# Best Festivals Events in Raleigh - **Subtitle**: From beer-soaked block parties to cue-covered streets, this is how Raleigh festivals really roll - **Category**: Festivals - **Type**: category ## Audience - **Followers**: 2.5M+ - **Recent Followers**: - **Avatar 1**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/c7a3bd77620a92a1fee77ed0b46cc305d65fcaf166695040aabebd480d9323a4-rimg-w200-h200-dc7e887a-gmir?v=1749580804 - **Avatar 2**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/87514fe09e2e42afe6f2e6b5b9e483315429bdfa0a64d2af3268e7f6798e263a-rimg-w200-h200-dc182a60-gmir?v=1760132405 - **Avatar 3**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/4372fbe0-97b1-11f0-925d-a7ce5707d3d8-rimg-w200-h200-dc445c46-gmir ## About Festivals in Raleigh are not polished, distant things you watch from behind a barricade. They spill into Fayetteville St, crowd into parking lots, take over bars like The Bend Bar, and somehow rope in half your friend group without anyone quite remembering who started the group chat. The best festivals in Raleigh feel a little chaotic in the right way, with locals treating them like neighborhood reunions rather than big formal events. If you want the loud, central, everyone-is-here energy, you head downtown. Brewgaloo, the NC Craft Beer Festival that loves to remind you it was voted the number one beer fest in the country, turns Fayetteville St into a long, hazy corridor of food trucks, breweries, and people trying to pretend that four sample tickets is a reasonable limit. It is the one beer-focused festival locals drag out-of-towners to, partly to show off, partly to see who survives the tastings. The Pit's North Carolina 'Cuegrass Festival does the same thing for barbecue and bluegrass, filling the street with smoke, banjos, and very serious opinions about sauce. Then there are the niche festivals events in Raleigh that attract specific tribes. BarkFest is pure joy if your camera roll is 90 percent dog photos and you know your vet's receptionist by name. The NC Throwdown Food Truck Rodeo is where people who treat food trucks like a sport come to compare notes, lines, and Instagram angles. Runaway Gin pulls in the jam band faithful, the folks who never really left their festival years behind and still plan outfits around setlists. If you are more Northeast Raleigh than downtown chaos, the mood softens. Out in Northeast Raleigh, festival days feel more like a big neighborhood hangout than a street takeover, with room to breathe and fewer people elbowing you for the last sample. The 4th Annual Adult Recess Festival leans straight into that vibe, turning grown-ups into kids again with games, music, and a crowd that actually came to play, not just to pose. These are the festivals locals keep to themselves, the ones where you run into the same faces every year and quietly hope the tourists stay busy on Fayetteville St. Here are a few of the best festivals in Raleigh that locals actually talk about: - The Pit's North Carolina 'Cuegrass Festival, downtown Raleigh, for barbecue smoke, live bluegrass, and serious local flavor - Brewgaloo NC Craft Beer Festival on Fayetteville St, for people who treat craft beer like a contact sport - BarkFest, for dog people who want an excuse to call it a social event - NC Throwdown Food Truck Rodeo, for chasing the best bites on wheels in one go - Runaway Gin festival sets, for jam band loyalists and wandering dancers - Adult Recess Festival in Northeast Raleigh, for anyone