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The City of Raleigh wants to welcome vendors, performers, families and guests of all abilities to the annual Pullen & Sertoma Fall Arts Fair! This guide will help vendors and visitors to understand what to expect when attending the Fall Arts Fair.
What is the Fall Arts Fair?
The Fall Arts Fair is an annual event to showcase the work of bookmakers, fiber artists, glass artists, jewelers, painters, photographers, potters, and printmakers who participate in Pullen and Sertoma Arts Centers' programs.
This free outdoor event is a fun outing for the whole family. Visitors can participate in hands-on art activities and watch demonstrations by arts center teaching artists.
Event Details:
- When: Saturday, October 5th from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
- Where: Fred Fletcher Park, 820 Clay St. Raleigh, NC 27615
- Cost: Free and open to the public!
Parking and Directions
Three parking lots will be available, each with accessible parking spaces.
- Washington Street lot: Enter at Washington St. & Glenwood Ave. or St. Mary’s St. & Nichols Dr.
- Clay Street lot: Enter at St. Mary’s & Clay St.
- Broughton High School lot: Enter at St. Mary’s directly across from Clay St.
- On-street parking is also available along Washington St.
Two bus stops are located along St. Mary’s street within walking distance of the park.
For directions to the Clay St. parking lot, use address 820 Clay St.
Hurricane Helene Relief
We will be accepting supplies for Hurricane Helene survivors in Western NC at our info booths at the entrance.
Supplies include water, powder hydration packs, non-perishable food, diapers, baby wipes, bug spray/sunscreen, socks, baby formula, toiletries and sanitation, cleaning supplies, trash bags, tarps, pet food, and plastic utensils.
Accessibility
The Fall Arts Fair is open to the public, so it is subject to high volumes of people moving about at all times. There will be 49 different tents clustered outside, throughout the center of the park, with different artists and their work for sale.
Navigating Outdoor Noises
There will be outdoor entertainment, such as live music and a children's craft area. It is also a pet-friendly outdoor event, so dogs are expected. While there is no designated quiet space, the park has benches and more secluded areas away from the festival that may be quieter.
Navigating the Artist Demonstrations Area
Inside the Borden Building, you will see artists doing demonstrations of their artmaking. Some artists may be sitting at a pottery wheel or a sewing machine. You can ask the artists questions, and they will be happy to tell you about their art and how they make things.
Navigating the Event Location
Fred Fletcher Park has a paved concrete walkway that connects at all entrances. There are two accessible, individual indoor bathrooms with holding rails located inside the Borden Building. There will also be porta-potties located in both parking lots, including a wheelchair-accessible portable restrooms.
Navigating Food Options
Food Trucks with various dietary options available will be located in the Washington St. parking lot. You can preview menus for Paris Delight Bakery and Creperie, and Corner Boys BBQ. Please note: braille and large print menus will be available at the discretion of the food truck vendors.
Event Day Assistance
There will be City of Raleigh employees on-site at all times. If you have any questions during your visit, please seek out the information booths located at the park entrances at each parking lot or ask any of the Sertoma and Pullen Art Center staff. They will be wearing black City of Raleigh t-shirts.
We look forward to having you at this year's Fall Arts Fair!