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2025 Food Truck Battle
Friday,May 16, at 4:00 pm - Saturday,May 17, at 10:00 pm
Are you ready for a Food Truck Battle?!
The largest gathering of food trucks in CNY history is NOW TWO DAYS and taking over the NYS Fairgrounds inside Chevy Court on Friday, May 16th from 4-10pm and Saturday, May 17th from 11-10pm!
Join us for a deliciously fun-filled weekend, curated for the food truck foodies and local lovers! Cast your vote for best truck out of 50+ locally owned food trucks from Syracuse, Rochester, Utica and beyond, PLUS enjoy an incredible live music line-up headlined by Cruel Summer on Friday and lovelytheband on Saturday! It’s a party you don’t want to miss!
And that’s not all folks — support your favorite local artists in the Artisan Village, enjoy beer and Ashley Lynn wine slushies, low-cost food samples ($3-$5) and full menu items, take the kids through the Kidzone, play some yard games and so much more!!
Tickets Now On Sale!
$5 Friday General Admission (Increases to $10 the week of the festival)
$5 Saturday General Admission (Increases to $10 the week of the festival)
$5 Friday General Admission (Increases to $10 the week of the festival)
$5 Saturday 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 admission.
FREE parking in the brown lot, entrance is through the main gate. Handicap parking is located next to the main gate.
Enjoy two incredible days of live music, brought to you by Jim Beam!
Music Schedule – Chevy Court Stage (Friday)
DJ Washburn
Stroke
Letizia
Cruel Summer: Live Band Tribute To Taylor Swift
DJ Washburn
Stroke
Letizia
Cruel Summer: Live Band Tribute To Taylor Swift
Music Schedule – Chevy Court Stage (Saturday)
DJ Washburn
Northern Attitude – Noah Kahan Tribute
Akuma Roots
Chris Eves Trio
Brass Inc
When We Were Thirty
lovelytheband
DJ Washburn
Northern Attitude – Noah Kahan Tribute
Akuma Roots
Chris Eves Trio
Brass Inc
When We Were Thirty
lovelytheband
Food Trucks Ready For Battle + Featured Sample Item!
Bold Coast Lobster Co. – Shrimp Cocktail
Byblos Street Grill – Gyro Ball Bowls
Leo’s Donut Factory – Raspberry Zinger Donuts
Kona Ice – Blue Raspberry with Raspberry TOPZ
Mamacitas – Cajun Shrimp Taco
Funk ’n Waffles – Carry On My Wayward Spud
The Baked Potato Express – Half Corn on the Cob
Birdsong Cafe – Lavender lemonade slushie
The Spud Shack – Dill Pickle Ranch Fries
Ma & Pa’s – Fried Nutella Filled Banana
Cue-Dogs – Chicken Tender & Fries
Toss & Fire Wood-Fired Pizza – Chicago Beef Pizza
It’s a Utica Thing – Homemade Rustic Focaccia Sunday Sandwich
Fair Deli – Dr. Pickle
Melt – Amarena Cherry Italian Cream Soda Float
Wrap N Roll – Mini Buffalo Chicken Wrap
The Saucy Sandwich – Garlic Parm Meatballs
Bacon Bomb – BBQ Chicken Drumstick
Skippy’s Ice Cream – S’mores Sundae
Baja Cali Taco Co – Braised Beef Taco with Jalapeño & Pineapple Slaw
Theo Petros – Mini Gyro Bowl
The Angry Pig BBQ – Brisket & Cheddar Tots
Blueberries & Lace – Caramel Brownie Batter Iced Latte
Carvel DeWitt – The Snickers Sundae
Johnny Gee’s BBQ – Jamaican Brown Stew Chicken
Henry’s Hen House – Jerk Chicken
Exhale Cafe & Bakeshop – Lemon Blueberry Cake Cup
Lucky 7 – Cajun Chicken Alfredo
Redneck Reuben Union – The Piddly Redneck
Oompa Loompyas – The Mexipino Loompya Sampler
Bob Barkers – Southwest Tots
Kiki’s Authentic Greek Food – Grape Leaves
Ali Baba Food Truck – Chicken Over Rice
Yum Yum Shack – Spicy Chicken Egg Roll
Glazed & Confused – Caramel Apple Cider Donut Sundae
Saltin’ The City – Chicken Spiedie Skewer
Calle Tropical – Pastelon Empanada (Beef & Plantain)
