Falling for Local at Dorothea Dix Park!
Falling for Local
October 7, 2023
The Big Field at Dix Park
Presented in partnership by
The City of Raleigh, Dix Park, and Shop Local Raleigh
Live Music - Local Makers & Vendors - NC Craft Beer - Food Trucks - Kids Activities - Inflatables - Hay Rides - Tons of Fall Fun
Plus a FREE Pumpkin Patch!
We are #FallingForLocal!
Celebrate Autumn in Raleigh with a Market & Festival at Dix Park!
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! We’ll have loads of FALL FUN including hay rides, inflatables, lawn games, kids activities, photo ops, and a pumpkin patch all FREE of charge!
#ShowSomeLocalLove and support one of the many independent businesses featured at Falling for Local!
- Dine from dozens of local food trucks and food tents
- Shop with over 150 local and independent businesses
- Sample NC craft beer and ciders
RSVP to the Facebook event to receive the latest updates!
Checkout last year's lineup of vendors, performers & fun!
2023 details coming soon...
Thank you Falling for Local sponsors & community partners for your support!
Bands, Performances, & Demos
Coming Soon
Activities & Fall Fun
Falling for Local is FREE to attend and you can have lots of complimentary Fall fun at this family-friendly festival. Â
You can look forward to:
- FREE Pumpkin Patch with 2,000 pumpkins! We encourage you to get to the festival early as these free pumpkins are first come.
- Kids Activities! Enjoy inflatables, a rock wall, corn pits, and more in the Kids Zone.
- Touch-A-Truck! Get an up close look inside of a fire truck, dump truck, and more!
- Classic Cars! The Tarwheel A’s will have some of their classic Fords on display.
- Cornhole & Giant Yard Games! Play giant Jenga, Connect Four, Cornhole, and more.
- Photobooth & Fall Themed Backdrops! There will be plenty of photo opportunities setup throughout the festival.
- Special Guest Appearances! Keep your eyes out for these special guests at the festival
- More To Be Announced Soon!
Food Trucks & Tents
AMERICAN, BURGERS, SANDWICHES
Blu Tee Spoon
BytheGrace
Fiori Piza
Fiori Trattoria
Flattz Signature Flat Bread Sandwiches
Hot Chix Hotcakes and ChickenÂ
HotBoxPizza
how ‘bout burgerÂ
Luxury Franks
MoonRunners
The Cheese Curd ShackÂ
The Flat Drum
Trash Talk
ASIAN
Bulkogi
goldenKdog
Green Onions Bistro
Southern Fried Lumpia Co. Ultimate Eggrolls
BBQ
Safari Eatz
Smiths Smokehouse and Smoothies LLC
The Tasty Turkey-Que
BEVERAGES
Larger Than Lemons
LQUD LOVE
MEDITTERANEAN
Charlies kabob grill on wheels PARTY IN A PITA
Mama Voula’s LLCÂ
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MEXICAN & LATIN
Arepa CultureÂ
Empanadas RDÂ
Hollywood Taco ShopÂ
Mesas El Salvador
Mike Nice Empanadas
Poblanos Tacos
Tacos Las Gringas
The Naked Empanada
xQuisito International Foods
SEAFOOD
Kountry Boy Seafood Shack
Oak City Fish and Chips SameODameO’sÂ
BAKED GOODS
Dusty Donuts
Jolly’s Snack BoxÂ
Magnificent Concessions Mama Churros
MunchiLove
Royal Cheese Cakes
ICE CREAM + FROZEN TREATS
Geluna Gelato
Goodberry’s Frozen Custard
JAM Ice Cream and Shaved Ice
Jay’s Italian Ice
Not Just Icing
Sweet Treats Of NC
Waves
OTHER SWEETS
Boozie Bakes
Cocoa ForteÂ
Kitoko Bites
Local Artist, Makers, & Business Vendors
ART
- Ashley Mullikin Art
- Christina Britt Studio
- Happy Cabbage
- ParMar Media
- Barb Case Photography
- FaeJays
BOUTIQUES, ACCESSORIES, AND APPAREL
- Angel Road Boutique
- Be Everthine
- Baily’s
- Glam Soldier
- The J. Nicole Collection
- Hempsmith Clothing Co.
