Raleigh's International Food Festival June 6
Date: Sat, Jun 6, 2026
Time: 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Venue: Various Locations in Raleigh, Raleigh
Price: Free
Category: Food & Drink
Great news for the Triangle! Raleigh's International Food Festival is returning! It will take place Saturday, June 6, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., at City Plaza, 420 Fayetteville Street, Raleigh. This very popular festival will feature a wide variety of international food, international beer and wine, international performers and more. Over 50 countries will be represented and there will be non-stop performances. Admission is free, and that includes all the entertainment. Food and drink will be available for sale. This year the festival features: World Parade of Flags (Opening Ceremony) 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 Double-Check Before You Head Out! We make every effort to make sure that everything on Triangle on the Cheap is 100% accurate. However, sometimes things change without notice, and it's also possible that we can make a mistake. Please verify all deals and events with the venue or organizer before you go. You might also be interested in: Subscribing to Triangle on the Cheap's email list Triangle on the Cheap event calendar Music calendar Where to go dancing in the Triangle Trivia Nights Best food and drink deals in the Triangle Free and cheap things to do this week Farmers Markets in the Triangle Cheapest gas in the Triangle Subscribe to Triangle on the Cheap More Events Check out our list of free and cheap events in Raleigh and the rest of the Triangle this weekend, or our full event calendar in the Triangle, or just
