Sweet Carolina Summer Bash at Olde Raleigh Village
Mechanical bulls, bounce houses, and build-your-own bouquets.
Shannon
August 03, 2025
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Summer’s not over till the bull bucks—literally. Head to Olde Raleigh Village on Saturday, August 9 from 11:30AM–1:30PM for the Sweet Carolina Summer Bash, a totally free afternoon of fun. Expect mechanical bull rides, live music, bounce house madness, face painting, balloon animals, and yes, even build-your-own flower bouquets. Free lunch? You bet. Iced tea and lemonade? Already poured.
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