who secretly misses field day more than they admit ## Festivals Events in Raleigh - **Event Name**: Brewgaloo 2026 NC Craft Beer Festival- Voted #1 USA Beer Fest! - **Description**: Brewgaloo, presented by Shop Local Raleigh, is the largest North Carolina craft beer festival featuring the best of local with 100+ NC breweries, food trucks, live music, and vendors. We are proud to have been voted #1 Best Beer Festival by USA Today 10Be - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 1516 - Avatar: https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ALm5wu3_q3gffSZoWYi2613tdahISYL8RRm0Z8uZ4lEYEw=s96-c?sz=200 - Avatar: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/957d6bd0-4b01-11ef-b313-cdc09842422d-rimg-w200-h200-dcf1d6c1-gmir - Avatar: https://cdn2.allevents.in/thumbs/attendeethumb66d838b90e18c.jpg - **Date**: Fri Apr 24 2026 at 06:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/raleigh/brewgaloo-2026-nc-craft-beer-festival-voted-1-usa-beer-fest/200028128040635 - **Venue**: 400 Fayetteville St, Raleigh, North Carolina 27601 - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czcvYmFubmVycy9hMGFhZGYwZTM5MjZiYmUxZTQzNmQ1NTYyMDA1ODY4YzFmZDc2OTUxNTkzZjlhNjA3YmJkODJiODhiYTRhMjYwLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDc5NC1kYzVmNWY2MS1nbWlyP3Y9MTc3NDUyNzUxNQ.avif - **Categories**: festivals, beer-festivals, entertainment, music, food-drinks, parties, live-music, food-truck-festivals - **Event Name**: Brewgaloo - **Description**: Brewgaloo is a two-day celebration showcasing more than 110 craft breweries from across North Carolina.About this EventBrewgaloo is a two-day celebration showcasing more than 110 craft breweries from across North Carolina - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 11 - Avatar: https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocK8Y3FBfvrzlplRlss_B_H4cS5QKFjDciVm_urS_SFenkdgqrU=s96-c?sz=200 - Avatar: https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocJWtK5gNWiwlBqfyyeut5Zaq4nw4eCIROgPCmdyG-2Uzve2nr_6VQ=s96-c?sz=200 - **Date**: Fri Apr 24 2026 at 06:00 pm – Sat Apr 25 2026 at 08:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/raleigh/brewgaloo/100001980393572486 - **Venue**: Fayetteville Street - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czQvYmFubmVycy9hNzViNTkxMGE5OGJlMmM1YmQ0YjQzNDYxMmY0NWQyMWFmMWIxMzI4MDQ5MGE3NWFjNDUyMWU1OWE1OTI1OTg5LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDYyOC1kY2Q5ZDdkNi1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3Njg1ODU2MjM.avif - **Price**: Free - **Categories**: festivals, music, entertainment, beer-festivals, food-drinks, live-music, parties, food-truck-festivals, music-festivals - **Event Name**: Raleigh's International Food Festival - Free Admission - **Description**: Get ready to travel the world through your taste buds at Raleigh's International Food Festival - all the flavors without the passport!About this Event🌍 Raleigh’s International Food Festival-Travel the World without - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 15 - Avatar: https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocLfvjXQt8_Xi3OXzF4fry9Z7_ZEiBrK_yKQgPrqrY22xAl1hGHajw=s96-c?sz=200 - Avatar: https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocJS8IKsojV_eXevY8F7-MxddugBoybdnQxVEbYyvy8ggpur6g=s96-c?sz=200 - Avatar: https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocLQiuEQdSkxfXG9lBo1oe_ZP1-1kha8N_DFKgAYH1ue_ptbWA=s96-c?sz=200 - **Date**: Sat Jun 06 2026 at 11:00 am – Sat Jun 06 