Raleigh Underground Market Returns to Midtown Park
Live music, local vendors, and a mini food truck rodeo—what more do you need?
Shannon
July 06, 2025
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The Raleigh Underground Market is back July 13 (11am-3pm) at Midtown Park in North Hills, and it’s bringing serious weekend energy. Shop 50+ local vendors, catch a live performance by Emanuel Wynter, and snack your way through a mini food truck rodeo. Bond Brothers Brewery will be there pouring, and Umbrella Dry Bar has non-alcoholic drinks covered. There's even face painting if you're feeling festive.
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