Twin Cities Handmade & Food Market Festival
When
Thu, Sep 17 · 10:00 AM
Where
920 E Lake St
Food Truck Events in Minneapolis, MN
14
Live events
4
Event types
Weekly
Updated
Minneapolis has 14 live food truck events including farmers markets, festivals, and community gatherings. Browse opportunities below.
Event Types in Minneapolis
- concert6
- sports4
- market3
- festival1
Akron at Minnesota
When
11:00 AM CT
Where
Huntington Bank Stadium
Taste of Northeast 2026
When
Fri, Sep 25 · 12:00 PM
Where
St Mary's Orthodox Cathedral
NCAAWVB: Northwestern Wildcats at Minnesota Golden Gophers
When
Times TBA
Where
Maturi Pavilion (MN)
Doja Cat with Latto - Tour Ma Vie World Tour
When
Times TBA
Where
Target Center
Minneapolis Pop-Up Market
When
Fri, Oct 9 · 10:00 AM
Where
Theodore Wirth Park
Shaboozey - Outlaws Never Die Tour
When
Showtime TBA
Where
The Armory
Little Big Town - For The Art Of It Tour
When
Showtime TBA
Where
State Theatre
Godsmack - The Rise of Rock World Tour
When
Showtime TBA
Where
The Armory
MD&M Midwest
When
TBA
Where
Minneapolis Convention Center
Motionless In White: The Sweat and Blood Tour
When
Doors 5:30 PM / Show 6:30 PM
Where
Target Center
NCAAWVB: Michigan State Spartans at Minnesota Golden Gophers
When
Match time TBA
Where
Maturi Pavilion (MN)
MercyMe - MercyMe LIVE Tour
When
TBA
Where
Target Center
NBA: Portland Trail Blazers at Minnesota Timberwolves
When
Tipoff TBA
Where
Target Center
Minneapolis context and market information
Minneapolis food-truck-event vending is driven by a deep farmers-market network rather than one single city event office. Minneapolis Farmers Market traces its Lyndale market back to 1876 and lists a May 2-October 31 schedule running Wednesday through Sunday, while Mill City Farmers Market runs year-round with outdoor Saturdays May through October and indoor first-and-third Saturdays in winter. Neighborhood Roots operates Southwest, Kingfield, Nokomis, and winter markets with local produce, prepared foods, crafts, SNAP-EBT/Market Bucks, and vendor programs. The current StreetLegal feed also includes Four Sisters, West Bank, East Isles, University of Minnesota, Nicollet Mall, and other neighborhood market listings, so vendors should confirm the specific organizer's intake window, food category, and city licensing path before planning a setup.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the main Minneapolis market anchors for food vendors?
Start with Minneapolis Farmers Market on Lyndale, Mill City Farmers Market near the riverfront, Neighborhood Roots markets such as Southwest and Kingfield, and community markets like Four Sisters. Each organizer controls its own vendor list, schedule, and application.
When do Minneapolis farmers markets run?
Minneapolis Farmers Market lists a May 2-October 31 season with Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday market days. Mill City lists outdoor Saturdays May through October and indoor first-and-third Saturdays from November through April. Neighborhood Roots and other markets publish separate seasonal calendars.
How do vendors apply for Minneapolis market events?
Apply through the market operator, not one citywide form. Neighborhood Roots has a Become a Vendor path, Mill City has vendor and community booth pages, Minneapolis Farmers Market has Join Us/Become a Vendor pages, and Four Sisters is managed through NACDI's food-sovereignty work.
Do Minneapolis food trucks need permits for market vending?
Yes. Organizer acceptance does not replace Minneapolis food-truck or cart licensing, health inspection, commissary, insurance, sales-tax, and any right-of-way or event rules. See our Minneapolis Food Truck Permit Guide for the full local checklist.
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