Eat Everything, Everywhere All at Once!

Over 120 food trucks/dessert trucks from around the globe! Over 60 cultures represented.

Come see why everyone is talking about this amazing festival and why people drive from out of town to experience global in our city!

Largest selection of International Food, Desserts, Wine and Beer!!!! you wont find anywhere else.

Largest Outdoor International Dance Party! Non-stop performances!

Come spend the day with us downtown Raleigh, discover our city and support local, family-owned businesses.

Two Stages with live bands and performances.

Children Friendly

Pet Friendly

Free Street Parking

Paid parking Decks

We encourage everyone to Uber/taxi

Or use free Rline

Last year over 43,000 people came to our festival. Music, Food, Desserts, Beer and Wine from around the world.

City Plaza Performance Schedule:

11:00-11:15Vaishnavi narayanan11:15-11:30Sathyakala Gururaj11:30-11:45Venezuela- Children and Aults11:45-12:00India- Children and Adults12:00-12:15Sun Thomas - Korea SOLO12:15-12:30Mexico - Flor De Hidalgo12:30-12:45Archana Aswin -India12:45-12:55China - Wenli Chen12:55-1:10India- Children and Adults1:10-1:20China - Wenli Chen1:20-1:30Mexico - Fabian Vargas Camacho1:30-1:45China - Ellie Liang1:45-1:55Mexico - Fabian Vargas Camacho1:55-2:10Vietnam - Montagnard Association of NC Triangle Area2:10-2:25Bethanie Mickles2:25-2:40Jessica Montiel2:40-2:55Maria Lu-China2:55-3:10Saida Kriz - Venezuela3:10-4:00Fiante Rivera - Hawaii4;00-4:20Korea -JiSook Yi4:20-4:40Peru - Denisse Diaz4:40-4:45Soon Park4:45-5:40Team Blaze - Dance Party5:40-6:00Meralis Bile - Venezuela6;00-8:00International Dance Party8:00-9:00Kay Mis Band Headlining

Morgan and Fayetteville Stage:

11am-open

11:25am- Matthew Crow

11:50am- X Brodie

12:10pm- Charlotte Bluegrass Band

12:50pm- Unhinged Band

1:30pm- The Hispanix (Latin Band)

2:20pm- Silky Smooth Drumline

2:40pm-Certified Vibez

3:30pm- Eclectic Soul

4:20pm- Sound System Seven (Reggae band)

4:55pm-The Ben Youngblood & Frenz

5:30pm- Kimberly Britt

6:05pm- Certified Vibez

6:50 to 8pm- DJ Dance Party

PARKING: We encourage everyone to uber/lift or take the bus - R line is free in downtown. It's easier! The bus will drop you off one block away from the festival on wilmington st.

Vendor lists! Please stop by and say hi to these hard working folks.

List of food trucks and vendors will be released once finalized

Schedule for both schedules will be released once finalized

Vendor link - we encourage you all vendors to apply

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1b1VsUF7syQUh3OnS5zkrzvZK5abAr0hpq3t06zoBMdY/preview

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS

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Table Two BAND - City Plaza Stage 2:00-3:00 pm - Bring your Dance Shoes

About Table Two: From timeless classics to contemporary hits, Table Two is a
one-of-a-kind band that blends the sounds of smooth jazz, enjoyable
pop and inspiring soul with passionate performances guaranteed to
create an electric vibe in any environment, making it impossible for
any crowd to stand still or not be entertained.

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS AND FRIENDS

COPA Airline -

Copa Airlines, the most punctual airline in Latin America, is proud to be a sponsor of the Raleigh International Food Festival, celebrating global flavors and cultural diversity. Copa connects travelers to 80+ destinations across the Americas through its Hub of the Americas® in Panama. With world-class service and the Panama Stopover program, which allows for a stop in Panama for one to seven days at no additional airfare cost, Copa Airlines remains the top choice for connectivity to the America.

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