# Event Details - **Event Name**: (Friday, May 8th) 2026 Food Truck Battle - **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 08 May, 2026 at 04:00 pm – Fri, 08 May, 2026 at 10:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event Description**: 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 11-10pmAbout this EventAre you ready for the biggest food truck party of the year?!Join us Friday, May 8th (4-10pm) & Saturday, May 9th (11-10pm) at for an unforgettable weekend!Tickets:$5 Friday General Admission (Increases to $10 the week of the festival)GA ticket includes festival admission and presale line access.Kids under 12 are FREE and do not require a ticket for general admission55+ locally owned food trucks are ready to BATTLE from Syracuse, Rochester, Buffalo, Ithaca, Utica & beyond. Explore everything from BBQ to tacos, lobster, desserts and everything in between with low-cost samples from each truck.FULL SAMPLE LINEUP:179 Essen - Essen SliderAli Baba Food Truck - Chicken over RiceBacon Bomb - BBQ Chicken DrumstickBaga Bowls on the Go - Trio of the TropicsBarlows Concessions - Freshly Squeezed LemonadeBirdsong Cafe - Lavender Lemonade SlushieBlueberries & Lace - Banana Draft LatteBob Barkers - Deep Fried OreosBold Coast Lobster Co. - Shrimp BruschettaBoom Boom Mex Mex - Mini Taco SaladByblos Street Grill - Chopped Gyro SampleCalle Tropical - Chicken Philly EmpanadaCarvel DeWitt - The Twix SundaeChristiano’s Kitchen - Banga Banga ShrimpCUE-DOGS - Chicken Tenders & FriesD&G's Mac and Cheese - Gold StandardElm Street Tacos - Ramen EloteExhale Bakeshop - Peach Melba CakeFair Deli - Dr. PickleFood Rescue LLC - The Oh Boy Po' BoyGlazed & Confused - Grilled Salted Caramel AppleIt’s a Utica Thing - Oven-Baked Vodka ParmJi-Woos Korean Seoul Food - Combo BopJillie Dogs - The Jillie DogKikis Authentic Greek Food - Dolmades Grape LeavesKona Ice of Liverpool - Mango Kona IceLeo's Donut Factory - Lemon Pie DonutsMa & Pa’s Fair Favorites - Dubai Deep-Fried OreoMacarollin Food Truck - Buffalo Chicken Mac & CheeseMamacitas - Seoul Street NachosMoonchot's Authentic Thai Cuisine - Chicken Pad ThaiOompa Loompyas - Mini Puffy Taco Tag TeamPB&J’s Lunch Box - Grilled PB&J French ToastRedneck Reuben Union - ReubenRosalie's Cruisin Cucina - Marsala MeatballsRuby's Colombian Cuisine - Colombian EmpanadasSaltin' the City - Corn RibsSkippy's Ice Cream - Happy Birthday America SundaeSoda & Pop Stop - Down by the Bay ComboSoup'R Smash Bros - Grilled Cheese Smash BurgerThe Angry Pig BBQ - Brisket & Cheddar MacThe Baked Potato Express - Corn on the CobThe Saucy Sandwich - Garlic Parm MeatballThe Spud Shack - Dill Pickle Ranch FriesToss & Fire - Spicy Vodka Pizza SliceVia Napoli Express Inc. - Carbonara Pizza SliceVietnamese Noodle House - Pho Dip Banh MiWestend Chopped - Chopped CheeseWrap N Roll - Mini Buffalo Chicken WrapYum Yum Shack - BBQ Chicken EggrollsOh Crepe & Waffles - Boston Cream CroffleDirty Bird Chicken N’ Waffles LLC - The Chicken CoopPolish Roadhouse - Kielbasa, Pierogies & Stuffed CabbageLucky 7 - Philly Cheesesteak EggrollSalt City Smokehouse - Pork Belly Burnt EndsSilo Food Truck - Silo Orgas’MacSilo Fry Stand - Silo Secret FriesFlavor Queenz - Deep Fried RibsTwo days of incredible live music presented by & featuring on Friday and on Saturday. You can also catch Downbeat Percussion, the official drumline of the Buffalo Bills on Saturday!Friday Main Stage – Chevy CourtTime | Act4:00–5:00 PM — DJ Washburn5:00–6:15 PM — Chris Eves Trio6:30–7:45 PM — Brass Inc.8:05–9:35 PM — Dangerous TypeSaturday Main Stage – Chevy CourtTime | Act11:00 AM–12:00 PM — DJ Washburn12:00–1:15 PM — Akuma Roots1:35–2:50 PM — Jes Sheldon & Stewards of Sol3:10–4:25 PM — Shawn Smith Band4:45–6:00 PM — Jess Novak Band6:15–7:30 PM — When We Were Thirty8:10–8:25 PM — Awards Presentation8:30–9:45 PM — Mayday ParadeArtisan Village – Science & Industry BuildingTime | ActFriday4:00–8:00 PM — Eli FlynnSaturday11:00 AM–1:00 PM — DJ Lenny Mvdhitz1:00–3:00 PM — Just Joe3:00–5:00 PM — DJ Lenny Mvdhitz5:00–7:00 PM — Kylie B7:00–8:00 PM — DJ Lenny MvdhitzA portion of the proceeds from the 2026 Food Truck Battle will benefit .KIDZONE - Fun for the whole family!FREE Activities:FPL Characters Meet & Greet (Saturday Only)Balloon TwistingBounce Houses & Yard Games (Marty’s Party Rentals)SFTA Activity Zone (Cornhole, Yard Games, Hula Zone)Low-Cost Activities & Vendors:Face Painting, Glitter, Tattoos, Sand Art, Bling BarRightMind Splatter pARTy & Sunglass BarRS Henna, MarissaKay Creations, Sugar Sand & Co.Beverages:Wine slushies from Ashley Lynn WineryCraft & domestic beer from Clipper TavernPepsi products available at our Beverage station and individual food trucksFree parking, free admission for kids 12 & 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 Craft Away From CrazyAccustom Lifestyle LLCAnn’s Midnite CreationsArtboy DesignBradt Rd. MapleBrew Chew Beef JerkyCaveman CreationsDaphne DesignsDawn’s CraftsEarthquake SpicesEnviousFarm Girl HoneyFerris LiteFive Star Pickles & SausagesFlower Skate ShopGolden Grrls CreationsHonest Brook FudgeIdle PawsJunebug’s Finds & DesignsJulie & Bridgette’s CraftsJunkologists GoodsK&GKings of Cuts On DemandKJL WoodcraftsLiza Coco ArtLovelinx Permanent Jewelry New YorkMelissa’s Crafty CreationsMr. & Mrs. CrystalsPaint & Pen by LoriPaperPiePocketbooks & PagesRadiant PrintsRavenHuff AcresSara’s Secret GardensSerenity WellnessSharon Cerra, Pampered ChefShep’s Woodworking & CraftsSilly Sock LadySimply Divine DetailsSloppy Kisses Dog TreatsStay Golden SoySticks & StonesStudio 26 CreationsSustainable StitchCraftThe Gritty Sisters SoaperyThe Tattoo BusVixen’s HollowWalking Miss Daisy’sGet your tickets now and experience the ultimate food truck showdown. Bring your crew. Come hungry. Don’t miss it. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/syracuse/friday-may-8th-2026-food-truck-battle/100001983617497332 - **Event Categories**: food-drinks, entertainment, music, dog, parties, festivals, art, kids, science-fair, live-music, health-wellness, fine-arts, nonprofit, parades - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 10 - **Event Highlights**: - Age Limit: all_ages - Duration: 6 hours - Location: New York State Fairgrounds - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 6.45, max: 6.45, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Syracuse - **state**: NY - **country**: United States - **location**: New York State Fairgrounds - **lat**: 43.07321689999999 - **long**: -76.22474310000001 - **full address**: New York State Fairgrounds, 581 State Fair Boulevard, Syracuse, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: (Friday, May 8th) 2026 Food Truck Battle - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/dd253403b36e1cb9b00147155fd78d112cb34577298e8fc4162c3f1befd2a945-rimg-w1200-h711-dc918a7c-gmir.jpg?v=1771663495 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is (Friday, May 8th) 2026 Food Truck Battle being held? - **A:** (Friday, May 8th) 2026 Food Truck Battle takes place on Fri, 08 May, 2026 at 04:00 pm to Fri, 08 May, 2026 at 10:00 pm at New York State Fairgrounds, 581 State Fair