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9th Annual Great Food Truck Festival!

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Saturday, September 19, 2026
Festival Hours: 12:00pm-6:00pm
VIP Admission: 11:00am-12:00pm
Newport News, VA

General admission (12pm-6pm) is $5.00 ($5.75 including $0.75 transaction fee) May Early Bird Special*

$7.00 after May Early Bird Special ($7.75 including $0.75 transaction fee)

$8.00 ($8.75 including $0.75 transaction fee) Day of Festival, At the Entrance Tent

General Admission includes:

- Entry to the Festival

- Access to 30+ Food, Beverage, & Dessert Vendors

- Live DJ & Entertainment

- 1 Raffle Ticket for a chance to win $100 Cash Prize at 5:05pm

- Full Festival Experience

V.I.P. admission (11am-12pm) is $10.00 after May Early Bird Special ($10.75 including $0.75 transaction fee)

$12.00 after May Early Bird Special ($12.75 including $0.75 transaction fee)

$15.00 ($15.75 including $0.75 transaction fee) Day of Festival, At the Entrance Tent

VIP Admission includes:

- Early Entry into the Festival at 11am

- VIP Priority Entry Line

- VIP Priority Food Lines

- VIP Wristband

- Access to 30 + Food, Beverage, & Dessert Vendors

- Live DJ & Entertainment

- 1 Raffle Ticket for a chance to win 1 of 3 $100 Cash Prizes at 12:05pm

- Full Festival Experience

Children ages 5 and under admitted FREE!

Festival Food & Treats

An assortment of delicious cuisine, sweet treats, mouth watering beverages from Statewide Food Trucks & Tent Vendors.

Vendors

A variety of Retail Vendors selling merchandise, services, and more!

Exhibitors

Local businesses will be on hand exhibiting with information offering raffles & free promotional items.

Parking

Event Parking is FREE and located in Zones. Parking Attendants will be on-site in each zone. All vehicles will be required to display the Orange Parking Permit provided by the Parking Attendant. Any vehicle without the parking pass will be subject to towing.

Please follow the Event Parking signs when arriving.

Restrooms

On-Site Portable Units will be available.

Appearances

To Be Announced

Performances

To Be Announced

Small Dogs

Permitted into the festival and must be on a leash at all times.

Get ready for our 90’s BINGO Power Hour—a high-energy, throwback game experience packed with major prizes and nonstop excitement!

Time: 4:30 PM (One Power Hour Only)

Cost:

$20 Cash | $21 Card – 5 BINGO Cards Package
$40 Cash | $42 Card – 15 BINGO Cards Package

Cash, debit, and mobile payments accepted.

Please have payment ready at time of purchase.

* Pre-Purchase your BINGO Cards package and increase your chances. Get 7 BINGO Cards for $21, or 17 BINGO Cards for $41 (Presale Ends September 1, 2026)

🎯 ROUNDS INCLUDE:

Round 1: Tech Starter
Round 2: Home Upgrade
Round 3: Foodie Flex
Final Round: Grand Prize Showdown *BIGGEST PRIZES)

This is not your average bingo—expect high energy, big giveaways, and a full crowd experience you don’t want to miss!

💜 Proceeds from BINGO will support
G.R.O.W. Sis (Giving & Retaining Opportunities for Women in Business)

Food Tasting Competition

Guest Judges will each be sampling items from participating Food Vendors from 3:00pm - 3:30pm at the Red Tent by the DJ Tent/ Eating Area.

Guest Judges will determine which participating Food Vendor will receive the 2026 Best of Food Competition Crystal Glass Trophy!

Our Guest Food Judges:

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Best Beverage - People's Choice Competition

Festival attendees will have the opportunity to vote for their favorite beverage from participating vendors by scanning the QR Code available throughout the event.

This is a People’s Choice competition, so be sure to sip, explore, and cast your vote!

Voting will close promptly at 3:00 PM, and the winner will be announced live on stage alongside the Food Judging Competition Winner.

Don’t miss your chance to help crown the festival’s best beverage!

Best Dessert - People's Choice Competition

Festival attendees will have the opportunity to vote for their favorite dessert from participating vendors by scanning the QR Code available throughout the event.

This is a People’s Choice competition, so be sure to indulge, explore, and cast your vote!

