If you miss the Fuquay-Varina 4th of July festivities, you’ll have another chance just next door in Holly Springs on Friday, July 5, 2019! Come on out to Sugg Farm at Bass Lake Park from 5 – 9:30pm
Festivities include:
Free admission
Fireworks
Food vendors
Inflatables and rides
Face Painting
Family Activities
Blue Ribbon Apple Pie Contest
Fireworks
The fireworks display is scheduled to begin at 9:15 p.m., weather permitting, and will last about 20 minutes. (Please do not bring your own fireworks to the celebration, including sparklers.)
Parking and exiting
Parking is available at Sugg Farm. Following the fireworks, both lanes of Grigsby flow out of Sugg Farm.
We want everyone to be safe, note that Operation Firecracker begins July 1st:
Don’t drink and drive! Law enforcement agencies throughout the state will be focused on activities to address impaired drivers on state and local roadways. Be smart. Plan ahead and have a sober driver.
Happy Birthday America!
*Check out Fuquay-Varina’s 4th of July festivities here!
I hope you’ll join us in celebrating Independence Day early by attending the Fuquay-Varina Independence Day Celebration on Wednesday, July 3rd. Festivities will take place at South Park near the Community Center in Fuquay-Varina. This event includes a diverse group of food vendors, live music, free inflatable rides, and one of the best fireworks displays around!
*Gates open at 6 pm with fireworks beginning shortly after sundown at around 9:15 pm, weather permitting.
*Handicap parking is available at the community center with a placard. (Other parking where pemitted.)
*The ever popular Spare Change will go live at 6:30 pm!
A few things to know before you go:
Coolers are allowed, but this is an alcohol free event!
No pets of any kind allowed
No bikes or skateboards
Spare Change plays at 6:30 pm
Free kids rides
Splash Pad open 6 to sundown
Other useful info:
Due to preparations for the event:
The Community Center will close at 12 pm.
The Splash Pad will be closed (except during the event).
The Jeff Wells Trail will be closed.
Town government facilities will be closed on Thur., July 4 to celebrate Independence Day.
Garbage collection will be unaffected. Please place carts curbside as usual.
We want everyone to be safe, so our awesome FV Police Department has shared that Operation Firecracker begins July 1st:
Don’t drink and drive! Law enforcement agencies throughout the state will be focused on activities to address impaired drivers on state and local roadways. Be smart. Plan ahead and have a sober driver.
Happy Birthday America!
*Check out Holly Spring’s 4th of July activities here
Welcome Home to 941 Branch Line Lane, Apex, NC 27502 | The Villages of Apex
This 3-story treasure is nestled in the heart of Apex within walking distance to all downtown has to offer. The neighborhood is filled with charming Craftsman and Charleston style homes along sidewalk-lined streets. With a swimming pool, it’s own clubhouse and gym, neighborhood parks, walking trails and lakes; The Villages of Apex is its own quaint community. You will even find one of Apexs’ hometown breweries, Southern Peak Brewery, right in the neighborhood!
This home has been beautifully updated with granite, subway tile, floating shelves and luxury vinyl planks throughout thew first floor. The owners love the wide-open layout and upgraded kitchen.
“The first floor layout has been ideal for us. Its wide-open to help with watching our 2 little girls while cooking, and we have plenty of room for entertaining but yet it is still a cozy place to watch a family movie on Friday nights.”
The owners will miss The Villages of Apex; “We have spent countless summer nights under the covered patio watching our kids play in the backyard.”
The Master Bedroom and additonal 2 Bedrooms are on the second floor along with the laundry room. There is a finished 3rd floor flex space that is perfect as a home-office or a 4th Bedroom for out of town guests. The 3rd floor also has two walk-in-attic rooms for stowing away seasonal items.
“We love that we are easily able to walk to downtown Apex where we can enjoy all the events throughout the year, plus plenty of restaurants and shops. The location of the neighborhood has been more than ideal…with its close proximity to the major highways of I-540, US 64, and US 1; getting anywhere in the Triangle is super easy to do. Not to mention the Beaver Creek and the Costco Shopping centers are less than a 5 minute drive away.”
Offered at $372,000.
Visit this link to see more photos and details of this lovely home and please let us know if you would like a private viewing.
There’s something for everyone in Lakestone Village!
This quaint neighborhood sits just North of the town of Fuquay-Varina right off of Highway 401 / Main Street. Established in 2004, Lakestone offers a variety of home styles and price ranges from the $200,000’s to the $400,000’s. Most are on small lots giving the neighborhood a Charleston feel complete with porches and tree-lined streets. Lakestone offers an easy commute to Raleigh, Fayetteville and is even a short 120 minute ride to North Carolina’s coast. Lakestone Village also has a high walk-ablilty score; take an evening stroll to Kohls, Applebees or several other retail establishments and restaurants nearby.
The concept for Lakestone Village incorporates single family homes, town homes, and a Village Center with quaint shops and services offered. Those who aren’t familiar with the neighborhood might not know there are two beautiful natural lakes in the “Village-Style” community with walking paths. There is also a gazebo, childrens park and a swimming pool. The L.E.A.K (Lakestone Events and Activities Planning committee) puts on regular social events for residents including pool parties, egg hunts, yard sales and more! See what they offer here.
Click here for what is currently ACTIVE on the market in LAKESTONE VILLAGE and be sure to let us know if you would like to view any of these homes or any others available in neighborhoods just like this one.
Front Porch Realty has listed 1629 Lake Glen Drive, in Lakestone Village and we can help you buy or sell any home in the area. Feel free to contact us a HERE!
Are you ready to Run the Quay? Yes, it’s true this Chamber of Commerce sponsored Annual event has been going on every year for the last 15 years, it’s a tradition! How about the brand new Downtown Cooldown, happening at the same time in downtown Varina? Well, here’s all the info you need to get ready!
The Chamber is anticipating over 1,000 runners this year! Check out the race routes, and come out to cheer on your favorite brave runners! Then, head on over to Varina to Celebrate. There will be something for everyone at this FREE family friendly event including food trucks galore, Live music, kids activities like a bounce house, Fhairy Sparkles Hair, yard games, and even the Stormy Mascot from the Carolina Hurricanes!
We hope to see you all there!
Run the Quay – Saturday, June 1st, from 9am – 2pm.
Downtown Cooldown – downtown Varina at the old Stephen’s Hardware 9am -2pm
Register here for the 5K, 10K, or the Kids Fun Run – REGISTER
Pick up your race packets here –
Thursday, May 30th, 4:00 – 6:00 pm @ Omega Sports Cary Crossroads
Friday, May 31st, 4:00 – 7:00 pm @ GNC of Fuquay-Varina
Saturday, June 1st – Starts at 6:00 am at race site
Parking & Course Maps
PARKING MAP
STREET CLOSURE MAP
10K COURSE
5K COURSE MAP
FOOD TRUCKS AND BOOTHS
Aloha Shave Ice
Brooklyn Boys Pizza
Corner Boys BBQ
Dusty Donuts
Las Gringas
Pints Ice Cream
Qspresso Cuban & Latino Fusion
TJ’s Kitchen
Tropical Delights
Aviator Brewing Company, Inc.
Fainting Goat Brewing Co.
Vicious Fishes Brewery
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