The 4th Annual Cars & Carnivores Street Festival is Saturday, June 6, 2026!
Downtown Wake Forest is taking over the streets again for one of the most exciting and completely FREE community events of the year. Hosted by the Rotary Club of Wake Forest, Cars & Carnivores is a high-energy, family-friendly street festival featuring a 100+ vehicle car show, a steak cook-off competition, food trucks, vendors, live entertainment, raffles, and more.
Why we do it: Proceeds support Rotary’s Medical Debt Relief initiative, helping reduce the financial burden for local families facing cancer-related medical bills.
Mark your calendar and bring the whole crew. Admission is free, the cars are amazing, and the cause is real.
Why You Can’t Miss It?
- FREE Admission & Parking
Closed streets, big energy, no ticket required. - 100+ Cars on Display
Classics, customs, muscle, trucks, imports, and modern performance. If it has wheels and personality, it belongs here. - Steak Cook-off Action
Come watch the sizzle, the skill, and the bragging rights play out all afternoon. - Food Trucks, Vendors & Local Flavor
A rotating lineup of food and shopping (vendor details will be announced as they’re confirmed). - Family Fun All Day
Kid-friendly activities, music, raffles, and plenty to explore.
Note: Vendor, entertainment, and sponsor lineup will be published as confirmations are finalized.
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.)
Hosted By Rotary. Powered By Community
Cars & Carnivores is hosted by the Rotary Club of Wake Forest, a local service organization committed to measurable impact right here at home. When you attend, sponsor, compete, or vend, you’re helping make a real difference for local families.
June 6, 2026. Downtown Wake Forest. Free admission. Big mission.