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Here’s a list of some of the biggest food truck events in the Charlotte area. Know of others that should be listed? Just email info@charlotteonthecheap.com. We’ll get them on the list, time permitting.
We’ve included a description of each food truck rally, including if there’s live music or kids’ activities.
University City Food Truck Friday
University City Food Truck Friday
Fridays from March 21 to December 19, 2025
5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Armored Cow Brewing
8821 JW Clay Blvd, Charlotte
Includes around 5 food trucks, plus live music and craft vendors.
South End Food Truck Friday
South End Food Truck Friday
Every Friday in 2025
6 to 10 p.m.
Hi-Wire Brewing
340 West Tremont Avenue, Charlotte, NC
At each event there will be a rotation of 4-8 food trucks. Future additions include live entertainment, bands, small business pop-ups and more.
Resident Culture Food Truck Friday
Resident Culture Food Truck Friday
Fridays from March 14 to November 14, 2025
4 to 7 p.m.
Resident Brewing Plaza Midwood
2101 Central Avenue, Charlotte, NC
Around 5 food trucks and live music.
Cabarrus County Food Truck Friday
Cabarrus County Food Truck Friday
First Friday of Month
5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Cabarrus Brewing Company
Gibson Mill, 329 McGill Avenue, Concord
Indian Trail Food Truck Friday
Indian Trail Food Truck Friday
May 16, June 20, July 18, and August 15, 2025
4 to 8 p.m.
Crossing Paths Park
120 Blythe Drive, Indian Trail, NC
Around 4 food trucks, plus vendors, live music and kids’ activities.
Matthews Beats ‘n’ Bites
Matthews Beats ‘n’ Bites
The last Friday of the month from March to May, 2025, and then four dates in September and October
5 to 9 p.m.
Stumptown Park
120 S Trade Street, Matthews, NC
Each event features five or six food trucks, as well as a live concert.
Black Food Truck Friday
Black Food Truck Friday at the Movement School:
4th Friday of month (scheduled through September 26, 2025)
4 to 9 p.m.
Movement School Southwest
150 Osprey Point Drive, Charlotte, NC
Black Food Truck Friday in Gastonia:
3rd Friday of the month (scheduled through December 19, 2025)
4 to 9 p.m.
Venue at 904
904 Union Road, Gastonia, NC
Black Food Truck Friday is a way to show some support to Black-owned food trucks, artists, retail vendors and more, while enjoying some of the best food in Charlotte.
Asian Night Market
Asian Night Market
First Friday of month, from April to December, 2025
5 to 11 p.m.
Urban District Market, 2315 N Davidson Street, Charlotte, NC
Enjoy dinner from Asian food trucks, as well as a vendor market, “meet the artist,” and karaoke.
Food Truck Friday at the Fountain (Rock Hill)
Food Truck Friday at the Fountain
6 to 10 p.m.
Fountain Park, 300 E Main Street, Rock Hill, SC
3rd Friday of month from May to September, 2025
Also, children’s activities, live music, local beers and more.
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