(Friday, May 8th) 2026 Food Truck Battle

Syracuse Food Truck Association

The largest gathering of food trucks in CNY history is back and now TWO DAYS! Friday, May 8th from 4-10pm & Saturday, May 9th from 11-10pm

New York State Fairgrounds

Are you ready for the biggest food truck party of the year?!Join us Friday, May 8th (4-10pm) &amp; Saturday, May 9th (11-10pm) at <a href="https://www.facebook.com/nysfair?__cft__%5B0%5D=AZaT7SSn32IZ2UrAVh2fn89oKU7VNf_w5joUZvrz2U3SIeQdydaa0vTZ8ujrtCZGM9RLrFF6ddkGOK_XYWGBxXfIxu4ECraJEomAurBml4Z-FSCy0HJv2kA5fE16UlMp4W6i3SuUYb5Bu8VWQTffFoXT-6O4pYDJvBDtZI2tBnwiFnas0on-brstq-e9vKVHXUBvIZ1aRvgeHP3ehlV5Bat2FIJ861Nx01chV_l0gKi9ZA&amp;__tn__=-%5DK-R" title="https://www.facebook.com/nysfair?__cft__%5B0%5D=AZaT7SSn32IZ2UrAVh2fn89oKU7VNf_w5joUZvrz2U3SIeQdydaa0vTZ8ujrtCZGM9RLrFF6ddkGOK_XYWGBxXfIxu4ECraJEomAurBml4Z-FSCy0HJv2kA5fE16UlMp4W6i3SuUYb5Bu8VWQTffFoXT-6O4pYDJvBDtZI2tBnwiFnas0on-brstq-e9vKVHXUBvIZ1aRvgeHP3ehlV5Bat2FIJ861Nx01chV_l0gKi9ZA&amp;__tn__=-%5DK-R" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">The Great New York State Fair</a> for an unforgettable weekend!Tickets:<ul><li>$5 Friday General Admission (Increases to $10 the week of the festival)</li><li>GA ticket includes festival admission and presale line access.</li><li>Kids under 12 are FREE and do not require a ticket for general admission</li></ul>55+ locally owned food trucks are ready to BATTLE from Syracuse, Rochester, Buffalo, Ithaca, Utica &amp; beyond. Explore everything from BBQ to tacos, lobster, desserts and everything in between with low-cost samples from each truck.FULL SAMPLE LINEUP:<ul><li>179 Essen - Essen Slider</li><li>Ali Baba Food Truck - Chicken over Rice</li><li>Bacon Bomb - BBQ Chicken Drumstick</li><li>Baga Bowls on the Go - Trio of the Tropics</li><li>Barlows Concessions - Freshly Squeezed Lemonade</li><li>Birdsong Cafe - Lavender Lemonade Slushie</li><li>Blueberries &amp; Lace - Banana Draft Latte</li><li>Bob Barkers - Deep Fried Oreos</li><li>Bold Coast Lobster Co. - Shrimp Bruschetta</li><li>Boom Boom Mex Mex - Mini Taco Salad</li><li>Byblos Street Grill - Chopped Gyro Sample</li><li>Calle Tropical - Chicken Philly Empanada</li><li>Carvel DeWitt - The Twix Sundae</li><li>Christiano’s Kitchen - Banga Banga Shrimp</li><li>CUE-DOGS - Chicken Tenders &amp; Fries</li><li>D&amp;G's Mac and Cheese - Gold Standard</li><li>Elm Street Tacos - Ramen Elote</li><li>Exhale Bakeshop - Peach