
Great news for the Triangle! Raleigh’s International Food Festival is returning!
It will take place Saturday, June 6, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., at City Plaza, 420 Fayetteville Street, Raleigh.
This very popular festival will feature a wide variety of international food, international beer and wine, international performers and more. Over 50 countries will be represented and there will be non-stop performances.
Admission is free, and that includes all the entertainment. Food and drink will be available for sale.
This year the festival features:
- World Parade of Flags (Opening Ceremony)
- Chef of the World Cook-Off — Watch top international chefs compete live, judged by local celebrity chefs.
- Hot Wings Spice Challenge — Think you can handle the heat? Cheer on brave contestants as they battle bold global flavors. Guess what herb this is?
- Cultural Music Acts — Enjoy high-energy global performances representing different regions of the world.
- Best Dish of the Festival Awards — Vote for your favorite and see which country takes home the crown.
- International Dance Competition — Who will win the trophy this year? Come cheer for your favorite team. 8:00-9:00 pm
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