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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/Williamsburg International Airport
900 Bland Blvd,
Newport News, VA 23602

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:

VA Soulfood Queen

Tashauna Williams, better known as the VA Soulfood Queen, is an award-winning chef, entrepreneur, and one of Virginia's most recognized soul food caterers. Renowned for her bold flavors, exceptional hospitality, and unforgettable dishes, she has built a loyal following throughout the Commonwealth. As a passionate advocate for great food and culinary excellence, she's bringing her experience and discerning palate to the judging panel at this year's Great Food Truck Festival. Get ready—she knows great food when she tastes it!

Betty

Betty is a lifestyle, food, and travel content creator with a community of more than 119,000 followers across social media. As the creator of The Betty Effect, she showcases the best restaurants, events, experiences, and hidden gems throughout the 757 and beyond. She is best known for "The Betty Rundown," her weekly guide to what's happening around Hampton Roads, answering the question, "Is the 757 boring, or you just don't know where to go to?" Through her popular "Clock Out & Pop Out" happy hour series, Betty brings people together to discover new places, support local businesses, and create lasting memories. She's excited to bring her passion for food and community to the judging panel at this year's Great Food Truck Festival.

Natalia

Natalia has been a familiar voice in Hampton Roads radio for more than two decades, entertaining listeners each weekday morning on Z104 with her signature humor, relatable conversations, and infectious energy. A Christopher Newport University graduate, she proudly calls Hampton Roads home and has built a loyal following by connecting with listeners through pop culture, entertainment, local happenings, and authentic storytelling.

When she's not behind the microphone, Natalia enjoys spending time with her family, staying active, and supporting the Hampton Roads community she has called home for years.

We're excited to welcome Natalia of Z104 as an Official Guest Judge for the 9th Annual Great Food Truck Festival.

Jerry Forrest

Jerry Forrest is an accomplished professional heavyweight boxer from Newport News, Virginia, who has competed on some of boxing's biggest stages against elite competition. Known for his determination, resilience, and hometown pride, Jerry has built a respected career while representing Hampton Roads throughout the boxing world.

Outside of the ring, Jerry is passionate about giving back to his community and inspiring others through hard work and perseverance. We're excited to welcome him as a Guest Food Judge for the 9th Annual Great Food Truck Festival, where he'll help crown the Best Food Vendor of 2026 alongside our distinguished panel of judges.

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.