Experience Carolina Like Never Before

The Carolina Culture Food Fest is more than a food festival—it's a celebration of the people, flavors, and cultures that make North Carolina unique.

We're bringing together the region's best chefs, food trucks, restaurants, vendors, artists, entertainers, and community organizations for one incredible day.

Whether you're coming to eat, shop, network, compete, or enjoy the atmosphere, there's something for everyone.

september 27, 2026

Aerial view of a cityscape with modern skyscrapers and a park with trees and a circular walking path in the foreground.
Aerial view of a cityscape with modern skyscrapers and a park with trees and a circular walking path in the foreground.

carolina culture food festival

Experience a full day of incredible food, live entertainment, cultural experiences, local businesses, and family fun in the heart of Downtown Raleigh.

12 Noon - 6 PM

Moore Square - Raleigh, NC

2,000+ will be in attendance

A group of people ordering ginger brew at a market stall with a black canopy that reads "All-Natural Ginger Brew" and "Drink More Ginger!" in golden letters. The stall has a banner promoting Black Cap Ginger Brew with a spicy sweet flavor. There are trees and other market stalls in the background.
Person holding two paper trays of food, including spicy chicken meatballs garnished with green herbs and side of samosas in a red and white checkered cup, wearing black shirt with yellow logo and cross necklace.

In Partnership with

Green abstract tree with leaves, logo for Raleigh
A logo for Ferguson Funeral Service featuring a shield with the initials 'P 4 K' inside, topped with a crown, and decorative scrollwork around the shield, with the company name in uppercase letters below.
Bright, colorful sign for Carolina Chill & Food Fest at Moore Square Park in downtown Raleigh, with event dates of September 27, 2026, from 12 noon to 6 pm, visible over an aerial view of the park and city buildings.

Moore Square Park

An aerial view of a park in an urban area with green lawns, pathways, trees, a playground, and surrounding buildings, including high-rise apartments and smaller structures.
People gathered outdoors in a city park on a sunny day, some sitting at red chairs, others standing or walking, with tall buildings and lush trees in the background.
Children playing in water fountain on a town square; adults seated and standing nearby, some taking photos, some chatting.