Food & Drink events in Raleigh

Check out happening food & drink events all around Raleigh, NC

Raleigh's International Food Festival - Travel The World in Raleigh! FREE

 Sat, 06 Jun at 11:00 am City Plaza Free

Raleigh's All-American Summer Festival- Free Admission!

 Sat, 11 Jul at 11:00 am Raleigh city plaza Free

NC Darkness RISING: Live 9 - Arts & Mental Health Block Party!

 Sat, 23 May at 01:00 pm Moore Square USD 0 to 66

FOODEESFEST Raleigh, North Carolina (40+ food trucks and craft vendors!)

 Fri, 30 Oct at 01:00 pm Triangle Town Center Free

NC Sugar Rush

 Sun, 24 May at 12:00 pm Raleigh City Plaza

Raleigh Food Truck Rodeo Series

 Sat, 20 Jun at 12:00 pm Fayetteville Street Free

Capital City Juneteenth Celebration

 Sat, 20 Jun at 02:00 pm Harvey Hill - 693 Palmer Dr, Raleigh, NC 27603-2250, United States

First Friday Market & Movie Night: Puss in Boots - The Last Wish (2022)

 Fri, 05 Jun at 05:00 pm Moore Square

Raleigh's 'All Things Groovy' Hippie Fest | 3rd Annual

 Sun, 16 Aug at 11:00 am Moore's Square Raleigh

Falling for Local at Dix Park!

 Sat, 03 Oct at 11:00 am Dorothea Dix Park Free

First Friday Market & Movie Night: Hamilton (2020)

 Fri, 03 Jul at 05:00 pm Moore Square

Sazón Latin Food Festival 2026: Raleigh’s Taste of Latin American Food

 Sat, 12 Sep at 12:00 pm Raleigh Brewing Company Free

An Evening with Michael Twitty

 Wed, 13 May at 06:30 pm 2110 Blue Ridge Rd., Raleigh, NC, United States, North Carolina 27607

Carolina CryptidCon Tour 2026 - Eventeny

 Fri, 24 Jul at 11:00 am 4285 Trinity Road, Raleigh, NC 27607

Around the World, Raleigh

 Sat, 30 May at 11:00 am Moore Square

Live After 5 with Fireside Collective

 Thu, 14 May at 07:00 pm Moore Square

Throw Down Food Truck Rodeo Series

Sat, 16 May at 11:00 am 5959 Triangle Town Blvd, Raleigh, NC 27616-2960, United States

Raleigh Pride Bar Crawl

 Sat, 20 Jun at 04:00 pm Lucky B's USD 0 to 33

NC Sugar Rush Carshow Experience: Downtown Raleigh

 Sun, 24 May at 11:00 am West Davie Street USD 5

North Carolina African Restaurant Week Festival 2026

 Sat, 12 Sep at 12:00 pm TBA Free

Juneteenth Grand Cookout

Sat, 20 Jun at 02:00 pm NC State Fairgrounds

Got to be NC Festival | Chapter 37 State show and Display

 Fri, 15 May at 12:00 am NC State Fairgrounds

The International Festival-Around the World in Raleigh!

 Sat, 29 Aug at 11:00 am Theatre Raleigh USD 19 to 59

Soul of the City Day in the park

 Sat, 16 May at 01:00 pm 107 Pullen Rd Free

The Great Pup Meet Up

 Sat, 23 May at 11:00 am The Big Field at Dix Park

Backyard Day Party: Day Party Vibes with a Mix & Mingle Twist

 Sat, 16 May at 04:00 pm Tap Yard Raleigh USD 0 to 13

Gettin' Piggy With It

 Sun, 17 May at 12:00 pm Maywood Hall & Garden

Sip, Sauce & Savor: A Wing & Wine Pairing Experience - Downtown Raleigh, NC

 Sat, 16 May at 07:30 pm One Glenwood Ave USD 50

Main in Orbit: A Love and Deepspace Cupsleeve Event

 Sun, 31 May at 01:00 pm Animazed Free

First Friday Market & Movie Night: Ghostbusters (1984)

 Fri, 02 Oct at 05:00 pm Moore Square

Bite the Beat pt. 3

 Sat, 06 Jun at 04:00 pm 410 W South St Free

Sugar & Spice: A Sweet Wine Pairing Experience - Downtown Raleigh, NC

 Sat, 30 May at 07:30 pm One Glenwood Ave USD 50

Hell Yes Ma'am, It's PRIDE

 Sat, 06 Jun at 12:00 pm 3709 Neil St, Raleigh, NC, United States, North Carolina 27607

