About this Event
🌍 Raleigh’s International Food Festival - North Caorlina's Largest International Food Festival! Travel Around the World
Global flavors, cultural experiences, desserts, traditions and vendors! Over 40,000+ food lovers for one of Raleigh’s largest and most vibrant cultural celebrations-bringing together global authentic cuisine, vendors, desserts, live entertainment, and community from around the world in the heart of downtown.
Experience global food and flavors from 50+ countries from the community, incredible & vibrant folkloric performances and global music, and exciting new festival highlights designed to make this year bigger, bolder, and more unforgettable.
✨ New Signature Cultural Experiences
🌍 World Parade of Flags (Opening Ceremony) Bringing it back!
Kick off the festival with a powerful visual celebration of cultures from around the globe.
🍽️ Chef of the World Cook-Off
Watch top international chefs compete live, judged by local celebrity chefs.
🔥 Hot Wings Spice Challenge
Think you can handle the heat? Cheer on brave contestants as they battle bold global flavors. Guess what herb this is?
🎤 Cultural Music Acts
Enjoy high-energy global performances representing different regions of the world.
🏆 Best Dish of the Festival Awards
Vote for your favorite and see which country takes home the crown.
💃🏻International Dance Competition - Who will win the trophy this year? Come cheer for your favorite team. 8:00-9:00 pm
🎸Global Artist Lounge- Meet the Artists and Dancers - take pictures and other performances- ask anything.
👶🏻KID's Nation: Free Passport, Games, Scavenger Hunt. Celebrating National Children's Day.
🌍Supporting international cultural non-profits in Raleigh for over 35 years. Celebrating 11 Years outdoor Festival!
We proudly support The Naturalization Ceremony of over 150 new US Citizens and collaborating with USCIS - Date TBD
🍴 What to Expect
- 120+ international authentic food & dessert vendors
- Global beer, wine & specialty drinks
- Two live entertainment stages
- Cultural dance & music performances
- Local artisans & global marketplace
- Family-friendly activities
- Downtown Raleigh location (City Plaza & Fayetteville Street)
- Free admission
Whether you’re a foodie, a culture lover, or just looking for an unforgettable weekend downtown, this is your passport to the world—right here in Raleigh.
📍 Downtown Raleigh – City Plaza & Fayetteville Street
📅 Sat. Jne 6 11:00 am -9:00 pm
🎟️ Free admission | ADA accessible - Outdoors - All ages welcome- Family Friendly -Pet Friendly
Interested in being a vendor? (We support local businesses) Register here:
Thank you to Wegman's our stage sponsor!
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
City Plaza, 443 Fayetteville Street, Raleigh, United States
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