Melba Cake</li><li>Fair Deli - Dr. Pickle</li><li>Food Rescue LLC - The Oh Boy Po' Boy</li><li>Glazed &amp; Confused - Grilled Salted Caramel Apple</li><li>It’s a Utica Thing - Oven-Baked Vodka Parm</li><li>Ji-Woos Korean Seoul Food - Combo Bop</li><li>Jillie Dogs - The Jillie Dog</li><li>Kikis Authentic Greek Food - Dolmades Grape Leaves</li><li>Kona Ice of Liverpool - Mango Kona Ice</li><li>Leo's Donut Factory - Lemon Pie Donuts</li><li>Ma &amp; Pa’s Fair Favorites - Dubai Deep-Fried Oreo</li><li>Macarollin Food Truck - Buffalo Chicken Mac &amp; Cheese</li><li>Mamacitas - Seoul Street Nachos</li><li>Moonchot's Authentic Thai Cuisine - Chicken Pad Thai</li><li>Oompa Loompyas - Mini Puffy Taco Tag Team</li><li>PB&amp;J’s Lunch Box - Grilled PB&amp;J French Toast</li><li>Redneck Reuben Union - Reuben</li><li>Rosalie's Cruisin Cucina - Marsala Meatballs</li><li>Ruby's Colombian Cuisine - Colombian Empanadas</li><li>Saltin' the City - Corn Ribs</li><li>Skippy's Ice Cream - Happy Birthday America Sundae</li><li>Soda &amp; Pop Stop - Down by the Bay Combo</li><li>Soup'R Smash Bros - Grilled Cheese Smash Burger</li><li>The Angry Pig BBQ - Brisket &amp; Cheddar Mac</li><li>The Baked Potato Express - Corn on the Cob</li><li>The Saucy Sandwich - Garlic Parm Meatball</li><li>The Spud Shack - Dill Pickle Ranch Fries</li><li>Toss &amp; Fire - Spicy Vodka Pizza Slice</li><li>Via Napoli Express Inc. - Carbonara Pizza Slice</li><li>Vietnamese Noodle House - Pho Dip Banh Mi</li><li>Westend Chopped - Chopped Cheese</li><li>Wrap N Roll - Mini Buffalo Chicken Wrap</li><li>Yum Yum Shack - BBQ Chicken Eggrolls</li><li>Oh Crepe &amp; Waffles - Boston Cream Croffle</li><li>Dirty Bird Chicken N’ Waffles LLC - The Chicken Coop</li><li>Polish Roadhouse - Kielbasa, Pierogies &amp; Stuffed Cabbage</li><li>Lucky 7 - Philly Cheesesteak Eggroll</li><li>Salt City Smokehouse - Pork Belly Burnt Ends</li><li>Silo Food Truck - Silo Orgas’Mac</li><li>Silo Fry Stand - Silo Secret Fries</li><li>Flavor Queenz - Deep Fried Ribs</li></ul>Two days of incredible live music presented by <a href="https://www.facebook.com/CuzJoeKnows?__cft__%5B0%5D=AZaT7SSn32IZ2UrAVh2fn89oKU7VNf_w5joUZvrz2U3SIeQdydaa0vTZ8ujrtCZGM9RLrFF6ddkGOK_XYWGBxXfIxu4ECraJEomAurBml4Z-FSCy0HJv2kA5fE16UlMp4W6i3SuUYb5Bu8VWQTffFoXT-6O4pYDJvBDtZI2tBnwiFnas0on-brstq-e9vKVHXUBvIZ1aRvgeHP3ehlV5Bat2FIJ861Nx01chV_l0gKi9ZA&amp;__tn__=-%5DK-R" title="https://www.facebook.com/CuzJoeKnows?