sure to check out your favorite acts.
Thank you to Publix for once again sponsoring this stage!
Cary Art Daze

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