APRIL 26-28, 2024

Exchange Park Fairgrounds

Black Food Truck Festival

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Weekend Schedule

  • Opening Party: Rhythms & Booze

    Friday, April 26 | 8PM-12AM
    The Wonderer

  • The Melanin x BFTF: Saturday AM Workout

    Saturday, April 27 | 9AM
    Exchange Park Fairgrounds

  • The 2024 Black Food Truck Festival

    April 27 & 28 | 12PM-7PM
    Exchange Park Fairgrounds

  • Saturday Night Afterparty: Trappyoke

    Saturday, April 27 | 8PM-12 AM
    Music Farm

Book hotels and local experiences with special BFTF discounts.

Plan your trip

Apply today to put your food truck front and center this spring.

Become a vendor

Browse dozens of styles to show off your unique festival flavor.

Shop festival merch

2024 Sponsors

Find yourself in good company as a sponsor of the Black Food Truck Festival.


Inquire about sponsorship

Book Your Hotel

We’ve partnered with several local hotels to help you plan your travel for this Spring’s Festival. Book your room below at BFTF discounted rates!

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AS SEEN ON

“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

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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

“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.