Spring-tastic Events
Town Easter Egg Hunt – March 23
Get hopping! Grab your basket and get ready for some fun in Fleming Loop Park (503 Fleming Loop Road)! The Easter Bunny will be on-site to help kick off the Egg Hunt at 10 a.m. (We recommend arriving a little early.) Afterward, bring the peeps to Downtown Fuquay-Varina and fill your baskets with treats from participating merchants during the FVDA’s Candy Hop. Keep a close eye out for the Easter Bunny and Spring Chick, and don’t miss a chance to take a photo or two!
Egg-cellent Park Adventure – March 16-30
Hunt for ten large wooden Easter eggs hidden throughout various town parks and facilities to win prizes! Find more information on how to participate at www.fuquay-varina.org/easter.
Food Truck Rodeo – April 7
Food trucks, beer, live music, and kids’ activities! If this sounds like the perfect Sunday afternoon, then get ready for our first Food Truck Rodeo at Centennial Square, 102 N. Main Street, on April 7 from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. Savor various foods, sip craft beers, and enjoy live music while the kiddos are entertained by Mimi the Clown.
Planning Ahead: Budget FY 2025
The Town of Fuquay-Varina is currently developing the Fiscal Year 2025 Budget (July 1, 2024-June 30, 2025) and Capital Investment Plan, a long-range plan to identify major projects. In keeping with its commitment to transparency and community involvement, the Town of Fuquay-Varina encourages public participation in the budgeting process. To facilitate this engagement, the following schedule of public meetings has been established:
April 22 – Draft Budget Work Session, Town Hall, Time TBD (check www.fuquay-varina.org)
May 6 – Manager’s Presentation of Recommended Budget, Town Hall, 7 p.m.
May 21 – Public Hearing on Recommended Budget, Town Hall, 7 p.m.
June 3 – Adoption of Budget, Town Hall, 7 p.m.
Updates and specific details regarding these public meetings can be found on the Town’s social media sites and at www.fuquay-varina.org.
Fire Station 4 Opening in March
Fuquay-Varina officials, along with partner agencies and local firefighters, will gather on March 21 for the grand opening of Fire Station 4 at 4821 Wade Nash Road. This event marks the culmination of a project aimed at improving emergency services in the area. The station’s strategic location will enhance response times in the Needmore Community and areas north and west of downtown Fuquay-Varina. Last year, the Fuquay-Varina Fire Department was the fourth busiest in Wake County, responding to 5,786 emergency calls.
The state-of-the-art facility, spanning 16,000 square feet, will house both the Fuquay-Varina Fire Department and Wake County Emergency Medical Services. It includes a separate decontamination building to prevent cancer-causing products from entering the main building where firefighters reside.
Station 4 not only signifies a new chapter in the department’s history but also honors its past, which spans over 40 years. Chief Jim Jones is pleased that the station will feature the Tony Mauldin History Room, named after the Town’s first paid fire chief from 2000 to 2022. Chief Jones stated, “This dedicated space commemorates Mauldin’s significant impact on the firehouse and the community. We are honored to name this history room after Tony since he was such a big part of our firehouses’ history.”
Successful Fuquay-Varina Economic Development Summit
In early February, Fuquay-Varina business leaders and residents came together at the Economic Development Summit to gain insights into the town’s current and future projects and economic development strategies.
The summit included a keynote address by Dr. Mike Walden and a fireside chat moderated by the town’s economic development director, Tiffany McNeill. This session also included input from the town’s economic development services directors Michael Wagner, Matthew Poling, and Pam Davison. The development team shared insights into the strategies and initiatives Fuquay-Varina is implementing to attract new businesses, support existing industries for long-term growth, and promote the establishment of high-quality job opportunities. These efforts are all geared toward fostering economic prosperity within the community.
Efficient transportation and infrastructure were identified as critical elements of the economic development strategy. Fuquay-Varina is set to embark on 17 transportation projects totaling around $40 million over the next two years. Additionally, substantial investments exceeding $300 million in water and wastewater infrastructure underscore the town’s commitment to ensuring ample capacity for current and future needs. Collaborative partnerships with neighboring municipalities are pivotal in these water and wastewater infrastructure investments, demonstrating a forward-thinking approach to sustainable growth.
The summit concluded with a bus tour of approximately 50 of Fuquay-Varina’s new, existing, and upcoming projects. Major sponsors of the Economic Development Summit include the Fuquay-Varina Chamber, the Town of Fuquay-Varina, and Butler Homes.
Progress at Community Center North
Construction is bustling at Community Center North! On schedule to finish in early 2025, this facility at Hilltop Needmore Town Park & Preserve (HNTPP) will offer residents three new gymnasiums, an indoor walking track, multipurpose classrooms, fitness areas, a teaching kitchen, racquetball courts, and an active adult wing tailored for those 55 and older. Spanning 77,000 square feet, it promises enhanced quality-of-life amenities for the north side of town.
Fuquay-Varina Growers Market Returns for 2024 Season
Get ready to celebrate local agriculture at the Fuquay-Varina Growers Market! From April 13 to September 7, plan to visit the Growers Market every Saturday in the Fuquay-Varina Chamber of Commerce parking lot. Discover fresh produce, handcrafted goods, and more from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. (April-May) and 8 a.m.-12 p.m. (June-September). Support local farmers and enjoy a vibrant community tradition! The Growers Market is supported in partnership with the Town of Fuquay-Varina.
