This Labor Day weekend there will be plenty to do and time to do it all. At the Chattanooga Market, the Fall food Truck Rally is expected to bring thousands of hungry visitors looking for the city's tastiest foods.
There's something for everyone's palate: Thai, Tacos, Pizza, Cajun, Wings, Hot Dogs, Ice Cream, Donuts and so much more.
The weekend will kick off with the Chattanooga River Market, held each Saturday on the Tennessee Aquarium Plaza from 10am-5pm.
It's a smaller version of the popular downtown market showcasing local artists and food artisans. Live music is also featured each week under the plaza bridge.
It's a great opportunity to bring holiday weekend visitors and really show off Chattanooga and the local talent.
A visit to the Tennessee Aquarium is always a hit—folks can wander around to see the various artists either before or after visiting.
The Main Event - Sunday, September 6th
Visitors can expect a wide diversity of cultural flavors and the largest gathering of food trucks in Chattanooga. With trucks coming from Chattanooga and other nearby cities, festival goers will be eager to get their fill. Visually, the Fall Food Truck Rally is a sight to behold with around three dozen of food truck all in one place. It's a mouth watering experience where tacos, donuts, burgers, paninis and empanadas come together.
The Chattanooga Market officially opens at 11am, but locals know that 10:30am works too. A first stop at Fro-Daddy for a bucket of mini donuts along with a healthy smoothie from La Antiqua kicks off the day.
New on the scene, The Starving Dragon will cure the itch for traditional Sichuan dumplings (totally sharable). Progressing on with the day of eating…Cheese My Everything tides over the kids while El Jaguar makes up some terrific quesadillas or tortas for the whole family.
Trendy dirty sodas from Tennessee Drifters or ice cold lemonades from Miller’s Lemonade will be a treat, but local beer might just hit the spot as well.Admission to the festival is free to patrons.
Along with amazing eats for purchase, the Chattanooga Fall Food Truck Rally boasts live music and local brews making for one heck of a street party. Local favorite, The Stratoblasters will take the Sunday Funday Stage for two sets beginning at 12:30pm.
Plus, there will be an additional 150+ vendors selling their farm fresh produce and craft-wares—it is a lively day at Chattanooga Market. Thousands of visitors and locals come each Sunday to support local farms and artists.This Sunday, the food trucks will be front and center.
Know Before You Go
- Chattanooga Market
- Sundays, 11am-4pm
- Rain or Shine
- No Pets Please
- First Horizon Pavilion