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Gipson Play Plaza’s new grab-and-go food market

Dorothea Dix Park’s upcoming Gipson Play Plaza will be equipped with a new market at the historic House of Many Porches. Get a glance of what’s to come.

RALtoday Gipson Plaza rendering

One of the many play areas planned for the plaza.

Renderings courtesy of the City of Raleigh and Dix Park

Gipson Play Plaza is scheduled to debut this spring, and the new area just got a little sweeter. Dix Park Conservancy announced the plaza will include a new grab-and-go market at the historic House of Many Porches.

The market will be stocked with products from local vendors like sandwiches, wraps, dips, coffee, baked goods, and frozen treats. Additionally, beer and wine will be available to enjoy on the lawn of the House of Many Porches. A section of the market will also offer merchandise and NC-centered items.

If you’re a local business owner and would like to have your products available at the market, email dixparkhomp@gmail.com to learn about vendor opportunities.

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