10/04 Falling for Local at Dorothea Dix Park

Celebrate Autumn in Raleigh with a local-centric market & festival on the Big Field! This family friendly event is open to the public and free to attend! Enjoy live music from local talent and demos from local businesses all day long as well as loads of FALL FUN with hay rides, inflatables, lawn games, kids activities, photo ops, and a pumpkin patch all FREE of charge!

Show some local love and support one of the many independent businesses featured at Falling for Local. 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.

FOOD + WATER + RESTROOMS + DOGS
- 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 are permitted, but please use your best judgment regarding whether your pooch will enjoy the event. All dogs must be leashed, well-behaved and please clean up after them!

Falling for Local is presented in partnership by City of Raleigh, Shop Local Raleigh, and Dix Park.