Raleigh Downtown and NC Throwdown are presented For the Culture Food Truck Rodeo on Saturday, February 22, 2025, from 12 to 5 p.m., at 227 E Edenton Street, Raleigh, North Carolina (next to the NC State Capitol.) This free event is in celebration of Black History Month and will showcase some of the best Black-owned food trucks, as well as Black artisans and vendors. This will be a day of … [Read more...] about For the Culture Food Truck Rodeo in Raleigh Feb. 22
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St. Patrick’s Festival at ZincHouse Winery & Brewery March 16
ZincHouse Winery & Brewery, at 6225 Wake Forest Hwy, Durham, North Carolina, is hosting a St. Patrick's Day Festival. St. Patrick's Day FestivalSunday, March 16, 2025Starting at 12 p.m.FreeAge 21+ Enjoy bagpipes, Irish dancers, vendors, live music. … [Read more...] about St. Patrick’s Festival at ZincHouse Winery & Brewery March 16
Raleigh Food Truck Rodeo, presented by Shop Local Raleigh June 28
Shop Local Raleigh is presenting The Raleigh Food Truck Rodeo on Fayetteville Street in Downtown Raleigh. Raleigh Food Truck RodeoSaturday, June 28, 202512 to 6 p.m.Free (pay for food) Raleigh Food Truck RodeoSunday, August 24, 202512 to 6 p.m.Free (pay for food) More than 40 food trucks will be at each of these events. Food Trucks Check back soon! … [Read more...] about Raleigh Food Truck Rodeo, presented by Shop Local Raleigh June 28
Herbfest in Cary May 4
Herbfest returns to Page-Walker Arts & History Center, 119 Ambassador Loop, Cary, on Sunday, May 4, 2025, from 12 to 4 p.m. This is a free event that's held rain or shine on the grounds of the center. Here's some of what's going on: Vendors will be offering: … [Read more...] about Herbfest in Cary May 4
Got to be NC Festival May 16-18
Got to be NC Festival will offer three great days of down-home celebration North Carolina-style from May 16 to 18, 2025. Got to be NC Festival takes place at the North Carolina State Fairgrounds, 1025 Blue Ridge Road, Raleigh, and is free to attend. Carnival rides and games, food and drinks, and some activities have a cost associated with them. Festival Gate Hours It takes place at … [Read more...] about Got to be NC Festival May 16-18
Annual Wake Forest HerbFest April 25 – May 4
HerbFest is an annual tradition in Wake Forest. Vendors will be selling organic, non-GMO and heritage herbs, as well as vegetables and local perennials. Besides the herb-shopping, there are typically other vendors, plus art and music. HerbFest is the longest running herb festival in the United States, and is free to attend. HerbFest will take place at 525 S. White Street, Wake … [Read more...] about Annual Wake Forest HerbFest April 25 – May 4
Spring Chicken Festival in Siler City May 3
Siler City and Siler City Parks and Recreation Department present the 7th Annual Spring Chicken Festival on Saturday, May 3, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., in Downtown Siler City. Admission is free. The Spring Chicken Festival will take place on three blocks of Chatham Street, between Beaver Street and Third Street. The festival features: … [Read more...] about Spring Chicken Festival in Siler City May 3
Smithfield Ham & Yam Festival May 3
The Smithfield Ham & Yam Festival takes place Saturday, May 3, 2025. Check back soon for confirmation of the hours, but last year it took place from 10 am. to 7 p.m., in Historic Downtown Smithfield. Smithfield is in Johnston County, about a 34 minute drive southeast of Raleigh. The festival features a full day of art, music, kids' activities, food and more. A popular feature of the … [Read more...] about Smithfield Ham & Yam Festival May 3
Meet in the Street Festival in Wake Forest May 3
The Annual Meet in the Street Festival is taking place Saturday, May 3, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., in downtown Wake Forest. This will be the 42nd year for the festival. Look for updates in the Facebook event. The festival will feature: Entertainment Schedule Check back soon. … [Read more...] about Meet in the Street Festival in Wake Forest May 3
Southern Farm Show at NC State Fairgrounds Feb. 5 to 7
The Southern Farm Show is a large annual agricultural exposition that takes place at the NC State Fairgrounds, 4285 Trinity Road, Raleigh, North Carolina. The show takes place February 5 to 7, 2025, and is free to attend. The show features over 400 exhibitors, agricultural meetings, workshops and training. Find the whole schedule here. Special Features The show features some events that … [Read more...] about Southern Farm Show at NC State Fairgrounds Feb. 5 to 7
