Are the Night Markets free to attend?
Yes! All of the Night Markets are free events with locally-made goods from Triangle area, artisans, live music, entertainment, food and drinks.
When are the 2023 Night Markets?
Raleigh Night Market at City Market 5 - 9 PM on Wednesdays and 1p-5p on selected Sundays.
Wed March 1st
Sun. March 26th
Wed. April 5th
Wed. May 3rd
Wed. June 7th
Sun. June 11th
Wed. August 2nd
Wed. September 6th
Wed. October 4th
Sun. Oct. 22nd
Wed. Nov. 1st
Sun. Nov. 19th
Sun. Nov. 26th
Cary Night Market 5 - 9 PM
Fri. March 17th
Fri. April 21st
Fri. May 19th
Fri. September 15th
Fri. October 20th
Fri. November 17th
Fri. December 15th
Garner Night Market 5 - 9 PM
Thurs. April 20th
Thurs. May 18th
Thurs. September 21st
Thurs. October 19th
Durham Night Market 5 - 9PM
Thurs. April 27th
Thurs. May 25th
Thurs. September 28th
Thurs. October 26th
Thurs. November 16th
Thurs. December 7th
Are the Night Markets kid-friendly?
There are no age restrictions at any of the Night Markets. Some entertainment will be geared more towards mature audiences from 7-9p. Be sure to check our Facebook and Instagram pages for each market for more details.
Are dogs allowed at the Night Markets?
There is no policy regarding animals at this time, so currently it is up to the discretion of the owner. Please be respectful and remember to leash and pick up after your pups.
Where are the Night Markets?
Raleigh Night Market
Inside City Market located at 214 E St, Raleigh, NC.
Cary Night Market
The old library site at 310 S Academy St, Cary, NC.
Garner Night Market
Downtown Garner at 120 E Main St, Garner, NC.
Durham Night Market
American Tobacco Campus at 318 Blackwell St, Durham, NC.
I want to be a Night Market Vendor. How do I apply?
Click here to apply. There is a one time $5 non refundable application fee.
Frequent the raleighnightmarket.com website and check out our Facebook page & Instagram for updates. Applications will be available on the website.
How do I find out when applications are announced?
Can vendors share a booth?
No, each vendor must apply for their own booth.
Where do I park?
There are affordable parking options behind City Market as well as parking decks close by for the Raleigh Night Market. Vendors will receive an email with details about where parking is located as well as load in and load out information during the week before each market for all locations.
Every vendor is juried by the Night Market staff and/or professional artists, and makers. The jury base acceptances off of originality, professionalism, consistency in body of work, quality, and creativity. Some categories are more competitive than others, for example, soap and jewelry. The vendor is then judged on originality and diversity amongst the other vendors.
How are vendors juried into the market?
Yes, electricity is included with the outdoor booth fee. You should be prepared to provide your own Wifi as it is not guaranteed at each venue.
Is there electricity or wifi?
How do I pay?
Please submit your application via our Eventeny page. The charge date for each event is listed on the application. Eventeny will then collect your card information to charge automatically based on your acceptance to the event.
What is the cost for a vendor booth?
Our vendor booths are $100 unless otherwise stated. Please note on the application when the charge date for each event is. Eventeny collects card information and will charge automatically based on acceptance. If you are a small business or corporation and wish to participate as a vendor we have sponsorship options available for table space at the market. Please email raleighnightmarket@gmail.com for more information.
If I have other questions, how do I get answers?
Please email Sara Buxton, the Night Market founder at raleighnightmarket@gmail.com.
By choosing dates on your application, you are committing to participating on the chosen market dates, should your application be accepted.
Markets are rain or shine and are nonrefundable.
If The Night Market Cancels an event for any reason you will receive a make-up credit for the missed event.
If you cannot attend a market for any reason you must notify The Night Market, through your Eventeny portal, or you will be considered a No Show and will not be allowed to participate in events with us for 3 months.
If you cannot attend an event and know more than one month prior, please request a cancellation in Eventeny by messaging us for a 50% refund.
If you cannot attend an event within one month of the event, please request a cancellation in Eventeny by messaging us for a 10% refund.
We cannot transfer payments from one market to another, no exceptions.