Ajja Market & Hopscotch Day Party at Midtown Raleigh
Free tunes, tasty treats, and local finds—September 7.
Shannon
September 01, 2025
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Looking for your perfect Hopscotch warm-up? The Ajja Market & Hopscotch Day Party is back on Sunday, September 7 (noon–4:30pm) at Ajja in Midtown Raleigh. Expect a lively lineup of artist and maker vendors, plenty of live music, and snacks and drinks from local favorites. On top of that, you’ll find pours courtesy of sponsors like Cook’s Mill Whiskey, Port Merch, and Ponysaurus Brewing, plus a sweet bonus—Andia’s Ice Cream is serving scoops. Even better? Admission is free.
Curious about who’s setting up shop and hitting the stage? Click here to peek at the lineup.
By the way, this isn’t a sponsored plug. We just love shouting out a free party that mixes music, makers, and Midtown energy. (Just so you know: Sponsored content in our newsletter is always marked with “*”).
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