Food Truck Events in San Francisco, CA
San Francisco has 21 live food truck events including farmers markets, festivals, and community gatherings. Browse opportunities below.
Event Types in San Francisco
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JACK WHITE LIVE 2026
San Francisco Giants vs. Los Angeles Dodgers
Visitacion Valley Night Market - September 25th
Taste Of Sunset
Magnitude 2026 - The Saturday Night Main Event of Folsom Street Fair™
DEVIANTS ADULT ARCADE: THE Folsom Street Fair Afterparty
Hardly Strictly Bluegrass
African Arts Festival at YBGFestival
30th Annual Middle Eastern Food Festival - Saturday
NBA: Sacramento Kings at Golden State Warriors
2026 Taste for the Cure: A Taste of Science
San Francisco Fall Show
PawSpace Presents: Hayes Valley Pup Up Marketplace Block Party
Fillmore After Dark: Thriller Night Market & Halloween Special. FREE RSVP!
Golden State Warriors vs. Phoenix Suns
NCAA Men's Soccer: Portland Pilots at San Francisco Dons
Bhangra & Beats Night Market-Official City of SF Diwali Celebration
NBA: LA Clippers at Golden State Warriors
NCAAW: Grand Canyon Lopes at San Francisco Dons
The Neighbourhood
San Francisco context and market information
San Francisco's food-truck-friendly event calendar is built around dense, recurring farmers markets rather than one single festival series. Ferry Plaza Farmers Market runs year-round at the Ferry Building on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10:00am to 2:00pm and Saturdays from 8:00am to 2:00pm, with Foodwise listing fresh produce and hot lunch options. Heart of the City Farmers Market publishes a direct new-vendor application path for its Civic Center market, while city guidance sends prepared-food and food-truck vendors through San Francisco's Mobile Food Facility permit route. That makes the city strong for vendors who already have permits ready, but every market still controls its own application, category mix, insurance, and setup rules.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does Ferry Plaza Farmers Market run?
The Ferry Building lists year-round Ferry Plaza Farmers Market hours as Tuesday and Thursday 10:00am-2:00pm and Saturday 8:00am-2:00pm.
How do vendors apply for Heart of the City Farmers Market?
Heart of the City Farmers Market publishes a new-vendor application and instructs applicants to send the completed packet and required documents to its San Francisco market office.
Do food trucks need a San Francisco permit before market vending?
Yes. San Francisco's own farmers-market food guidance says businesses making and selling food from a food truck should apply as a Mobile Food Facility, so market acceptance is separate from the city health permit.
Which San Francisco markets are useful leads for food vendors?
StreetLegal's live event list includes Ferry Plaza, Heart of the City, Alemany, Clement Street, Divisadero, Fillmore, Fort Mason Center, Inner Sunset, Mission Bay, Noe Valley, and other recurring farmers markets.
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