Voting will close promptly at 3:00 PM, and the winner will be announced live on stage alongside the Food Judging Competition Winner.

Don’t miss your chance to help crown the festival’s best dessert!

Cash Prizes

We will be awarding three $100 cash prizes to V.I.P. Attendees.

** Cash Drawing will be at the DJ Tent/Eating Area at 12:05pm **

We will be awarding three $50 cash prizes for shopping with our vendors.

** Cash Drawing will be at the DJ Tent/Eating Area at 3:00pm, 4:00pm, and 5:00pm.

Cocktails For A Cause

We're bringing back our Cocktails for a Cause!

All cocktail sales will benefit the non-profit G.R.O.W. Sis (Giving & Retaining Opportunities for Women in Business)—so you can sip and support an amazing cause!

Drink tickets are on sale from 05/01/2026-09/01/2026, but hurry—there will only be 500 tickets available on the day of the festival!

Don't miss your chance to drink for a great cause!

More Exhibitors and Retail Vendors To Be Announced Soon!

Check out photos from our previous Great Food Truck Festivals!

Press & Media Coverage

* Click here to view the article published by The Daily Press

* Click here to view the article published by WAVY TV 10.

* Click here to view the event coverage from WTKR News Channel 3.

* Click here to view our segment on Hampton Roads Show with Symone Davis.

* Click here to view our guest appearance on the HeART of Hampton Show.

* Click here to view event listing on Virginia.org's Website.

* Click here to view the article published by Best Things Virginia

* Click here to view our guest appearance on the noon segment of Channel 13 News

* Click here to view our Living Local Segment on Wavy TV 10.

Are you a baker, food vendor, food cart operator, chef, or caterer that wishes to participate?

Please fill out the inquiry form here and provide your information to request a FOOD & BEVERAGE VENDOR application.

If we feel your menu compliments our festival, you will receive an application to fill out and submit. FEE: $200

Are you a retail vendor interested in selling your product or are you an exhibitor looking to market your services?

Please click here to request a RETAIL VENDOR-EXHIBITOR application.

If we feel your merchandise or service compliments our festival, you will receive an application to fill out and submit.FEE: $55

🎉 CALLING ALL FOOD BLOGGERS & SOCIAL MEDIA INFLUENCERS! 🍔📸

Asian vlogger filming herself on the street

📣 ATTENTION FOOD BLOGGERS & INFLUENCERS!
Want to eat, post & WIN $500? 😋💵

We’re choosing influencers to attend as VIPs and compete for a $500 cash prize just for posting a short video within 24 hours of the event!

🔥 EXCLUSIVE PERKS FOR INFLUENCERS:
✅ Complimentary VIP Entry Ticket
– VIP Entry into the festival at 11AM
– Raffle ticket for 1 of 3 $100 cash prizes awarded at 12:05p at the DJ Tent

✅ 3 Complimentary Food Sampler Cards
– Try a Sample from 3 different food vendors for content

✅ Custom Branded Promo Graphic to announce to your followers
– Includes your photo + social handles as an Influencer

✅ Access to the VIP Tent
– Meet & mingle with other influencers

✅ 20% Discount Code off of VIP Admission Tickets
– A custom code for you to share with your followers to save on their tickets

📍 LET’S WORK TOGETHER TO EAT, CREATE, & SHOWCASE!
🎉 Apply today: CLICK HERE

Performers Wanted!

Are you a talented performer looking for a stage to showcase your skills?

Lux Events LLC is excited to host the 9th Annual Great Food Truck Festival, and we're searching for dynamic performers to entertain our diverse crowd. Whether you're a band, singer, dancer, street performer, acrobat, fire breather, belly dancer, or have a unique act, this is your chance to shine. Join us and perform in front of thousands of attendees, making your mark on one of the year's most anticipated events.

Click the HERE to be part of an unforgettable experience!

The Great Food Truck Festival Sampler Menu is one of the most anticipated highlights of the event, giving attendees the chance to taste their way through a variety of food, beverage, and dessert vendors all in one place.

Each participating Food, Beverage, & Dessert Vendor offers a featured

3-ounce sampler item for just $3, allowing guests to explore different flavors, discover new favorites, and experience more of the festival without breaking their wallets.

From savory bites to sweet treats, the sampler menu is designed to create a fun, interactive foodie experience while supporting our vendors and maximizing their sales opportunities.