Food Truck Events in San Antonio, TX
San Antonio has 32 live food truck events including farmers markets, festivals, and community gatherings. Browse opportunities below.
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Incarnate Word Cardinals Football vs. Houston Christian Huskies Football
The Red Clay Strays — Grateful Tour
The Red Clay Strays
TNA Wrestling
Harvest Farmers Market
Zach Top: Cold Beer & Country Music Tour 2026
NCAAWVB: Northwestern State Demons at Incarnate Word Cardinals
Annual Butt Sale | Hot Sands BBQ
5th Annual San Antonio Neighbors Together & Vendor Market
Artisan Markets @Arboretum San Antonio Southeast Side Fall Fest
CARCACHAS Y CAFE - First Anniversary Car Show & Vendor Fest
NCAAWVB: South Florida Bulls at UTSA Roadrunners
Randolph High School Vs Cole High School
Dogtober Pet Adoption & Fall Festival 2026
UTSA Roadrunners v Navy
Extreme Dwarfanator Wrestling
San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo Haunted Hayrides
NCAAWVB: McNeese Cowboys at Incarnate Word Cardinals
AHGA FALL FESTIVAL
NCAA Men's Soccer: UT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros at Incarnate Word Cardinals
Ward Fall Festival
NCAA Men's Soccer: Lindenwood Lions at Incarnate Word Cardinals
Low Low Car Show & Concert - 24th Annual
San Antonio Spurs vs. Utah Jazz
Doja Cat with Latto - Tour Ma Vie World Tour
It's Fall Y'all Food Truck Festival
NCAAWVB: UT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros at Incarnate Word Cardinals
11th Annual Texas Kosher BBQ Championship
Artisan Markets@Arboretum San Antonio 5th Annual Holiday Market in the Park
San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium
Trans-Siberian Orchestra - The Ghosts of Christmas Eve 30th Anniversary
San Antonio context and market information
San Antonio's food truck event scene centers on the San Antonio Food Bank's Farmers' Market Association, the region's largest, running as many as 25 markets a month across sites including Main Plaza downtown, the Food Bank's own Enrique M. Barrera Pkwy location, St. Mary's University, Wheatley Middle School, and Mission Marquee Plaza. The upscale Pearl Farmers Market, held every Saturday year-round at the Historic Pearl, is San Antonio's best-known single market, featuring more than 50 vetted local vendors. Neighborhood markets -- Dignowity Hill and SAHA among them -- round out a citywide network that runs largely producer-direct, alongside seasonal vendor pop-ups like Gardopia Gardens' back-to-school and harvest markets.
Frequently Asked Questions
How often does the Pearl Farmers Market run?
Every Saturday, year-round in 2026, 9am-1pm, at the Historic Pearl (312 Pearl Pkwy). It's currently not accepting new vendor applications -- interested vendors can submit an interest form via atpearl.com to be notified when applications reopen.
How do I apply to vend at a San Antonio Food Bank farmers market?
Contact the Farmers' Markets Department directly at 210-431-8341 or farmersmarkets@safoodbank.org -- the Food Bank runs the region's largest market network, as many as 25 markets a month across sites like Main Plaza, St. Mary's University, and Mission Marquee Plaza.
Do I need a permit to operate a food truck in San Antonio?
Yes -- through June 30, 2026, San Antonio Metro Health (SAMHD) issued the Mobile Food Establishment permit ($103-$309/year by risk tier); starting July 1, 2026, Texas DSHS's new statewide Mobile Food Unit license (HB 2844) replaces it, at roughly $309-$1,376 depending on tier. See our San Antonio Food Truck Permit Guide for the full process.
What's the best season for food truck vending in San Antonio?
The Food Bank's market network runs largely year-round across its ~25 monthly markets, and Pearl Farmers Market runs every Saturday all year, so San Antonio doesn't have the sharp seasonal drop-off some colder-climate cities do.
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