As summer approaches and the days grow longer, The Research Triangle Park (RTP) in North Carolina offers lots to do with long days, and longer nights! During summer the pace of the RTP really revs up and offers an array of entertaining and engaging events for locals and visitors alike. My NC Homes offer you some of our choices for top summer events in The Triangle and remind you if you are considering buying or selling in this incredible community, reach out to us to see your home value and what insights we have into today's market.
RTP Food Truck Rodeo is a gas-tronomic extravaganza that brings together the Triangle's best food trucks. Taking place on select Fridays it features a diverse range culinary styles, live music, and a great way to end the week. From BBQ and tacos to artisanal desserts, the Food Truck Rodeo offers something for every palate.
Held at the stunning West Point on the Eno Park, this Festival for the Eno is a celebration of creativity and environmental stewardship showcasing local musicians, craft artisans, and food vendors. Attendees can explore the Eno riverbanks, enjoy live music performances, and shop for handmade crafts, all while supporting the conservation efforts of the Eno River Association. For lovers of art, music, and nature, the Festival for the Eno is an annual summer event not to be missed.
This festival is a triple threat, the Beer, Bourbon & BBQ Festival is a must-visit event for aficionados of these dangerous delights. This is a traveling festival and The Triangle has hosted it last year as well. It features the nations top selections of craft beers, bourbons and BBQ.
For a slightly less raucous summer event, The North Carolina Museum of Art (NCMA) offers a series of outdoor summer concerts. Set against the picturesque backdrop of the museum's lawn, concerts this season are a diverse lineup of artists spanning various genres, from classical and jazz to rock and folk. Plan a picnic dinner, and enjoy.
Summer Movies at Dorothea Dix Park 
Another great idea for a picnic dinner night is to head to Dorothea Dix Park for their outdoor movie experience. The Summer Movies at Dorothea Dix Park showcase a selection of family-friendly films that run all summer long. Be sure to check the weather before preparing your picnic, they do cancel in the rain.
Beericana Craft Beer and Music Festival 
Craft beer is a BIG DEAL in The Triangle. We have dozens of brewers and a beer culture that is robust in the South. Craft beer enthusiasts won't want to miss the Beericana Craft Beer and Music Festival. This annual event brings together over 70 breweries from across North Carolina, showcasing their finest brews. Tastings are unlimited and also to be enjoyed are live music performances and food truck bites.
Sarah P. Duke Gardens offer a variety of engaging summer camps from kindergarten to fifth grade, these are really remarkable ways to learn about the natural world. From Growing Scientists to Things with Wings, to Growing what you Eat, this is a wonderful way to introduce small children to ecology and local plant life.
This is a first. In the name of improving global sanitation is a new festival in The Triangle, Flushfest. You read that right. However, where the mind may wander into the name, it sounds like a wonderful event in West Hillsborough featuring live music, kids activities, films, and more likely than not, plenty of potty humor.
Raleigh International Food Festival
Food, fun, TikTok challenges? The Raleigh International Food Festival offers all this and more. Over 50 countries represented and live music, in a variety of genres. Come discover the flavors of the world on June 3!
If you have an event you would like to add, please send us a submission. These are just a handful that we selected. There are incredible resources for events and all of the museums and parks have events calendars as well. We hope you enjoy your summer and please reach out to My NC Homes for all of your real estate needs!
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