Cape Fear Botanical Garden

Cape Fear Botanical Garden CFBG is a public garden & venue situated on 80 acres just 2 miles from downtown Fayetteville, NC. Gift Shop Hours: Daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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2022 marked the 33rd anniversary of Cape Fear Botanical Garden! Come and enjoy 80 acres of natural beauty nestled between the Cape Fear River and Cross Creek - just 2 miles from downtown Fayetteville, NC! The Garden Gift Shop offers a unique selection of garden accents, nature-related toys, books, artwork, jewelry, hand-crafted gifts and more. Admission to the Gift Shop is free for Garden visitors and the public.

☀️ Summer Starts Here ☀️Saturday, kids take over the Garden for a day filled with art, animals, imagination, exploration...
06/05/2026

☀️ Summer Starts Here ☀️

Saturday, kids take over the Garden for a day filled with art, animals, imagination, exploration, and hands-on fun.

From creative projects and community art to pond dipping, farm animals, climbing, storytelling, and surprises around every corner, Pondamania is designed for curious kids who love to discover, create, and play. Food trucks and beverages also available.

Children 12 & under FREE.

No advance tickets required. Just come ready for adventure.

📅 Saturday, June 6
⏰ 9am–3pm
📍 Cape Fear Botanical Garden, 536 N Eastern Blvd, Fayetteville

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Garden Members: $5 + tax
General Admission: $17 + tax
Military (with ID): $16 + tax
Adults 65 & Older: $16 + tax
Children 12 & Under: FREE
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Sponsored by Fayetteville PWC, Cape Fear Valley Health System, Fayetteville Academy, Arts Council of Fayetteville Cumberland County

Funded in part by the MacMillan Family Fund at Cumberland Community Foundation, Inc.

Veggie Volunteers Report (June 3) Excerpted.Several hardscape projects were in the works for the day which mostly involv...
06/05/2026

Veggie Volunteers Report (June 3) Excerpted.

Several hardscape projects were in the works for the day which mostly involved deer proofing the tender veggies: moving the tripod trellises; installing T-posts to reinforce fencing to protect the newly transplanted corn – Jesse did a great job making it look neat with a usable gate; fashioning another around the green beans, which needs T-posts to make it stable; the fencing around the okra was also braced since evidence of deer munching was evident. More grapevine is planned to be woven in next week.

Further hardscape projects included Susan making easier work of edging by using the w**d eater around the brick borders of the walkways; as well as an ‘all hands on deck’ laying of cardboard and mulch. Jack also brought over a rope lasso of sorts to use as a latch for the garden gate by the grapevines – Thanks Jack!

The red potatoes, most of the onions, and a few carrots were harvested. Eggplant was planted in the night shade bed in hopes of dissuading the deer from the squash/zucchini.

Most of what was planted today was transplants, except the okra seed. Alicia brought in strawberries from her garden; corn, eggplant, celery, and watermelon plants were added in the newly harvested areas after Nickie and Zack added compost and cultivation.

Planting corn was today’s first step in the Three Sisters Garden. Next week we plan to add the running beans and squash/pumpkins.

We also came prepared with our jar of soapy water today for Insect deposit. Squash bug eggs were noticed and removed, as well as Harlequin Insect pests which covered the Dinosaur kale.

After a good time of fellowship and snacks around the picnic table, we finished up the mulching, watering, and tidying. Plans also include harvesting the yellow Yukon potatoes next week for the upcoming class.

The garden was looking pretty spiffy when we finished our shift which we aimed for in light of this weekend’s Pondamania event.

Tonight's forecast: local beer, live music, and a stroll through the Garden.Join us for Sip & Stroll featuring Dirtbag A...
06/04/2026

Tonight's forecast: local beer, live music, and a stroll through the Garden.

Join us for Sip & Stroll featuring Dirtbag Ales, Josh Murray, and a beautiful summer evening outdoors. Bring a friend, grab a glass, and enjoy the Garden at a different pace.

Tastings and music begin at 5pm, Thursday June 4. But you can enter the Garden for self exploration any time you'd like.

p.s. You can also enjoy a complimentary chair massage from FTCC message therapy students in the Wyatt Visitor Pavilion from 4:30-5:45pm.

General Admission Rates apply. Tasting is included with admission for guest ages 21+

* General Admission $12 + tax
* Military (with ID) $11 + tax
* Adults 65 & Older $11 + tax
* Children ages 6-12 $7 + tax
* Children 5 and Under FREE
* Members FREE

06/03/2026

This Saturday - June 6 - Pondamania at Cape Fear Botanical Garden. All of this art, fun, play & more! Presented by Fayetteville PWC.

Pondamania is this weekend!For one day, the Garden transforms into a giant playground of creativity, exploration, imagin...
06/02/2026

Pondamania is this weekend!

For one day, the Garden transforms into a giant playground of creativity, exploration, imagination, and hands-on fun. Kids can wander from the beach to the mountains, discover surprises around every corner, create art inspired by nature, and spend the day playing, building, exploring, and making memories.

Come dressed to play, ready to explore, and prepared for a day that just might become one of your family's favorite summer traditions.

