Naperville Food Truck Festival--Saturday Aug 7, 2021

Looking for something fun to do?

Naperville Foodies (and a lot of other fine foodies) for Naperville's inaugural food truck festival.

Sat, August 7, 2021, 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM CDT

Tickets: Early Eater $10 in advance or $15 the day of. General Admission $5 in advance or $10 on the event day. Get early tickets here

Naper Settlement, 523 South Webster Street

The event will be hosted at Naperville Settlement and will feature 30+ of the area's best food trucks, live DJ entertainment, beer garden, and a vendor village featuring local businesses. Plus enjoy DuPage Children’s Museum Hands-On Activities. This is a family-friendly event where kids can enjoy the Naper Settlement playground and all can experience the historical grounds.

Food Truck Lineup
(2019 line up. 2021 lineup TBA Soon)

~The Happy Lobster Truck (Lobster Rolls)
~Grumpy Gaucho (Empanadas)
~Mother Wilma's Marshmallow Factory (Adult S'Mores & Mallows)
~Pierogi Squad (Polish Cuisine)
~Nothing Bundt Cake (Bundtlet Cakes)
~Coastline Catering Truck (Crab, Lobster & Seafood Cuisine)
~Cheesie’s Truck (Gourmet Grilled Cheeses)
~Big Mama's Kitchen (Soul Food)
~Kona Ice (Shaved Ice Creations)
~CheSa's Gluten Free Food Truck (GF - Tacos, Bowls, Skewers)
~Decadent Flavor (Mini Donuts, Desserts)
~Wadda Jerk (Jamaican Jerk - Tacos, Nachos, Rolls, Fries)
~Pink Taco Chicago (Mexican Cuisine)
~The Fat Shallot (American Cuisine & Sandwiches)
~Carnivale Food Truck (Global Cuisine with Latin American flair)
~PIKO Street Kitchen (Baos, Buns, Tacos, Bowls)
~Bricks on Wheels (Neapolitan Pizza)
~Hicks BBQ (American BBQ)
~Culinary Gangster (Gourmet American Fare)
~Edens Garden (Bowls, Salads, Sandwiches & Wraps)
~My Funnel (Funnel Cakes, Ice Cream & Deep Fried Creations)
~Bon Vivant Food Truck (100% Natural Juices & Smoothies)
~The Roaming Hog (Pork Centric Menu)
~Cynthia's Gumbo Express (Various Gumbos & Beignets)
~Meat on the Street MKE (Filipino Cuisine)
~Wok N Roll by Bamboo (SE Asian Cuisine)
~Phlavz (Jamacian Cuisine aka The Urban Jerk)
~Best Truckin' BBQ (BBQ Cuisine)

Top 10 things to know about the #NFTF:
10. Early Eater admission 11am. General Admission at 12pm. Event wraps up at 7pm.
9. Come with a plan - food trucks may run out of popular food items!
8. Expect lines at the food trucks. It's fresh & made to order.
7. Use hashtag #NFTF and tag @napervillefoodies and @brewavenueevents on social
6. Check-in on our Facebook event and share your foodie photos!
5. Chairs and blankets are welcome & encouraged (we have picnic tables too).
4. NO PETS. NO OUTSIDE FOOD OR BEVERAGES.
3. Bring cash! Some lines will be quicker with cash. ATM onsite.
2. Beer Garden: Purchase beer tickets at the beer ticket sales tent for redemption at the beer garden.
1. Ample parking is available in nearby parking garages and streetside.

Other Vendors
-Ghost Owl Studio (Creative Design Apparel & Accessories)
-Ghoul Jerk Art (Prints & T's)
-Top Golf
-Tutor Doctor Naperville (In-Home Tutoring Service)
-ChiroOne (Health)
-British Swim School DuPage-Kane
-Gindo's Spice of Life (Hot Sauces)
-PrimeMyBody (Hemp Oils)
-Orangetheory Fitness
-Chicago Knocker Ball
-Hello Fresh
-Artistic Expressions by Lisa (Face Painting)
-Light Up Photo Booth (Free Photobooth Photos)
-Chicago Knocker Ball (Bubble Soccer & Games)
-PRP Wine International (Home Wine Sampling Parties)

General Admission into the #NFTF will be $5 online and $10 at the door. Kids 10 & under are free with a paying adult.

Eat for a great cause! A portion of the proceeds from the #NFTF will benefit the DuPage Children's Museum and their mission to ignite the potential of all children to learn through hands-on exploration by integrating art, math, and science.

This event is outdoors with large grassy areas for guest seating. Guests are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and/or blankets. Some on-site seating will be available.

Additional Information:
-Ample free parking will be available! (Nearby parking decks, lots & street parking)
-Food & drink is sold separately from admission
-Cash & Credit is accepted at the gate and by most vendors

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