Vertigo Halloween Costume Party at Tap Yard

Sat, 31 Oct at 08:00 pm Tap Yard Raleigh

Darkness RISING: The Kickoff - 90's Mixer

 Thu, 21 May at 06:30 pm Maywood Hall and Garden USD 7 to 103

The Bubble Fest (Raleigh) | 2nd Annual

 Sun, 26 Jul at 11:00 am Moore's Square Raleigh

Animazement 2026 - An Introduction to Sake

 Fri, 22 May at 03:30 pm Raleigh Convention Center USD 67

Mini Acres Farm Crab Feast

 Sat, 16 May at 06:00 pm 3328 Mid Pines Rd, Raleigh, NC, United States, North Carolina 27606

GRL MARKET-DOWNTOWN RALEIGH-TRANSFER CO FOOD HALL

 Sat, 30 May at 12:00 pm Transfer Co. Food Hall Free

Coffee + Craft: Patio Pop-Up Market

 Sat, 30 May at 10:00 am 555 Fayetteville St Free

Wagner Family Wines Tasting w/ Brandon Lewis

 Thu, 28 May at 06:00 pm Westgate Wine Bar USD 19 to 36

Carolina CryptidFest 2026 - Eventeny

 Fri, 24 Jul at 07:00 am North Raleigh, Raleigh, North Carolina

July Wine Down Wednesday at Lafayette Village

 Wed, 15 Jul at 06:00 pm Lafayette Village USD 13

Wake County Smart Start Block Party

 Sat, 16 May at 10:00 am 1300 E Martin St Free

Live Standup Comedy - Big Easy Comedy Show

 Wed, 20 May at 07:00 pm The Big Easy NC USD 5

Wine 101: Sip, Swirl & Socialize

 Wed, 20 May at 07:30 pm Mecca Wine Distributors - One Glenwood Ave, Raleigh, NC USD 19 to 36

Marvel Cinematic Universe Trivia at Chubby's Tacos Raleigh

 Wed, 13 May at 07:00 pm Chubby's Tacos Raleigh Free

The Luau

 Sat, 27 Jun at 07:00 pm 750 King Richard Road, Raleigh, NC, United States, North Carolina 27610

Rooted Wellness: Back To The Body Festival

 Sat, 30 May at 12:00 pm Kiwanis Neighborhood Center USD 0 to 53

11th Annual Cornament for Special Olympics - Cornhole Registration

 Sat, 08 Aug at 01:00 pm Maywood Hall and Garden USD 45

15th Mama Afrika Festival

 Sun, 20 Sep at 01:00 pm Southeast Raleigh YMCA

Asian Dumplings 101: Learn Dumpling Making with Moore Dumplings

 Fri, 22 May at 06:00 pm Weaver Street Market USD 35

Kids Pancake Masterclass With Chef Lucas - Kids & Family Cooking Class in Raleigh | Classpop!™

 Fri, 26 Jun at 04:30 pm Location provided after booking USD 66

Live at The Ridge: Tray Wellington Band

 Fri, 29 May at 06:00 pm The Ridge

Pasta Making With Chef Lucas at Local Craft Beer Bar - Pasta Making Cooking Class in Raleigh | Classpop!™

 Sun, 19 Apr at 01:00 pm Location provided after booking USD 66

Bastille Day Celebration - Paris in Raleigh - July 11th FREE Admission

 Sat, 11 Jul at 04:00 am Lafayette Village Free

Fruit Sushi Making for Kids With Chef Jenny - Kids & Family Sushi Making Cooking Class in Raleigh | Classpop!™

 Fri, 08 May at 04:30 pm Location provided after booking USD 66

Pizza Making Class

 Fri, 05 Jun at 06:00 pm Weaver Street Market USD 30

May Geektastic Getaway - Strawberry Picking Edition

 Sat, 16 May at 10:00 am 7615 Ten-Ten Rd Free

Sushi Making With Chef Lucas - Sushi Making Cooking Class in Raleigh | Classpop!™

 Sun, 12 Apr at 01:00 pm Location provided after booking USD 66

Ice Cream and Fruit Bowl Workshop for Kids - Kids & Family Cooking Class in Raleigh | Classpop!™

 Fri, 22 May at 04:30 pm Location provided after booking USD 66

Bertie High School Class of 2006 - 20 year reunion

 Sat, 06 Jun at 12:00 pm North Hills Park USD 19 to 59

Summer Showdown at Jawbreaker Boxing

 Sat, 25 Jul at 04:00 pm Jawbreaker Boxing USD 39

19th Annual NC Local Music Benefit For InterAct

Sat, 10 Oct at 12:00 pm Tap Yard Raleigh

Women’s Wine & Wellness Experience | Raleigh NC Unwind With Her: Boundaries

 Sat, 16 May at 06:00 pm 3821 Junction Blvd USD 59

Family Movie Night: Movie: Inside Out 2

 Sat, 30 May at 06:30 pm 1631 Midtown Pl suite 104 Free

Wine Tasting Hosted by The Cellar Society

 Wed, 27 May at 05:30 pm Napa Bistro & Wine Bar - Glenwood Place USD 45 to 55

Downtown Raleigh Coffee Culture Walking Tour - EAST (May 2026)