- Afternoon Owl Designs
- Bows and Whistles Designs
- Couture and Naturals
- Currently Apparel
- Electric Boot Vintage
- Execsocks
- Hey Girl Boutique
- Needle & Thread Co.
- Purr Cup Cafe
- Surly Squirrel
- Vocal Vintage
- House of Swank
CANDLES & CUSTOM SCENTS
- Jameson Ash Candle Co
- Me Time Moments
- Shop Bailey Bee
- The Painted Farmhouse
- Wicks for Wags
- Manda Panda
- Wicked • Woven
CHILDREN’S PRODUCTS
- Binky and Bell
- Mama Bears Baby Beads
- Port and Starbird
EXPERIENCES & ACTIVATIONS
- Sunny the Fun Fairy
- Carolina Hurricanes
- Free Spirited Artistry LLC
- Wool E. Bull
- Free Inflatables
- Free Pumpkin Patch
- Live Music
FOOD PRODUCTS
- Irene’s
- Baxter’s Bees
- Chaza Bros, LLC
- Ella’s Popcorn
- Gotta Be Penelopes
- Killer Toffee
- Kraven Juice
- Mythical Inferno LLC
- Nons Salts
- Oak City Hot Sauce Co
- OLIVE OIL GROVE
- Scoop Me
- Slice Pie Company
- Stella Cake Bakery
- The Tiny Tastery
- Umbrella Dry Bar
- Sprinkled With Love Cakery
- Yellow Garden Bake Shop
HEALTH & WELLNESS
- Adapt Chiropractic
- Revolution Chiropractic
HOME GOODS + DECOR
- Adventures in Bloom
- BeerWhere
- Big Heart- Beth’s Christmas
- Gathering Gallery
- Leigh Anne’s Crafts
- Rick Made This! Custom Imprints
- The Woven Willow
- Zzesty’s Creations Designer Wreaths
 SERVICES
- 621 Productions
- AlignLife of Preston
- Alietha’s Sunkissed Tans
- All American Painters & General Contracting
- Better Brush Painting
- Dalton C. Hunt DMD, PLLC.
- Meraki Salon
- Michael & Son Services
- Osborn Gamable Beckley & Budd
- Passanante’s Home Food Services
- ProLift Garage Doors
- Triangle Estate Lawyers
- The Junction Salon and Bar
JEWELRY
- Addis Jemari
- BEAUTY and GRACE
- Be Like Missy
- Bezalel and Co
- Clay by Tay LLC
- Frills Atelier
- Merak Creations LLC
- Shop Lunae
- Sissy Art
- Sugar Moon Designs
- Taylor’d with Grace
- The Painted Pearl
- The Vintage Bee
- Vogel Creative Co.
