After a summer packed with flavor, the Raleigh Food Truck Rodeo is rolling back onto Fayetteville Street for its grand finale of 2025! Mark your calendars for Saturday, September 13th, when more than 30 food trucks and 20+ local vendors will line the street with everything from savory bites to sweet treats.
From 12–6 PM, visitors can dig into seafood, empanadas, vegan favorites, and mouthwatering desserts, all while shopping from some of the area’s favorite makers and businesses. Hosted by Shop Local Raleigh, this family-friendly community tradition is free to attend and open to all.
“The Raleigh Food Truck Rodeo continues to be an incredible celebration of our local food trucks and the community. This year has brought out fun-loving crowds, all eager to experience the creativity and diversity of Raleigh’s food scene. The enthusiasm has been unmatched, and we’re already excited to bring the event back next year!” said Jennifer Martin, Executive Director of Shop Local Raleigh.
Whether you’re a die-hard foodie or simply searching for a fun way to spend your Saturday, the Raleigh Food Truck Rodeo is the place to be!
Date: Sunday, September 13, 2025
Time: 12pm – 6pm
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:
- Biggie’s Southern Soul
- Blue Suede BBQ
- Bobastic
- Bubble Best Teas
- Cafecito
- Carolina Fish Fry and Grill
- Chicken Shack South
- CocoCrissi Tropical Icees
- Cousins Maine Lobster
- Devour Desserts
- Drizzle D’s
- Dusty Donuts
- Gussy’s Truck
- Jay’s Italian Ice
- Kitoko Bites
- Levys Jerkstand
- Magdalena’s Chimney Cakes
- Magnificent Concessions
- Mama Voula’s Greek Mediterranean
- Mexiarepa Grill
- MoonRunners
- Mr. Puebla Tacos
- Oink ‘N Moo
- Party in a Pita
- Peyton Place Open Pit BBQ
- Quickserve
- Smash Masters
- Sugar Euphoria
- Sweet Dreams Confections
- Tacos Mama Chava
- The Naked Empanada
- The Q Truck
- The Yard Milkshake Bar Raleigh
- Tropical Delights, LLC
- Typcees Lemonade
- Yoyo Froyo
Vendors and Activations:
- Black Cap Ginger Brew
- Cookitos
- Cozy Panda Event Co.
- DJ Chuck T
- Fern & Hazel Permanent Jewelry
- Furever Amigos
- Gemthropology
- Janie Rd. Candle Co.
- KOLIS USA
- Kreaturez
- Kybele Handmade
- Lunae
- Midnight Chapters Bookshop
- Motherland Authentic
- Needle & Thread Co.
- Noir Candle Collection
- Oven Lovin’ Treats
- Purposed Writings
- Sam’s Club
- So Sincere Soaps
- Soul Sista Body Essentials
- St Popperville Kettlecorn
- Surly Squirrel
- Taylor 3D Prints
- The Bar Ber Shop
- Underdog Solutions
- Veronica’s Doggie Delights
For more information, visit https://shoplocalraleigh.org/food-truck-rodeo/
