West Virginia Mountaineers at Virginia Cavaliers
When
Sat, Sep 19 - 11:30 PM
Where
Bank of America Stadium
Food Truck Events in Charlotte, NC
20
Live events
4
Event types
Weekly
Updated
Charlotte has 20 live food truck events including farmers markets, festivals, and community gatherings. Browse opportunities below.
Event Types in Charlotte
- concert8
- sports8
- festival3
- market1
Shaboozey - Outlaws Never Die Tour
When
Showtime TBA
Where
Skyla Credit Union Amphitheatre
NCAA Men's Soccer: UAB Blazers at Charlotte 49ers
When
Kickoff TBA
Where
Transamerica Field
Gorillaz - The Mountain Tour
When
Showtime TBA
Where
Spectrum Center
2026 Charlotte Fall Arts, Crafts & Food Festival
When
Fri, Sep 25 · 10:00 AM
Where
501 S College St
NCAA Men's Soccer: Florida Gulf Coast Eagles at Queens University Royals
When
Kickoff TBA
Where
Queens Sports Complex
Wine & Food Festival - Charlotte Ballantyne
When
Sat, Sep 26 · 12:00 PM
Where
Ballantyne's Backyard
Weezer - The Gathering
When
Times TBA
Where
Spectrum Center
MercyMe - MercyMe LIVE Tour
When
Showtime TBA
Where
Bojangles Coliseum
Maker's Market at Urban District Market
When
Fri, Oct 16 · 5:00 PM
Where
Urban District Market
NCAAWVB: Lipscomb Bisons at Queens University Royals
When
Times TBA
Where
Curry Arena
AHL: Hartford Wolf Pack at Charlotte Checkers
When
Puck drop TBA
Where
Bojangles Coliseum
NCAA Men's Soccer: Florida International Panthers at Charlotte 49ers
When
Times TBA
Where
Transamerica Field
NCAAWVB: Bellarmine Knights at Queens University Royals
When
Match time TBA
Where
Curry Arena
AHL: Springfield Thunderbirds at Charlotte Checkers
When
Puck drop TBA
Where
Bojangles Coliseum
NCAA Men's Soccer: Missouri State Bears at Charlotte 49ers
When
Times TBA
Where
Transamerica Field
John Summit - CTRL ESCAPE Arena Tour
When
Showtime TBA
Where
Spectrum Center
Doja Cat with Latto - Tour Ma Vie World Tour
When
TBA
Where
Spectrum Center
Christmas Together with Amy Grant, Michael W. Smith, and CeCe Winans
When
Showtime TBA
Where
Bojangles Coliseum
Trans-Siberian Orchestra - The Ghosts of Christmas Eve 30th Anniversary
When
Times TBA
Where
Spectrum Center
Charlotte context and market information
Charlotte's food-truck-friendly event calendar mixes one-off food festivals, stadium-adjacent crowd events, and a smaller set of market anchors. The live events feed includes FOODEESFEST Charlotte at Charlotte Premium Outlets, billed by the organizer as a multi-day event with 40+ food trucks and craft vendors, plus recurring market listings such as Atherton Mill and Market, Charlotte Regional Farmers Market, Charlotte Tailgate Farmers Market, and Kings Drive Farmers' Market. Atherton's own site positions the South End property around weekly farmers markets and Front Porch Sundays, while Charlotte Regional Farmers Market remains the state-run regional market to verify directly before planning a vending day.
Frequently Asked Questions
What food-truck-friendly Charlotte events are showing up now?
The current StreetLegal feed includes market opportunities like Atherton Mill and Market, Charlotte Regional Farmers Market, Charlotte Tailgate Farmers Market, and Kings Drive Farmers' Market, plus FOODEESFEST Charlotte at Charlotte Premium Outlets, whose organizer lists 40+ food trucks and craft vendors.
How do vendors apply for Charlotte market events?
Applications are handled by each organizer, not one Charlotte-wide event office. Start with the market or festival's own site or listing: Atherton, Charlotte Regional Farmers Market, Tailgate Market, Kings Drive, and FOODEESFEST each control their own vendor intake.
When is FOODEESFEST Charlotte scheduled?
The Eventbrite listing for FOODEESFEST Charlotte lists Friday September 11 through Sunday September 13, 2026, at Charlotte Premium Outlets, with posted hours of Friday 1-9pm, Saturday 11am-9pm, and Sunday 11am-7pm.
Do I need a permit to operate a food truck in Charlotte?
Yes -- event acceptance does not replace Mecklenburg County health requirements, business registration, commissary paperwork, insurance, and any organizer rules. See our Charlotte Food Truck Permit Guide for the full local checklist.
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