__cft__%5B0%5D=AZaT7SSn32IZ2UrAVh2fn89oKU7VNf_w5joUZvrz2U3SIeQdydaa0vTZ8ujrtCZGM9RLrFF6ddkGOK_XYWGBxXfIxu4ECraJEomAurBml4Z-FSCy0HJv2kA5fE16UlMp4W6i3SuUYb5Bu8VWQTffFoXT-6O4pYDJvBDtZI2tBnwiFnas0on-brstq-e9vKVHXUBvIZ1aRvgeHP3ehlV5Bat2FIJ861Nx01chV_l0gKi9ZA&amp;__tn__=-%5DK-R" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Stanley Law Offices</a> &amp; <a href="https://www.facebook.com/music4themission?__cft__%5B0%5D=AZaT7SSn32IZ2UrAVh2fn89oKU7VNf_w5joUZvrz2U3SIeQdydaa0vTZ8ujrtCZGM9RLrFF6ddkGOK_XYWGBxXfIxu4ECraJEomAurBml4Z-FSCy0HJv2kA5fE16UlMp4W6i3SuUYb5Bu8VWQTffFoXT-6O4pYDJvBDtZI2tBnwiFnas0on-brstq-e9vKVHXUBvIZ1aRvgeHP3ehlV5Bat2FIJ861Nx01chV_l0gKi9ZA&amp;__tn__=-%5DK-R" title="https://www.facebook.com/music4themission?__cft__%5B0%5D=AZaT7SSn32IZ2UrAVh2fn89oKU7VNf_w5joUZvrz2U3SIeQdydaa0vTZ8ujrtCZGM9RLrFF6ddkGOK_XYWGBxXfIxu4ECraJEomAurBml4Z-FSCy0HJv2kA5fE16UlMp4W6i3SuUYb5Bu8VWQTffFoXT-6O4pYDJvBDtZI2tBnwiFnas0on-brstq-e9vKVHXUBvIZ1aRvgeHP3ehlV5Bat2FIJ861Nx01chV_l0gKi9ZA&amp;__tn__=-%5DK-R" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Music for the Mission</a> featuring <a href="https://www.facebook.com/DangerousTypeBand?__cft__%5B0%5D=AZaT7SSn32IZ2UrAVh2fn89oKU7VNf_w5joUZvrz2U3SIeQdydaa0vTZ8ujrtCZGM9RLrFF6ddkGOK_XYWGBxXfIxu4ECraJEomAurBml4Z-FSCy0HJv2kA5fE16UlMp4W6i3SuUYb5Bu8VWQTffFoXT-6O4pYDJvBDtZI2tBnwiFnas0on-brstq-e9vKVHXUBvIZ1aRvgeHP3ehlV5Bat2FIJ861Nx01chV_l0gKi9ZA&amp;__tn__=-%5DK-R" title="https://www.facebook.com/DangerousTypeBand?__cft__%5B0%5D=AZaT7SSn32IZ2UrAVh2fn89oKU7VNf_w5joUZvrz2U3SIeQdydaa0vTZ8ujrtCZGM9RLrFF6ddkGOK_XYWGBxXfIxu4ECraJEomAurBml4Z-FSCy0HJv2kA5fE16UlMp4W6i3SuUYb5Bu8VWQTffFoXT-6O4pYDJvBDtZI2tBnwiFnas0on-brstq-e9vKVHXUBvIZ1aRvgeHP3ehlV5Bat2FIJ861Nx01chV_l0gKi9ZA&amp;__tn__=-%5DK-R" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Dangerous Type</a> on Friday and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/maydayparade?__cft__%5B0%5D=AZaT7SSn32IZ2UrAVh2fn89oKU7VNf_w5joUZvrz2U3SIeQdydaa0vTZ8ujrtCZGM9RLrFF6ddkGOK_XYWGBxXfIxu4ECraJEomAurBml4Z-FSCy0HJv2kA5fE16UlMp4W6i3SuUYb5Bu8VWQTffFoXT-6O4pYDJvBDtZI2tBnwiFnas0on-brstq-e9vKVHXUBvIZ1aRvgeHP3ehlV5Bat2FIJ861Nx01chV_l0gKi9ZA&amp;__tn__=-%5DK-R" title="https://www.facebook.com/maydayparade?