Raleigh Food Truck Rodeo: Fayetteville Street’s Tastiest Traffic Jam
50+ food trucks, live music, and Sunday Funday fuel.
Shannon
August 18, 2025
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Hungry? Good—because the Raleigh Food Truck Rodeo is back on August 24 (12–7PM) with over 50 local trucks parked up and ready to serve. Think smash burgers from Finca Burger, empanadas from The Naked Empanada, jerk chicken from Levy’s Jerkstand, Dusty Donuts, JAM Soft Serve, and more. Vendors, beer/seltzer, face painting, and a Hurricanes slapshot booth keep the fun rolling.
Curious which trucks made the lineup? Check out the full list here—you’ll definitely find a new favorite.
This isn’t sponsored (we’d fess up if it was). We just think Fayetteville Street looks best covered in food trucks. (Just so you know: Sponsored content in our newsletter is always marked with “*”).
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Kick Off Summer Nights With Happy Hour at Cucciolo Terrazza 🔥
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📅 When: Daily at 4:30PM
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Raleigh Overtime:
🍴 FOODIE FIND: Brodeto’s Busiate is a flavorful pasta dish with yellow tomato, succulent rock shrimp, and spicy chili crumbs.
🐾 FOR ADOPTION: SUN BUM | DOG | 2 MONTHS | MALE
Sun Bum is ready to brighten life with sunshine, smiles, and sweet puppy fun. Check him out here →
🛍️ GARAGE SALE: Head over to Dartmoor on August 23 at 7AM for furniture, electronics, appliances, home décor, and so much more! More details here →
📝 LOCAL CLASS: Healthy Eating at Eva Perry Regional Library on August 19 at 6:30PM.
Certified Health Coach Meredith Brierly leads a session on cleaning up family meals by navigating food labels, reducing processed foods and added sugar, and highlighting healthier brand choices. Sign up here →
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Local Vocals:
🎸 This Week: Debbie Liske | Rock, Funk, Soul
Debbie Liske Band brings a rich blend of acoustic rock, funk, and soul to the stage, weaving heartfelt lyrics and bluesy grooves into songs that feel personally written for every listener. | Slim's Dive Bar | August 23, 8:30PM
🎤 Plan Ahead: Yung Gravy| Hip-Hop
Yung Gravy is an American rapper known for his playful lyrics, humorous persona, and fusion of modern hip-hop with retro-inspired beats. | The Ritz | November 16, 7PM | Get tickets here →
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Let’s Get Laughing:
🎤 This Week: Steve Byrne at Raleigh Improv | August 22-23 | Steve Byrne is an American stand-up comedian and actor known for his sharp observational humor and for creating and starring in the sitcom Sullivan & Son. Get tickets here →
😂 Plan Ahead: Ted Alexandro at Goodnights Comedy Club | November 20-22 | Ted Alexandro is an American stand-up comedian, actor, and activist known for his intelligent, socially conscious humor and appearances on Late Show with David Letterman and Conan. Get tickets here →
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Curated social events without an emphasis on alcohol or romance:
👋 Breathe, Stretch, Brunch @ Radical Movement Fitness Studio | August 24 | 10AM
Radical Movement Fitness Studio hosts a morning of rejuvenation with an empowering yoga session set to great music, followed by a delicious Banu Vegan brunch in preparation for Black August in the Park. Get details here →
🤝 Pickleball Party @ Pleasant Park Pickleball Courts | August 24 | 2PM
Pleasant Park offers 6 dedicated pickleball courts and ample parking for this event, which is open to players already familiar with the rules and gameplay; participants should bring their own paddle, balls, and water. Get details here →
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