On Saturday night September 8, the Duh! Skatezone in Fayetteville hosted its first annual punk and skate festival called the “Snot Fest.” Sorry, but this event had nothing with snot. It did however feature some of the better punk bands in North Carolina: The Ray Gradys, M.I.P., Grounded and a band from Wilmington called Known in Part.

While these bands played aggressively on stage, skaters from Fayetteville and Wilmington ripped around the slippery yet fun street course that the skate zone had to offer. Fortunately, no one was injured during the chaotic dancing and skating, which helped the event to proceed flowingly.

The festival was an all ages show catering to people from the age of five to senior citizens.

Noelle Reiners, one of the managers of the Skatezone, said, “I am very pleased with the turnout of over 200 people and we will be having this particular festival again.” “This will probably turn into an annual event.”

Danny Maynor, a staff member of the Skatezone, said, “the funds collected for the event are going to help promote the Skatezone and the Fayetteville skateboarding scene in general. Events like this provide a positive place for kids to hang out and besides skateboarding and music, there is nothing else for a lot of the kids to really do.”

The Skatezone is “Fayetteville’s only indoor/air conditioned skate park” and its mission is “to serve the skate community in a positive way.” The park is open seven days a week to the public and girls are allowed to skate for free everyday. The skate zone also allows kids to skate for free on their birthdays and when they receive A’s and B’s on their report cards.

So for those interested in knowing more about upcoming events, festivals or simply the times that skate sessions are offered contact Reiners at (910) 868-3233 or visit Duh’s! Website @ www.duhskatezone.com.