Falling for Local at Dorothea Dix Park
Schedule
Sat Oct 05 2024 at 11:00 am
UTC-04:00Location
Dorothea Dix Park | Raleigh, NC
#ShowSomeLocalLove and support one of the many independent businesses featured at #FallingForLocal. Dine from dozens of local food trucks & food tents. Shop with over 150 local & independent vendors. Sample NC craft beer & ciders by the taste or the pint.
Falling for Local is presented in partnership by City of Raleigh, Shop Local Raleigh, and Dix Park.
BEER + CIDER TICKETS
- Breweries will not take cash or credit card for beverage sales; tickets only
- Must be 21+ for all alcohol purchases
- Ticket Bundles are available to purchase online before or in-person at the event
- ID check and wristbands required
- For more information and to purchase tickets visit https://shoplocalraleigh.org/slr-events/falling-for-local-dix-park/
WANT TO BE A VENDOR OR PERFORMER?
All vendors must be locally owned and independent - no franchises or MLMs will be accepted for this event. For more information, vendor criteria, and applications visit
https://shoplocalraleigh.org/slr-events/falling-for-local-dix-park/falling-for-local-applications/
WEATHER
If we need to postpone or cancel due to inclement weather, we will communicate through social media and post in this Facebook Event.
DIRECTIONS + PARK ENTRANCES
- Hunt Drive off Western Boulevard
- Umstead Drive off Lake Wheeler Road
PARKING
- On-site parking lots that are more than a ¼ mile from the event area will have a shuttle option.
- For those arriving with persons with limited mobility and require accessibility drop-off, enter at Goode Street off Lake Wheeler Road. - Follow signage and parking staff to location.
- Due to the high volume of people and limited parking, please carpool if possible.
ALTERNATIVE TRANSPORTATION
- Bike: Ride your bike via the Rocky Branch Greenway or Centennial Bikeway Connector.
- Bus: Take GoRaleigh 21 Caraleigh - Service to the Farmer's Market along Lake Wheeler Road.
- Ride Share: Follow signs and parking staff to drop-off/pick-up location.
FOOD + WATER + RESTROOMS
- While we encourage you to enjoy the food and beverage vendors, you may also bring in your own food and non-alcoholic drinks.
- You are encouraged to bring water bottles. Refill stations will be available.
- Port-a-johns will be the only restrooms available. ADA accessible facilities will be included.
DOGS
Dogs are permitted, but please use your best judgment regarding whether your pooch will enjoy the event. We’re expecting a lot of people, so it could be crowded and loud. All dogs must be leashed, well-behaved and please clean up after them!
ACCESSIBILITY
Dorothea Dix Park continues to work to be accessible and welcoming for visitors with disabilities and limited mobility. Accessible Parking with reserved spaces is available in all lots on campus. Handicap accessible port-a-johns are located at the Big Field and Flowers Field. Portions of Dorothea Dix Park, including some areas where programs and events occur, have uneven surfaces are not ADA accessible at this time.
Where is it happening?
Dorothea Dix Park, 786 Dawkins Dr, Raleigh, NC 27603, United States,Raleigh, North CarolinaEvent Location & Nearby Stays: