Riverfront Farmers Market
When
Saturdays 8am-1pm, rain or shine; 2026 season Apr 18-Nov 21 (no Oct 3)
Where
Riverfront Farmers Market
Food Truck Events in Wilmington, NC
8
Live events
4
Event types
Weekly
Updated
Wilmington has 8 live food truck events including farmers markets, festivals, and community gatherings. Browse opportunities below.
Event Types in Wilmington
- crowd3
- sports3
- market1
- concert1
Widespread Panic 2 Day Ticket - Cannot Be Split By Day
When
Sep 18–19
Where
Live Oak Bank Pavilion
Foreigner - Celebrating Fifty Years
When
Showtime TBA
Where
Live Oak Bank Pavilion at Riverfront Park
Foreigner: Celebrating Fifty Years
When
Sep 20 · 8:00 PM
Where
Live Oak Bank Pavilion
Charley Crockett - Age of the Ram Tour
When
Sep 21 · 7:30 PM
Where
Live Oak Bank Pavilion
NCAA Men's Soccer: St. John's Red Storm at UNC Wilmington Seahawks
When
Times TBA
Where
UNCW Soccer Stadium
NCAAWVB: Elon Phoenix at UNC Wilmington Seahawks
When
Times TBA
Where
Hanover Hall
NCAAWVB: Charleston Cougars at UNC Wilmington Seahawks
When
Match time TBA
Where
Hanover Hall
Wilmington context and market information
Wilmington's event hub is anchored by Riverfront Farmers Market on Dock Street between 2nd and Water Streets in historic downtown Wilmington. The official 2026 market page lists Saturdays from 8am to 1pm, rain or shine, with opening day on April 18, a season running through November 21, and no market on October 3 during Riverfest. The market describes itself as Wilmington's longest running farmers market and publishes separate producer and artisan applications. For operators, the practical path is to confirm category fit with Riverfront Farmers Market first, then verify North Carolina, New Hanover County, Wilmington, insurance, and event-specific load-in requirements before service.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does Riverfront Farmers Market run in 2026?
Riverfront Farmers Market lists Saturdays from 8am to 1pm, rain or shine, on Dock Street between 2nd and Water Streets. Its 2026 page lists opening day as April 18, the final market as November 21, and no market on October 3 during Riverfest.
What vendor categories does Riverfront Farmers Market accept?
The market publishes one application for farmers and producers who grow, bake, make edible goods, or sell plants, and a separate artisan application for handcrafted non-edible goods. Its public description mentions locally grown produce, eggs, honey, meats, artisan goods, and more.
How do vendors apply for Wilmington market dates?
Use Riverfront Farmers Market's producer or artisan application and guidelines pages, then confirm availability, application fees, annual membership fees, insurance, load-in, and product approval with the market before treating a date as booked.
Do Wilmington food trucks need permits before vending?
Yes. Market acceptance does not replace North Carolina mobile-food licensing, New Hanover County health requirements, Wilmington business or location rules, insurance, fire or propane checks, tax setup, or organizer load-in rules. See our Wilmington Food Truck Permit Guide for the local checklist.
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