Sixteen-plus food trucks rolled into the West Allis Farmers Market on September 11 for the latest installment of Food Truck Friday, which ran from 5 to 8 p.m. with live music, craft beer and a mini art market. The event, held September 11, brought food vendors to the market.
The event features 16+ food trucks.
Live music and a mini art market are part of the event's programming. Oniomania is a West Allis gift shop located at 6430 W. National Ave. that showcases handcrafted goods from local artists, according to Travel Wisconsin.
Craft Beer and Local Food Truck Roots
Ope! Brewing Co. opened around Memorial Day weekend 2022 in a converted old factory with a 6,000-square-foot taproom, according to PorchDrinking. Perspective Brewing Company is also part of the brewery discussion.
One of the featured food trucks, Double Dub's MKE, has its own local origin story. The truck was opened in Milwaukee by local pharmacist William Gundrum, as reported by Milwaukee Record.
A Historic Market Site With Modern Draw
Tonight's event is part of a broader seasonal series at the market, which occurs twice monthly through September and features 16+ food trucks. The 2025 Food Truck Friday series is referenced as part of the seasonal schedule.
The market itself carries decades of history. It was established in 1919, though the city purchased its current site at 6501 W. National Ave. in September 1926 for $18,500, officially opening the $25,000 covered stall structure in May 1931, according to the West Allis Farmers Market. The market remains the site of tonight's gathering.
The market has a longstanding reputation.
Parking and Nearby Development
Parking and nearby development are part of the broader context around the market.
The Food Truck Friday series features 16+ food trucks at its events.
