green Tamale lovers, take note! The Raleigh Tamale Festival is Saturday, September 27, 2025, from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m., at Green Road Park, 4201 Green Road, Raleigh, North Carolina. This is a change of location, due to the weather. This will be a day of community, celebration and tamales. It will feature performances, family activities, food trucks and vendors. The highlight: Local competitors … [Read more...] about Raleigh Tamale Festival Sept. 27 — new location
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Liberty Arts’ 9th Annual Iron Pour at Durham Central Park Nov 15
On Saturday, November 15, 2025, from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m., Liberty Arts will be holding their 9th Annual Iron Pour in the middle of Durham Central Park, 501 Foster Street, Durham, North Carolina. It's free to watch this, and it's amazing. Please RSVP on the Eventbrite page. Please consider making a donation. They'll be pouring 4,000 pounds of molten iron (3,000 degrees!) into molds. Think … [Read more...] about Liberty Arts’ 9th Annual Iron Pour at Durham Central Park Nov 15
Brier Creek Fall Food Truck Festival Sept. 21
Love food trucks? Then make sure to go to the Brier Creek Fall Food Truck Festival on Sunday, September 21, 2025, from 5 to 8 p.m., at 8010 Arco Corporate Drive, Raleigh, North Carolina. It's free to attend and family friendly. The annual event features 40+ food trucks, plus games, local vendors, face painting, a bounce house, and live music from SPIKED. Go to the the corporate … [Read more...] about Brier Creek Fall Food Truck Festival Sept. 21
Festa Italiana in Apex Sept. 20
Festa Italiana will take place Saturday, September 20, 2025, from 11 pm. to 7 p.m., at Town of Apex Campus, 73 Hunter Street, Apex, North Carolina. Admission is free. Celebrate Italian culture with a fun day that includes: Interested Vendors: vendors@festanc.org Interested sponsors: sponsors@festanc.org Know before you go: … [Read more...] about Festa Italiana in Apex Sept. 20
Raleigh Food Truck Rodeo, presented by Shop Local Raleigh Sept. 13
Shop Local Raleigh is presenting The Raleigh Food Truck Rodeo on Fayetteville Street in Downtown Raleigh. Many food trucks will be at each of these events, making them some of the biggest food truck events in the Triangle. Raleigh Food Truck Rodeo Dates in 2025 Raleigh Food Truck RodeoSaturday, June 28, 202512 to 6 p.m.Free (pay for food) Raleigh Food Truck RodeoSunday, August 24, 202512 … [Read more...] about Raleigh Food Truck Rodeo, presented by Shop Local Raleigh Sept. 13
Friday Night on White in Wake Forest: Liquid Pleasure Sept. 12
The Town of Wake Forest and Downtown Wake Forest, Inc. are bringing back Friday Night on White in 2025. The very popular event takes place from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. on White Street in Wake Forest, and features live music and beer for purchase. Friday Night on White Schedule for 2025 Make sure to visit some of the restaurants in downtown Wake Forest, or enjoy dinner from one of the food … [Read more...] about Friday Night on White in Wake Forest: Liquid Pleasure Sept. 12
NC Throwdown Food Truck Rodeo at Triangle Town Center Aug. 9
Triangle Town Center, 5959 Triangle Town Blvd, Raleigh, North Carolina, is hosting NC Throwdown Food Truck Rodeo on Saturday, August 9, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. This event is free to attend. Pay for food and drink. NC Throwdown Food Truck Rodeo features: … [Read more...] about NC Throwdown Food Truck Rodeo at Triangle Town Center Aug. 9
Festifall Arts Markets in Chapel Hill Oct. and Nov.
Festifall Arts Markets & More is Chapel Hill's annual fall arts celebration, presented by Chapel Hill Community Arts & Culture. It takes place on two Saturdays in the fall in Downtown Chapel Hill. Each will feature an art market, live music, food, interactive art experiences and live music and other performances. This year, each Festifall Arts Market will have a special … [Read more...] about Festifall Arts Markets in Chapel Hill Oct. and Nov.
97th Wendell Harvest Festival Oct. 4
The 97th Wendell Harvest Festival takes place Saturday, October 4, 2025, in Downtown Wendell, from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. This event is brought to you by the Wendell Chamber of Commerce. Over 100 vendors and eighteen food trucks fill the streets of Wendell, along with 10,000 visitors. Booths and food trucks open at 9 a.m. The Harvest Festival Parade starts at 10 a.m. and circles the festival … [Read more...] about 97th Wendell Harvest Festival Oct. 4
Fridays on the Front Porch at Carolina Inn: Live music and food trucks
Carolina Inn, at 211 Pittsboro Street, on the UNC campus in Chapel Hill, hosts Fridays on the Front Porch, a free outdoor concert series. Check back soon to see the schedule. It's free to attend. Food trucks will be on site. Band and Food Truck Schedule for Fridays on the Front Porch Here's the info for the Fridays on the first few Front Porch concerts in 2025. The schedule is … [Read more...] about Fridays on the Front Porch at Carolina Inn: Live music and food trucks
