Chicago Food Truck Festival

05/14/2026

🍔🔥 New Vendor Alert for Season 13!
We’re excited to welcome **Uncle Remus** to the Chicago Food Truck Festival this year!

This hometown Chicago classic is bringing the saucy fried chicken that locals have been obsessed with for generations. Get ready for crispy breaded chicken drenched in that famous glossy mild sauce — sweet, tangy, and gloriously messy (in the best way). Think perfectly cooked wings and drums piled high, just like the lines around the corner expect.

If you love bold, saucy, finger-licking Chicago comfort food, **Uncle Remus** is a must-try at Season 13!

**Chicago Food Truck Festival**
“The Return of the Daisy”
📍 South Loop – 2300 S. Indiana Ave.
📅 Saturday & Sunday, June 20–21, 2026
🕚 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Free General Admission | VIP Tickets Available

Who’s ready for some seriously saucy chicken? Drop a 🔥 or 🍗 below and tell us your must-order item!
👉 Tag your crew who loves messy, delicious Chicago classics!

05/12/2026

🍔🔥 New Vendor Alert for Season 13!
We’re excited to welcome **The Recipe for Change** to the Chicago Food Truck Festival this year!

This Chicago nonprofit food truck, founded by Chef Bruno Abate, serves up fresh, authentic Italian fare with a mission-driven twist. Get ready for handmade pizzas, pressed-to-order paninis, crisp gourmet salads, and other comforting Italian classics made with quality ingredients and plenty of heart.

If you’re craving elevated Italian street food that also gives back, **The Recipe for Change** is a must-try at Season 13!

**Chicago Food Truck Festival**
“The Return of the Daisy”
📍 South Loop – 2300 S. Indiana Ave.
📅 Saturday & Sunday, June 20–21, 2026
🕚 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Free General Admission | VIP Tickets Available

Who’s ready for some serious Italian flavor? Drop a 🔥 or 🍕 below and tell us your must-order item!
👉 Tag your crew who loves authentic Italian eats!

05/07/2026

New! Chicago Food Truck Festival Catering is Now Available.

Looking to bring the Chicago Food Truck Festival experience to your next event? We now offer full catering services — perfect for corporate events, weddings, block parties, festivals, private parties, and more!

200+ local gourmet food trucks
Full event production & staffing
Custom menus for any size group
City-wide & Nation-wide delivery

Whether it’s a backyard party or a large corporate gathering, we’ll bring the same high-quality food truck experience your guests love at our annual festival. Check out our new Catering page for details, menus, and booking:

https://chicagofoodtruckfestival.com/catering.html

Send us a message to start planning your event!

Impress guests with festival-quality food at your next celebration or corporate event. Request catering — we match you with standout Midwest trucks.

05/01/2026

Tulips 🌷 are in full bloom in Chicago.

Photo Credit: Barry Butler Photography

04/30/2026

🍔🔥 New Vendor Alert for Season 13!

We’re excited to welcome **El Azteca** to the Chicago Food Truck Festival this year!

This family-owned gem brings authentic Mexican street flavors straight to the South Loop. Get ready for fresh-made tacos (steak, al pastor, chorizo & more), juicy tortas, loaded quesadillas, and their delicious Mexican classics cooked to order with that perfect homemade touch.

If you crave real-deal Mexican street food done right, El Azteca is a must-try at Season 13!

Chicago Food Truck Festival
“The Return of the Daisy”
📍 South Loop – 2300 S. Indiana Ave.
📅 Saturday & Sunday, June 20–21, 2026
🕚 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Free General Admission | VIP Tickets Available

Who’s ready for some serious Mexican flavor? Drop a 🔥 below and tell us your must-order item!

👉 Tag your crew who loves authentic Mexican food!

04/30/2026

🍔🔥 New Vendor Alert for Season 13!

We’re thrilled to welcome La Cebollita Grill to the Chicago Food Truck Festival this year!

Known for their mouthwatering Mexican street food, La Cebollita Grill brings bold flavors straight from the grill. Expect perfectly seasoned tacos, juicy tortas, loaded quesadillas, and their famous Carne Asada and Al Pastor — cooked fresh to order with that perfect char and all the fixings.

If you love authentic, flavorful Mexican eats done right, you do NOT want to miss La Cebollita Grill at Season 13!

Chicago Food Truck Festival
“The Return of the Daisy”
📍 South Loop – 2300 S. Indiana Ave.
📅 Saturday & Sunday, June 20–21, 2026
🕚 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Free General Admission | VIP Tickets Available

Who else is excited to try La Cebollita Grill? Drop a 🔥 or comment your must-order item below!

👉 Tag your foodie crew who needs to be there!

04/24/2026

Can I get a little bite?

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04/24/2026

🚨 New Food Truck Alert! 🚨

La Calaca LLC, Tortas & Mexican Street Food joins Season 13!

Get ready for authentic Mexican street flavors done right 🔥

Must-Try:
**Milanesa Torta with Haystack Onions** 🌯
A crispy breaded cutlet piled high on a toasted roll with refried beans, creamy avocado, fresh tomato, and pickled jalapeño — finished with a generous crown of golden, crispy haystack onions for the perfect crunch in every bite! 😋

Classic Mexican street food meets festival energy. You don’t want to miss this one.