__cft__%5B0%5D=AZaT7SSn32IZ2UrAVh2fn89oKU7VNf_w5joUZvrz2U3SIeQdydaa0vTZ8ujrtCZGM9RLrFF6ddkGOK_XYWGBxXfIxu4ECraJEomAurBml4Z-FSCy0HJv2kA5fE16UlMp4W6i3SuUYb5Bu8VWQTffFoXT-6O4pYDJvBDtZI2tBnwiFnas0on-brstq-e9vKVHXUBvIZ1aRvgeHP3ehlV5Bat2FIJ861Nx01chV_l0gKi9ZA&amp;__tn__=-%5DK-R" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Mayday Parade</a> on Saturday. You can also catch Downbeat Percussion, the official drumline of the Buffalo Bills on Saturday!Friday Main Stage – Chevy CourtTime | Act 4:00–5:00 PM — DJ Washburn 5:00–6:15 PM — Chris Eves Trio 6:30–7:45 PM — Brass Inc. 8:05–9:35 PM — Dangerous TypeSaturday Main Stage – Chevy CourtTime | Act 11:00 AM–12:00 PM — DJ Washburn 12:00–1:15 PM — Akuma Roots 1:35–2:50 PM — Jes Sheldon &amp; Stewards of Sol 3:10–4:25 PM — Shawn Smith Band 4:45–6:00 PM — Jess Novak Band 6:15–7:30 PM — When We Were Thirty 8:10–8:25 PM — Awards Presentation 8:30–9:45 PM — Mayday ParadeArtisan Village – Science &amp; Industry BuildingTime | ActFriday 4:00–8:00 PM — Eli FlynnSaturday 11:00 AM–1:00 PM — DJ Lenny Mvdhitz 1:00–3:00 PM — Just Joe 3:00–5:00 PM — DJ Lenny Mvdhitz 5:00–7:00 PM — Kylie B 7:00–8:00 PM — DJ Lenny MvdhitzA portion of the proceeds from the 2026 Food Truck Battle will benefit <a href="https://www.facebook.com/SeventhHeavenRescue?__cft__%5B0%5D=AZaT7SSn32IZ2UrAVh2fn89oKU7VNf_w5joUZvrz2U3SIeQdydaa0vTZ8ujrtCZGM9RLrFF6ddkGOK_XYWGBxXfIxu4ECraJEomAurBml4Z-FSCy0HJv2kA5fE16UlMp4W6i3SuUYb5Bu8VWQTffFoXT-6O4pYDJvBDtZI2tBnwiFnas0on-brstq-e9vKVHXUBvIZ1aRvgeHP3ehlV5Bat2FIJ861Nx01chV_l0gKi9ZA&amp;__tn__=-%5DK-R" title="https://www.facebook.com/SeventhHeavenRescue?__cft__%5B0%5D=AZaT7SSn32IZ2UrAVh2fn89oKU7VNf_w5joUZvrz2U3SIeQdydaa0vTZ8ujrtCZGM9RLrFF6ddkGOK_XYWGBxXfIxu4ECraJEomAurBml4Z-FSCy0HJv2kA5fE16UlMp4W6i3SuUYb5Bu8VWQTffFoXT-6O4pYDJvBDtZI2tBnwiFnas0on-brstq-e9vKVHXUBvIZ1aRvgeHP3ehlV5Bat2FIJ861Nx01chV_l0gKi9ZA&amp;__tn__=-%5DK-R" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Seventh Heaven Rescue</a>. KIDZONE - Fun for the whole family!FREE Activities:<ul><li>FPL Characters Meet &amp; Greet (Saturday Only)</li><li>Balloon Twisting</li><li>Bounce Houses &amp; Yard Games (Marty’s Party Rentals)</li><li>SFTA Activity Zone (Cornhole, Yard Games, Hula Zone)</li></ul>Low-Cost Activities &amp; Vendors:<ul><li>Face Painting, Glitter, Tattoos, Sand Art, Bling Bar</li><li>RightMind Splatter pARTy &amp; Sunglass Bar</li><li>RS Henna, MarissaKay Creations, Sugar Sand &amp; Co.