Black Food Truck Festival

The Black Food Truck Festival returns to Exchange Park in Ladson April 24–26 for a weekend of food and live music. (counton2.com) Organizers bill the three-day event as the festival’s fifth annual spring edition, running Friday through Sunday at the Exchange Park Fairgrounds. (blackfoodtruckfestival.com) The announced entertainment lineup includes DJ Payme, the Renaissance Orchestra, Buddy Red and The Red Sample. (msn.com) More than 40 food trucks will offer cuisines from Black American soul food to West African dishes across vendor rows and a curated artisan market. (blackfoodtruckfestival.com) The festival was recently named No. 6 on USA TODAY 10Best’s 2026 list of Best Cultural Festivals in the United States. (10best.usatoday.com) Organizers and local reporting say the event generated roughly $10.3 million for the Charleston-area economy in 2024 through tourism, vendor sales and related activity. (abcnews4.com) Signature programming this year includes the “Rhythms & Booze” opening soiree at the International African American Museum, Saturday afterparties and a security‑monitored kids’ zone. (counton2.com) “We are incredibly honored by this recognition,” festival founder Marcus Hammond said after the USA TODAY 10Best ranking; the festival runs April 24–26 at Exchange Park. (abcnews4.com)