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NOTE: Tickets will only be available online through Eventbrite. No tickets will be sold at the door. To help regulate the arrival of incoming guests, all tickets have a designated timed entry. There is no limit on how long you can stay for the day. In the event you need to change your entry time after purchasing, you can contact us through Eventbrite to request a free time slot change. Event tickets typically sell out prior to the event and we recommend purchasing them in advance.
Children under 5 are admitted for free.
Inspired by the famous open-air night markets of Asia, FoodieLand Night Market is a family-friendly outdoor food festival that you won’t want to miss. Featuring a lineup of over 170+ multicultural vendors, we’re thrilled to present some of the most exciting culinary artists and global food pioneers in one place. Save the date, grab your crew and come hang with us!
Explore FoodieLand’s carefully-curated multicultural marketplace representing foods and flavors from across the globe. Celebrate the summer and indulge in an ever-rotating selection of vendors from across America. You won’t experience the same festival twice: Each of our events boasts a revolving collective of vendors. The Night Market features a uniquely diverse selection of cuisines that offers something for everyone. Stop by our crowd favorites, or hit up the bar for a summer brew or cocktail. Check out our current vendor lineup here to learn more.
The festival also features an array of entertainment for the whole family. Attendees can participate in activities like carnival games, watch live musical performances on one of our two stages, and shop at local artisans for treasured goods and novelty items. And don’t let the name fool you - while we are a ‘night market,’ you’re invited to join us anytime from the early afternoon!
FoodieLand hosts over 15+ events each year, bringing in more than 750,000 visitors to the regions of Northern California, Southern California, and Nevada.
Immerse yourself in San Francisco Bay Area’s finest FoodieLand Night Market to eat, drink, shop, and play. Featuring over 170 vendors, you’ll experience a variety of amazing foods and drinks, arts, crafts, games, and live entertainment in one great location. FoodieLand is undoubtedly the city’s hottest summer playground. Make it a dream date, a summer night out with friends, or a class reunion to remember. Tell your friends, and save the dates for FoodieLand events for a summer to remember.
Event Hours
Friday - 3 PM to 10 PM
Saturday - 1 PM to 10 PM
Sunday - 1 PM to 10 PM
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We are excited to host Foodieland Night Market; the event is anticipated to be highly attended; we encourage all attendees to take public transit:
PUBLIC TRANSIT:Take CalTrain or SamTrans to the Hillsdale or Hayward Park Stations for a short walk to Fairgrounds. The Hillsdale CalTrain station is located across the street from the Event Center. Entry to the Event Center is 2701 S. Delaware (closest to 28th Ave.). The Hayward Park CalTrain station is about a ten-minute walk to the Delaware St. entry.
IF YOU DRIVE:Both the Hillsdale and Hayward Park Caltrain stations have low-cost parking and are located within walking distance of the San Mateo Event Center. PARKING IS LIMITED. Onsite parking at the Event Center is $15 per vehicle at the Event Center Main Entrance at 1346 Saratoga Drive - no in/outs provided.
The Hillsdale and Hayward Park CalTrain Stations offer parking for $5.50 a day. They both have over 200 parking spaces and are conveniently located close to the event entrance: a 1-min walk from the Hillsdale Station and a 10-min walk from the Hayward Park Station.
RIDESHARE:The Event Center can be accessed for Pedestrians and Vehicles at 2701 S. Delaware or 1346 Saratoga Drive. If you drive to the event, please avoid parking in residential neighborhoods around the Event Center, many neighborhoods have limited hour “residential permit only” parking. Street parking is also available in commercial areas along 25th Avenue and on the El Camino.
SERVICE ANIMALSService animals are welcome at the San Mateo County Event Center. Guests are limited to one service animal as defined by the ADA. Guests, or a member of their party, must physically control the service animal on a leash or harness at all times. Patrons are responsible for cleaning up after all service animals. Guests may be required to remove their service animal from the property if the service animal demonstrates aggression, disrupts activities, is left unattended, or is not cleaned up after.
Is there parking available at the event?
Yes, there are various parking options at the event including low-cost parking across the street from the venue.
Are there alcoholic beverages at the event?
Yes, alcoholic beverages will be available at the various bars at the event.
Are there any vendors serving vegan items on their menu?
Vendors offering vegan/vegetarian options will be noted on our vendor lineup with a green leaf.