EVERY Fourth Friday in Downtown Fayetteville, the All-American Fencing Academy is opening it's doors for all it's fencers and the community.  Open fencing, available private lesson times, hanging out with friends, and most of all enjoying Downtown Fayetteville.

The community is also invited to come up to the school and watch our fencers, maybe take some trial lessons and learn more about the sport of fencing. 

Fourth Friday Open Fencing starts at 7 p.m. and lasts until about 10 p.m.  This tradition stems from our co-founders Patti and Ray Hoskins who used to fence in Sonoma Valley, CA.  They would fence on Fridays and just stay late fencing, talking with friends and drinking wine.  Although we can't drink wine in the Academy, you can always walk across the street to the Cotton Exchange and have some wine there. :)

What is Fourth Fridays in Downtown Fayetteville?
Each month, a couple of thousand people are finding out that downtown Fayetteville is the "art" of Fayetteville as they participate in The Arts Council’s Fourth Friday event.

The night begins at 7 p.m. (unless otherwise noted) at the Arts Council on 301 Hay Street. Exhibits, entertainment, refreshments and featured artists all combine to bring the art of Fayetteville to everyone – free of charge! Businesses in the four and a half block of historic downtown Fayetteville join the action and become artistic venues on Fourth Friday, featuring the arts in all forms, for all ages.

Fourth Friday is like an old fashioned “Gallery Crawl.” Folks of all ages get a taste of Fayetteville's art and entertainment while enjoying the small galleries, bookstores, bistros and shops with unique items for shoppers.

Even the streets become the stage for roaming magicians, puppet shows and drum circles. It’s safe, it's fun and did we mention it's free!

Families love it. Seniors love it. Teens love it. Arts supporters love it. And once you've been to a Fourth Friday, you'll love it too. So what are you waiting for? Join us on Fourth Friday.