Blacktop Rodeo at Element Gastropub, Sunday the 23rd

Dominique Searcy @hvacnights · Fuquay-VarinaAug 14, 2026, 12:21 AM

Blacktop Rodeo is Sunday, August 23, 11 am to 3 pm at Element Gastropub, 410 S West St.

Midday Sunday event in the parking lot. Has anyone been to one of these there before? Trying to figure out if it is a sit down and eat thing or a walk around with a plate thing, and whether it is worth bringing the family or going solo.

night shift, day sleeper

5 replies

Priya Raman @itbrenovator · Boylan HeightsAug 14, 2026, 2:21 AM

That block is easy on a Sunday morning. Street parking is usually there if you come before noon.

character over granite

Hank Dulaney @barelyonline · ZebulonAug 14, 2026, 6:21 AM

Eleven to three in August means shade matters. If it is a lot event, get there at open while it is still bearable.

Diane Whitt @duplexdiane · Southeast RaleighAug 15, 2026, 3:21 AM

I have done Sunday events at Element before and they were relaxed, plate in hand, stand around and talk. Kids were fine.

the other side of the wall

Marcus Dill @kitchenqueue · Brier CreekAug 15, 2026, 5:21 AM

That is what I was hoping for. We will go at eleven and be out before the heat peaks.

still on the list

Sue Alden @shortreplysue · GarnerAug 16, 2026, 2:21 AM

Report back on the food.