Food Truck Rodeo

The Pride Vendor & Food Truck Rodeo SUNDAY September 27!

Featuring 40+ a long with 60+ LGBTQ-affirming community vendors selling and sharing their products, Drag Story Hour, and more!

In partnership with the LGBTQ Center of Durham, Durham Central Park is honored to help kick off DURHAM PRIDE WEEK and put on this special September Rodeo: PRIDE Edition! The LGBTQ Center of Durham organizes Durham’s official Pride programs and offers gender-affirming services, programming, resources, and support networks that center the needs and experiences of LGBTQ+ people, families, and organizations across Durham & beyond. This Rodeo will feature 40+ trucks and tables offering food & drink cuisine from all over the world. Along with 60+ LGBTQ-affirming community vendors selling and sharing their products, Drag Story Hour, and more, prepare for the ultimate Sunday Funday in Durham Central Park!More details to come!

The Food Truck Rodeo is part of Durham Central Park’s mission to create inclusive, joyful community experiences in the heart of downtown Durham. Every bite supports local businesses and helps keep the park vibrant year-round.

What to Expect

  • 40+ food and drink vendors
  • Local breweries and beverage vendors
  • 60+ LGBTQ affirming community vendors
  • DJ Soul throughout the afternoon
  • Family-friendly activities and games
  • Drag Story Hour

Plan your visit by checking out the INTERACTIVE RODEO MAP soon!

Thanks to our Presenting Sponsor Duke Athletics!

Stop by the Duke Athletics Videoboard Truck during the Food Truck Rodeo to learn about upcoming Duke Athletics events, Football and Women’s Basketball Tickets. Come early to spin the Duke Athletics Prize Wheel.
Visit goduke.com/tickets today! Go Duke!

2026 Rodeo Dates

  • February 22
  • April 12
  • May 31
  • September 27

 

What’s a Food Truck Rodeo

Durham Central Park’s Food Truck Rodeo  — a Durham tradition that brings the whole community together! Spend your Sunday afternoon at Durham Central Park sampling delicious eats and local brews from 50+ of the Triangle’s favorite food and drink vendors. From savory to sweet, there’s something to satisfy every craving.

Enjoy fresh tunes, bring the kids to enjoy the bounce houses, face painting and other activities, and connect with local community organizations doing great work right here in Durham.

The DCP Food Truck Rodeo is one of the park’s longest-running and most beloved programs, celebrating local flavor, music, and togetherness in the heart of downtown.

So grab your friends, bring a blanket or lawn chair, and come hungry — this is one afternoon you won’t want to miss!

Food Truck Rodeos happen four Sundays a year, one of the longest standing events at DCP! Our rodeos feature trucks and drink vendors of all types for you to enjoy in the park or as you’re passing through. Durham Central Park Food Truck Rodeos aren’t just a great place to relax and eat great local street food, they also support Durham Central Park. These events raise much needed funds that help to operate, beautify, program and improve the park’s five acres.

 

Volunteering at Food Truck Rodeos

We rely on volunteers to help make Rodeos happen. Because we appreciate all our volunteers, they can earn credit hours and Truck Bucks to spend with any vendor. We have jobs for all ages and abilities- set up, staffing the table, breakdown and keeping our event waste-free.  Click here to sign up to volunteer!

 

Information and Application for Food Trucks

If you own a food truck and are interested in participating in an upcoming Food Truck Rodeo, we want to hear from you! You can find information, rules and application here.

Become a Food Truck Rodeo Sponsor!

If you are looking to partner with DCP, your business can sponsor Durham Central Park’s Food Truck Rodeo and receive these special benefits!

Rodeo FAQs

  • No matter what, Food Truck Rodeos are rain or shine.
  • Although most trucks accept credit cards, an ATM machine is on site if needed.
  • If you need to park nearby, the lots to our South and West are open
  • Though dogs are welcome, please keep them on regular (not retractable) leashes
  • So that you get maximum enjoyment, bring a blanket or a lawn chair so that you can experience a quintessential Durham afternoon with friends and family.
  • Looking for or trucks that participate? Have other questions? Check the Food Truck Rodeo FAQ