# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Alton Food Truck Festival: Route 66 Centennial Celebration
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 22 Aug, 2026 at 04:00 pm
- **Event Description**: FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC 

Hit the road and celebrate 100 years of Route 66 at the Alton Food Truck Festival!

Join us Saturday, August 22, from 4–8 p.m. at the Alton Amphitheater for an evening packed with incredible food, live music, family fun, and riverfront views. Inspired by the spirit of America's most iconic highway, this year's festival is all about discovering new flavors, making memories and enjoying a classic summer evening in Alton.

Journey from Chicago to Santa Monica and experience the flavors of the open road with offerings from the food trucks below.
Regional Food Trucks:
Cajun Seduction
Clara B's
Cluck Oink Moo Sliders
Doughboy's Wood-Fired Pizza
Fufu N' Sauce
Go! Gyro! Go!
Grace Chicken + Fish
Juice Masters
Lumpia Social
Mr. Noodle
Scoops & More
Tacos El Manny
Tuk Tuk Thai
Wok and Roll
Zacchi
Local Pit-Stop (Alton Vendors):
Duke Bakery
Heaterz Chicken
Jewel Ice Cream
Pig on a Wing
Quick Bite

Admission is free, and so are all of the activities! Enjoy:

➜ Live music by Sheafor and Simes
➜ Rock climbing wall
➜ Yard games
➜ Splash pad open until 8 p.m. (next to the amphitheater).
➜ Regional food trucks
➜ Local Pit Stop featuring Alton area food vendors
➜ Beautiful Mississippi River views

Whether you're a dedicated foodie, a Route 66 enthusiast, or simply looking for a fun night out with family and friends, the Alton Food Truck Festival is the perfect summer experience.

Event Details
➜ Saturday, August 22
➜ 4:00–8:00 p.m.
➜ Alton Amphitheater, 1 Riverfront Drive, Alton, IL

Admission is free. Food and beverages will be available for purchase.

Bring your lawn chairs, your appetite, and come celebrate Route 66 in the heart of Alton!

Thank you to our Sponsors!
Coleman's Country Campers, Republic Services, The Grandpa Gang, Liberty Bank, OSF Healthcare and Big Z Media
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/alton/alton-food-truck-festival-route-66-centennial-celebration/200030473868303
- **Event Categories**: food-drinks, festivals, food-truck-festivals, music, live-music, entertainment, trips-adventures
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 353

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Alton
- **state**: IL
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 1 Riverfront Dr, Alton, IL, United States, Illinois 62002
- **lat**: 38.88889
- **long**: -90.18668
- **full address**: 1 Riverfront Dr, Alton, IL, United States, Illinois 62002

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Alton Food Truck Festival: Route 66 Centennial Celebration being held?
  - **A:** Alton Food Truck Festival: Route 66 Centennial Celebration takes place on Sat, 22 Aug, 2026 at 04:00 pm to Sat, 22 Aug, 2026 at 04:00 pm at 1 Riverfront Dr, Alton, IL, United States, Illinois 62002.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Alton Food Truck Festival: Route 66 Centennial Celebration?
  - **A:** Alton Food Truck Festival: Route 66 Centennial Celebration is organized by Alton Amphitheater.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Alton Food Truck Festival: Route 66 Centennial Celebration is ideal for festival lovers, culture enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a vibrant, immersive community experience. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Alton, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 350+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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