9 Food Truck Rodeos and Rallies in the Triangle

9 Food Truck Rodeos and Rallies in the Triangle - Triangle on the Cheap (2024)

Downtown Raleigh Food Truck Rodeo

Somehow food just seems to taste better when it comes from a truck. It can’t be explained. It’s even better when there are lots of trucks to choose from. Here’s a list of some of the biggest food truck events in the Triangle. We’re listing food truck events that are somewhat regularly scheduled. Know of others that should be listed? Just email jody@triangleonthecheap.com.

We’ve included a description of each featured food truck rodeo, but if you scroll way down you’ll see the events listed by date. The day-by-day list will also include one-off events that include several food trucks.

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Cary’s Downtown Chow Down

Cary’s Downtown Chow Down
This rally takes place on Academy Street, between Waldo Street and Dry Avenue. They go on from 12:30 to 5 p.m.
Upcoming 2019 dates: April 14 and July 14

Durham Central Park Food Truck Rodeo

Durham Central Park Food Truck Rodeo
This food truck rodeo takes place five times a year from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. Dozens of the Triangle’s most popular food trucks will be there, as well as craft beer. A highlight is the live music. Dogs on non-retractable leashes are allowed.
Schedule for 2019: March 24, June 16, September 1, November 3

Knightdale’s Food Truck Thursdays

The Town of Knightdale holds Food Truck Thursdays the 3rd Thursday of every month from April to October. The event takes places at Knightdale Station Park, 810 North First Avenue. One food truck will be on site for lunch, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., and three or four will be on site for dinner, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. In addition there will be live music during dinner. Follow the above link to see the food truck schedule.

Downtown Raleigh Food Truck Rodeo

Downtown Raleigh Food Truck Rodeo
More than 50 food trucks line up along 11 blocks of Fayetteville and there’s seating for 1,000 people on the sidewalks. The time varies. Sometimes it’s 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. and sometimes it’s 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. No dogs allowed.
2019 dates: May 5, June 9, August 4 (3 p.m. to 9 p.m.), October 6

Research Triangle Park Food Truck Rodeo

RTP Food Truck Rodeo
Fidelity Investments and The Research Triangle Foundation of NC host a Food Truck Rodeo at The Frontier, 800 Park Offices Drive, Research Triangle Park, every Friday from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. There are usually six or seven food trucks in attendance. In addition, there’s one food truck there every weekday at the same time. Follow the above link to see which food trucks will be there. If you don’t want to leave anything to chance, follow The RTP on Twitter and you’ll be alerted about any last minute changes.

Rodeo on Rosemary

Rodeo on Rosemary
The food truck rodeo has moved locations to the parking lot at Rosemary and Columbia Streets in Chapel Hill.

Bring the kids and enjoy the afternoon with games, a bounce house, and music.

Rodeo on Rosemary will feature more than a dozen of the area’s favorite trucks, and many will be offering a low-priced tasting menu. It takes place March 31, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Check back for future dates.

Friday Night on White

Friday Night on White
Second Friday of the month from April to October, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., on South White Street in Downtown Wake Forest. Live music from a band, lots of food trucks, and beer for purchase from White Street Brewing Co.

Wake Forest Food Truck Rodeo

Wake Forest Food Truck Rodeo
The Wake Forest Food Truck Rodeo takes place several times a year at Over the Falls Shopping Center, 419 S. Brooks St., Wake Forest. There is also some entertainment and kids’ activities at the events.
2019 dates: April 7, June 30, October 27

Brier Creek Food Truck Fest

This food truck festival now happens twice a year, once in the spring and once in the fall. It features 30+ food trucks and live music. It takes place at 8010 Arco Corporate Drive, Raleigh.
Spring date: Saturday, May 18th, 2019. Fall date TBA.

Upcoming Food Truck Events in the Triangle

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Texas Ranger Charles Goodnight invented the first mobile food business with the chuck wagon. Big cities hop on the chuck wagon with food trolleys that served meals to people on the street. Expensive gas, cheap food – people ate more food from mobile food carts in an effort to save money from high gas prices.

Did big cities hop on the chuck wagon with food trolleys that served meals to people on the street? ›

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Where is food truck tuesday in rockford il? ›

Enjoy tasty eats from as many as 15 local food trucks each week, while soaking in the beauty of the gardens! Trolley rides run throughout the night to help people enjoy the riverfront and get around the campus. ⛈️ Weekly events are weather permitting.

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What items were served at every meal in the chuckwagon? ›

Some common items included “whistle berries” (beans), rice, dried meat, onions, potatoes, flour, lard, canned fruits and vegetables, and various spices and condiments. Sourdough was a main component of most meals and the cook took great care of the keg and starter.

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What is the history of the chuckwagon sandwich? ›

Invented by Charles Goodnight for use on the initial cattle drives out of Texas, the chuck wagon's tradition is kept alive by Old West enthusiasts who compete and appear at events across the country. John Conway, a modern day chuck wagon cook, is helping continue the chuck wagon tradition.

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How to get a food truck in Illinois? ›

To open a food truck in Illinois, you need to obtain several licenses and permits, including a Mobile Food Dispenser (MFD) or Mobile Food Preparer (MFP) license, a business license, a health department food truck permit, and potentially a Fire Safety Permit.

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How do you get on the great food truck race? ›

To apply, email FoodTruckRaceCasting@criticalshows.com with your name, age, phone number, photo, proposed teammates and their photos, description of your culinary background, and the idea for your food truck. Only people who have never owned or operated their own food truck will be considered.

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What foods were in Chuck wagons? ›

During our period—1880s to 1890s—the menu consisted of beans, beef, biscuits (sourdough type), salt pork, lick (molasses), rice, dried fruit (mainly raisins, apples, and prunes), and of course, coffee.

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What did the chuck wagon do? ›

It was historically used for the storage and transportation of food and cooking equipment on the prairies of the United States and Canada. They were included in wagon trains for settlers and traveling workers such as cowboys or loggers. In modern times, chuckwagons feature in special cooking competitions and events.

When were trolleys used in New York? ›

But it began one hundred twenty five years earlier on November 14, 1832, with not only New York City but the world's first streetcar line which ran on the Bowery and Fourth Avenue, between Prince and 14th Street. Trolley and elevated subway line at Cooper Square circa 1901.

What is the history of the chuckwagon restaurant? ›

The menu, some staff and several customers remain the same since Terry Myhre established the Chuckwagon Café and Cattle Company as a breakfast and lunch joint on April 25, 1998. Myhre says there's little reason to change after receiving rave reviews from locals, visitors and food critics.

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9 Food Truck Rodeos and Rallies in the Triangle - Triangle on the Cheap (2024)

Cary’s Downtown Chow Down

Durham Central Park Food Truck Rodeo

Knightdale’s Food Truck Thursdays

Downtown Raleigh Food Truck Rodeo

Research Triangle Park Food Truck Rodeo

Rodeo on Rosemary

Friday Night on White

Wake Forest Food Truck Rodeo

Brier Creek Food Truck Fest

Upcoming Food Truck Events in the Triangle

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