# Event Details - **Event Name**: (Saturday, May 9th) 2026 Food Truck Battle - Featuring Mayday Parade! - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 09 May, 2026 at 11:00 am – Sat, 09 May, 2026 at 10:00 pm - **Event Description**: The largest gathering of food trucks in CNY history is back and now TWO DAYS! Featuring Mayday Parade on Saturday, May 9th!About 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!55+ 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.Tickets:$5 Saturday General Admission (Increases to $15 the week of the festival)$35 Saturday Music Lovers VIP (Increases to $45 the week of the festival)VIP ticket includes festival admission, $10 in food truck bucks, presale line access, and exclusive VIP area access. Exclusive access to VIP standing room in front of the stage & adjacent VIP tent with covered seating.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/saturday-may-9th-2026-food-truck-battle-featuring-mayday-parade/100001983618303744 - **Event Categories**: food-drinks, entertainment, parades, festivals, music, dog, parties, art, kids, science-fair, live-music, health-wellness, fine-arts, nonprofit, food-truck-festivals, music-festivals - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 6 - **Event Highlights**: - Age Limit: all_ages - Duration: 11 hours - Location: New York State Fairgrounds - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 12.05, max: 50.18, 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**: (Saturday, May 9th) 2026 Food Truck Battle - Featuring Mayday Parade! - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/df798be10bf823c21e609988083b6e1a628bbf30613d29fc209d8e936f727f26-rimg-w1200-h711-dc908b7c-gmir.jpg?v=1771663417 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is (Saturday, May 9th) 2026 Food Truck Battle - Featuring Mayday Parade! being held? - **A:** (Saturday, May 9th) 2026 Food Truck Battle - Featuring Mayday Parade! takes place on Sat, 09 May, 2026 at 11:00 am to Sat, 09 May, 2026 at 10:00 pm at New York State Fairgrounds, 581 State Fair Boulevard, Syracuse, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing (Saturday, May 9th) 2026 Food Truck Battle - Featuring Mayday Parade!? - **A:** (Saturday, May 9th) 2026 Food Truck Battle - Featuring Mayday Parade! 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:** (Saturday, May 9th) 2026 Food Truck Battle - Featuring Mayday Parade! 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. 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