2026 at 09:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/raleigh/raleighs-international-food-festival-free-admission/100001979767086650 - **Venue**: City Plaza - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czgvYmFubmVycy82NTY5NTFiMzY4MDEyYmJiYmRiODAxMzE0MTcyYWQ0MjE3MTJjOTUxN2E5MDQ2YjVmMjJmZDJiNzE2ZjIwZGVhLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDkyNy1kYzQ4OTJlYS1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3Njg1ODU3NDg.avif - **Price**: Free - **Categories**: food-truck-festivals, festivals, food-drinks, music, entertainment - **Event Name**: Phish - **Description**: 🌟 Step into a world of wonder at Phish, where extraordinary moments await! 🏛️ Located at Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek in dynamic Raleigh, NC, this event will become the - **Date**: Thu Jul 16 2026 at 07:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/raleigh/phish/2300029744154932 - **Venue**: Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek - **Banner**: https://dyn-image.allevents.in/generate-image?v=4&title=Phish&date=Thu+Jul+16+2026+at+07%3A00+pm&bg=3 - **Event Name**: 4th Annual Adult Recess Festival Weekend | 24-26 April 2026 - **Description**: 3 days. 3k+ Cousins. The only adult play wellness festival in America returns to Raleigh + more epic weekend events for nonstop fun!About this Event https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/f8283590-caed-11f0-a5ea-117124e4fe46 - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 12 - Avatar: https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocJZItYu2RQgCLfBZWO1kevPwCDlqhRTKeDRCbHORpLIJ6wKThiChA=s96-c?sz=200 - Avatar: https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjXBI2SX_6dcokYUGrX4w9uiGzz-no5ww23ef71IxqU7y6lli9sT5t0qbx13JzhfcmdgBY_ZJcyPqAu4UsRDWbhEteYy2GWXy0GjbKQyd1WjF-hK_DZjkSFq8VMdPdcXL8CkjCwzjFnW94GiKIOpcHRmyNawHpksASDWDwlUnAoZ2_SX69tAMKUkmmThPLdM2vHEvqSPolcPK1wTem-Xn5ZPCerB2nQAn0sfu7jGrUzcbR9lo-4d_crQICV1KTF2LrXTMUThWWRZNHarxc10JRg9_B4uaa3yUzP-L77l3MxZZKizWSmK11m60-dSBUA6EQmHFxubCW8E-uuKmRqqJ-S1HZ0W-gJOyNTd5zVLICIQ94GS6H9rf-lDtw5g1OZzKU7su-5V8K1jNF5U2nmdrBmNmAp66wx9fwwdAdYhkmnI_YZFNMxgxujIQgMHj-azmP71gfmH8mLy5qBw_nk3d-FPw3VT8IK5GRImHX6-F-Ufr2nXY5Eg9k8S2cCUHa5_wHdrCFzfCa7IHoijvJ6GjKsX8HYFRp7_QxFYEP6BIRCfxs12qY5oHjg4XUJcPRFvcdhvOfRqcHfLpO2pwmEpXtVtjMfccyBsYnkT021wB0IqbTPP4yVlWlb5B4n61l_dF2ly0jANMut-h6xoazyRMTGGdUnCL9eYe1h4n-HYjuY9qj9J4p2dRPBT1xPvl6OVFOdNOoNYIxGQ-3yTuWy1Rp5ld4OJg-EDPeWd9FF98FnyzOa_gX6buHWri8gSJc3RbZrEIn6IYA9gcWL0v0Q6biHA4T7jCzZ5zzMTY4R2JA2AOXer2qORx99QRPL8-crTXOcdhWTbgN7k9dZInnlETOLCGlWLhp2EmGXMhaXU4IoMiypk6FYPZQAc4cmRaIOV_sO1TyrMeu8Eanpbd0TCLqWLVlpg8XyqZx9ZSoTJn5tMWQ=s96-c?sz=200 - Avatar: https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocLighQij__Zf6aaAH-hU7J6W_96VabIxEvHSPe6472NiemCNTzZ=s96-c?sz=200 - **Date**: Sat Apr 25 2026 at 01:00 pm – Sat Apr 25 2026 at 07:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/raleigh/4th-annual-adult-recess-festival-weekend-|-24-26-april-2026/100001621640633789 - **Venue**: Buffaloe Road Athletic Park - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czcvYmFubmVycy9hMGQ0ZGU4ZTJjODQ4YjU3NDdjMDdjODQzY2M2MWMxNWFhN2U0MzNlNTNlZDA4MmMyZmQ3NjQyZGI5NmVlYzc3LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDY3NC1kY2EyYWE2MS1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3NjQxNzg0Njg.avif - **Price**: USD 13 to 31 - **Categories**: festivals, sports, parties, entertainment, kids, food-drinks, health-wellness, football, food-truck-festivals, art, trips-adventures, brunch, pop-ups, live-music, shopping - **Event Name**: The Pit's 16th North Carolina 'Cuegrass Festival - **Description**: Counting down to 'Cuegrass 2026!!! Hang with us Saturday, April 18, 2026, from noon to 6PM as we shut down Fayetteville Street for one of our favorite traditions. ‘Cuegrass is a celebration of two of North Carolina’s greatest cultural treasures: barbecu - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 1833 - Avatar: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/42f2e4e0-1962-11f1-bc88-dd98c03efcf8-rimg-w200-h200-dc161615-gmir - Avatar: https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocIOcaolglSlyyhi0unrgguva_LHcW7W4BbYRJEBHe7UK8Ca9IU=s96-c?sz=200 - Avatar: https://www.gravatar.com/avatar/7b72c2a194d27d019e2f6371b83e15ca?s=100&d=identicon&r=g - **Date**: Sat Apr 18 2026 at 12:00 pm – Sat Apr 18 2026 at 06:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/raleigh/the-pits-16th-north-carolina-cuegrass-festival/200028332666234 - **Venue**: Fayetteville St - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czcvYmFubmVycy83ZDYyOWYwMWJiYzIyMjYwYzUxYTAxZmI4M2FmZGMxZmIwYTc1YjliZjY5ZTY5NTM5ZjUwMGZlNjEzYTkzOTRmLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDYyOC1kY2E3YzFkOS1nbWlyP3Y9MTc3NjAzNTAwNw.avif - **Categories**: festivals, music, live-music, food-drinks, entertainment, nonprofit, calendar - **Event Name**: Brian C. Roll at GalaxyCon Raleigh - **Description**: GalaxyCon Raleigh is a 4-Day FESTIVAL OF FANDOM with celebrities, artists, writers, voice actors, cosplayers, entertainers, creators, wrestlers, fan groups, panelists, and PEOPLE LIKE YOU! Join fans from across the galaxy and celebrate Comic Books, Pop C - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 3 - **Date**: Thu Jul 23 2026 at 10:00 am – Sun Jul 26 2026 at 06:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/raleigh/brian-c-roll-at-galaxycon-raleigh/200029766119850 - **Venue**: Raleigh Convention Center - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czkvYmFubmVycy8yNWU5MWY5MzcxNDIwMDFjZTBiNmE0OWRkM2U3Nzk3YzM2YzJmZmM0ZWFjMjhhYmM1MWVkNTcyN2QyYjRjZTFhLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDQ1MC1kYzAxMDIwMi1nbWlyP3Y9MTc3NTYxMDAyOQ.avif - **Categories**: art, festivals, theatre, literary-art, sports, anime - **Event Name**: 2026 Dix Park Inter-Tribal Pow Wow - **Description**: Save the date for the 5th Annual Dix Park Inter-Tribal Pow Wow! Hosted in partnership with indigenous community organizers, Dix Park Conservancy and the City of Raleigh. Experience a day of competition dancing, music, vendors, and fun showcasing the inc - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 6005 - **Date**: Sat May 30 2026 at 11:30 am – Sat May 30 2026 at 06:30 pm (-04:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/raleigh/2026-dix-park-inter-tribal-pow-wow/200029724798557 - **Venue**: Harvey Hill - 691 Palmer Dr, Raleigh, NC 27603-2250, United States - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czMvYmFubmVycy8yMGQ3NzU1MzFiM2Y5NTk3ZWIyMWFiOGIxYzFkYmJhZWU2MGFmYzcwYmVkOTlkYmFmYWQ0MGFkN2YxMGMzZjRjLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDY4OC1kY2ZlZmVmZS1nbWlyP3Y9MTc3NjA2MDgyNQ.avif - **Categories**: contests, trips-adventures, dog - **Event Name**: NC Sugar Rush - **Description**: Join us Sunday, May 24th 12pm-6pm at City Plaza, Downtown Raleigh. This is a Dessert Food Only event like no other. Enjoy 20+ Dessert vendors offering everything your sweet