 Sat, 23 May at 10:00 am 201 S Blount St USD 29

Karaoke 3rd Thursday's @ KillJoy || NO COVER || 8pm-1am

 Thu, 21 May at 08:00 pm Killjoy USD 0 to 109

Sip n' Stroll Raleigh Ghost Tour

 Fri, 13 Sep at 07:00 pm Exchange Place Free

ICEMAN LISTENING PARTY @ GAME NIGHT

 Fri, 15 May at 08:00 pm Chateau Michel USD 13

Garden Gourmet

 Thu, 18 Jun at 05:30 pm 201 E Hargett St, Raleigh, NC, United States, North Carolina 27601

North Carolina Food Safety and Defense Task Force 2026 Conference

 Tue, 01 Sep at 09:30 am McKimmon Center USD 75 to 125

Grown Women over 50

 Fri, 05 Jun at 02:00 pm Riverview Waterfront Rentals USD 73

Prime MD's Annual Spring Soiree

 Thu, 14 May at 05:00 pm 702 Oberlin Rd Suite 100, Raleigh, NC, United States, North Carolina 27605

Haitian Flag Day Family Fun Day

 Sat, 16 May at 02:00 pm Anderson Point Park USD 0 to 18

Lunch & Link - Midyear Check-in

 Wed, 10 Jun at 11:30 am The Wright Village Free

Heart and Hands Community Picnic

 Thu, 11 Jun at 06:00 pm Olivia Raney Local History Library Free

Haunted History Walking Tour

 Sat, 06 Oct at 02:30 pm 200 N Blount St. Free

TREIA Spring Family Fun Day

 Sat, 16 May at 02:00 pm Pullen Park Free

Raleigh, North Carolina Social Event for Christians

 Sat, 16 May at 11:30 am Transfer Co. Food Hall USD 25

IN PERSON - INTEGRATED MARKETING USING AI - HANDS ON WORKSHOP

 Fri, 22 May at 09:00 am Food Bank of Eastern and Central North Carolina Training Room USD 349

8/9 Wild Fruits and Summer Culinary Fungi (Raleigh)

 Sun, 09 Aug at 10:00 am Raleigh NC USD 55

Raleigh Geek and Grub Market (Y2K Millennial Edition)

 Sat, 15 Aug at 12:00 pm LeRoy Martin Magnet Middle School Free

Orin Swift Wine Tasting w/ Emily Kammerer

 Wed, 13 May at 06:00 pm Westgate Wine Bar USD 19 to 48

D&D Wingz/Kezolle Herbal Purity First Flight Food Event

 Sat, 16 May at 11:00 am 336 Tryon Rd Free

2026 Frat BBQ Festival -- local charities to benefit from proceeds!

 Sat, 15 Aug at 02:00 pm Edit Beer Co.

It Takes A Village Tiara and Tutus Women's Brunch (Woman Emerge)

 Sat, 15 Aug at 11:00 am Consider It Done Events and Meeting Center USD 50

Crank up the Reading

 Sat, 29 Aug at 01:00 pm Crank Arm Brewing Company Free

Beyond Salad: Fun Meal Prep for the Week!

 Fri, 29 May at 06:00 pm Weaver Street Market USD 35

Ashton Lalyn & The Verdict - Raleigh Underground Market

 Sun, 12 Jul at 11:00 am Cardinal at North Hills St, Raleigh, NC 27609, United States

Raleigh Geek and Grub Market (Gaming Edition)

 Sat, 12 Sep at 12:00 pm LeRoy Martin Magnet Middle School Free

Nuance Events presents: Jazzy Dinner & A Show

 Fri, 05 Jun at 06:00 pm 3029 Stony Brk Dr USD 45

D&D Wingz Plate Sale

Sat, 16 May at 11:00 am Cycle Gear (Raleigh, NC)

Brier Creek Food Truck Festival

 Sun, 17 May at 05:00 pm 8010 Arco Corporate Dr, Raleigh, NC 27617-2014, United States

The Maxwell's Open House

 Thu, 04 Jun at 05:00 pm 330 Gideon Creek Way Free

NORTHERN VANCE HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 2006 – VIKINGS 20TH REUNION

 Sat, 12 Sep at 08:00 pm 3525 Maitland Dr USD 65 to 150

2nd Annual Lupus plate sale

 Sun, 31 May at 03:00 pm Cycle Gear (Raleigh, NC)

Alexandra Penfold | Welcome to Our Classroom! (STORYTIME)

 Mon, 29 Jun at 10:30 am Quail Ridge Books Free

Sip n' Stroll Raleigh Public Art Tour

 Fri, 02 Jun at 06:00 pm Sidewalk Outside of Whiskey Kitchen Free