CARY, N.C. -- It’s a southern staple, found as a dip, an appetizer or even on top of a burger as a main meal. Now, there's an entire event bearing its name.

  • Town of Cary is hosting its first ever Pimento Cheese Festival.
  • Some 26 food trucks and seven breweries will be featured.
  • The event is free and open to the public. You just pay for the food you purchase.

This weekend, the Town of Cary is hosting its first ever Pimento Cheese Festival. Some 26 food trucks and seven breweries will be featured during the festival, offering tastes of pimento cheese throughout. 

Bands will also take the stage as a pimento cheese sculpting competition takes place.

If you would like to come out and enjoy all the 2018 Pimento Cheese Festival has to offer, the fun takes place this Saturday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. along Academy Street in downtown Cary. 

The event is free and open to the public. You just pay for the food you purchase. 

Get the latest news, sports and weather delivered straight to your inbox. Click here to sign up for email and text alerts.