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 2024 Night Markets?
Raleigh Night Market at City Market 5 - 9 PM on Wednesdays and 1p-5p on selected Sundays.
May 1st: 5-9 pm
June 23rd: 1-5 pm
August 21st: 5-9 pm
September 29th: 1-5 pm
November 6th: 5-9 pm
Cary Night Market 5 - 9 PM
April 19th
May 17th
August 16th
September 20th
October 18th
November 15th
Durham Night Market 5 - 9PM
April 25th
May 23rd
September 26th
October 24th
November 21st
December 12th
Sleigh - A Winter Market Co-Hosted w/ Roshambo & Rocket Music Booking 12-6 PM
December 1st
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
NEW LOCATION FOR 2024: 327 S. Academy St, Cary, 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 thenightmarketcompany.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.