Housing Alexandria's Annual Fall Festival
When
Thu, Sep 24 · 5:00 PM
Where
Port City Brewing Company
Food Truck Events in Alexandria, VA
1
Live event
1
Event type
Weekly
Updated
Alexandria has 1 live food truck event including farmers markets, festivals, and community gatherings. Browse opportunities below.
Alexandria context and market information
Alexandria's food-truck-friendly event calendar is anchored by year-round and seasonal farmers markets across Old Town, Del Ray, the West End, and Arlandria. The City of Alexandria lists Old Town Farmers' Market every Saturday, rain or shine, 7am-noon, on the 100 block of N. Royal Street and Tavern Square. The city's farmers market directory also points operators to neighborhood markets, including The Market at Southern Towers on Saturdays and Sundays with expanded food options. West End Farmers Market says its Sunday market is open year-round from 8:30am to 1pm, while Four Mile Run Farmers and Artisans Market lists a 9am-1pm season at 4109 Mount Vernon Avenue with vendor applications and live music. Food trucks should confirm each organizer's category rules, insurance, health permit, and load-in requirements before booking a date.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which Alexandria farmers markets run most regularly?
Start with Old Town Farmers' Market, which the city lists on Saturdays from 7am-noon year-round, rain or shine. West End Farmers Market lists Sunday hours from 8:30am to 1pm year-round, and Four Mile Run runs seasonal Sunday market days from 9am to 1pm in Arlandria.
How do vendors apply for Alexandria market events?
Applications are organizer-specific. Old Town and city-listed markets route through City of Alexandria market information, Four Mile Run publishes a vendor application on its market site, West End Farmers Market lists direct market contact information, and nearby Fairfax County market rows use the Fairfax County Park Authority application cycle.
What vendor categories are documented around Alexandria?
Official and organizer sources mention fresh produce, hot foods, meats, bakery items, crafted products, artisan vendors, prepared foods, coffee, empanadas, and expanded food options. Food trucks should verify whether a specific market accepts mobile units or only prepared-food tables.
Do Alexandria food trucks need permits before vending?
Yes. A market acceptance does not replace Virginia food-safety requirements, Alexandria business or vending rules, insurance, commissary documentation, fire review when applicable, or each organizer's setup rules. See our Alexandria Food Truck Permit Guide before applying to events.
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