Cars and Carnivores Wake Forest
- When: Saturday, June 6, 2026, 8:00 am - 3:00 pm
- Location: Downtown Wake Forest
- Cost: Free Admission and Parking
Cars and Carnivores, a free street festival presented by the Rotary Club of Wake Forest returns to downtown Wake Forest. The event features a 100+ vehicle car show, steak cookoff competition, food trucks, gift basket raffle, vendors and music. Family Fun Day also includes kid friendly activities and plenty to explore!
Event Schedule:
Festival Opens to the Public: 8:00 AM (FREE)
Car Show Hours: 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Car Show Load-In: 6:30 AM (North side of Brooks Street, off E. Roosevelt/Wait Ave near Norse Brewery)
Car Show Awards: 2:00 PM (Location to be announced on event map / main stage schedule)
Steak Cook-off Hours: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Steak Cook-off Awards: 5:00 PM at The Forks Cafeteria (339 Brooks St.)
- Website: wakeforestrotary.org
- Contact Name: Angela Jamison
- Contact Phone: 9195235991
- Contact Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
- Category: Free
The Rotary Club of Wake Forest, North Carolina, hosts the annual Cars and Carnivores Street Festival that reflects the organization’s commitment to measurable local impact. When community members attend, sponsor, compete, or vend, they directly support efforts to relieve cancer-related medical debt for local families. Wake Forest Rotary Club is a service organization of business professionals, neighbors, friends and community leaders who join together to create positive change in Wake Forest, the Triangle, our state, nation and the world. See website for additional information on club meets and location.
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