Partner with Shop Local Raleigh to Elevate Your Brand and Support the Local Economy
Join us in championing Raleigh’s vibrant community of independent businesses by becoming a sponsor of Shop Local Raleigh events. Our diverse lineup, from the bustling Brewgaloo craft beer festival to the family-friendly Falling for Local celebration, offers unique opportunities to showcase your brand to engaged local audiences. Whether you’re a startup or a well-established business, we offer options to fit every budget.
Sponsorship not only amplifies your visibility across our network—including 72,000+ Instagram followers and 40,000 newsletter subscribers—but also demonstrates your commitment to sustaining the local economy and culture. Explore our sponsorship packages to find the perfect fit for your goals.
Annual Meeting
The GRMA/SLR Annual Meeting is held the last Tuesday in February every year. This is our largest gathering of members with over 120 small business owners coming together to network, share local bites, and brainstorm with one another.
Brewgaloo
Brewgaloo is North Carolina’s largest craft beer festival with an attendance of over 60,000. Held in downtown Raleigh on the 4th Friday & Saturday of April, this annual event was created to support the North Carolina craft beer industry, entrepreneurship, and the local economy.
NC Hops Festival
NC Hops Festival is a tasting event celebrating the NC craft beverage industry including breweries, cideries, meaderies, and more. This event is held in June with multiple sampling sessions throughout the day and features live music, local makers, and food trucks.
Downtown Raleigh Food Truck Rodeo Series
The Downtown Raleigh Food Truck Rodeo Series takes place on Fayetteville Street three times every summer! With 50+ food trucks, vendors, activations, and more, this series celebrates good food and good community. The food truck rodeos occur in June, August, and September.
Falling for Local
Falling for Local is a FREE family-friendly event held annually in October at Dix Park. Over 25,000 attendees come out to celebrate Autumn with a HUGE vendor market, food truck rodeo, two stages of live music, and loads of Fall fun including hay rides, inflatables, photo ops, and a pumpkin patch!
Jolly Raleigh Holiday Market
Community members look forward to Sipping, shopping, and celebrating the season at the Jolly Raleigh Holiday Market! Held on the first Saturday of December at Raleigh Iron Works, this holiday market is the perfect opportunity to sip local beer, shop for local treasures, and cherish the community coming together to celebrate the season!
Pawpalooza
Pets and Paw-rents celebrate local pet-loving businesses at the Pawpalooza Market! Explore booths filled with treats, accessories, toys, and specialty products for your pets while connecting with local makers and small businesses.
Holidays on Hammell
Holidays on Hammell, hosted by Shop Local Raleigh and The Weld, is a merry one-day holiday market highlighting local artisans, small businesses, and seasonal experiences. With unique vendors, handmade goods, tasty local bites, and joyful activities, this event brings shoppers together to support local during the most magical time of year.
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