Makers & Music Series | Vendor Interest | Summer Gaming Mondays | Hillsborough St Merchant
Makers & Music Series
Join us this summer at Compiegne Park for an evening of live music, local shopping, and community fun right off Hillsborough Street!
Our Summer Makers & Music Series takes place on:
- Friday, May 29, 2026
- Friday, June 26, 2026
- Friday, July 24, 2026
from 6:30–9:30PM at 106 Chamberlain St. Raleigh, NC 27607.
Each event will feature:
- Live music from a different local performer each month
- A market featuring local vendors and handmade goods
- Family-friendly activities and lawn games
- The opportunity to grab food and drinks from Hillsborough Street businesses and enjoy them in the park
This is a bring-your-own-chair or blanket event, so gather your friends and family, get comfortable, and enjoy a relaxing summer evening outdoors. Whether you want to shop local, listen to live music, let the kids play, or simply spend time with your community, this series is designed to create a fun and welcoming atmosphere for everyone.
We look forward to bringing the community together for great music, local businesses, and summer nights in the park!
Vendor Interest
Are you interested in becoming a vendor?
We’re looking for local vendors, artists, makers, and small businesses to be part of our Summer Music & Market Series at Compiegne Park!
This event is designed to bring the community together through live music, local shopping, and a fun summer atmosphere along Hillsborough Street. We’re excited to feature a curated variety of vendors offering handmade goods, art, apparel, accessories, specialty items, and more.
Whether you’re an established business or just getting started, we’d love to learn more about you and your products.
Vendor space is limited, and applications will be reviewed to help us create a diverse and exciting market experience for attendees.
Interested in joining us? Apply below!
Vendor Dates: May 29, June 26, and July 24
Event Time: 6:30–9:30 PM
Location: Compiegne Park, Hillsborough Street
Summer Gaming Mondays
Starting Monday, June 1st, NC Eclectic Esports will be bringing their signature casual gaming experiences to Hillsborough Street with a rotating series of pop-up gaming events hosted at a variety of local businesses.
From 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM every Monday, community members and visitors can enjoy free, inclusive, and beginner-friendly gaming sessions featuring popular console games, casual competition formats, and opportunities to meet and connect with other gamers in the Triangle. Events are designed to be welcoming for all skill levels, with a focus on fun, accessibility, and building community through play.
Each week will feature a different participating business along Hillsborough Street, creating a dynamic and ever-changing experience. Specific host locations are still being finalized, so be sure to stay tuned for updates as we announce each week’s venue and event details.
Interested in Hosting a Gaming Event?
If you are a Hillsborough Street merchant interested in hosting one of these weekly gaming pop-ups, we would love to hear from you.
Please reach out to Katrina Gomez at katrinag@hillsboroughstreet.org for more information and availability.
Hillsborough St Merchant
This summer, we are bringing exciting events and activations to Hillsborough Street — and we would love for you to be part of them!
Whether you want to create a special promotion, host an event, or simply help bring energy to the street during activations, we are here to support you and help highlight your business throughout the summer.
Ways You Can Get Involved:
- Offer a special, discount, giveaway, or themed menu during event days
- Extend your hours or create a fun in-store experience tied to an activation
- Host or participate in one of our community events
- Share your summer events, promotions, or live music schedule with us
- Collaborate with us on ideas that help bring more people to the street
How We Can Support You:
- Promote your business through our website, newsletters, and social media
- Encourage event attendees to explore Hillsborough Street businesses before, during, and after activations
- Help increase visibility and foot traffic during the summer season
- Highlight the unique experiences your business already offers to the community
If you already have something planned this summer — whether it’s live music, a special event, a seasonal menu, or a promotion — we would love to help share it. Our goal is to create a fun, connected summer on Hillsborough Street while supporting the businesses that make this district special.
Want to Connect?
If you are interested in participating in summer activations, hosting an event, offering a promotion, or sharing something you already have planned, please reach out to Katrina Gomez at katrinag@hillsboroughstreet.org.
Transportation Options:
The Hillsborough Street District is long and linear! If you're ready to get your steps in, we encourage walking between Beryl Road and Morgan Street to visit as many merchants as possible & see all the great performers.
If you're not quite ready for the 3-mile walk, street parking is available throughout the footprint. Some merchants may also have private lots available while you are at their location only.
The GoRaleigh Bus System is a great option if you want to forgo the worries about parking! Check out the map of stops and schedule of pickups here.
And if you want to feel the wind in your hair, we've got Electric Scooter (Spin | Lime | Gotcha) readily available! Just make sure to abide by all rules for riding.
Looking for other ways to stay connected?
Follow Us for Updates
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TikTok - @liveituphs
If you are a Hillsborough Street District merchant and you'd like to participate, please contact Katrina Gomez at Katrinag@hillsboroughstreet.org.