D.C. United vs Charlotte FC
When
Sep 19 · 7:30 PM
Where
Audi Field
Food Truck Events in Washington, DC
46
Live events
7
Event types
Weekly
Updated
Washington has 46 live food truck events including farmers markets, festivals, and community gatherings. Browse opportunities below.
Event Types in Washington
- crowd11
- sports11
- concert8
- market5
- festival5
- rally5
- markets1
NCAA Men's Soccer: VMI Keydets at Howard Bison
When
Kickoff TBA
Where
Greene Stadium
Christmas in September Artisan Pop-Up Market
When
Sat, Sep 19 · 11:00 AM
Where
4340 Connecticut Ave NW
NCAA Men's Soccer: La Salle Explorers at George Washington Revolutionaries
When
Kickoff TBA
Where
GW Soccer Field
NCAA Men's Soccer: Loyola Maryland Greyhounds at American University Eagles
When
Times TBA
Where
Reeves Field
Autumn Artisan Pop-Up Market
When
Sat, Sep 19 · 10:00 AM
Where
4340 Connecticut Ave NW
Sunday Social Vendor Market at 1378 H St NE
When
Sun, Sep 20 · 11:00 AM
Where
1378 H St NE
United States Navy Band Concert @ Trinidad Farmers Market (FREE EVENT)
When
Sun, Sep 20 · 10:00 AM
Where
1299 Neal St NE
NCAA Men's Soccer: Evansville Purple Aces at Georgetown Hoyas
When
Times TBA
Where
Shaw Field
MOAPIA’s 2nd Annual Mid-Autumn Festival Night Market at Chinatown Park
When
Fri, Sep 25 · 6:00 PM
Where
Chinatown Park
Gorillaz - The Mountain Tour
When
Showtime TBA
Where
Capital One Arena
Premium Spaces: Washington Spirit vs. Angel City FC
When
Sep 26 · 6:30 PM
Where
Audi Field
NCAAWVB: Saint Louis Billikens at George Washington Revolutionaries
When
Times TBA
Where
Charles E. Smith Center
Paraguay vs. Bolivia
When
Sep 27 · 4:30 PM
Where
Audi Field
NCAA Men's Soccer: Central Connecticut Blue Devils at Howard Bison
When
Times TBA
Where
Greene Stadium
Charli xcx - Music, Fashion, Film Tour
When
Sep 28 · 7:30 PM
Where
Capital One Arena
Phoebe Bridgers: The Lost Tour
When
Sep 29 · 7:30 PM
Where
Capital One Arena
NCAA Men's Soccer: William & Mary Tribe at American University Eagles
When
Times TBA
Where
Reeves Field
Shaboozey - Outlaws Never Die Tour
When
Showtime TBA
Where
The Anthem
Weezer - The Gathering
When
Times TBA
Where
Capital One Arena
Taste of the Harvest
When
Sat, Oct 3 · 2:00 PM
Where
THEARC: Town Hall Education Arts Recreation Campus
The Bounty Battle of the Real HU Presented by Events DC
When
Oct 3 · 3:00 PM
Where
Audi Field
Taste of the Harvest Volunteer
When
Sat, Oct 3 · 10:00 AM
Where
THEARC: Town Hall Education Arts Recreation Campus
Nü Androids x Union Market Block Party feat. Marc Rebillet
When
Sat, Oct 3 · 3:30 PM
Where
A.i. (Open Air)
2026 Home Rule Music Festival @ Alethia Tanner Park
When
Sat, Oct 3 · 12:00 PM
Where
Alethia Tanner Park
Olivia Rodrigo — The Unraveled Tour
When
Doors 6:00 PM / Show 7:00 PM
Where
Capital One Arena
LE SSERAFIM - PUREFLOW Tour
When
Times TBA
Where
Capital One Arena
U.S. Women's National Team v Spain presented by Purina
When
Oct 10 · 2:30 PM
Where
Audi Field
NCAAWVB: South Carolina State Bulldogs at Howard Bison
When
Times TBA
Where
Burr Gymnasium
NCAAWVB: Davidson Wildcats at George Washington Revolutionaries
When
Times TBA
Where
Charles E. Smith Center
Wizards vs. Nets (Preseason Game)
When
Oct 12 · 7:00 PM
Where
Capital One Arena
AUSA Annual Meeting & Exposition
When
Hours TBA
Where
Walter E. Washington Convention Center
NCAA Men's Soccer: West Virginia Mountaineers at American University Eagles
