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Raleigh's International Wine & Beer Festival October 17

Date: Sat, Oct 17, 2026

Time: 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Venue: Various Locations in Raleigh, Raleigh

Price: Free

Category: Community

Raleigh's International Wine & Beer Festival takes place on Saturday, October 17, 2026, from 12 to 8 p.m. at City Plaza, 443 Fayetteville Street, Raleigh, North Carolina. A wide variety of international wine and beer suppliers are coming to Raleigh for this event. The festival is free to attend. Wine, beer and food will be available for purchase. Enjoy: Taste International Wines: Sample wines from around the world or purchase a glass of your favorite. Discover International Beers: Enjoy unique beers representing multiple countries. Take the Experience Home: Purchase select bottles of wine to enjoy later or share with friends. Taste the World Passport Challenge: Visit participating countries, collect passport stamps, and enter to win exciting prizes. People's Choice Awards: Vote for your favorite international wine and beer. Festival Costume Contest: Halloween, Oktoberfest, or international-inspired costumes are welcome. Win fun prizes! International Food Vendors Live Music Throughout the Day Fall is looking great around the Triangle, whether you're looking for something spooky or totally kid-friendly! Check out our HUGE list of fall festivals, as well as our list of Raleigh area haunted trails and pumpkin patches, hayrides and corn mazes! We have also put together a big list of Halloween events and Trick or Treat events!

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Raleigh's International Wine & Beer Festival October 17

“Go during the lunch hour to avoid the largest crowds with your stroller.”

When
Oct 17
Sat, Oct 17, 2026
12:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Where
Raleigh
Raleigh, NC
Ages
All ages
Price
Free
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Raleigh's International Wine & Beer Festival October 17
Community

Raleigh's International Wine & Beer Festival is an outdoor cultural tasting event held at City Plaza on Fayetteville Street. Visitors can purchase drinks from global suppliers, sample international foods, and participate in a passport stamp challenge with prizes. If you are bringing children, the open-air street layout is easy to navigate with a stroller, though crowds will peak in the late afternoon. Admission is free, but you will need to pay for your own food and drinks. Public parking decks are available throughout downtown Raleigh, with the closest options located along Wilmington and Salisbury streets. This festival makes a relaxed Saturday outing because you can easily pair it with a visit to the nearby Marbles Kids Museum or the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences, both just a short walk away.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this event suitable for children?
Yes, the festival is held in an open public plaza that welcomes all ages, though the tasting activities are geared toward adults.
Where is the best place to park for the festival?
You can park in the hourly public decks on Wilmington Street or Salisbury Street, which are located just a block from City Plaza.

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Raleigh's International Wine & Beer Festival October 17 runs Sat, Oct 17, 2026, 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM.

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  • Sunscreen and water bottles — this one's outdoors
  • A blanket or low chairs for staking out a spot

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