Get ready to show off your stuff

Sunday, March 2, 2025 at DPAC

800 food and beer aficionados from across the Triangle can’t wait to spend their Sunday afternoon with you. Make sure you’re ready to go with this planning info.

Restaurant Preferences

All participating restaurants - use this form to let us know:

1.) Electricity Needs - power outlets are limited and not promised. We recommend using sternos to keep your food warm. If you will need electricity, let us know asap.

2.) Serving Preference - We provide an option of a 4 oz ramekin or a paper boat to serve your food.

Restaurant Form

General Event Logistics

Sunday, March 2, 2025 at DPAC

Day-of Event Contacts:

Thorne Daubenspeck – (919) 672-1447
Daniel Kulenic - (919) 247-9580

Event Timeline:

12-2:30pm - Check In and Set Up
3:30pm - VIP Entry
4pm - GA Entry
7pm - Event Concludes & Vendor Breakdown
8pm - Vendor After Party & People’s Choice Award Ceremony

Check-In & Parking

Check-in: Enter through the door to the left of the VIP entrance (NanaSteak side).
Unloading: Temporary parking available on Vivian Street.
Parking: Specific parking instructions will be sent via email.
Event is 21+

Event Attendees:

800 local restaurant aficionados that are your biggest fans and supporters
Your restaurant and brewery peers! Come hang out with your fellow chefs, brewers, and servers. Souvenir tasting glasses will be provided to each restaurant table.

Restaurants:

Prepare enough bite sized samples to cover 800 ticket holders. Your one-bite sample will be paired with a 4oz pour.
No cooking should be done at the event. Only serving prepared food.
No open flames.
What We Provide
✔ Shared 8’ table with restaurant and additional 6’ table for prep with linens
✔ Signage above your station
✔ Sporks, napkins, and serving trays - If you haven’t already, let us know if you prefer/need a boat or ramekin to serve your food asap (thank you to the restaurants who have already let us know). Fill out that form here.
✔ 3 souvenir tasting glasses for your team
Important Notes
⚠ No cooking on-site—only serving prepared food.
⚠ No open flames or gas stoves.
⚠ Limited electricity at this point—only approved appliances (electric hot plates, crock pots, toaster ovens).
⚠ Bring decorations, marketing materials, or swag for your table!

Breweries:

~800 (4oz) pours – 3-4 cases (12oz) or 2-3 cases (16oz) per brand.
Two beer options – to be paired with your restaurant partner!
Bus tubs - chill & serve beer. (Ice will be provided)
Marketing & decor – make your table stand out! (Tablecloth provided)
Packaged beer only – no draft beer.

Artisans:

Prepare to sell your goods on the first floor. Samples usually help!
Bring your own POS

We Are Providing:

Your choice of 4oz ramekins or paper boats to serve food
Napkins and utensils
Signage
Linens on table
Bull City Food & Beer Experience 11 souvenir glass
Social media push promoting your restaurant
After party following the event for all participating restaurants, breweries, vendors, and volunteers.
2024 Peoples Choice Award bragging rights

Vendor After Party & People’s Choice Award

Guests will vote for their favorite brewery & restaurant pairing. Winners get a trophy, bragging rights, and Bull City Experience swag! Join us after the event for a celebration with our friends at NanaSteak (next door)! Enjoy delicious bites (on us) while they serve up a fantastic selection of adult beverages.

Event Beneficiary:

For our 2025 event, proceeds will benefit Ripe for Revival and their mission to bridge the gap between farm excess and food access. Learn more about Ripe Revival and their commitment to reconnecting the food system by visiting their website, https://www.ripeforrevival.com/.