Treat Your Taste Buds
From farmers’ markets to food truck rodeos to food festivals, it’s clear the Triangle is serious about its food and drink!
Brewgaloo: Craft Beer Festival: The largest NC craft beer festival, this two-day event in Downtown Raleigh features over 110 breweries from across the state plus local food and vendors.
Krispy Kreme Challenge: While not a food festival per se, this event requires participants to run five miles and eat a dozen donuts at the midpoint, all in under an hour. Don’t worry, it’s not just for the love of glazed donuts. Proceeds support UNC Children’s Hospital.
Thrive NC: Located in Downtown Raleigh, this annual event offers up unlimited samples from 65+ top local restaurants, chef demos, and live music. Proceeds benefit local non-profits committed to improving food security in North Carolina.
Triangle Restaurant Week: Select restaurants in the Triangle offer up special three-course prix fixe menus for lunch and dinner. This is a great opportunity to try a new restaurant or show existing favorites support. (There’s also a Chapel Hill and a Downtown Raleigh Restaurant Week.)