KIDPRENEURS
- DINO KEYS- By Aaron Bristol
- Lil Reggie Cookies
- MD&M Jewelry
- Really Rad Resin
NON-PROFIT/INFORMATIONAL BOOTHS
- City of Raleigh Community Engagement
- City of Raleigh Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources (Raleigh Parks)
- Girl Scouts- NC Coastal pines
- Fun 4 Kids Raleigh
- Lutheran Services Carolinas Foster Care
- Raleigh Fire Department- Recruiting + Fire inflatable
- Triangle Wind Ensemble
- We Plant it Forward
PET PRODUCTS + SERVICES
- Chester & Pearl
- Dirty Dogs Spa & Boutique
- Pet Wants East Raleigh
- Ruff Stuff Treats
- Saddle Up and Read
- Splash and Dash Groomerie & Boutique
- The Dabba Company
PLANTS + FLOWERS
- Garden & Gather
- Rooted Plant Supply
POTTERY
- Fox Den Pottery
- Piedmont ClayWorks
- Porch Dog Pots
RESCUES
- Freedom Ride Rescue
- PIPS – Perfectly Imperfect Pups
- Saving Grace Animals for Adoption
SOAP, SKINCARE, HAIR, & BEAUTY
- A-Peeling Beauty
- A Taste of Relaxation
- Maddie’s Essentials
- Mantra Soap
- Sensations Total Body Care LLC
STATIONARY + PAPER GOODS
- Emily Petrilla Illustrations
- SKP ink
- Honeypress
WOODWORKS
- Oak City Customs
- Kettu Woodworks
- Dusted Woodworking
OTHER SERVICE
- Warfighter Books
- Gus McGee Book Co
- H2D Concreate
- Mend My Broken Pieces
NC Breweries, Cideries, & More
Altered State
Birdsong Brewing
Brewery Bhavana
Bombshell Beer Company
Bond Brothers
Brueprint Brewing
Clouds Brewing
Compass Rose
Crank Arm Brewing Company
East Bower Cider Company
Gizmo Brew Works
Hugger Mugger
JoCo Brewing
Local Time Brewing
Neuse River BrewingÂ
Noda Brewing
Oak City Bubbly
Ponysaurus Brewing
Railwalk
Red Moose Brewing Co
Slyde Punch House
Steel String Brewery
Toasty Kettlyst Brewery
Tobacco Wood Brewing
Trophy Brewing Company
Wye Hill
Drink Tickets
Falling for Local is free to attend! Tickets are only required for adult beverage purchases and can be purchased in advance or onsite. Breweries will not take cash or credit card for beverage sales; drink tickets only.
Tickets are sold in bundles and can be redeemed for a sample size pour or pint.
- 2 Tickets = Sample
- 5 Tickets = Pint
Drink ticket purchasers must be at least 21 years of age at the time of the festival. Ticket holders will have their ID checked before receiving their wristband, drink tickets, and festival cup.
Additional Information & FAQsÂ
Food, Beverages + Restrooms
- We encourage you to enjoy the amazing selection of food trucks, but you may bring in your own food.Â
- Bring a water bottle, refill stations will be available.
- Port-a-johns will be available with ADA accessible facilities included.
Dogs
Dogs are permitted, but please use your best judgment regarding whether your pooch will enjoy the event. All dogs must be leashed, and please clean up after them.
Weather
If we need to postpone due to inclement weather, we will post on social media @ShopLocRaleigh & @RaleighParks on Twitter and Raleigh Parks and Shop Local Raleigh on Facebook.
Getting There + Parking
Click here to view parking and shuttle map. The most convenient park entrances to use are Hunt Drive off of Western Boulevard or Blair Drive off of Centennial Parkway. Look for signs along Umstead Drive. Parking is available in the four parking lots off of Umstead Drive. Due to the high volume of people and limited parking, please carpool if possible. Do not drive on or park in the grass – driving on tree roots damages the trees and we want to keep the 150 year old oaks around for as long as possible!
Accessibility
Dorothea Dix Park continues to strive to be accessible and welcoming for visitors, including those with disabilities. Currently, portions of Dorothea Dix Park, including some areas where programs and events occur, have uneven surfaces and are not fully accessible. Accessibility is a primary focus for early park improvements and all future planning and development.
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Parking:Â Details coming soon!
Restrooms:Â Indoor accessible restrooms are available in the newly renovated Chapel. Â Accessible port-a-johns are located at the Big Field and Flowers Field.
Programs and Events: Raleigh Parks Inclusion Services works with community members to support participation. To request a program modification based on the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), please complete and submit the Accommodation Request Form or contact Inclusion Services staff at 919-996-2147 or ParksInclusion@raleighnc.gov.
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