Raleigh City Farm Day: A 15th Bearthday Celebration Recap

By proclamation of Mayor Janet Cowell, Saturday, April 25th 2026 was declared Raleigh City Farm Day, and we had no choice but to celebrate with a really great party. (We’re good at that.)

  • Record crowds turned out to hang on the Farm, which—at 15(!)—has never looked better! 

  • Mother Nature graced us with perfect weather; afterwards, she provided much-needed rain.

  • Our Founders read the City of Raleigh proclamation and reminded us of our roots.

  • The food from Jake Wolf and Greg Poole of Empire Eats was top-notch, with the majority sourced from RCF.

  • Partner activities, including lots to do for the kids, and the Ask a Farmer tent kept everyone engaged, entertained, and educated. 

  • Music and plein air art added artistic touches.

  • Free Bearthday cupcakes were popular!

  • Logistics were nearly seamless, thanks to strong volunteer support.

  • 15th Anniversary merch sold like hotcakes, and sales will continue at the Farmstand. 

With big fun came a very light footprint, thanks to compostable packaging and our partnership with CompostNow!

Happy 15th Bearthday to us!

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