Chicago Food Truck Festival: Celebrating The City’s Authentic Eats

The first week of consistently warm weather has broken in Chicago and we’re already thinking ahead for summer outdoor festivals and fun.

For that weekend when fast food, drive-thrus, and BBQs get tired, stop by the Chicago Food Truck Festival.

The festival will run on June 25 and 26 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the newly developed South Loop Green Space off of State Street.

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As their Facebook event suggests, “Family, Food, and Fun” is the focus of this year’s festival.

40-50 food trucks will be featured, ranging from both regular and taste-size portions of a variety of food. We’re so excited about the festival, we’ve even categorized the current list of food trucks for you:

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Authentic Eats

Aztec Dave’s Cocina Mexicana
Bob Cha (Korean fusion)
Bombay Wraps (Indian quick serve)
Bruges Brothers (Frites & French Cuisine)
Caponie’s Express Italian)
Chicago Lunchbox (Asian Fare)
DönerMen (German Imbiss)
Getta Polpetta (Homemade Italian Meatballs)
Haute Sausage (South African)
Jerk 312 (Jamaican BBQ)
NaanSense (Indian Cuisine)
Pierogi Wagon (Polish)
Biko (Asian-street)
Southern Pitch (Southern-comfort)
Taquero Fusion (Latin American – Tacos)
Yum Dum (Asian Dumpings & Boa)

BBQ

Husky Hog (Southern-style)
I94 Ribs
Pork Chop
TSM BBQ

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Chicago Classics

Giordano’s Pizza
Harold’s Chicken

Delectables

Aunt Vee’s Cupcakes, Desserts, and Pastries
Bridgeport Pasty (Savory Pies)
Chicago Cupcake
Crave Bar (Ice Cream Pretzel Bars)
Cupcakes For Courage
La Boulangerie (French Bakery & Café)
La Cocgnita (Mexican Street Food)
Ms Tittle’s Cupcakes
Starfruit Café (Kefir)
Paris Ouh La La (Crepes)

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Organic

Clif Bar
Naked Juice Bar

Pizza, Pizza, and More Pizza

Balassana
DaPizzaDude

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Chicago Food Truck Festival

Savory Bites

Da Lobster
Fat Shallot (Sandwiches)
Gino’s Steaks (Steak, Chicken, Veggie Sandwiches)
Hotdog Truck
Jack’s Fork In The Road (Handcrafted)
ModelChef Food Truck (Healthy Comfort Foods)
The Slide Ride (Gourmet Sliders)

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To wash everything down, this year’s new developments include the new sangria garden and an expansion of the beer, wine, and spirit selections.

For the family, outdoor games such as Jenga, corn hole, and volleyball are available.

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There will also be live entertainment and giveaways throughout the day.

Most importantly, admission is to Chicago Food Truck Festival is FREE.

To beat the lines, VIP access tickets are available starting at $6.27 for non-drink tickets and $11.54 for drink tickets.

To learn more about Chicago Food Truck Festival, check out their website.

If you’ve tried any of these food trucks, comment below and let us know which one is your favorite.

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