Saturday, September 19, 2026
11:00am - 6:00pm
Habitat ReStore Lot
371 Chatham Drive
Newport News, VA 23602
** $1.00 per ticket sale will be donated to Habitat for Humanity Peninsula & Greater Williamsburg **
General admission (12pm-6pm) is $7.00 ($7.75 including $0.75 transaction fee)
V.I.P. admission (11am-12pm) is $10.00 per person ($10.75 total including $0.75 transaction fee) and a raffle ticket for a chance to win one of three $100 cash prizes awarded at 12:05pm at the DJ Booth (must be present to collect cash).
Children ages 5 and under admitted FREE!
Sponsored By:
More Exhibitors and Retail Vendors To Be Announced Soon!
Check out photos from our previous Great Food Truck Festivals!
The 9th Annual
Great Food Truck Festival – 90’s Edition!
Join us for a day of great food, family fun, and throwback vibes as we bring together the best gourmet food trucks from across Virginia serving a mouthwatering variety of dishes and tasty treats.
WHAT TO EXPECT:
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Over 20 Food, Beverage & Dessert Vendors from across the state
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Live Performances & 90’s Music All Through Out The Day
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Celebrity Appearances & Photo Ops with Disney Princesses, Marvel Characters, and the Lux Lion Mascot
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LIVE Tasting Competition, face painting, balloon twisting & family-friendly fun
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Kids Zone with carnival games — winners earn Truck Bucks to redeem at our Pit Stop Kids Market!
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Retail Vendors & Nonprofit Exhibitors
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Shop-to-Win Contest: Shop with our retail vendors for a chance to win one of three $50 cash prizes, awarded at 3PM, 4PM & 5PM at the DJ Booth (no presence required to win).
90’s Theme Alert!
Come dressed in your best 90’s fit for a chance to win a $50 cash prize every hour from 1PM–5PM for “Best Dressed 90’s Outfit!”
Bring your family, friends, and appetite for an unforgettable day of food, fun, and community!
The Great Food Truck Festival Will Feature:
🏆 Sponsorship Referral Rewards Program 🏆
Help Us Grow — Get Rewarded!
Do you know a business that should sponsor the 8th Annual Great Food Truck Festival? Help us connect and get rewarded for every successful sponsor referral!
💼 Who Can Refer?
Anyone — past vendors, community partners, influencers, staff, and even sponsors can participate!
💰 How It Works:
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Submit Your Referral
Use our online form to refer a potential sponsor. -
We Reach Out
Our team will contact your referral and present our sponsorship packages. -
Get Rewarded When They Sign On
You’ll earn cash or perks when your referral becomes an official, paid sponsor.
🎁 Referral Rewards:
🔗 Submit Your Referral Now: CLICK HERE
🎯 Deadline: August 15, 2025
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.
Bingo
We will be hosting a live BINGO Game every hour from 1:00pm-5:00pm.
Cost: $5.00 per BINGO Card
*Cash payment only* we can not guarantee change, please have exact funds when playing
We will be awarding two prizes each hour as detailed below:
* 1pm - Apple Air Pods & $25 Apple Gift Card
* 2pm - Echo Show & $25 Amazon Gift Card
* 3pm - $50 Door Dash Gift Card & $50 Uber Eats Gift Card
* 4pm - 65" Smart TV & $25 Visa Gift Card
* 5pm - X Box Series S & $25 GameStop Gift Card
Proceeds from BINGO will go to support the non-profit organization, 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:
Carlos Aviles is a Hollywood actor best known for his roles in The Walking Dead and Good Girls. With his dynamic presence on screen and passion for connecting with the community, he brings star power and excitement to the 8th Annual Great Food Truck Festival. As a Guest Judge, Carlos is eager to sample the incredible flavors and help spotlight the culinary talent of the 757.
Carlos Aviles
Mac Specialz is the 757’s realest and fastest rising food reviewer, known for keeping it raw and authentic. The streetz love him for his honesty and realness, making his reviews both trusted and entertaining. With his growing influence, Mac brings his unapologetic flavor and voice to the 8th Annual Great Food Truck Festival as a Guest Judge.
Mac Specialz
Elaine is a vibrant Beauty, Food, and Lifestyle Reviewer who has gained mass popularity for her catchphrase, “Virginia is NOT Boring!..” Her bold personality and engaging content have made her a trusted voice in the community. With a flair for spotlighting hidden gems, Elaine brings energy, authenticity, and fun to everything she does.
Elaine
Alana is the charismatic Midday Host on WNSB Hot 91.1 FM, where her voice and energy connect with listeners. In 2025, she was honored as Coastal Virginia Magazine’s Readers’ Choice Silver Award Winner for Best Female Local Radio Personality. Beyond radio, she is the founder of Club Creative, a platform dedicated to live, in-studio conversations that spotlight Virginia creatives and their businesses.
Alana Mercedes
Best Beverage Tasting Competition
Guest Beverage and Dessert Judges will each be sampling items from participating Beverage Vendors from 3:00pm - 3:30pm at the Red Tent by the DJ Tent/ Eating Area.
However, the Judges won't be crowning the winner for this competition, the attendees will simply scan the QR Code available throughout the festival to cast their vote.
Voting will close promptly at 4:45 PM, and the winner will be announced live on stage at 5:15 PM, where they’ll be awarded a special trophy!
Don’t miss your chance to help crown the festival’s best beverage!
Best Dessert Tasting Competition
Guest Beverage and Dessert Judges will each be sampling items from participating Dessert Vendors from 3:00pm - 3:30pm at the Red Tent by the DJ Tent/ Eating Area.
However, the Judges won't be crowning the winner for this competition, the attendees will simply scan the QR Code available throughout the festival to cast their vote.
Voting will close promptly at 4:45 PM, and the winner will be announced live on stage at 5:15 PM, where they’ll be awarded a special trophy!
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.
Come dressed in your best 90’s fit for a chance to win a $50 cash prize every hour from 1PM–5PM for “Best Dressed 90’s Outfit!”
Cocktails For A Cause
For the first time ever, the Great Food Truck Festival will be serving 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 08/14/2024-09/04/2024, but hurry—there will only be 100 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.
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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! 🍔📸
📣 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
✅ Support a Cause
– $1.00 from every ticket supports Habitat for Humanity Peninsula and Greater Williamsburg
📍 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 8th 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!
Great Food Truck Festival Food, Beverage, and Dessert Vendors
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More Exhibitors and Retail Vendors To Be Announced Soon!
Check out photos from our previous Great Food Truck Festivals!
More Food, Beverage, and Dessert Vendors To Be Announced Soon!
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