There's a lot to celebrate in the Triangle! Plan ahead with this guide to summer festivals. We're adding more festivals to this list all the time, so keep checking back. We focus on free and cheap events here on Triangle on the Cheap, and all of these events fall into that category. Make sure to click each link for details like location, time, and any cost. We expect many more to … [Read more...] about Summer Festivals in the Triangle in 2022
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Phoenix Rising Food Truck Festival at Durham County Memorial Stadium July 10
Phoenix Rising Events is presenting a Food Truck Festival on Sunday, July 10th, 2022, from 12 to 6 p.m., at Durham County Memorial Stadium, 750 Stadium Drive, Durham, NC. Come experience the best food trucks gathered together at the Durham County Memorial Stadium. Indulge in food fare from Vegan to Korean and everything in between. A live DJ and vendors will also be on the scene. … [Read more...] about Phoenix Rising Food Truck Festival at Durham County Memorial Stadium July 10
Fourth on First: 4th of July Celebration in Knightdale
Celebrate the 4th of July at the Fourth on First Celebration on Monday, July 4th, 2022, 4 p.m., at Knightdale Station Park, 810 N. First Avenue, Knightdale. The event features live music by The Embers, and a fireworks display at 9:15 p.m. Schedule for Fourth on First 4 to 7 p .m.: Inflatables behind the splash pad4 p.m.: Food trucks6 to 9 p.m.: Live music by The Embers9:15 p.m.: … [Read more...] about Fourth on First: 4th of July Celebration in Knightdale
Asia Fest, including dragon boat races, returns to Cary in 2022
Asia Fest is returning for 2022. The festival will take place on Saturday, September 17th, 2022, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., at Koka Booth Amphitheatre, 8003 Regency Pkwy, Cary. Tickets are $8, and free for those under age 12, or age 65 and older. The festival features: Arts and craftsGamesAsian foodPerformancesDragon boat races … [Read more...] about Asia Fest, including dragon boat races, returns to Cary in 2022
Bone Suckin’ Sauce Peak City Pig Fest returns to Apex July 22-23
Bone Suckin' Sauce Peak City Pig Fest is serious business for BBQ chefs. Taking place Friday, July 22nd, 2022, 5 p.m. to 11 p.m., and Saturday, July 23rd, 2022, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., in downtown Apex, it's the only Kansas City Barbecue Society sanctioned BBQ contest in the Triangle, and chefs compete for over $10,000 in prize money. It's free to attend the festival. Of course the main … [Read more...] about Bone Suckin’ Sauce Peak City Pig Fest returns to Apex July 22-23
16th Annual North Carolina Hot Sauce Contest in Oxford, NC
The 16th Annual North Carolina Hot Sauce Contest will take place on Saturday, September 10th, 2022, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., in Downtown Oxford, NC. This free, family-friendly festival will feature: Pepper eating contestHot sauce competitionClassic car showLive musicFood trucksHot sauce scavenger huntKids' area with inflatables, face painting, crafts and moreMore Entertainment Main … [Read more...] about 16th Annual North Carolina Hot Sauce Contest in Oxford, NC
Oktoberfest Apex on October 8
The Town of Apex and American Legion Post 124 are hosting Oktoberfest Apex on October 8th, 2022, from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. The event takes place on the Apex Town Hall campus, 73 Hunter Street, Apex, NC. The event includes: FoodMusic by Peak City Music.BeerGamesKids' ZoneRaffles There's no admission charge, and the kids' zone is free to enjoy. The only cost is the food and drink. The event was … [Read more...] about Oktoberfest Apex on October 8
Out! Raleigh Pride Festival June 25
Raleigh PrideFest PrideFest is a series of community events in June, 2022, leading up to Out! Raleigh Pride Festival, which is on June 25th. Events include parties, a film, and performances. Check out a list of the PrideFest events. Out! Raleigh Pride Festival The Out! Raleigh Pride Festival takes place Saturday, June 25th, 2022, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. (Times subject to change.) it … [Read more...] about Out! Raleigh Pride Festival June 25
Peach Fest at Phillips Farms of Cary June 25
Phillips Farms of Cary, at 6701 Good Hope Church Road, Cary, widely known for its strawberries and corn mazes, is hosting a fun farmers' market every Saturday this spring and summer, with plenty of things for the whole family to enjoy. Shop for fresh produce, plants and flowers. Also enjoy live music, food trucks and a kids' zone, which includes games, a cow train and wagon rides. ($5 wristband … [Read more...] about Peach Fest at Phillips Farms of Cary June 25
43rd Annual EnoFest July 2 & 4
Festival for the Eno, the annual music and arts festival that takes place at West Point on the Eno, will return in 2022. It takes place Saturday, July 2nd, and Monday, July 4th, 2022, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. each day. This is one of many 4th of July celebrations in the Triangle. The festival raises funds to protect and steward 7,500 acres of land, present educational programs and advocate for … [Read more...] about 43rd Annual EnoFest July 2 & 4