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 platforms to showcase your brand to engaged local audiences. Whether you’re a neighborhood startup or a well-established business, we offer sponsorship opportunities to fit every budget, with packages starting at just $250 and options for in-kind contributions.
Sponsorship not only amplifies your visibility across our extensive network—including 63,000+ 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 and community engagement aspirations.
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 encourage support of 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 weekend 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 on the 3rd Saturday of October at Dix Park and is presented in partnership by the City of Raleigh, Dix Park Conservancy, and Shop Local Raleigh. 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
Sip, shop, and celebrate the season at the Jolly Raleigh Holiday Market! Join us the first Saturday of December at Raleigh Iron Works for the perfect opportunity to sip local beer, shop for local treasures, and cherish the community coming together to celebrate the season!
Take a look at some of our 2025 sponsors!