tooth desires. In addition to the Desserts, enjoy a DJ, Live Performances and more - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 1230 - **Date**: Sun May 24 2026 at 12:00 pm – Sun May 24 2026 at 06:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/raleigh/nc-sugar-rush/200029632755150 - **Venue**: Raleigh City Plaza - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEwL2Jhbm5lcnMvNjQzMWQxODczMTk1OTAxMjMxZWJmZjI1N2U5MGJhZWUxZDk1NGFmMDE0NDI1Yzg5MTJiNmQ5OGVmMDM3NGZkZi1yaW1nLXc2MDAtaDMxNC1kYzE3MTYxNy1nbWlyP3Y9MTc3NTg3NjE1Mw.avif - **Event Name**: Capital City Juneteenth Celebration - **Description**: Join us for the Capital City Juneteenth Celebration! The community is invited to an afternoon of reflection and festivity in honor of Juneteenth (June 19th) – the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the abolition of slavery in the United States - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 1874 - **Date**: Sat Jun 20 2026 at 02:00 pm – Sat Jun 20 2026 at 06:30 pm (-04:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/raleigh/capital-city-juneteenth-celebration/200029724798801 - **Venue**: Harvey Hill - 693 Palmer Dr, Raleigh, NC 27603-2250, United States - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czMvYmFubmVycy9iYTU1ZTI1NDA5YzgxZTBjZjBjMzUxMDliMzk1ZjEwOGFhYWZmM2Q0NDYzZWYwM2Y3MDExMjZkNDMwZjM3M2U5LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDY4OC1kYzRjNjA0My1nbWlyP3Y9MTc3NjEwNTI4Mg.avif - **Categories**: juneteenth, kids, dog, trips-adventures - **Event Name**: Raleigh Cinco De Mayo Bar Crawl - **Description**: Join us for a wild night of partying to celebrate Cinco de Mayo!About this Eventhttps://youtu.be/sRLfwnyA9bA?si=wM13lhM5ZNFm7w-1Cinco De Mayo Bar Crawl Fiesta! 🌮🎉Prepare yourself for the ultimate Cinco - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 1 - **Date**: Tue May 05 2026 at 05:00 pm – Tue May 05 2026 at 11:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/raleigh/raleigh-cinco-de-mayo-bar-crawl/100001357091389879 - **Venue**: Lucky B's - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czcvYmFubmVycy9hNmViNzM3ODNlOGFiYTI1MzI3YzYxYzYyY2ExYWFkYWE4MDFjMjZiNjY3ZjMxMzU5YWQ5NjQ5ZDYxOTliY2YwLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDYwMC1kYzAxMDEwMS1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3NDc2NjI0ODY.avif - **Price**: USD 8 to 33 - **Categories**: parties, bar-crawls, entertainment, music, pub-crawl, live-music, art, photography, trips-adventures - **Event Name**: FOODEESFEST Raleigh, North Carolina (40+ food trucks and craft vendors!) - **Description**: Come for the food, leave with a story. Join us for a mouth-watering culinary experience you can’t get anywhere else in Raleigh, NC!About this EventJoin Us at the Foodees Food and Culture Festival in - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 2 - **Date**: Fri Oct 30 2026 at 01:00 pm – Sun Nov 01 2026 at 07:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/raleigh/foodeesfest-raleigh-north-carolina-40-food-trucks-and-craft-vendors/100001986825878687 - **Venue**: Triangle Town Center - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czUvYmFubmVycy9jMDE2OTAyM2E0NjUwYTNhYTkxODIxNTMyZjBmYWRmZjljNTUzODdmYjc2MDY0ZWJlZDAxNWNhYzQ1ZDExMDQxLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDYwMC1kYzA0MDMwMy1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3NzU2MDU2Njg.avif - **Price**: Free - **Categories**: food-drinks, Festivals, Art - **Event Name**: Raleigh's 'All