Pack your appetite and your dancing shoes — Greensboro’s North Carolina Folk Festival is back, and it’s about to turn downtown into a delicious, toe-tapping playground! Picture this: fiddles wailing, banjos twanging, and a parade of food vendors ready to serve up everything from Southern barbecue to global delights that’ll make your taste buds dance. If you're here for the eats, the beats, or just a chance to people-watch, you’re in the right place. Stick around to find out which vendors will have you coming back for seconds... and maybe thirds!
Don't leave this weekend’s festivities without diving into a basket of crispy, golden fried seafood that tastes like it came straight from the Carolina coast. Whether it’s shrimp, scallops, or hushpuppies, these festival favorites are a must-try and guaranteed to reel you in for seconds!
The NC Folk Festival is more than just fiddles and tunes—it’s a global tasting adventure, featuring flavors from every corner of the world. Among the many international delights, you’ll find world-class sushi rolling up at Umami On Wheels.
There are few things more iconic to the South than sweet tea. Whether you’re a die-hard traditionalist or an adventurous sipper, you’ll find a flavor that’s perfect for quenching your thirst while you soak up the sounds of the festival!
Craving a taste of the Mediterranean? Swing by this food truck at the NC Folk Festival for mouthwatering gyros, shawarma, fluffy pita, and crispy falafel that will transport your taste buds straight to the sunny shores of the Mediterranean!
Their Italian Ice was voted as YES! Weekly's 1st place grand winners of The Triad's Best Dessert Menu in 2023. You can also indulge in a variety of treats, including coladas, frozen beverages, gelati, gourmet desserts, and more.
Don’t miss the Salvadorian food truck dishing out bold flavors, especially their signature chipotle pulled pork sandwich, a savory delight with just the right amount of kick. Pair it with their homemade curtido slaw, and you've got a festival feast that’s sure to steal the show!