June’s rodeo was a hit, but get ready because the August Raleigh Food Truck Rodeo rolls back onto Fayetteville Street on Sunday, August 24, 2025.
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The event will feature a variety of delicious options from more than 50 local food trucks, over 30 local vendors, face painting, water slides, three DJs along the footprint, and more! Beer, wine, and seltzer will also be for sale.
The August rodeo promises a mix of gourmet street food, showcasing a diverse range of cuisines. Guests can enjoy everything from traditional Southern barbecue to fresh seafood, decadent desserts, and vegan options.
Presented by Shop Local Raleigh, this family-friendly event is free and open to the public. From 12pm-7pm, guests will be able to try foods from around the world, all created by talented local chefs.
Whether you’re a foodie looking for your next great bite or a family looking for a fun day out, the Raleigh Food Truck Rodeo has something for everyone.Â
Date: Sunday, August 24, 2025
Time: 12pm – 7pm
Location: Fayetteville Street, Downtown Raleigh
Location and Parking:
The event will take place along Fayetteville Street, between the State Capitol and the Raleigh Convention Center. Public parking is available at various downtown parking decks, and attendees are encouraged to consider carpooling or using public transportation.
Admission:
Admission to the Raleigh Food Truck Rodeo is free. Food, beverages, and merchandise will be available for purchase directly from the food trucks and vendors.
Food Truck Rodeo Lineup
Food Trucks:
- Arepa Culture
- Bobasaur
- Baltic Bites
- Bobastic
- Boozie Bakes
- Bulkogi
- Bundts by Brenée
- Cafecito
- Captains Gastro
- Carolina Fish Fry and Grill
- Carolina Moe’s BBQ
- Che Empanadas
- Chicken Shack South
- Cococrissi Tropical Icees
- Curry in a Hurry
- Dusty Donuts
- FatBoys Kitchen
- Finca Burger
- Flattz Signature Flat Bread
- G’s Tacos
- JAM Soft Serve Ice Cream
- Kitoko bites
- Kono pizza
- l.a.m.i. filipino food
- Lao Lao
- Larger than lemons
- Levy’s Jerkstand
- Mama B’s Bakehouse
- Mama Voula’s
- Mexiarepa
- Mr. Puebla Tacos
- Rolling Deep
- Safari Eatz
- Same O Dame O’s
- Shawerma Bowl
- Sister Liu’s Kitchen
- Smash Masters
- Smothered
- Sugar Euphoria
- Súper Elotes & Lemonades
- The Flat Drum
- The Kupkake Fairy
- The Naked Empanada
- The Shrimp Truck
- The Tasty Turkey-Que
- Tikka Masala
- Tombachi
- Trash Talk
- Vic’s Pizza Truck
- Viet’s Wok
Vendors and Activations:
- Baked By Bowerman
- Black Cap Ginger Brew
- Capital Vacations
- Carolina Hurricanes
- Cherry’s Products
- Cookitos
- Cozy Panda Event Co.
- Fern & Hazel
- Gemthropology
- Greensboro Gargoyles
- His Radio
- Kybele Handmade
- Little Jewelry Co.
- Midnight Chapters Bookshop
- Motherland Authentic
- NC Vintage Bazaar
- NCFC and NC Courage
- Needle & Thread Co.
- Noir Candle Collection
- Patio Enclosures
- Pinpoint Pickleball & Golf
- Promotional Paintball
- Surly Squirrel
- Taylor 3D Prints
- Tournament Promotions
- Underdog Solutions
- Veronica’s Doggie Delights
- Wounded Warriors
For more information, visit https://shoplocalraleigh.org/food-truck-rodeo/