Things Groovy' Hippie Fest | 3rd Annual - **Description**: Peace, love, and good vibes are back at All Things Groovy Hippie Fest, returning for its third annual year at Moore Square! This free-spirited, community-loved festival celebrates all things groovy with a curated lineup of local makers, artists, and vint - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 79 - **Date**: Sun Aug 16 2026 at 11:00 am – Sun Aug 16 2026 at 04:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/raleigh/raleighs-all-things-groovy-hippie-fest-|-3rd-annual/200029495165258 - **Venue**: Moore's Square Raleigh - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czkvYmFubmVycy8yY2NiNDM2NDgzZDRiNDJjYjYwYWQxMTI2YmViYjUzMDM0ZTE4NTllM2RmOWMzYjIwZDFlOGE3YjkwYTRmOWI1LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDc5Ny1kYzA3MTQxMS1nbWlyP3Y9MTc3NTk3MjA0MA.avif - **Categories**: festivals, car-shows, music, live-music, food-drinks, art, entertainment, shopping - **Event Name**: NC Throwdown Food Truck Rodeo - **Description**: 🌮🔥 NC Throwdown Food Truck Rodeo 🔥🌮 Triangle Town Center is serving up serious flavor at the NC Throwdown! 📅 April 18, 2026 ⏰ 11 AM – 9 PM Get ready for a full day of delicious eats from 20+ local food truck vendors, plus fun for the whole family. 🎉 F - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 196 - **Date**: Sat Apr 18 2026 at 11:00 am – Sat Apr 18 2026 at 09:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/raleigh/nc-throwdown-food-truck-rodeo/200029837745713 - **Venue**: Triangle Town Center - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEvYmFubmVycy9jNWNkOWZiYWYyMTViMGZlMDk1MGFhMjg2MjE5MzdlNTQ1MDIxN2ExNjNhNzZlYWNlNDNlNzljZmNjMjBjMTg2LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDY3NS1kY2RmZDJjMS1nbWlyP3Y9MTc3NTk1NjcyMg.avif - **Categories**: food-drinks, rodeo, kids - **Event Name**: Sazón Latin Food Festival 2026: Raleigh’s Taste of Latin American Food - **Description**: Family-friendly outdoor festival featuring Latin music and curated food from across Latin America. Our annual celebration of sabor.About this EventJoin us for a day of Latin food, music, and celebration at the Sazón Latin - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 4 - **Date**: Sat Sep 12 2026 at 12:00 pm – Sat Sep 12 2026 at 05:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/raleigh/sazón-latin-food-festival-2026-raleigh’s-taste-of-latin-american-food/100001983484267839 - **Venue**: Raleigh Brewing Company - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czcvYmFubmVycy81YmUzZjZkYjVhNTM4YjI0ZDZhYTZmY2I3M2U2OWI0ODgxNDgyYjkzOTQ1MWZkYjZlZjhiMGZlMDE2YTIxNDcxLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDYwMC1kYzc3N2E3YS1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3NzE1MzU5MzE.avif - **Price**: Free - **Categories**: Festivals, food-drinks, Entertainment ## Trending Events in Raleigh - **Event Name**: Raleigh Area - Pop Up Picnic Park Date for Couples! 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(Fri Apr 24 2026 at 06:00 pm at 400 Fayetteville St, Raleigh, North Carolina 27601), Brewgaloo (Fri Apr 24 2026 at 06:00 pm at Fayetteville Street), Raleigh's International Food Festival - Free Admission (Sat Jun 06 2026 at 11:00 am at City Plaza), Phish (Thu Jul 16 2026 at 07:00 pm at Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek), 4th Annual Adult Recess Festival Weekend | 24-26 April 2026 (Sat Apr 25 2026 at 01:00 pm at Buffaloe Road Athletic Park). - **Q**: What are the top free