A Celebration of Creative Entrepreneurs
Friday, November 13, 2026 | 3:30–8:00 p.m.
Hi-Wire Brewing | 800 Taylor Street, Durham
FREE & OPEN TO THE COMMUNITY
Come celebrate Durham’s creative economy!
Join StepUp Durham for Fall Fest, a new community festival celebrating the artists, makers, designers, artisans, and creative entrepreneurs who make Durham such a vibrant place to live, work, and create.
Fall Fest is all about discovery, connection, and opportunity giving local creatives a chance to share their work, demonstrate their craft, tell their stories, connect with new customers, and grow their businesses.
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Local artists, makers, designers & creative entrepreneurs
Live creative demonstrations
Opportunities to shop and support local creatives
On-demand screen printing by Clockwork Print House
Community connection, conversation & celebration
Beer, good vibes & a chance to discover something new
Whether you’re a longtime supporter of Durham’s creative community or simply curious about the people and businesses shaping our city, come take a step into Durham’s creative economy.
SHOW UP. SHOP LOCAL. SUPPORT CREATIVITY.
Applying to take part in StepUp Durham’s first annual Fall Festival: A Celebration of Creative Entrepreneurship, scheduled for Friday, November 13, 2026, at Hi-Wire Brewing, 800 Taylor Street in Durham, and starting at 3:30PM.
We’re proud to create a space where artists, artisans, and makers from across Durham can share their talent, tell their stories, and sell(*) their work. There is no application or participation fee. Selected vendors and exhibitors will be responsible for providing their own tables, displays, artwork, products, equipment, and supplies.