Kids Food Fest 2026

  • Dates: May 9, 2026 - May 10, 2026
  • Recurrence: Recurring daily
  • Venue: Downtown Cary Park
  • Location: Cary
  • Address: 327 S. Academy St., Cary, NC 27511
  • Phone: 919.469.4000
  • Times: Sat.-Sun., 10am-4pm
  • Admission: Free. The James Beard Foundation Future Foodies Classes will have a separate fee. This is NOT a drop off event. Parents and guardians must stay with their child the entire time.

About

Two Days of Food, Play, and Flavorful Fun!

The Creative Kitchen Kids Food Fest at Downtown Cary Park is a weekend of hands-on activities that teach families how to make balanced food choices. Enjoy cooking workshops, James Beard Foundation Future Foodies classes, live entertainment, and community partner activities. Play the Balanced Plate Scavenger Hunt and win goody bag prizes while learning through fun and flavor!