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The world is coming to Raleigh on June 3, 2023, from 11 am to 9 pm. The International Food Festival will bring the cuisines of 60 countries to the streets of the North Carolina capital city.
Countries represented will include
- Norway
- El Salvador
- USA
- Mexico
- Poland
- Lebanon
- Jamaica
- Ireland
- Italy
- Colombia
- Spain
- China
- Honduras
- Samoa
- Japan
- Venezuela
- Ecuador
- Cuba
- Laos
- Nigeria
- Philippines
- France
- Hungary
- Greece
- Palestine
- Dominican Republic
- Taiwan
- India
- Trinidad
- Ghana
- Chile
- Azerbaijan
- Syria
- Armenia
- American Pacific
- Puerto Rico
- Hawaii
and many more.
Drinks
Vendors will be selling beer from
- England
- Ukraine
- Czech Republic
- Belgium
- Germany
- Japan
- North Carolina
Cider will also be for sale.
Vendors will be selling wine from
- Pinot Grigio from Italy
- Riesling from Germany
- Sauvignon Blanc from Chile
- Malbec from Argentina
- Cabernet from California
- Prosecco from Italy
Food Trucks
International Food Trucks will include
- Mesas El Salvador
- Party in a Pita
- Levy’s Jerkstand
- The Racoon Grill
- Ultimate Eggroll
- The Paddy Wagon
- Chirba Chirba
- SoulBachi
- Fiori Trattoria
- The Corner Venezuelan Food
- Lao Lao Food Truck
- Chop NALIA KITCHEN
- Gussys Greek
- Kool fun nut shack
- Island Coconut Kitchen
- L.A.M.I. Filipino Food
- Magdalen’s Chimney Cakes
- Zeng Zang Zest
- The Shrimp Truck
- Caribbean Kitchen
- Lelo’s Cuban Cafe
- Bulkogi’s Food Truck
- Armenia & Ukraine
- Island Noodle NC
- The Heights Dominican Kitchen
- The Candi Queen
- Crepe Time Catering
- Ben Fritay Haitian Food Truck
- Syrian Feast
- Sheila’s Aussie Bakery
and many more.
Doesn’t this sound like fun? Just wait, there’s more!
Dance Party
The International Food Festival has the largest international dance party! They will have nonstop entertainment. Last year, more than 30,000 people attended this festival. Come see why.
There will be a 70s and 80s Dance Party. Dress in your favorite 70s/80s theme costumes and come out to dance. You could be the winner and receive a trophy for “Best Dressed & Most Fun” spirit award.
If you need help with the 70s/80s costume, use our link to find some great costume items for great prices.
Other festival activities will include
- Food Passport Program – Visit as many countries and get your passport stamped. First 100 people will win a prize.
- People’s Choice Award – Vote for your favorite vendor.
- Jumbotron & KISS Cam Moments
- Scavenger Hunt
- International Children’s Day at COR Museum
International Cooking
If you enjoyed the international cuisine at the festival and want to learn more about international cooking, try these cookbooks. And use our links to see how you can save money on each one.
- The Kitchen Without Borders by Siobhan Wallace
- Katie Chin’s Global Family Cookbook: Internationally Inspired Recipes by Katie Chin and Margaret McSweeney
- In Her Kitchen: Stories & Recipes from Grandmas Around the World by Gabriel Galimberti
Raleigh Hotels
If you’d like to visit Raleigh for the International Food Festival, you should consider the following hotels that are offering discounted rates.
- Comfort Suites Regency Park 19% Discount
- Sleep Inn Raleigh Durham Airport 15% Discount
- Comfort Inn Raleigh Midtown 15% Discount
- Cambria Hotel Raleigh – Durham Airport 15% Discount
- Quality Inn Raleigh – Downtown 14% Discount
- Clarion Pointe Raleigh Midtown 14% Discount
- Comfort Suites Raleigh Walnut Creek 10% Discount
- Comfort Suites Raleigh Durham Airport 10% Discount
- Econo Lodge Raleigh near Walnut Creek 5% Discount
- Quality Inn & Suites Raleigh Durham Airport 5% Discount
- MainStay Suites Raleigh Cary 5% Discount