Come hungry. Come early. Lines will form.

**Tortas & Mexican Street Food** — Only at the Chicago Food Truck Festival
June 20–21 | South Loop

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04/22/2026

🚛 Season 13 is loading… and our brand-new website is finally here! We’ve completely rebuilt chicagofoodtruckfestival.com with:

• Our full Wrigley Field story (5 years feeding the Cubs on Gallagher Way)
• Better photos and galleries from past festivals
• Clear vendor information and requirements
• Easier navigation and ticket info

Come check it out and get ready for June 20–21 in the South Loop!

👉 https://chicagofoodtruckfestival.com

What do you want to see more of this year? Drop it in the comments 👇

Chicago Food Truck Festival

04/14/2026

Taco 🌮 Tuesday.

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04/14/2026

Spring has arrived.

Photo Credit: Barry Butler Photography

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04/10/2026

Do what you love and love what you do!

Chicago Food Truck Festival
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03/31/2026

Ok Foodies, for Season 13, we have a fan favorite joining us again! Haire's Gulf Shrimp will be onsite preparing those southern fried shrimps and more! Get your free tickets now.

Chicago Food Truck Festival
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03/31/2026

Ok Foodies, for Season 13 we have Sweet Crunch Tanghulu joining us for their first season, creating confectionary magic! Don't wait, get your free tickets now.

Chicago Food Truck Festival
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03/31/2026

Spring is here! Another year of scrumptiousness.

Chicago Food Truck Festival
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03/31/2026

We have had an amazing 13 years serving hundreds of thousands of foodies from across the globe Season 13, "The Return of Summer Daisy," Will continue the warm tradition of serving scrumptious eats while showcasing Chicago's mobile cuisine food culture. Claim your free tickets today!

Chicago Food Truck Festival
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03/28/2026

Spring has arrived in Chicago.

Photo credit: Barry Butler Photography

Chicago Food Truck Festival is one of America's largest annual gathering of gourmet food trucks and foodies who enjoy tasting the best of Chicago's food trucks.

02/19/2026

Hey Foodies! This heat wave, smile, has us all craving that perfect summer vibe and delicious eats. 🌞🍔🌮

Don't wait—grab your tickets now and get ready to feast at the Chicago Food Truck Festival.



(Pro tip: The summer edition is coming up June 20-21, 2026—tickets available on our site!) 🚚🍦

Chicago Food Truck Festival
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02/18/2026

Chicago Foodie Fun Fact: One of the most prominent recent global rankings comes from Taste Atlas Awards 2025/26, which evaluates cities based on average user ratings of their signature regional and national dishes (from a massive database of ratings). In their "100 Best Food Cities in the World," Chicago tops the list with an impressive average score of 4.57 out of 5.

Photo Credit: Barry Butler Photography

Chicago Food Truck Festival
https://www.chicagofoodtruckfestival.com

Chicago Food Truck Festival is one of America's largest annual gathering of gourmet food trucks and foodies who enjoy tasting the best of Chicago's food trucks.

02/18/2026

Why Chicago Is So Tough for Food Trucks
by Ximena N. Beltran Quan Kiu

Food trucks find themselves in a perpetual game of catch-up thanks to myopic laws that hurt small businesses

02/12/2026

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_rZPjIwHHAA

Meet Burritt Bulloch, the 85-year-old "Donut King" who has spent over 50 years hand-crafting the finest glazed donuts in Chicago’s historic South Side. Disco...

02/12/2026

Ok foodies, it's still nippy out. But we got Summer on our minds. A fan favorite will return for Season 13, Kona Ice of Norwood Park. So, claim your tickets today for that summer chill.

Chicago Food Truck Festival
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01/23/2026

Ok foodies hibernation mode is now activated. Chicago is cold 🥶. So stay warm and enjoy some yumminess.

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01/22/2026

VENDOR REGISTRATION IS OFFICIALLY OPEN for Season 13!

Food truck operators – your spot at one of Chicago's biggest summer food events is waiting!

Join us for Chicago Food Truck Festival Season 13:
"Summer Daisy Margarita Returns"
Saturday & Sunday, June 20th & 21st, 2026
10:00 AM – 7:00 PM both days
South Loop – 2300 S. Indiana Ave., Chicago (Permit Pending)

*Why vendors love this event: Free general admission draws huge crowds (thousands expected!)
*Exclusive launch tasting of our Summer Daisy Margarita ready-to-sip line
*Live music, family fun, lawn chairs welcome, and summer vibes all weekend
*Perfect timing right before National Food Truck Day Weekend for max buzz

Early Bird Discount Alert! Lock in your spot by February 22, 2026, and save big! Spots are limited and filling fast – especially after last year's success.

Apply now: Head to the Vendors page on our site → https://www.chicagofoodtruckfestival.com/vendors

(Requirements: Must be properly licensed & insured. Full details and application there!) Tag your truck crew, share with fellow operators, and let's make 2026 our tastiest season yet!

See you in the South Loop!

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01/19/2026

Congrats on a Great Season Chicago Bears! Showing some foodie love. We will be sure to bring a bear of an appetite for Season 13 of this year's fest.

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