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Food Truck Events in Austin, TX

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Austin has 28 live food truck events including farmers markets, festivals, and community gatherings. Browse opportunities below.

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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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