Geek and Grub Market is a celebration of all things geek! Play giant games, eat great food, and purchase geeky items from an array of local geek-themed artisans. Occasionally there a Geek and Grub Market that’s a little different, like the Pi Day Party on March 14, 2026. (Keep reading!)
If you like to shop local for unique items, you will love our big list of markets all around the Triangle!
This themed monthly market, which is presented by the folks at Triangle Game Night, is free to attend. Each market features 30+ geeky vendors, giant games, food trucks, and fun competitions. The events are free to attend.
Geek & Grub Markets now take place both three locations. Make sure to check each event for the location. And please follow the links for any updated information. Follow Geek and Grub Market on Facebook for any changes.
Durham Armory
212 Foster Street, Durham, NC
Optimist Club Farm
2908 Optimist Farm Road, Apex, NC
Leroy Martin Magnet Middle School
1701 Ridge Road, Raleigh, NC
Upcoming Events
Geek and Grub Pi-Day Party
Saturday, March 14, 2026
1 to 5 p.m.
Optimist Club Farm
2908 Optimist Farm Road, Apex, NC
Free
Join Geek & Grub on Pi Day for their very first Pi-Day Party, a perfectly rounded celebration filled with music, local vendors, and all things pie. Test your skills in our pie competitions, show off your memory in the Pi digit recitation challenge, or dive in face-first during the crowd-favorite pie-eating contest.
- 1pm – Pi-K Public Party Begins
- 1:30pm – Pi Memorization Speed Round
- 2:30pm – Pi Recitation Contest
- 3:30pm – Pie Eating Contest
- 4:30pm – “Pie in the Face” Fundraiser
- 5pm – Event Ends
Feeling adventurous or just looking to earn your pie? Sign up for the Pi-K, taking place just before the party, then stick around to celebrate, snack, and enjoy the festivities. Whether you’re here for the math, the pie, or the fun, there’s something for everyone at this Pi-Day celebration!
Apex Geek and Grub Market (Fantasy Edition)
Sunday, March 29, 2026
12 to 4 p.m.
Optimist Club Farm
2908 Optimist Farm Road, Apex, NC
Free
Raleigh Geek and Grub Market (Anime Edition)
Saturday, April 11, 2026
12 to 4 p.m.
Leroy Martin Magnet Middle School
1701 Ridge Road, Raleigh, NC
Free
Raleigh Geek and Grub Market (Cottagecore Edition)
Saturday, May 2, 2026
12 to 4 p.m.
Leroy Martin Magnet Middle School
1701 Ridge Road, Raleigh, NC
Free
Double-Check Before You Head Out!
We make every effort to make sure that everything on Triangle on the Cheap is 100% accurate.
However, sometimes things change without notice, and it’s also possible that we can make a mistake.
Please verify all deals and events with the venue or organizer before you go.
More Markets in the Triangle
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