Upcoming in Fuquay-Varina

The Weekly Newsletter is sent every Friday by the Town of Fuquay-Varina.

Events this Weekend!

Spring showers bring beautiful flowers, but unfortunately, they also derail egg hunts...

Due to tomorrow's rainy forecast, our traditional Easter Egg Hunt has been canceled. Instead, stop by the Easter egg drive-thru, where staff will hand out candy-filled eggs as you drive through Fleming Loop Park (503 Fleming Loop Road). The Easter Bunny will be under the shelter for photo ops.

Despite the rainy weather, we hope everyone has an EGG-eptional day!

Other Easter/Spring Events

Candy Hop

March 23, 10 am - 2 pm

Businesses will hand out sweet treats and smiles from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. (or until they run out).

Excellent Park Adventure

March 16-23

A scavenger hunt to find 10 large wooden eggs hidden in Town parks and facilities. Learn more.

Fuquay-Varina Woman' Club Easter Parade Contest Display

March 11-23

Decorated hats and baskets will be displayed at the Fuquay-Varina Arts Center from March 11 to 23. It's free.

Find complete details on Easter Events

A dash more news and updates

Fire Station 4 Opens With Uncoupling Ceremony

Almost 200 people gathered on March 21st to open Fuquay-Varina Fire Station 4 at 4821 Wade Nash Road, with an official fire hose uncoupling ceremony. The station will house both the Fuquay-Varina Fire Department and Wake County EMS.

The Fuquay-Varina Fire Department is one of the busiest departments in Wake County. In 2023 alone, its members responded to 5,786 calls. Last year, Wake County EMS responded to 14,470 calls in the region that Station 4 will now serve.

“Fire Station 4 is a labor of love to this community and our firefighters,” said Fuquay-Varina Fire Chief Jim Jones. “This new facility will reduce the district's response times, provide state-of-the-art amenities and protection for our firefighters, and promote the history of this great department. We have been blessed with a strong vision for the future, willing partners, and a staff committed to making a difference in our community.”

The station will serve as a model for firefighters’ health and safety with a separate decontamination building where equipment and gear will be cleaned after firefighters return from a fire. Fire Station 4 also features the Tony Mauldin History Room, a tribute to the Town's former chief. The room's centerpiece will be a fully restored 1945 Mack Truck—the first new fire truck bought by the Town of Fuquay Springs.

The Town of Fuquay-Varina is grateful to everyone who attended the ceremony and who made this incredible building possible!

Traffic Light Maintenance

We wanted to inform citizens about the ongoing maintenance of traffic lights by NCDOT in our town. Here's what you need to know:

• NCDOT has begun work on 44 traffic signals across Fuquay-Varina, and this maintenance will continue for the next two weeks.

• The focus of this maintenance is updating circuit boards in preparation for traffic signal synchronization.

• During this process, you may notice traffic lights reverting to flash mode for a few minutes.

We appreciate your understanding and patience during this period of maintenance.

Town of Fuquay-Varina government facilities will be closed for Easter on Friday, March 29. The garbage collection will run as usual. Place carts as usual.

The Community Center and Arts Center will be closed March 29-30.

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Bryden McCormick Named Main Street Champion

The Fuquay-Varina Downtown Association and the Town of Fuquay-Varina are excited to recognize Dr. Bryden McCormick as the 2023 Main Street Champion!

We thank Bryden for his commitment to community service and visionary projects that showcase his dedication to revitalizing downtown areas.

Water Disinfection Process

From March 1-31, 2024, the Town’s water suppliers including Harnett County, Johnston County, and the City of Raleigh temporarily change their water treatment process by suspending the use of ammonia. This disinfection process is a state-mandated practice to ensure safe drinking water.

Fuquay-Varina customers who use kidney dialysis machines and have fish aquariums should be aware that water may contain residual trace amounts of chlorine, ammonia, or a mixture of the two from March 1-31.

The Town of Fuquay-Varina will also conduct flushing of the distribution system to expedite this event. Customers should be aware that their drinking water may be slightly discolored.

Learn More

Social District Passed

On March 19, the Fuquay-Varina Town Board adopted an ordinance to establish a social district in Downtown Fuquay-Varina. To date, the state of North Carolina has 59 social districts that have proven to be economic drivers through increased business and downtown foot traffic.

Several steps must occur before activating a social district, including registration with the NC Alcoholic Beverage Control Commission, and installing appropriate signage, which will occur over the next several months.

The Town will inform the public once the social district is active. We will provide more information on our website and social media in April.

Upcoming Events

Mark your calendar for the Spring Concert Series!

Join us for a Food Truck Rodeo!

Mark your calendars for the Spring Food Truck Rodeo on April 7! Enjoy live music from Smile and delicious offerings from 8 food trucks:

Chick N' Que

Tacos Las Gringas

Lobster Dogs

Hot Spot

Royal Cheesecake and Varieties

Fairy Tales Concessions

Pelican's SnoBalls

Mr. A's Beignets

The Food Truck Rodeo will be in Centennial Square (102 N Main St) on April 7 from 12:00 - 3:00 pm. We'll see you there!

At the Arts Center

From compelling theatrical performances to stunning musical acts, there’s something for everyone in this spring’s lineup at the Fuquay-Varina Arts Center!

Purchase tickets at the Arts Center Box Office (open Monday through Saturday, 10 am to 5 pm at 123 East Vance Street) or online!