9 Food Truck Festivals in the US That Offer the Best Bites
The chefs behind food trucks have the ability to share their edible creations with anyone, anywhere. With the growing popularity of these mobile restaurants, festivals have been popping up all over the country to bring people a variety of delectable dishes. We've rounded up the biggest food truck festivals in the U.S. where you'll definitely be able to try something you've never eaten before.
1. Candler Park Music and Food Festival
Date: June 1 and 2
Location: Atlanta, Georgia
For the past five years, the Atlanta Street Food Festival has been a main, local attraction for Georgian food lovers. In 2017, more than 70 trucks were there, serving up various dishes, such as chicken and waffles and fried green tomatoes. The 2018 festival is right around the corner, so start building up your appetite — you'll want to try it all.
2. 7th Annual Taste Of 3 Cities
Date: June 2, 2018
Location: Baltimore, Maryland
Forty different food trucks park in Patterson Park to put on one of the best festivals in the state. Enjoy food, music, and a kids' zone that has activities and helicopter rides.
3. Sea Isle City Food Truck Festival
Date: June 22 through 24, 2018
Location: Sea Isle City, New Jersey
You'll love the variety of venders that come to this festival. Foodies who went last year loved the shrimp po'boy and cheesecake in a cone. Fingers crossed they'll be on the truck lineup once it's announced this year!
4. Chicago Summer Food Truck Festival
Date: June 23 and 24, 2018
Location: Chicago, Illinois
The Chicago Food Truck Festival is on its way to being one of the biggest food truck festivals in the Midwest. Visit the 40-plus gourmet food trucks and the sangria garden, which attract more than 40,000 people each year.
5. Seattle Street Food Festival
Date: July 7 and 8, 2018
Location: Seattle, Washington
At Seattle's South Lake Union, food trucks from all over the Northwest line up across four city blocks to show off their delicious dishes. The festival also features other various vendors who sell crafts and handmade items. The best part: Entry is free! More than 85,000 people come and see what these chefs and sellers have to offer.
6. Columbus Food Truck Festival
Date: August 17 and 18, 2018
Location: Columbus, Ohio
The 8th Annual Columbus Food Truck Festival will be held in Bicentennial Park and The Scioto Mile. After the 2017 turnout, you can count on seeing 70-plus trucks in attendance — hopefully including favorites from 2017's festival, like Tatoheads, Pitabilities, and Schmidt's Sausage Truck.
Date: Last Friday of every month starting June 1, 2018 through September TBD
Location: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
This volunteer-run, not-for-profit event has become one of the largest food truck events in the country. With free admission and plenty of entertainment to see while you eat, you'll definitely be back each month.
Dates: See calendar here
Location: 26 different Bay Area cities
Off the Grid Markets utilize large parking lots and abandoned streets throughout San Francisco, Sacramento, and places in-between to create a foodie paradise. They bring the local communities together through food and music to develop a diverse environment. Check out their Instagram — you'll be drooling after the first few pics.
9. LA Food Fest
Date: Fall 2018 TBD
Location: Los Angeles, California
Eat and drink from all of LA's best. Walk around the Memorial Coliseum and sample from beer gardens, cocktail bars, food trucks, and carts by popular restaurants and celebrity chefs. You'll definitely find some local favorites!
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