Raleigh Tamale Festival Sept. 26 - Triangle on the Cheap

Tamale lovers, take note! The Raleigh Tamale Festival is Saturday, September 26, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Moore Square, 201 S Blount Street, Raleigh, North Carolina.

This event is free to attend.

This will be a day of community, celebration and tamales. It will feature performances, family activities, food trucks and vendors.

The highlight: Local competitors will compete for the title of Best Tamale in Raleigh!

Food Trucks

Mexiarepa Grill
La Republica
Mesas Food Truck
El Rey del Taco
Tacos Mama Chava
Poblanos Tacos
Los Parceros Real Colombia

Live Entertainment and Performances

DJ Allnite
The Raleigh Music Collective
NRG Band
Zumba with Maria Elena
Folklor Chapin
Line Dancing with Friends

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Moore Square, Raleigh

226 E Martin Street
Raleigh, NC

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