Muzzi’s D’Italia Ice – Pistachio Ice Cream Cannoli
Rocky’s Roadside – Spicy Chicken Slider
Moonchot’s Authentic Thai Cuisine – Chicken Pad Thai
D&G’s Mac & Cheese – Gold Standard
PB&J’s Lunchbox – PB&J French Toast
Wolf’s Patio Pizza – The Wolf
Oh Crepe & Waffles – Boston Creme Croffle
Dirty Bird Chicken N’ Waffles – Chicken & Waffle on a Stick
Macarollin – Burnt Ends Mac & Cheese
Via Napoli Express – Neapolitan Fried Pizza
Rosalie’s Cruisin’ Cucina – Marsala Meatballs
Barlow’s Concessions – Fresh Squeezed Lemonade
Christiano’s Kitchen – Banga Banga Shrimp
Ji-Woo’s Korean Seoul Food – Combo Bop
Silo Fry Stand – Silo Secret Fries
Silo Food Truck – Spicy Orgasmac
Yxi’s Arepas & Gordito – Mini Arepa Combo
Mother Cluckers – Mini Peri Peri Chicken
Jillie Dogs – The Jillie Dog
Soup ‘R Smash Bros – Grilled Cheese Smash Burger
Polish Roadhouse – Kielbasa & Pierogis
Baga Bowls – Tropical Trio
179 Essen – Essen Sliders
Skinny’s – Deep-Fried Three Color Italian Cookies
Bold Coast Lobster Co. – Shrimp Cocktail
Byblos Street Grill – Gyro Ball Bowls
Leo’s Donut Factory – Raspberry Zinger Donuts
Kona Ice – Blue Raspberry with Raspberry TOPZ
Mamacitas – Cajun Shrimp Taco
Funk ’n Waffles – Carry On My Wayward Spud
The Baked Potato Express – Half Corn on the Cob
Birdsong Cafe – Lavender lemonade slushie
The Spud Shack – Dill Pickle Ranch Fries
Ma & Pa’s – Fried Nutella Filled Banana
Cue-Dogs – Chicken Tender & Fries
Toss & Fire Wood-Fired Pizza – Chicago Beef Pizza
It’s a Utica Thing – Homemade Rustic Focaccia Sunday Sandwich
Fair Deli – Dr. Pickle
Melt – Amarena Cherry Italian Cream Soda Float
Wrap N Roll – Mini Buffalo Chicken Wrap
The Saucy Sandwich – Garlic Parm Meatballs
Bacon Bomb – BBQ Chicken Drumstick
Skippy’s Ice Cream – S’mores Sundae
Baja Cali Taco Co – Braised Beef Taco with Jalapeño & Pineapple Slaw
Theo Petros – Mini Gyro Bowl
The Angry Pig BBQ – Brisket & Cheddar Tots
Blueberries & Lace – Caramel Brownie Batter Iced Latte
Carvel DeWitt – The Snickers Sundae
Johnny Gee’s BBQ – Jamaican Brown Stew Chicken
Henry’s Hen House – Jerk Chicken
Exhale Cafe & Bakeshop – Lemon Blueberry Cake Cup
Lucky 7 – Cajun Chicken Alfredo
Redneck Reuben Union – The Piddly Redneck
Oompa Loompyas – The Mexipino Loompya Sampler
Bob Barkers – Southwest Tots
Kiki’s Authentic Greek Food – Grape Leaves
Ali Baba Food Truck – Chicken Over Rice
Yum Yum Shack – Spicy Chicken Egg Roll
Glazed & Confused – Caramel Apple Cider Donut Sundae
Saltin’ The City – Chicken Spiedie Skewer
Calle Tropical – Pastelon Empanada (Beef & Plantain)
Muzzi’s D’Italia Ice – Pistachio Ice Cream Cannoli
Rocky’s Roadside – Spicy Chicken Slider
Moonchot’s Authentic Thai Cuisine – Chicken Pad Thai
D&G’s Mac & Cheese – Gold Standard
PB&J’s Lunchbox – PB&J French Toast
Wolf’s Patio Pizza – The Wolf
Oh Crepe & Waffles – Boston Creme Croffle
Dirty Bird Chicken N’ Waffles – Chicken & Waffle on a Stick
Macarollin – Burnt Ends Mac & Cheese
Via Napoli Express – Neapolitan Fried Pizza
Rosalie’s Cruisin’ Cucina – Marsala Meatballs
Barlow’s Concessions – Fresh Squeezed Lemonade
Christiano’s Kitchen – Banga Banga Shrimp
Ji-Woo’s Korean Seoul Food – Combo Bop
Silo Fry Stand – Silo Secret Fries
Silo Food Truck – Spicy Orgasmac
Yxi’s Arepas & Gordito – Mini Arepa Combo
Mother Cluckers – Mini Peri Peri Chicken
Jillie Dogs – The Jillie Dog
Soup ‘R Smash Bros – Grilled Cheese Smash Burger
Polish Roadhouse – Kielbasa & Pierogis
Baga Bowls – Tropical Trio
179 Essen – Essen Sliders
Skinny’s – Deep-Fried Three Color Italian Cookies
Enjoy the Artisan Village, presented by Melo Roofing! Featuring local hand-made artists, artisans and vendors.
