Raleigh Food Truck Rodeo Returns Downtown This Sunday with 45 Local Food Trucks
Shop Local Raleigh brings a day of food, fun and local entrepreneurship to Fayetteville Street on August 23
The Raleigh Food Truck Rodeo, presented by Shop Local Raleigh, returns to downtown Raleigh this Sunday, August 23, bringing over 75 local food trucks and vendors to Fayetteville Street for an afternoon celebrating food, community and the small businesses that make Raleigh such a great place to live, work and play.
The free, family-friendly event runs 12–6 p.m. and will transform Fayetteville Street into a massive outdoor dining destination featuring everything from gourmet burgers, tacos and barbecue to international flavors, seafood, cheesesteaks, vegan options, specialty drinks and plenty of desserts.
With 45 food trucks participating, attendees can explore an incredible variety of locally owned and operated food businesses all in one place.
This weekend’s lineup includes favorites such as 50Kitchen, Big B’s Southern Kitchen, Biggie’s Southern Soul, Bobastic, Bulkogi, Carolina Fish Fry, Curry in a Hurry, Drizzle D’s, Greek On Wheels, Hollywood Taco Shop, Jolly’s, Kao Thai Food Truck, Lee’s Kitchen, Levy’s Jerkstand, Lil’s Cheesesteaks, Melty, Party in a Pita, Safari Eatz, Shawerma Bowl, Smash Masters, Soul Rouls, Spud Kings,Tombachi and many more.
From savory to sweet, the Rodeo offers an opportunity to sample different cuisines, discover new favorites and support local food entrepreneurs.
“The Raleigh Food Truck Rodeo is really about celebrating the people behind these small businesses,” said Jennifer Martin, Executive Director of Shop Local Raleigh. “These food trucks are local entrepreneurs who work incredibly hard to bring their food and their businesses to our community. We want people to come hungry, try something new, bring their friends and family, and spend the afternoon supporting local.”
The Raleigh Food Truck Rodeo is part of Shop Local Raleigh’s ongoing mission to promote locally owned businesses and keep more dollars circulating within the local economy.
Every meal purchased from a local food truck represents more than a great lunch or dessert, it supports an entrepreneur, their employees and the local economy.
“When you eat local, you’re doing more than filling your plate, you’re helping a local business grow,” said Martin. “That’s the heart of what Shop Local Raleigh is all about.”
The Rodeo also provides food-truck operators with an opportunity to introduce their businesses to thousands of potential new customers in one of Raleigh’s most recognizable public spaces.
Visitors are encouraged to make a day of their trip downtown, come hungry, explore Fayetteville Street, grab food from multiple trucks, enjoy dessert and spend some time experiencing downtown Raleigh.
Admission to the Raleigh Food Truck Rodeo is free, and attendees are encouraged to bring friends, family and plenty of appetite.
- WHAT: Raleigh Food Truck Rodeo
- WHEN: Sunday, August 23, 2026
- TIME: 12–6 p.m.
- WHERE: Fayetteville Street, Downtown Raleigh
- ADMISSION: Free
- FOOD TRUCKS: 45 local food trucks & 30 local vendors
For the complete food truck lineup and event information, visit Shop Local Raleigh’s Raleigh Food Truck Rodeo page.
Where to park in Downtown Raleigh, click here.
