Running since 1979, Artsplosure is Raleigh's premier outdoor arts festival, held on Fayetteville Street each May. While primarily an arts event, the food truck component attracts dozens of vendors and the festival's scale (40,000-plus visitors over two days) makes it one of the city's most significant food gatherings of the spring season. Free admission.
Dates and details checked June 24, 2026 by Elliot Marsh against the organiser's site.
Hotels in Raleigh around 15 to 16 May 2027, dates pre-filled. Prices and availability open on the partner site.
Artsplosure runs 15 to 16 May. These are the food tours and tastings in Raleigh to book for the days around it; most cancel free up to 24 hours ahead.
Guided tour · 3 hours
Explore downtown Raleigh on a guided food tour with a local guide. Taste Cantonese barbecue pork buns, Lebanese dishes, and more as you learn about the city's history ...
2 hours
Learn how to make sushi with a hands-on cooking class led by Chef Jenny. Make California and vegetable rolls with fresh ingredients and enjoy your creations.
2 hours
Join a fun mystery paint & sip night at a local Raleigh wine bar. Cold drinks, brushes and a surprise painting revealed on the night, no experience needed, just show u...
Address: Fayetteville St, Raleigh, NC 27601
9-11 Sep 2027
Hopscotch Music Festival
Food vendors across multiple downtown venues
15-25 Oct
NC State Fair
Fair food, NC agriculture, food competitions
23-24 Apr 2027
Brewgaloo
NC craft beer and food trucks
6 Jun 2027
Raleigh International Food Festival
International: 50+ countries, 120+ food vendors
