Food Events

Welcome to your guide to food events and festivals in the Raleigh-Durham metro area. From food truck rodeos to farm-to-table dinners, find the best culinary happenings in the Triangle.

September 13, 2025, 4:00PM & 5:00PM

Whiskey, Wine & Fire

An elegant evening in the pines featuring whiskey bars, elegant wines, cocktails, live music, tented food stations, food trucks, restaurants, and intimate firepits. Enjoy fire-kissed BBQ, specialty grilling, and drink pairings with a souvenir glass for unlimited whiskey and wine tastings.

Location:

Koka Booth Amphitheatre, 8003 Regency Pkwy, Cary, NC 27518

Ticket Prices:

$71 - $120

October 3-4, 2025

Triangle Oktoberfest

The Triangle Oktoberfest returns to Booth Amphitheatre in Cary for an authentic German festival filled with family fun, traditional Bavarian food, local and Munich beers, and kids’ activities like inflatables, face painting, scavenger hunts, arts and crafts, and yard games.

Location:

Koka Booth Amphitheatre, 8003 Regency Parkway, Cary, NC

Times:

Friday, October 3: 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Saturday, October 4: 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Ticket Prices:

See website for ticket information

October 16-26, 2025

N.C. State Fair

The largest annual event in North Carolina, the N.C. State Fair draws one million visitors for eleven days of high-flying rides, deep-fried foods, live music, stunt shows, nightly fireworks, and more. Celebrating its 157th year in 2025!

Location:

North Carolina State Fairgrounds - 1025 Blue Ridge Rd., Raleigh, NC 27607

Ticket Prices:

See website for ticket information

October 18, 2025, 12:00PM

Salt & Smoke & Sound Festival

The inaugural Salt & Smoke & Sound Festival is on October 18, 2025, at Blackwood Farm Park, merging Acme’s Salt & Smoke and Sonark Media’s Harvest Festival with food, music, and craft beverages.

Location:

Blackwood Farm Park - 4215 NC 86, Hillsborough, NC, United States, North Carolina

Ticket Prices:

Child: $10 | Adult: $39