Boulevard, Syracuse, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing (Friday, May 8th) 2026 Food Truck Battle? - **A:** (Friday, May 8th) 2026 Food Truck Battle is organized by Syracuse Food Truck Association. - **Q**: What has been the experience of attendees at Syracuse Food Truck Association's events? - **A:** Syracuse Food Truck Association has 151+ followers on AllEvents, reflecting a trusted and active community of event-goers who follow their events. Syracuse Food Truck Association has a verified profile on AllEvents where you can read reviews and explore their upcoming events. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** (Friday, May 8th) 2026 Food Truck Battle is ideal for party-goers, social butterflies, and anyone looking for a great night out with music, drinks, and good vibes. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Syracuse, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If (Friday, May 8th) 2026 Food Truck Battle sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast. ## Similar Events - **Event Name**: Syracuse Food Truck Takeover & Market - **Date**: Thu, 14 May at 04:00 pm - **Venue**: 2100 Park St, Syracuse, NY, United States, New York 13208 - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/syracuse/syracuse-food-truck-takeover-and-market/200029948212640 - **Event Name**: 2026 North Syracuse Family Festival - **Date**: Sat, 23 May at 11:00 pm - **Venue**: North Syracuse Community Center, 700 South Bay Rd,Clay,NY,United States - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/clay/2026-north-syracuse-family-festival/200029887513952 - **Event Name**: Barnapalooza 2026 - **Date**: Sat, 23 May at 04:00 pm - **Venue**: Northland Sheep Dairy, 3501 Hoxie Gorge Freetown Rd,Marathon,NY,United States - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/marathon/barnapalooza-2026/200029849340300 - **Event Name**: Destination After Dark live at Treleaven Wines - **Date**: Fri, 29 May - **Venue**: Treleaven Wines, 658 Lake Road, King Ferry, United States - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/king-ferry/destination-after-dark-live-at-treleaven-wines/100001982025531720 - **Event Name**: Brews & Bites: Meier's Creek Inner Harbor - **Date**: Thu, 14 May at 05:00 pm - **Venue**: Meier’ Creek Brewing Co, 198 Salt Shed Dr, Syracuse, NY 13204, United States - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/syracuse/brews-and-bites-meiers-creek-inner-harbor/200030012732021 ## Structured Data (JSON-LD) ```json [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Event", "name": "(Friday, May 8th) 2026 Food Truck Battle", "image": "https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/dd253403b36e1cb9b00147155fd78d112cb34577298e8fc4162c3f1befd2a945-rimg-w1200-h711-dc918a7c-gmir.jpg?v=1771663495", "startDate": "2026-05-08T16:00:00-04:00", "endDate": "2026-05-08T22:00:00-04:00", "url": "https://allevents.in/syracuse/friday-may-8th-2026-food-truck-battle/100001983617497332", "location": { "@type": "Place", "name": "New York State Fairgrounds", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "streetAddress": "581 State Fair Boulevard", "postalCode": "13209", "addressLocality": "Syracuse", "addressRegion": "NY", "addressCountry": "US" }, "geo": { "@type": "GeoCoordinates", "latitude": "43.07321689999999", "longitude": "-76.22474310000001" } }, "eventAttendanceMode": "https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceMode", "description": "The largest gathering of food trucks in CNY history is back and now TWO DAYS! 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