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Food Truck Events in San Antonio, TX

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San Antonio has 32 live food truck events including farmers markets, festivals, and community gatherings. Browse opportunities below.

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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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