Experience something new, in our yard or yours.
Local eats, handcrafted goods and live entertainment in the heart of Research Triangle Park.
Visit our vendors page to see who’s open or check out our calendar for upcoming events!
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. Boxyard RTP is located within the Hub RTP downtown district where parking spaces are plenty. Parking at Boxyard RTP is free.
Yes. Bike racks are available on the ground floor near the entrances. RTP also has 20+ miles of asphalt pedestrian trails.
On the Radar: The Triangle Bikeway Study will connect 17 miles of bicycle path that will link Raleigh, RTP, Durham, Chapel Hill along 1-40 and NC-54.
RTP Connect is a last-mile Uber and Lyft service which provides a $10 credit towards one-way rides within RTP. Rides must start or stop at Boxyard or the Regional Transportation Center. Go to the RTP Connect website to get started.
Additionally, a bus stop is located right in front of Boxyard RTP on HWY-54.
Yes! The main level of Boxyard RTP, the pavilion, restrooms and vendor spaces are all wheelchair accessible. Our elevator is ADA compliant, so all visitors can experience our second-floor vendors or enjoy their meal on the upstairs deck.
We've got you covered! Please email us at hello@boxyardrtp.com at least 48 hours in advance of your visit and we will do what we can to help you.
Cost will vary from event to event, but most are free! Check out our events calendar for details on specific events or reach out to hello@boxyardrtp.com with questions.
Everyone, regardless of age, is welcome. We encourage individuals under the age of 18 to be accompanied by an adult. All alcohol sales are restricted to individuals ages 21+.
Also, there are several highchairs around for the little ones.
Yes, Boxyard RTP is dog friendly. We ask that all dogs remain on their leash in the common area. Service animals are welcome, including inside vendor boxes.
Does your pup need to get some energy out? Take them over to the Barkyard, our onsite dog park. Find more information about Barkyard on our website.
Smoking (including cigarettes and CBD products) and vaping are not permitted in our common areas. We have a designated area located near the dog park. Look for the red receptacles placed for your convenience.
Please contact Kane Public Safety at 984-312-4171 for questions regarding lost items.
No. Each vendor is individually owned and operated. Because of this, we're unable to provide a "universal" gift card that works at all vendor locations. Please visit individual vendors for questions on purchasing a gift card from them.
No. Outside food and drinks are not permitted on the property. We encourage you to support our variety of vendors!
Yes, we have free WiFi available for our guests. Please connect to BoxyardRTP_Guest.
Personal photography is permitted (we'd love to see you tag us at @boxyardrtp). However, commercial, drone photography and studio equipment will need to be approved ahead of time. Please email hello@boxyardrtp.com with inquiries.
The Research Triangle Foundation of NC, the 501(c)4 non-profit tasked to manage and develop Research Triangle Park since 1959.
Opportunities & Sponsorships
Yes, groups are welcome. Keep in mind that seating is first-come, first-served and cannot be reserved for groups. We recommend visiting during less busy hours – typically before 4:15 p.m. on most days. If you have decorations or displays, please limit them to 8.5” x 11” or smaller. Promotional items such as pop-up banners, tablecloths, large signs and swag are prohibited without prior approval. On-site security and staff may ask you to remove any unapproved promotional items and displays.
Do you have an exceptionally large group? If you’re planning to bring a group of 50+ people, email hello@boxyardrtp.com so we can notify vendors, security and custodial teams so your visit goes smoothly. Please note: Seating together in the same area is not guaranteed and depends on space availability. We will not ask other guests to move. You can also rent space at TopBox at http://topbox.vip/.
Join our Boxyard RTP family! If you're interested in future availabilities, please fill out our Vendor Interest Form.
The seating in the open-air community space is first-come, first-served. We cannot take reservations for community tables.
If you are interested in reserving a table inside a vendor’s box or holding a private event with them, please contact that vendor directly to inquire.
At this time, you cannot rent out Boxyard RTP in its entirety. Alternatively, you can rent our TopBox, a private space owned an operated by Fullsteam Brewery. More information here.
If you are a local musician and want to learn more about opportunities for gigs, complete our Musician Interest Form.
If you are a speaker, poet, dancer, fitness instructor or someone other awesome person who is looking to utilize our stage, contact hello@boxyardrtp.com.
You can check out our events calendar and follow us on Instagram for information on upcoming events!
We appreciate the interest in supporting this community! Please reach out to hello@boxyardrtp.com to inquire about sponsorship opportunities.