Festivals events in Raleigh? - **A:** Brewgaloo (Fri Apr 24 2026 at 06:00 pm at Fayetteville Street), Raleigh's International Food Festival - Free Admission (Sat Jun 06 2026 at 11:00 am at City Plaza), FOODEESFEST Raleigh, North Carolina (40+ food trucks and craft vendors!) (Fri Oct 30 2026 at 01:00 pm at Triangle Town Center), Sazón Latin Food Festival 2026: Raleigh’s Taste of Latin American Food (Sat Sep 12 2026 at 12:00 pm at Raleigh Brewing Company). - **Q**: What Festivals events are happening in Raleigh this weekend April 17–19, 2026? - **A:** The Pit's 16th North Carolina 'Cuegrass Festival (Sat Apr 18 2026 at 12:00 pm at Fayetteville St), NC Throwdown Food Truck Rodeo (Sat Apr 18 2026 at 11:00 am at Triangle Town Center). - **Q**: What Festivals events are happening in Raleigh in April 2026? - **A:** Brewgaloo 2026 NC Craft Beer Festival- Voted #1 USA Beer Fest! (Fri Apr 24 2026 at 06:00 pm at 400 Fayetteville St, Raleigh, North Carolina 27601), Brewgaloo (Fri Apr 24 2026 at 06:00 pm at Fayetteville Street), 4th Annual Adult Recess Festival Weekend | 24-26 April 2026 (Sat Apr 25 2026 at 01:00 pm at Buffaloe Road Athletic Park), The Pit's 16th North Carolina 'Cuegrass Festival (Sat Apr 18 2026 at 12:00 pm at Fayetteville St), NC Throwdown Food Truck Rodeo (Sat Apr 18 2026 at 11:00 am at Triangle Town Center). - **Q**: How can I find Festivals events in Raleigh? - **A:** You can discover upcoming Festivals events in Raleigh on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests. - **Q**: How do I buy tickets for Festivals events in Raleigh? - **A:** You can buy tickets directly through AllEvents.in. Many events offer online booking with options for free, paid, and early-bird tickets. - **Q**: What are the popular venues for Festivals events in Raleigh? - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Festivals events in Raleigh include 400 Fayetteville St, Raleigh, North Carolina 27601, Fayetteville Street, City Plaza. - **Q**: What is the price range for Festivals events in Raleigh? - **A:** Prices for Festivals events in Raleigh range from USD 8 to USD 33. Many events also offer free entry. - **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Festivals events in Raleigh? - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Festivals events in Raleigh include Brewgaloo, Shop Local Raleigh, Bearta Alchacar. - **Q**: Are there any online Festivals events available? - **A:** Yes, many Festivals events are available online. You can filter for virtual events on AllEvents.in to attend from anywhere. - **Q**: How can I get notified about new Festivals events in Raleigh? - **A:** Follow the Festivals category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new Festivals events are listed in Raleigh. ## Category Banner - **Banner Image**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/transup/6e/5415e403f74b77938c0695ac11464e/Festival.jpg ## Festivals from nearby cities - [Festivals in Garner](https://allevents.in/garner/festivals) - [Festivals in Cary](https://allevents.in/cary-us/festivals) - [Festivals in Knightdale](https://allevents.in/knightdale/festivals) - [Festivals in Morrisville](https://allevents.in/morrisville-nc/festivals) - [Festivals in Clayton](https://allevents.in/clayton-nc/festivals) - [Festivals in Holly Springs](https://allevents.in/holly-springs-nc/festivals) - [Festivals in Rolesville](https://allevents.in/rolesville/festivals) - [Festivals in Wendell](https://allevents.in/wendell-nc/festivals)