APRIL 25th-27th, 2025

Black Food Truck Festival

a photo of the 2024 black food truck festival in charleston sc. Slutty Vegan food truck serving a long line of customers

Now Accepting Artisans

The Artisan Marketplace at the Black Food Truck Festival is a vibrant hub celebrating creativity and craftsmanship. This lively area showcases a diverse array of vendors offering a range of handmade goods, from intricately designed jewelry and handcrafted pottery to unique textiles and artisanal candles.

Each stall is a testament to the skill and passion of local artisans, providing festival-goers with the perfect opportunity to discover one-of-a-kind treasures and support small businesses.

“Expect to experience a range of different cuisines while enjoying  performances by local bands and musicians.”

-TRAVEL NOIRE

The BFTF Experience

The Black Food Truck Festival is a family-oriented event featuring the finest food trucks in the region in Charleston, South Carolina. Our mission is to make an economic and social impact on the community by showcasing and investing in area Black-owned businesses.  

“…you'll find a street dining experience with offerings that appeal to both adults and kids.”

-TRIP ADVISOR

“There is nothing better than good food, good music and good company. The [annual] Black Food Truck Festival in Charleston, South Carolina, is fast approaching and offers all three.”

-CUISINE NOIR MAGAZINE

a photo of a black couple at the black food truck festival spring 2023
black women posing at the spring 2023 black food truck festival

“…the festival has continued to grow and expand its economic impact while uplifting the community.”

-CUISINE NOIR MAG

Become A Sponsor

We are seeking sponsors for the 2025 Festival!

If you would like to become a sponsor for next year’s festival, contact our staff and we will connect with you within 24 hours with more details on packages that closely fit your business needs.

“There are so many different subsets of minority-owned business that we are able to touch, so not only are we creating an economic impact in the community, we are also bringing the community together.”

-FOUNDER, Marcus Hammond

A Family Affair

The Black Food Truck Festival is the ultimate family reunion, featuring kid-friendly activities in a safe, secure environment. Expect to enjoy a range of cuisines while enjoying live music and DJ performances. Come celebrate with us and have a great time while creating memories to last a lifetime!

The Experience

The Black Food Truck Festival is dedicated to providing a unique experience for our attendees. We want you to spend the weekend having a great time and celebrating Black culture.

The Cuisine

We have over 40 food trucks and vendors creating various flavors for your palate. From African-American soul food dishes to West African cuisines, you will experience the best dishes in the region.

The Music

Since the inception of the Black Food Truck Festival, the music has taken on its own identity. We invite musicians and bands from across the Southeast to bring you a live musical experience like no other.

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