Borden Building and Fred Fletcher Amphitheater

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Versatile event venue in Raleigh featuring the Borden Building and an outdoor amphitheater with spacious layouts and accessible facilities.

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Borden Building and Fred Fletcher Amphitheater

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Host stunning events at Raleigh’s Borden Building & Fred Fletcher Amphitheater with accessible facilities, indoor/outdoor options, and scenic park surroundings.

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The Borden Building and Fred Fletcher Amphitheater offer hosts and planners a flexible event venue within Fred Fletcher Park, perfect for weddings and outdoor gatherings. The space features seated and standing capacity options, wheelchair-accessible entrances and restrooms, on-site parking, and nearby restrooms in the Borden Building.

What To Expect:

    🏛 Indoor Borden Building for sheltered events
    🎤 Outdoor Fred Fletcher Amphitheater ideal for ceremonies or concerts
    ♿ Fully wheelchair accessible including entrances, restrooms, and parking
    🚗 On-site parking available
    🌳 Scenic park location with well-maintained gardens

Important Information:

    – Open 24 hours daily
    – Public restrooms available on site
    – Limited availability may require early booking for weddings and events
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📍 Local Insights

🌿 Scenic Backdrops: The gardens provide stunning settings perfect for wedding photos and outdoor ceremonies.

♿ Accessibility Focused: Guests value the wheelchair accessible entrances, parking, and restrooms, ensuring inclusive events.

🚗 Parking Tips: Though on-site parking is available, parking can fill up during large events; consider arriving early.

🏢 Indoor Backup: The Borden Building offers an indoor space for events in case of inclement weather.

⏰ Hours

Monday: Open 24 hours

Tuesday: Open 24 hours

Wednesday: Open 24 hours

Thursday: Open 24 hours

Friday: Open 24 hours

Saturday: Open 24 hours

Sunday: Open 24 hours

👉 Best For

Weddings, outdoor events, concerts, gatherings

Borden Building and Fred Fletcher Amphitheater

820 Clay St
,
Raleigh
,
NC
27605

Review Sentiment

Based on the 50 most recent Google reviews
The venue is praised for its beautiful and well-maintained outdoor spaces ideal for weddings and events, with guests appreciating accessibility features and on-site parking. Some mention the limited restroom capacity when busy. The venue is considered highly affordable and scenic, making it a popular choice in Raleigh.
Last updated on
December 9th, 2025

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What You'll Find

Restrooms; Wheelchair Accessible Entrance; Wheelchair Accessible Parking Lot; Wheelchair Accessible Restroom; On-Site Parking; Amphitheater; Indoor Event Space; Gardens; Historic Building

📆 Best Times to Visit

Visit mid-afternoon to early evening for ideal event setup; weekends tend to be busiest in early evening hours.
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