Taste of Soul NC
Taste of Soul NC Returns in 2026
Registration for the highly anticipated food festival in Durham goes live on Feb. 1st, 2026!!!
Join us on Saturday, May 23rd, 2026, from 3 PM to 9 PM at Durham Central Park.
Savor delicious offerings from some of the best food trucks in the area, Shop local merchants, enjoy fun kid games, try your hand at free axe throwing, and groove to our DJ along with live performances. Don't miss out on this exciting Taste of Soul NC event!
Durham Central Park
The address for the food festival in Durham is 501 Foster Street, Durham, NC 27701, and the event will take place from 3 PM to 9 PM. Vendors will be on the street and under the Pavilion, providing shade from the sun while you shop. Bring blankets and/or chairs to relax in the grassy area as you enjoy the live performances and watch kids play in the bounce house. There will be plenty of parking available along the side streets of the park and at the opposite end on Foster St, making it easy for you to join us and experience the vibrant flavors of Taste of Soul NC.
City Plaza (Raleigh Edition)
The address is 443 Fayetteville St, Raleigh, NC 27601, and the event runs from 12pm to 7pm. All vendors will be located directly on Fayetteville St. Be sure to bring chairs to sit on City Plaza while you enjoy the DJ and live performances. There will be plenty of parking available on the neighboring streets of Wilmington, Blount, Person, Salisbury, and the far side of Fayetteville St, making it easy to join the Taste of Soul NC Raleigh Edition festivities.
Entertainment
Each event will feature a DJ along with live performances to set the mood and get you grooving. Enjoy games of Spades, Tunk, and Ginny Rummy at tables equipped with pen and paper to track the winners and losers. For families, there will be kids' games and a bounce house at each event, making it a great outing for everyone. Well-behaved pets are welcome too.