Pawpalooza at the Raleigh Food Truck Rodeo

Pawpalooza at the Raleigh Food Truck Rodeo brings local food trucks, pet vendors, drinks, music and an exotic car show to Fayetteville St. in downtown Raleigh on Nov. 7. The event runs from noon to 6 p.m. and is free for spectators.

Food trucks serve a range of cuisines, from gourmet burgers and tacos to desserts. Pet vendors set up alongside the food and drink offerings, and music plays throughout the afternoon. An exotic car show adds a display of exotic cars to the street event.

Atlantic Union Bank sponsors the gathering, which Shop Local Raleigh organizes. Free two-hour parking is available at the Blount Street Deck at 314 Blount St., the City Center Deck at 429 S. Wilmington St., the Moore Square Deck at 233 S. Wilmington St., the Municipal Building Deck at 201 W. Morgan St. and the Wilmington Street Station Deck at 117 S. Wilmington St.