Birthday in Bloom
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Event details
Celebrate Dix Park's 10th Birthday at the Sunflower Field!
Location
Sunflower Field
Category
Arts & Culture
Event Details
In the morning, get up close with the blooms, meet pollinator pros, enjoy hands-on activities, and discover how these golden fields come to life each summer.
9:00 am – 11:00 am
Entertainment
Sunny the Fun Fairy
Raleigh Music Collective
The party continues in the evening with live music, illuminated flowers and tasty eats. For the 21+ crowd, we'll have Cape Fear Wine & Distillery and a limited-edition birthday brew crafted by Trophy Brewing. Bring your friends, your family, and your dancing shoes—there’s fun blooming everywhere!
6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Entertainment
Garland Mason and Good Company
Light Up Flowers
Food Trucks
Enjoy a variety of delicious eats and drinks from food trucks serving up local flavor!
Know Before You Go
- The Sunflower Field is free to visit
- Dix Park is open 7 days a week, from dawn until dusk
- Address: 1700 Umstead Drive
- Weekdays use Public Parking Lot A
- Evenings & Weekends all lots are available for public use.
Sunflower Field Address: 1700 Umstead Drive, Raleigh, NC 27603
- Via Western Boulevard: Enter at Hunt Drive
- Via Centennial Parkway: Enter at Blair Drive
- Via lake Wheeler Road: Enter at Goode Street.
- Follow Sunflower Signs
Parking: Recommended ADA/accessible parking area is near the Magnolia Room at 1700 Umstead Dr. All paved parking lots have ADA parking paces.
Accessible Pathways at the Sunflower Field lead from the ADA parking lot into the field. Please note, due to the condition and grade of the area, there is some uneven ground under the pathway matting and it is not fully ADA accessible.
Restrooms: ADA temporary restrooms are located at the Magnolia Room. Indoor restrooms are available at The Stone Houses seven days a week from 8:00 am - 8:00 pm and at Gipson Play Plaza.
Currently, portions of Dix Park - including around the sunflower field - have uneven paths and surfaces, and are not fully accessible for all mobility needs. Accessibility is a primary focus for all park improvements and development. Learn more about Accessibility at Dix Park.
Planning a visit to Dix Park and have questions about accessibility? Contact us at info@dixpark.org or 919-996-3255
Contact Dix Park Staff at 919-996-3255 or events@dixpark.org
