Fayetteville Next Advisory Commission

• Date: Saturday, August 23, 2025
• Time: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
• Location: RHF Rick’s Place – 5572 Shenandoah Dr, Fayetteville, NC 28304

The City of Fayetteville and Fayetteville Next invite you to the 2nd Annual Adult Field Day—a day packed with fun, friendly competition, and community connection!

Kick off your morning with a refreshing yoga session starting promptly at 10:00 AM, followed by team-based field day games beginning at 11:00 AM. This event is designed exclusively for adults (ages 18+) and blends classic childhood games with grown-up energy, music, and prizes.

Event Highlights:

• Yoga at 10:00 AM
• Games begin at 11:00 AM
• Live music and DJ
• Food trucks and refreshments
• Team competitions and prizes
• Meetups and community networking

Whether you're playing to win or just soaking up the vibes, this is your chance to enjoy a nostalgic Saturday with a modern twist—right here in Fayetteville.

Advance registration is required.

Click here to sign up

Hosted by Fayetteville Next, the City’s young professional engagement initiative, in partnership with RHF Rick’s Place.

• Fayetteville Next Advisory Commission will continue to uphold city councils' strategic goal IV: Make Fayetteville a desirable place to live work and recreate for the next generation.
• Reach the target audience of 19-39 within the Fayetteville community
• Perpetuate the strategies and goals of events and outreach to maximize exposure of Fayetteville’s assets and attributes to provoke engagement from our targeted audience.

Composition of Members

The City Council shall appoint twenty-five (25) members representing a diverse cross-section of the community. Members must reside within the City of Fayetteville and be between the ages of twenty-three and thirty-nine. Appointments after the initial appointments shall be for a period of two years. The initial term limits will be determined by the City Council based on recommendations of the Mayor and the Appointment Committee. Each initial appointment shall be eligible for an additional two-year term but shall not be re-eligible for reappointment thereafter without at least one year intervening between appointments, per City Council Policy # 110.2. A four - person Executive Advisory Board - defined as a Chair, Vice Chair, Secretary and Director of Programs - will be created with a City Council Member and staff member as liaisons.

Frequency of Meetings

Monthly

The Fayetteville NEXT Advisory Commission will carry out the following responsibilities:

• Advise the City on economic development and social matters as well as potential actions affecting young adult City residents.
• Help develop specific initiatives focused on attracting and keeping young adult residents in the city.
• Innovate, execute and sustain diverse and inclusive network connections for young adult residents.
• Connect young adults to engagement opportunities with the larger Fayetteville community.
• Assist in the dissemination of current and accurate information about the Fayetteville community.
• Provide and encourage leadership development for young adult residents of the city.
• Create mentorships and serve as role models for Fayetteville youths.
• Actively participate in group discussion--listen, ask questions, share experiences, give feedback and introduce ideas.
• Use digital tools and people power to spread information, create awareness, boost attendance and otherwise increase engagement with the City of Fayetteville.
• Contribute individually and lead, manage or participate in group projects.
• Obtain sponsorships (if needed).
• Removals from the Fayetteville NEXT Advisory Commission will be in accordance with City Council Policy # 110.1.