State guide · 11 upcoming events
Festivals, markets, and rallies worth putting on the calendar.
Find food truck events in North Carolina — a curated starting point for diners planning their next outing and truck owners looking for events to work. Every listing links to its source so you can confirm schedules before you go.
Charlotte
ListedNov 13 · 5:00 PM–10:00 PM
Urban District Market
2315 N Davidson St, Charlotte, NC 28205
Monthly Latin night at Urban District Market with Gatito Night Market: Latin food trucks, pop-up market, games, bachata dance lesson. Free.
Raleigh
ListedNov 14 · 11:00 AM–9:00 PM
Triangle Town Center
5959 Triangle Town Blvd, Raleigh, NC 27616
Family-friendly food truck rodeo with BBQ, seafood, soul food, hibachi, wings, and international cuisine, plus live DJs, bounce houses, and a mechanical bull.
Havelock
ListedNov 14 · 11:00 AM
Walter B. Jones Park
2 Governmental Ave, Havelock, NC 28532
Fall food truck festival from the Greater Havelock Area Chamber of Commerce, with food trucks, vendors and family fun. Begins 11 AM.
Mocksville
ListedNov 14 · 11:00 AM–6:00 PM
Downtown Mocksville
W Depot Street, Mocksville, NC 27028
Sunny Day Markets pop-up on W Depot Street in downtown Mocksville: food trucks, charcuterie carts, breweries and vineyards, shopping vendors and live music. Free admission, free parking.
Havelock
ListedNov 14 · Time TBA
Havelock City Hall area
2 Governmental Ave, Havelock, NC 28532
Chamber-run fall food truck festival in Havelock, hosted by the Greater Havelock Area Chamber of Commerce in partnership with the City of Havelock.
Raleigh
ListedNov 15 · Time TBA
Brier Creek Corporate Center
8010 Arco Corporate Drive, Raleigh, NC 27617
Fall edition of Brier Creek's festival; 50+ food trucks, global flavors, live music from Crush, local art vendors, kids zone. Free admission.
Durham
ListedNov 20 · 5:30 PM–9:30 PM
Durham Central Park
501 Foster Street, Durham, NC 27701
Monthly MAKRS pop-up market, 5:30 to 9:30 PM; 20+ food trucks, art vendors and music. Free to attend.
Charlotte
ListedNov 27 · 10:00 AM
300 W Martin Luther King Jr Blvd
300 W Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28202
Holiday food truck festival with festive bites and local food trucks. From 10 AM.
Charlotte
ListedNov 27 · Time TBA
Uptown Charlotte
300 W Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28202
Three-day holiday food truck festival with festive bites and local food trucks; free admission.
Raleigh
ListedNov 28 · 11:00 AM–6:00 PM
Fayetteville Street, downtown Raleigh
443 Fayetteville St, Raleigh, NC 27601
The Makrs Society's 6th annual and largest event: 200+ local vendors, a food truck rodeo, live music, beer/wine/bubbly, holiday wrestling ring, and family activities on Fayetteville Street in downtown Raleigh. 10,000+ attendees in 2025. Free admission; advance registration appreciated.
Charlotte
ListedNov 28 · 11:00 AM–5:00 PM
Boardwalk at University City
5528 Waters Edge Village Drive, Charlotte, NC 28262
Free family-friendly festival celebrating Carolina food and culture at Boardwalk at University City: food trucks, sweet treats, local vendors, entertainment and a free cooking class. Free to attend.
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