</li></ul>Beverages:<ul><li>Wine slushies from Ashley Lynn Winery</li><li>Craft &amp; domestic beer from Clipper Tavern</li><li>Pepsi products available at our Beverage station and individual food trucks</li></ul> Free parking, free admission for kids 12 &amp; under, and plenty of space to relax and enjoy the festival grounds all day long.Shop handmade goods, crafts, specialty foods and more inside the Artisan Village, presented by <a href="https://www.facebook.com/meloroofing?__cft__%5B0%5D=AZaT7SSn32IZ2UrAVh2fn89oKU7VNf_w5joUZvrz2U3SIeQdydaa0vTZ8ujrtCZGM9RLrFF6ddkGOK_XYWGBxXfIxu4ECraJEomAurBml4Z-FSCy0HJv2kA5fE16UlMp4W6i3SuUYb5Bu8VWQTffFoXT-6O4pYDJvBDtZI2tBnwiFnas0on-brstq-e9vKVHXUBvIZ1aRvgeHP3ehlV5Bat2FIJ861Nx01chV_l0gKi9ZA&amp;__tn__=-%5DK-R" title="https://www.facebook.com/meloroofing?__cft__%5B0%5D=AZaT7SSn32IZ2UrAVh2fn89oKU7VNf_w5joUZvrz2U3SIeQdydaa0vTZ8ujrtCZGM9RLrFF6ddkGOK_XYWGBxXfIxu4ECraJEomAurBml4Z-FSCy0HJv2kA5fE16UlMp4W6i3SuUYb5Bu8VWQTffFoXT-6O4pYDJvBDtZI2tBnwiFnas0on-brstq-e9vKVHXUBvIZ1aRvgeHP3ehlV5Bat2FIJ861Nx01chV_l0gKi9ZA&amp;__tn__=-%5DK-R" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Melo Roofing</a>:<ul><li>A Craft Away From Crazy</li><li>Accustom Lifestyle LLC</li><li>Ann’s Midnite Creations</li><li>Artboy Design</li><li>Bradt Rd. Maple</li><li>Brew Chew Beef Jerky</li><li>Caveman Creations</li><li>Daphne Designs</li><li>Dawn’s Crafts</li><li>Earthquake Spices</li><li>Envious</li><li>Farm Girl Honey</li><li>Ferris Lite</li><li>Five Star Pickles &amp; Sausages</li><li>Flower Skate Shop</li><li>Golden Grrls Creations</li><li>Honest Brook Fudge</li><li>Idle Paws</li><li>Junebug’s Finds &amp; Designs</li><li>Julie &amp; Bridgette’s Crafts</li><li>Junkologists Goods</li><li>K&amp;G</li><li>Kings of Cuts On Demand</li><li>KJL Woodcrafts</li><li>Liza Coco Art</li><li>Lovelinx Permanent Jewelry New York</li><li>Melissa’s Crafty Creations</li><li>Mr. &amp; Mrs. Crystals</li><li>Paint &amp; Pen by Lori</li><li>PaperPie</li><li>Pocketbooks &amp; Pages</li><li>Radiant Prints</li><li>RavenHuff Acres</li><li>Sara’s Secret Gardens</li><li>Serenity Wellness</li><li>Sharon Cerra, Pampered Chef</li><li>Shep’s Woodworking &amp; Crafts</li><li>Silly Sock Lady</li><li>Simply Divine Details</li><li>Sloppy Kisses Dog Treats</li><li>Stay Golden Soy</li><li>Sticks &amp; Stones</li><li>Studio 26 Creations</li><li>Sustainable StitchCraft</li><li>The Gritty Sisters Soapery</li><li>The Tattoo Bus</li><li>Vixen’s Hollow</li><li>Walking Miss Daisy’s</li></ul>Get your tickets now and experience the ultimate food truck showdown. Bring your crew. Come hungry. Don’t miss it.

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