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 where you'll definitely be able to try something you've never eaten before.
1. LA Food Fest
Date: June 10, 2017
Location: Los Angeles, California
For a set price of $65, you can 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!
2. Chicago Food Truck Festival
Date: June 24 and 25, 2017
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 that attract more than 40,000 people each year.
3. Seattle Street Food Festival
Date: July 15 and 16, 2017
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: It's free! More than 85,000 people come and see what these chefs and sellers have to offer.
4. Columbus Food Truck Festival
Date: August 18 and 19, 2017
Location: Columbus, Ohio
The 7th Annual Columbus Food Truck Festival will be held in Bicentennial Park and The Scioto Mile. After the 2016 turnout, you can count on seeing 70-plus trucks in attendance — hopefully including favorites from 2016's festival, Tatoheads, Pitabilities, and Schmidt's Sausage Truck.
Date: Last Friday of every month starting June 2, 2017 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.
6. Off the Grid Markets
Date: 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.
7. Atlanta Street Food Festival
Date: TBD
Location: Atlanta, Georgia
For the past five years, the Atlanta Street Food Festival has been a main, local attraction for Georgian food lovers. In 2016, more than 70 trucks were there, serving up various dishes such as chicken and waffles and fried green tomatoes. The 2017 dates are currently TBD, but start building up your appetite — you'll want to try it all.
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