Food Truck Events in Austin, TX
Austin has 28 live food truck events including farmers markets, festivals, and community gatherings. Browse opportunities below.
Event Types in Austin
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Artemas - LOVERCORE / GETTING UP TO NO GOOD Tour
East Austin Farmer's Market
MUNA: Gets So Hot Tour
UTSA Roadrunners at Texas Longhorns
Empire of the Sun - Ask That God: Afterlife North American Tour
Rise Against - Ricochet 2026
2026 American BBQ Bowl
September Night Market & Porch Porch (Hispanic Heritage Month Edition)
NCAAWVB: Mississippi State Bulldogs at Texas Longhorns
Texas Longhorns Womens Volleyball vs. Mississippi State Bulldogs Womens Volleyball
InterGem Austin Jewelry Show
Austin Food, Chocolate, Ice Cream & Music Festival 2026
NCAAWVB: Alabama Crimson Tide at Texas Longhorns
Gorillaz - The Mountain Tour
Hillside Sunday Fall Festival 2026
NCAAWVB: Florida Gators at Texas Longhorns
2026 Formula 1 USGP - Grand PrixView Thursday
2026 Formula 1 MSC Cruises USGP - Sunday Admission
Texas Longhorns Womens Volleyball vs. Georgia Bulldogs Volleyball
Doja Cat with Latto - Tour Ma Vie World Tour
John Summit - CTRL ESCAPE Arena Tour
Art and Beer Night Market Austin
PGA TOUR: Good Good Championship
Texas Longhorns Womens Volleyball vs. Ole Miss Rebels Womens Volleyball
NCAAWVB: Ole Miss Rebels at Texas Longhorns
Los Tucanes de Tijuana - Tucanes Time Tour 2026
Trans-Siberian Orchestra - The Ghosts of Christmas Eve 30th Anniversary
Austin context and market information
Austin's food truck event scene runs through the Sustainable Food Center (SFC), which operates two year-round Saturday markets -- SFC Farmers' Market Downtown at Republic Square Park and SFC Farmers' Market at Sunset Valley -- both accepting SNAP and WIC. The city's oldest market, long known as the Texas Farmers' Market at Austin's Historic Farmers' Market site (6701 Burnet Road), runs twice a week: Thursday evenings and Saturday mornings. Several other neighborhood markets operate around the city; check each market's own page before relying on any listing, since Austin has seen more than one market go on extended hiatus in recent years without formally closing out old listings.
Frequently Asked Questions
How often does the SFC Farmers' Market run in Austin?
Both SFC locations run Saturdays, 9am-1pm, year-round -- Downtown at Republic Square Park (400 W. 4th St.) and at Sunset Valley's Toney Burger Center. SFC can be reached at (512) 236-0074 or info@sustainablefoodcenter.org.
When does the 6701 Burnet Road Market run?
Thursdays 4-8pm and Saturdays 9am-1pm, at Austin's Historic Farmers' Market site (6701 Burnet Rd.) -- also known as the Texas Farmers' Market. Confirm current hours directly, since the market's own website has been offline.
How do I apply to vend at an Austin farmers market?
Applications go through each individual market, not one citywide process -- SFC handles vendor applications for its two markets directly, while 6701 Burnet Road Market and other independent markets manage their own vendor sign-up.
Do I need a permit to operate a food truck in Austin?
Yes. Through June 30, 2026, Austin Public Health issues the Mobile Food Vendor Permit ($513-773 depending on risk category). Starting July 1, 2026, Texas DSHS takes over with a statewide Mobile Food Vending Permit, replacing APH's local permit. See our Austin Food Truck Permit Guide for the full process.
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