Food truck festivals are one of the most fun (and family friendly) things about summer! There’s something so special (and delicious) about trying new food options and going back to your old favorites… plus you’re bound to find something to make everyone in your family happy! This summer, there are several Food Truck Festivals in Connecticut to look forward to! Some are in our backyard and others are a little road trip away! So scroll down and mark your calendar for your favorite ones!
The Hey Stamford Food Festival
August 11 – 13 & August 18 – 20
Mill River Park
More than 50 food vendors, beer garden, live performances & more!
Milford Food Truck Festival
May 27 & 28, 11 a.m. – 8 p.m. May 29, 11 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Connecticut Post Mall, Milford, CT
Eat from some of the top food trucks in CT from every category imaginable, bouncy houses, carnival games, face painting, henna and of course the roaming train for the kids and crafters to shop with!
Food Trucks on the River
June 2, 5 p.m. – 10 p.m. June 3, 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Veterans Memorial Park, Shelton, CT
25+ food trucks, live music, children’s activities, beer garden, cooking demos and workshops and artisan vendors!
North Haven “Fair-Food” Festival
June 3 & 4
290 Washington Avenue, North Haven, CT
Kick off Fair Season in Connecticut by enjoying an array of Fair Foods from local vendors and Food Trucks.
Manchester Food Truck Festival
June 24, 11 a.m. – 8 p.m. June 25, 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Buckland Hills Mall, 194 Buckland Hills Dr, Manchester, CT
Eat from over 20 of the state’s top food trucks while shopping from craft vendors and don’t forget to bring the kids since they will have bouncy houses and carnival games, as well!
Waterbury Food Truck Festival & Fireworks
July 2, 1 p.m. – 10 p.m.
Brass Mill Mall, 495 Union Street, Waterbury, CT
25 of Connecticut’s best food trucks and amazing vendors to shop from, as well as kids entertainment with face painting, henna and many more activities.
Riverfront Food Truck Festival
July 20 – 22, 11 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Mortensen Riverfront Plaza, 300 Columbus Boulevard, Hartford, CT
Three days of delicious outdoor dining and live music.
Connecticut Spicy Food Fest
July 22, 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. July 23, 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Jillson Square, 533 Main Street, Willimantic, CT
More than 15 food trucks and plenty of summer fun with music and 70+ crafters and vendors.
American Food Truck Festivals Mystic Food Truck & Vendor Summer Bash
July 22 & 23, noon – 7 p.m.
TreeTrails Adventures Mystic
Up to 15 amazing food trucks with menus from all over the globe. Shop from a large variety of goods, crafts, artisan & novelty vendors. The Kids Zone will be stacked with bounce houses, face painting, air brushing & Henna tattooing, a bubbles station and more.
Inferno Food Truck Festival
Saturday, July 29, noon – 7 p.m.
Camp Oakdale, Oakdale, CT
Living The Dream Performing 2-6pm
A Wide Variety of 15 plus Food Trucks, craft & goods vendors, a Kids’ Portal with Bounce House City & Face Painting & Henna.
Glastonbury Food Truck Festival
August 5, 11 a.m. – 8 p.m. August 6, 11 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Glastonbury Elks Lodge 98 Woodland Street, South Glastonbury, CT
25 of New England’s top Food Trucks, shopping vendors, Bounce House Mania for the kids along with kiddie rides and carnival games!
Naugatuck Food Truck Festival on The Green
August 26, noon – 7 p.m.
21 Maple Street, Naugatuck, CT
Entertainment, Music, Food and Handcrafted Artisans.
International Food Truck Festival & Vendor Fair
August 26 & 27
Jillson Square Park, Willimantic, CT
Food trucks, food competitions, vendor raffle giveaways, live music and activities for the kids including, The Roaming Railroad, a live petting zoo with a miniature pony, alpaca and more!
2023 Simsbury Fly-In, Car Show & Food Truck Festival
September 24, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Simsbury Airport, 94 Wolcott Road, Simsbury
More than 100+ aircraft, 450+ classic cars, food truck vendors, 50+ craft/display vendors, seminars, events for all ages and much more!