Norfolk Street Food Festival

The #1 Food Festival in Norfolk Is BACK!

The 2026 Norfolk Street Food Festival is taking over the ENTIRE Waterside District on March 21 & 22, 2026 for a massive, weekend-long food and entertainment experience.

This spectacular event will feature the Norfolk area’s most unique and best-tasting restaurants and food trucks, with ALL food items priced at just $5. This allows guests to sample a wide range of flavors from 30+ vendors all in one place. Come for the food and stay for the fun with nonstop entertainment, games, and experiences for all ages.

Guests will enjoy a first drink free (beer, seltzers, mixed drinks, soda, or water), over 30 food vendors offering $5 food items, local art exhibitions, interactive breakdancing shows, live bands, acoustic acts and DJs, carnival games and attractions, silent disco, foods from around the world, axe throwing, a March Madness game watch area with sound, mechanical bull riding and PBR-style entertainment, a slam dunk showcase, a kids fun zone with art activities, face painters and bounce houses, an artisan vendor market, eating contests, and games and activities for all ages. Kids 10 and under are free.

NEW FOR 2026

We’re going bigger than ever by adding even more food vendors and taking over the front, inside, waterside, and parking lot to create the BIGGEST Norfolk Street Food Fest in history.

Expect a stacked lineup of brand-new vendors plus all your fan favorites, chosen by you. Along with our famous $5 food options, we’re introducing a NEW $10 Foodie Portion for guests looking to go all in. Enjoy more entertainment than ever before, March Madness game watch, and nonstop fun all day and night.

TICKET OPTIONS

General Admission runs from 2PM–8PM and includes festival entry starting at 2PM and a first drink free. Early bird pricing is limited.

VIP Admission runs from 12PM–8PM and includes two-hour early entry from 12PM–2PM, four drink vouchers, twenty dollars in food vouchers, access to the VIP chocolate fountain from 12PM–2PM, free hard seltzer sampling, an axe throwing voucher, 25% off merchandise, and a custom signature keepsake. VIP early bird tickets are extremely limited.

FOOD & DRINK VOUCHER SYSTEM

All food items operate on a voucher system, with vouchers sold in sheets for $5. Food vouchers are used like cash at participating restaurants and food trucks, with all food items priced at $5. Food vouchers are cash only to help speed up transactions and reduce wait times. Drink vouchers can be redeemed for beer, seltzers, mixed drinks, soda, or water and are purchased at participating bars using normal cash or credit. Multiple ATMs will be available on site, and guests are encouraged to bring cash to save time and fees.

KIDS POLICY

This is a family-friendly event. Children 10 and under are free and do not require a ticket. Guests 21 and under must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

REFUND & EXCHANGE POLICY

All ticket sales are final. This is a rain or shine indoor and outdoor event. In the event of postponement due to stadium events, restrictions, acts of God, or natural disasters, all tickets will remain valid for the rescheduled date.

Learn more at www.StreetFoodFests.com