Albuquerque Brings Back Popular Food Truck Fridays

City seeks vendors to participate in weekly downtown event running March to October.

Published on Feb. 3, 2026

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The city of Albuquerque is bringing back its popular Food Truck Fridays event, which will run weekly from March 13 to October 30. Food trucks will be parked along Third Street in downtown Albuquerque each Friday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., with the exception of June 19 and July 3. The city is currently accepting applications from food truck vendors who wish to participate, with a deadline of February 13.

Why it matters

Food Truck Fridays is a beloved community event that draws large crowds to downtown Albuquerque, supporting local food businesses and providing a lively atmosphere. The return of the event signals a continued recovery for the city's downtown area after the disruptions of the pandemic.

The details

The Food Truck Fridays event will feature food trucks parked along Third Street between Marquette and Tijeras Avenues in downtown Albuquerque. The weekly event will run from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. every Friday from March 13 to October 30, with the exception of June 19 and July 3. Food truck vendors interested in participating must submit their applications to the city by February 13.

  • Food Truck Fridays will kick off on March 13, 2026.
  • The weekly event will run through October 30, 2026.
  • Food trucks will be parked from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. each Friday.
  • There will be no events on June 19 and July 3.

The players

City of Albuquerque

The local government of Albuquerque, New Mexico, which is organizing and hosting the Food Truck Fridays event.

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What’s next

Food truck vendors have until February 13 to submit their applications to participate in the 2026 Food Truck Fridays event.

The takeaway

Food Truck Fridays is a beloved community event that brings people together and supports local food businesses in downtown Albuquerque. The return of this popular event is a positive sign for the city's continued recovery and revitalization of its urban core.