📅 Saturday, June 6
⏰ 9am–3pm
📍 Cape Fear Botanical Garden, Fayetteville, NC

Children 12 & under are FREE. Purchase admission upon arrival.

June at the Garden is made for exploring — butterflies on the wing, turtles on the logs, long evenings outdoors, and sig...
06/01/2026

June at the Garden is made for exploring — butterflies on the wing, turtles on the logs, long evenings outdoors, and signs of summer around every corner.

Learn more about upcoming events, programs, and seasonal happenings at capefearbg.org.

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June 1: Day Camp ages 6-8
June 2: Day Camp ages 8-10 (FULL)
June 3: Preschool Learn & Play
June 4: Day Camp ages 10-12
June 4: Evening Chair Massage with FTCC
June 4: Sip & Stroll Tasting with Dirtbag Ales
June 6: Pondamania Family Art & Play Day
June 9 & June 13: Nature Tales Story Time
June 11: Trails & Tours Night
June 11: Homegrown & Handmade Cooking Workshop
June 12: Aromatic Plants Seminar
June 20: Seasonal Art Series - Father's Day
June 23: Annual Member Meeting
June 25: Match Game Night
June 26: Advanced Propagation Seminar
June 27: Wine & Beer Festival

We're kicking off our summer Sip & Stroll series with a featured tasting from Dirtbag Ales, plus live music from Josh Mu...
05/31/2026

We're kicking off our summer Sip & Stroll series with a featured tasting from Dirtbag Ales, plus live music from Josh Murray and an evening of fresh air, great company, and Garden views. Thursday, June 4.

This is the perfect excuse to slow down, stroll the paths, and enjoy a local favorite in a beautiful setting. Tasting is included with admission. Grab a friend and join us for a relaxed night in the Garden. 🍻

Learn more at capefearbg.org/events

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Also Happening in the Garden this Week
* Monday, June 1: Day Camp - Ages 6-8
* Tuesday, June 2: Day Camp - Ages 8-10 - FULL
* Tuesday, June 2: Tai Chi
* Wednesday, June 3: Preschool Learn & Play
* Thursday, June 4: Day Camp - Ages 10-12
* Thursday, June 4: Chair Massage for Guests from FTCC
* Thursday, June 4: Yoga
* Saturday, June 6: Pondamania Family Art & Play Day

A glass in hand. Live music in the background. Good conversation. An adult bookfair. The Garden at sunset.June 27, we're...
05/29/2026

A glass in hand. Live music in the background. Good conversation. An adult bookfair. The Garden at sunset.

June 27, we're bringing together North Carolina wineries, breweries, meaderies, food vendors, and fellow lovers of great local flavor for an evening designed to linger a little longer.

If your ideal night includes discovering something new, supporting local makers, and spending time outdoors with friends, you'll want to keep an eye on this one.

Details, participating vendors, and tickets on the event page.
Wine & Beer Festival at Cape Fear Botanical Garden

Veggie Volunteers Report (May 27) ... Summer-like humidity was in full swing this Wednesday at the Heritage Garden. The ...
05/29/2026

Veggie Volunteers Report (May 27) ... Summer-like humidity was in full swing this Wednesday at the Heritage Garden. The plants (unfortunately including Bermuda grass) seem to be thriving after the recent influx of rain. We had a small crew of volunteers, but got a lot accomplished.

Jesse harvested peas and some of the herbs (oregano and spearmint). Nikkie focused on removing the w**ds growing up between the compost area and the fence and harvested loads of chives. Tammi joined us with her niece Nomi (age 7), who is on summer break from school. Tammi and Nomi did some w**ding along the perimeter fence. Leslie worked on removing grass from the garden beds most under pressure and added some oregano along the fence perimeter (adjacent to the general store) where Bermuda grass keeps encroaching.

The addition of the oregano was Jesse's idea. Our hope is that the oregano will out-compete the Bermuda grass once established, and act as a ground cover around the blueberry bushes. If this works well, maybe this is a strategy we can implement in other areas of the garden.

The deer protection added last week around some of the plants seems to be working! However, a rabbit snuck under the row cover and helped itself to some tasty beet tops. We also saw evidence of deer presence (hoof prints) by the gate nearest the compost.

The garden could use more cardboard and mulch for the pathways, as we continue our battle against the Bermuda grass.

The potatoes earmarked for the upcoming "Homegrown to Handmade" cooking class are looking healthy and strong.

We took our break at the picnic table under the pines. Truly, there is something special about this garden. It draws people with such a diversity of experiences and perspectives, and helps us to appreciate our diversity while honoring the Nature that unites us. I'm grateful for the garden, and for my garden friends, and look forward to seeing you all next week.

Garden Member Paul Adholla captured these beautiful bird photos right here on our trails and around the ponds. Moments l...
05/27/2026

Garden Member Paul Adholla captured these beautiful bird photos right here on our trails and around the ponds.

Moments like these are a reminder that the Garden is more than a place to visit — it’s part of a living habitat supporting wildlife throughout the year.

Thanks for sharing these glimpses with us, Paul. 🌿

Address

536 N Eastern Boulevard
Fayetteville, NC
28301

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm
Sunday 12pm - 5pm

Telephone

+19104860221

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