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.
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 in Apex and Durham. 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
Apex Geek & Grub Market — Fantasy Edition
Sunday, April 6, 2025
12 to 5 p.m.
Optimist Club Farm
Durham Geek & Grub Market — May the 4th Be With You Edition
Sunday, May 4, 2025
12 to 5 p.m.
Durham Armory
Apex Geek & Grub Market — Anime Edition
Saturday, May 10, 2025
4 to 9 p.m.
Optimist Club Farm
Durham Geek & Grub Market — Love, Rainbow & Unicorn Edition
Sunday, June 8, 2025
12 to 5 p.m.
Durham Armory
Apex Geek & Grub Market — Love, Rainbow & Unicorn Edition
Saturday, June 14, 2025
4 to 9 p.m.
Optimist Club Farm
Durham Geek & Grub Market — Cottagecore Edition
Sunday, August 24, 2025
12 to 5 p.m.
Durham Armory
Apex Geek & Grub Market — Wizard Edition
Saturday, September 20, 2025
4 to 9 p.m.
Optimist Club Farm
Durham Geek & Grub Market — Book Nerd Edition
Sunday, September 28, 2025
12 to 5 p.m.
Durham Armory
Apex Geek & Grub Market — Halloween Edition
Saturday, October 18, 2025
4 to 9 p.m.
Optimist Club Farm
Apex Geek and Grub Market — Viking Edition
Saturday, November 15, 2025
12 to 5 p.m.
Optimist Club Farm
Durham Geek & Grub Market — Holiday Nightmare Edition
Sunday, December 14, 2025
12 to 5 p.m.
Durham Armory
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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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