FESTIVAL ADMISSION INCLUDES:
- Access to over 25 Food Trucks and Food Vendors
- LIVE on STAGE: Angel Rhodes, Lindsay James Williams, Max the Magician, Zion Reggae, GlasTone, Jimmy DeTalente, and the Electric Revival
- Remax Hot Air Balloon Rides – NEW! [weather permitting]
- Marauders Gaming Trailer – NEW!
- Sweeney’s Weenie Eating Competition at 4:30 pm – 10 contestants will compete to eat the most hotdogs in a timed challenge for prizes and awards – NEW!
- $3 Food Sampling: Every food truck and booth will offer a $3 FEATURE.
- Art Row – featuring live painting by Vincent Boren and Daniel Fitzgerald – NEW!
- Craft Beer and Wine
- VIP Early Entry 11am- 1pm
- Tailgate Games and Activities
- Kids Zone, Face Painting, Arts & Games
- Free Parking & much more!
(Some items included and additional costs may be applicable.)
This year’s beneficiary is Cancer Pathways Midwest (formerly Gilda’s Club), a portion of ticket sales will go directly to Cancer Pathways Midwest. They believe that no one should face cancer alone. They offer free programs for men, women, and children, as well as their families and friends who have been impacted by cancer.
EVENT Â SPONSORS:
Cricket Wireless – Front Gate Sponsor
Hanft Farmers Insurance – Tent Sponsor
Huntington Learning Center – Tent Sponsor
US Army – Gaming Trailer Sponsor
Remax – Hot Air Balloon Sponsor
IBEW – Electric Sponsor
HOTEL PARTNER:
Holiday Inn Express Evansville East: $94 rate for standard double queens and standard king room types. You can make reservations by calling the hotel directly at 812-303-0050 and asking for the Evansville Food Truck Festival rate. You can also click the following link to make reservations at the discounted rate online. The discounted rate be provided once dates are selected. Booking Link: Evansville Food Truck Festival
Hampton Inn Airport: $89 rate for standard double queens and standard king room types. You can make reservations by calling the hotel directly at 812-464-1010 and asking for the Evansville Food Truck Festival rate. You can also click the following link to make reservations at the discounted rate online. Booking Link: Evansville Food Truck Festival
COVID-19 – We are as anxious as everyone to get back to what we do best, live events and festivals! Our priority will be to offer a safe experience for everyone to come together and will follow the local and state’s recommendations. More details will be announced as we get closer. Thank you!
HOW IT WORKS:
Each food vendor will offer a $3 item as well as their full menus. Cash is accepted at each vendor and vouchers can be purchased in advance with the PREMIUM and VIP admissions. The variations are at the discretion of each food vendor.
This year’s beneficiary is Gilda’s Club Evansville, a portion of ticket sales will go directly to Gilda’s Club of Evansville. They believe that no one should face cancer alone. They offer free programs for men, women, and children, as well as their families and friends who have been impacted by cancer.
The festival will include about 25 food trucks and food purveyors from the Greater Evansville area and Midwest Region, a selection of local and regional craft beer and spirits, live music and an awards ceremony. Trucks will be set up inside historic Bosse Field, VIP upgrades for the serious foodies and a beer and spirits pouring area. Small vendor carts and “start-up†vendors will also be present. Event held rain or shine. NO REFUNDS.
