The food truck trend is catching on pretty quickly in the Detroit area, and we LOVE food trucks here at Detroit Moms Blog. Whether you’re in the mood for Italian, Mexican, BBQ, or Cajun, there is a food truck for you in the metro Detroit area. So where are the food trucks around metro Detroit this summer you ask? Food truck schedules vary day-to-day, week-to-week, and month-to-month, but the list below will get you started on where to find regularly-scheduled food trucks in and around Detroit.
For a comprehensive list of food trucks available throughout the city, we recommend checking out FoodTrucksIn.com.
DAILY
Downtown Street Eats
Where: Cadillac Square (800 Woodward Ave, Detroit)
When: Monday-Friday from 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
Website: Campus Martius
Food truck vendors rotate at this location throughout the summer. For an up-to-date schedule, visit the Campus Martius Park calendar here.
WEEKLY
Eastern Market Farmers Market
Where: Eastern Market (2934 Russell St, Detroit)
When: Saturday 6 a.m.-4 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m.-4 p.m., and Tuesday 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Website: Eastern Market
Food truck vendors vary by week.
West Dearborn Friday Nites Music and Food Truck Rally
Where: Bryant Library (22100 Michigan Ave, Dearborn…between Mason & Howard)
When: Every other Friday throughout the summer from 5 p.m.-9 p.m. Upcoming dates include August 12 and 26.
Website: West Dearborn Friday Nites Music and Food Truck Rally
Food Truck Frenzy
Where: 600 Woodbridge St, Detroit (next to the Detroit Renaissance Center)
When: Tuesday-Friday from 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Website: 600 Woodbridge Detroit Food Trucks
Schedule available online.
Dodge Park Farmers Market
Where: Dodge Park (40620 Utica Rd, Sterling Heights)
When: Thursdays 3-8 p.m.
Website: City of Sterling Heights-Dodge Park Farmers Market
Food truck vendors vary throughout the summer.
MONTHLY
Royal Oak Farmers Market Food Truck Rally
Where: Royal Oak Farmers Market (316 East 11 Mile Rd)
When: Second Wednesday of each month, year-round from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Upcoming dates include August 10 and September 14.
Website: Royal Oak Farmers Market Events
Ann Arbor Farmers Market Food Truck Rally
Where: 315 Detroit St, Ann Arbor
When: First Wednesday of each month, May through October, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Upcoming dates include September 7 and October 5.
Website: Ann Arbor Farmers Market
After 6 on Kercheval
Where: Grosse Pointe Park (Kercheval Avenue between Maryland and Beaconsfield)
When: Third Saturday of each month, June through August, from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Upcoming dates include August 20.
Website: http://www.grossepointepark.org/index.php/special-events
Oakland County Market
Where: Waterford
When: First Saturday of each month from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Upcoming dates include August 6.
Website: Oakland County Market Events
Food Trucks for a Cause
Where: The Village of Rochester Hills
When: 2nd Monday of each month from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Upcoming dates include August 8 and September 12.
Website: Food Trucks for a Cause Facebook Event
This will be the first food truck event hosted by The Village of Rochester Hills. Each event will be donating to a specific non-profit.