When
Times TBA
Where
Reeves Field
5th Annual Howard Homecoming Blaque Mecca Block Party
When
Sat, Oct 17 · 12:00 PM
Where
metrobar
Washington Capitals vs. New Jersey Devils
When
Oct 17 · 1:00 PM
Where
Capital One Arena
Give a Shuck: A Taste of The Wharf
When
Fri, Oct 23 · 6:00 PM
Where
The Wharf Dockmaster Building
Washington Wizards vs. Toronto Raptors
When
Oct 23 · 7:00 PM
Where
Capital One Arena
Washington Capitals vs. Philadelphia Flyers
When
Oct 28 · 7:30 PM
Where
Capital One Arena
John Summit - CTRL ESCAPE Arena Tour
When
Times TBA
Where
Capital One Arena
2026 Fall DC Beer Fest
When
Sat, Nov 7 · 12:00 PM
Where
Nationals Park
The Capital Art Fair, 2026: Friday
When
Fri, Nov 13 · 5:00 PM
Where
University Club
NCAAWVB: Loyola Chicago Ramblers at George Washington Revolutionaries
When
First serve TBA
Where
Charles E. Smith Center
Enchant Christmas Washington DC (Nov 20-Dec 9)
When
Nov 20-Dec 9, 2026
Where
Nationals Park
Doja Cat with Latto - Tour Ma Vie World Tour
When
TBA
Where
Capital One Arena
Stevie Wonder - Songs in the Key of Life 50th Anniversary Tour
When
doors TBA
Where
Capital One Arena
Enchant Christmas Washington DC (Dec 10-27)
When
Dec 10-27, 2026
Where
Nationals Park
Washington context and market information
Washington DC's food-truck-event scene is anchored by two heavyweights: Eastern Market, open Tue-Sun since the 1870s at 225 7th St. SE with its own farmers' market component (Tue 12-4pm, Sat & Sun 9am-3pm), and the FRESHFARM nonprofit network, which runs more than a dozen markets across the city -- Dupont Circle, Penn Quarter, H Street NE, Mount Vernon Triangle, Foggy Bottom, Cleveland Park, Columbia Heights, and By the White House among them. Beyond those two networks, dozens of neighborhood-run markets fill out the calendar (Adams Morgan, Petworth Community Market, Georgetown, Palisades, Bloomingdale, NoMa, Union Market, and more), plus USDA's own on-campus market at 12th & Independence Ave SW. DC's festival calendar adds further vending opportunity, including the annual Washington Chinese Cultural Festival on Pennsylvania Ave NW.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Eastern Market and when is it open?
A historic public market at 225 7th St. SE, open Tuesday-Saturday 8am-6pm and Sunday 8am-5pm (closed Mondays); its farmers' market component runs Tuesdays 12-4pm and Saturday/Sunday 9am-3pm.
How many markets does the FRESHFARM network run in DC?
FRESHFARM operates more than a dozen markets across the DC region, including Dupont Circle, Penn Quarter, H Street NE, Mount Vernon Triangle, Foggy Bottom, Cleveland Park, Columbia Heights, By the White House, and CityCenterDC -- each on its own weekly schedule.
How do I apply to vend at a DC farmers market?
Applications go through each market's own operator -- FRESHFARM runs one application process for its network of markets, while independent markets like Eastern Market, Adams Morgan, and Petworth Community Market handle vendor sign-up separately.
Do I need a permit to operate a food truck in Washington DC?
Yes -- a DC Department of Health mobile food license and compliance with DDOT street-vending rules are required, along with a licensed commissary kitchen agreement. See our Washington DC Food Truck Permit Guide for the full process and cost breakdown.
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