Chanze2star music Festival
When
Fri, Sep 18 · 2:00 AM
Where
63Thirty5 Restaurant
Food Truck Events in Richmond, VA
10
Live events
3
Event types
Weekly
Updated
Richmond has 10 live food truck events including farmers markets, festivals, and community gatherings. Browse opportunities below.
Event Types in Richmond
- festival5
- sports4
- market1
The Queer Market: LGBTQ+ Craft and Art Faire at Art Works
When
Sat, Sep 19 · 12:00 PM
Where
Art Works Inc
Richmond R&B Neo Soul Wine Food & Music Festival
When
Sat, Sep 19 · 12:00 PM
Where
Kanawha Plaza
Richmond Caribbean Wine Food & Music Festival
When
Sun, Sep 20 · 12:00 PM
Where
Kanawha Plaza
September Friday Night Market
When
Fri, Sep 25 · 5:00 PM
Where
6110 Lakeside Ave
NCAA Men's Soccer: Fordham Rams at VCU Rams
When
Kickoff TBA
Where
SportsBackers Stadium
NCAAWVB: George Washington Revolutionaries at VCU Rams
When
Times TBA
Where
Siegel Center
Richmond Folk Festival
When
Fri 6:30 PM - 10 PM; Sat 12 PM - 9:30 PM; Sun 12 PM - 6 PM
Where
Riverfront / Browns Island
NCAAWVB: Saint Louis Billikens at VCU Rams
When
Match time TBA
Where
Siegel Center
NCAAWVB: Dayton Flyers at VCU Rams
When
Match time TBA
Where
Siegel Center
Richmond context and market information
Richmond's food truck event scene is built around a dense network of neighborhood farmers markets rather than one central hub -- GrowRVA alone operates several, including the year-round South of the James Market (Forest Hill Park) and Midlothian Mines Farmers Market, alongside independently run markets like Brandermill Green Market, the Montpelier Center Farmers Market, and Tricycle Gardens' Four Season Farmers' Market. Most run weekly, with several -- like South of the James -- operating even through the winter, making Richmond one of the more consistent year-round food-truck-friendly cities on our list.
Frequently Asked Questions
How often do Richmond farmers markets run?
Most run weekly during a spring-fall season, but several -- like GrowRVA's South of the James Market -- run year-round, Sundays 10am-1pm at Forest Hill Park.
How do I apply to vend at a Richmond farmers market?
Applications go through each individual market, not one citywide process -- GrowRVA (growrva.com) runs vendor applications for South of the James and Midlothian Mines, while others like Tricycle Gardens and the Montpelier Center manage their own vendor sign-up.
Do I need a permit to vend in Richmond?
Yes -- Virginia Department of Health permits and City of Richmond registration apply regardless of which market you're vending at. See our Richmond Food Truck Permit Guide for the full process.
What's the highest-traffic season for food truck vending in Richmond?
Spring through fall is peak season for most markets, though Richmond is unusual in having several genuine year-round markets (like South of the James) that keep running through winter.
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