Food Truck Spotlight
Staunton’s food truck scene has exploded in recent years. Restaurants on wheels offer families relaxed and affordable dining opportunities; they also provide chefs a chance to be creative, and allow them to roll to their cuisine to events, breweries, and private functions. A far cry from fast food, Staunton’s food trucks bring exotic ingredients, gourmet creations, and convenience to the customers who crave them. Here are some local ways to connect with your moveable feast.
Food Truck Round-Up
When: June 23, 2018, 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Where: Gypsy Hill Park
Ever have trouble aligning your day with the schedule of your favorite food truck? Here’s your chance to catch several standouts in one place. Enjoy great food as you relax and play in beautiful, family-friendly Gypsy Hill Park. This event offers live music and activities for the kids.
Subject to food truck availability, food and drink will be available for purchase from the following vendors:
- Buckshot’s BBQ – old-school barbecue and sides
- Flavor Savor BBQ – slow-cooked Southern-style barbecue
- Rocks Money Pit BBQ – pulled pork and chicken, “porked-up mac”
- Mama’s Caboose – home-cooked deliciousness
- Sweet Baby Cheeses – sandwiches and sides
- Eats On the Streets – artisan burgers, fries, cheese steaks, wraps
- Ms. B’s Recipes – funnel cake, fried Oreos, fried pickles, chicken tender baskets
- Blue Mountain Grill – nachos, wraps, cheeseburgers
- Smiley’s Ice Cream – homemade ice cream
Food Truck Battle and Beer Competition
When: September 2, 2018 11:30 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Where: Augusta Expo
Every year the Food Truck Battle and Beer Competition gets bigger, and now, on its fourth anniversary, the event has moved into a new space at Augusta Expo. Eighteen food trucks and six breweries will compete in this award-winning festival, judged by both judges and visitors. And there’s more than just food: expect live bands to provide a rocking soundtrack while you shop for treasures at artisan, craft, and specialty vendor booths. Let the kids frolic in the large children’s area packed with entertainment and activities. The competition benefits the Madee Project, which provides support to pediatric cancer patients and their families.
Attendees can select their choice of ticket options:
- A $10 general admission ticket (food and drink purchased separately)
- A $25 beer-tasting general admission ticket (sample and vote for your favorite beers)
- A $40 VIP ticket (taste food and vote for your favorites in the first round)
The lineup (at the time of this writing) includes:
- Paella Perfecta – gluten-free and available as a vegetarian dish or with chicken & sausage
- Pachamama Peru – empanadas, pan con chicharron, anticuchos
- Mouth Wide Open – gourmet sliders and sides
- Rocks Money Pit BBQ – pulled pork and chicken, “porked-up mac”
- Matchsticks BBQ – wood-smoked barbecue
- Sourdough Pizza Company – gourmet, brick-oven pizza
- Chubbee Monkee – cheesesteak, grilled chicken and steak, fried Oreos
Before you go:
- This is a rain or shine event
- Family friendly: children under six are free (no tastings included)
- For tickets click here
- You must bring your ID to purchase alcohol
- Bring your blanket or lawn chair
- Love capturing the moment? Share your photos with hashtag #VAFoodTruckBattle
Staunton breweries that host food trucks
Redbeard Brewing Company hosts food trucks several nights each week. Check the events calendar or Facebook for upcoming visits by The Saucy Bird , Eats On the Streets, Sweet Baby Cheeses, Big Red BBQ, Holy Smokes BBQ, Gloria’s Papusuria, Firkin Pie Company, and more.
Every Friday night, Queen City Brewing features a local food truck from a rotating list including The Saucy Bird and Big Red BBQ.