The 3rd Annual Cars & Carnivores Street Festival is THIS Saturday!
Bring the whole family to Downtown Wake Forest this Saturday, June 7, for one of the most exciting—and completely FREE—community events of the year: the Cars & Carnivores Street Festival! Hosted by the Rotary Club of Wake Forest, this high-energy, family-friendly festival features 100+ classic and custom cars, a sanctioned Steak Cook-off Competition, a variety of fantastic food trucks, live entertainment, raffles, and more—all to benefit our Medical Debt Relief initiative, which pays off local cancer patients’ medical bills.
Why You Can’t Miss It?
FREE Admission & Parking: Stroll closed streets, enjoy the sights, and take part in the fun at no cost.
100+ Cars on Display: From pre-1960 classics to post-2010 supercars, see the best vehicles Wake Forest has to offer.
Steak Cookoff & Awards: Watch talented grillmasters compete for cash prizes, custom metal license plate trophies, and a spot in the SCA World Championship.
Food Trucks & Vendors: Satisfy every craving with offerings like FlowerChild Lemonades (12 fresh flavors), Wrights Italian Ice (authentic New Jersey water ices with whipped cream & sprinkles), The Butcher’s Market Food Truck, and more. Plus, browse artisan booths featuring:
- Council By Design Solutions: Positive-message T-shirts.
- GG’s Creation Station: Three “Creative Corner” kids’ tables—mechanic/racecar, chef/grill-master, and automotive gifts.
- NC Country Roads Honey: Local and organic creamed honeys in unique flavors.
- Harris Distributors/Rainbow: Home fragrances and accessories.
- Top Garage Solutions: Custom garage cabinets.
- All American Gutter Protection: Free gutter estimates.
Event Schedule
- Festival Hours: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM (Streets open to the public FREE at 9:00 AM)
- Car Show Load-In: 7:30 AM (North side of Brooks Street, off E. Roosevelt/Wait Ave near Norse Brewery)
- Car Show Awards: 2:00 PM at the Capital Chevrolet tent (Brooks & E. Owens St)
- Steak Cook-off Awards: 5:00 PM at The Forks Cafeteria (339 Brooks St.)
What Else You’ll Find
- Kid Zone Activities: GG’s Jr. Table offers hands-on fun—from “Future Mechanic” sticker garages to “Chef Helper” color-your-own aprons.
- Live DJ, Children’s Activities & Family Entertainment all day long.
- Raffle Baskets, 50/50 Raffle & People’s Choice Award: Win big while supporting medical debt relief. 14 gift baskets with gift cards for spa services, restaurants, movie tickets, Starbucks, garden wagon, groceries, wine, and even a weekend Beach House getaway will be given away this Saturday during Cars and Carnivores 3rd annual Street Festival. Buy your raffle tickets ($5 each or 5 for $20) for chances to win!
Whether you’re a car enthusiast, a foodie, or just looking for a FREE Saturday adventure, the Cars & Carnivores Street Festival delivers fun for everyone. Don’t miss your chance to support a great cause and experience Wake Forest’s best street festival yet!