Artisan Village Vendors
A Craft Away from Crazy
A Lil Bling
Allie B. Creates
Ann’s Midnite Creations
Beth Wagner Art
Bittersweet Dyes
Bored Mama Solutions
Bradt Rd Maple
Brew Chew Beef Jerky
C & N Treasures
Cardinal Signs
CB’s Crochet
Custom Designs by Deanna
Daphne Designs
Daydream Queen Crafts
DT Craft and Laser
Envious Vegan Handbags
Farm Girl Honey
Five Star Pickles and Sausages
Flower Skate Shop
Garden Girl Studio
Hart of Sarah
Hofsdal Concession LLC
Julie and Bridgette’s Crafts
JunkologistsGoods
Kari Berg Creations LLC
Kasama Positivity
Keeping It Personal
Kingsley Street
KJL Woodcrafts
Melissa’s Crafty Creations
Not Your Dad’s Woodshop
Old and in the Way
PaperPie (formerly Usborne Books & More)
Raditive Prints LLC
RICHES Apiary
Salt City Resins
Sara’s Secret Gardens
Selaci the Artist
Silly Sock Lady
Sloppy Kisses Dog Treats
Stay Golden Soy
SYRACHA’CUSE
The Gritty Sisters Soapery
The Hair Jeweler Inc.
The Stitch Witches
Thompson’s Treasures
Tori’s Creations
Unoriginal New York
What the Fluff Marshmallow Co.
Whip My Butta Organics
Woodworking Designs by Wolf
Courtyard Vendors
Kings of Cuts on Demand
Pocketbooks and Pages
The Tattoo Bus
A Craft Away from Crazy
A Lil Bling
Allie B. Creates
Ann’s Midnite Creations
Beth Wagner Art
Bittersweet Dyes
Bored Mama Solutions
Bradt Rd Maple
Brew Chew Beef Jerky
C & N Treasures
Cardinal Signs
CB’s Crochet
Custom Designs by Deanna
Daphne Designs
Daydream Queen Crafts
DT Craft and Laser
Envious Vegan Handbags
Farm Girl Honey
Five Star Pickles and Sausages
Flower Skate Shop
Garden Girl Studio
Hart of Sarah
Hofsdal Concession LLC
Julie and Bridgette’s Crafts
JunkologistsGoods
Kari Berg Creations LLC
Kasama Positivity
Keeping It Personal
Kingsley Street
KJL Woodcrafts
Melissa’s Crafty Creations
Not Your Dad’s Woodshop
Old and in the Way
PaperPie (formerly Usborne Books & More)
Raditive Prints LLC
RICHES Apiary
Salt City Resins
Sara’s Secret Gardens
Selaci the Artist
Silly Sock Lady
Sloppy Kisses Dog Treats
Stay Golden Soy
SYRACHA’CUSE
The Gritty Sisters Soapery
The Hair Jeweler Inc.
The Stitch Witches
Thompson’s Treasures
Tori’s Creations
Unoriginal New York
What the Fluff Marshmallow Co.
Whip My Butta Organics
Woodworking Designs by Wolf
Courtyard Vendors
Kings of Cuts on Demand
Pocketbooks and Pages
The Tattoo Bus
The KidZone is brought to you by The Face Paint Lady and will feature:
Free Character Meet & Greets
Free Balloon Twisting
Bounce Houses by Marty’s Party Rentals
Low Cost Activities:
Face Painting
Sand Art
Bling Bar
Temporary & Glitter Tattoos
Splatter Art by Right Mind Syracuse
MarissaKay Creation
R.S. Henna
Free Character Meet & Greets
Free Balloon Twisting
Bounce Houses by Marty’s Party Rentals
Low Cost Activities:
Face Painting
Sand Art
Bling Bar
Temporary & Glitter Tattoos
Splatter Art by Right Mind Syracuse
MarissaKay Creation
R.S. Henna
DownBeat Percussion, the official drumline of the Buffalo Bills will also perform Saturday at the main gate for the event kick-off and in the courtyard!
A portion of the proceeds from the 2025 Food Truck Battle will be donated to Seventh Heaven Dog Rescue.
Sponsorship opportunities are available, email us at info@syrfoodtrucks.com for more information!
Brought to you by the Syracuse Food Truck Association. Learn more about the SFTA at syrfoodtrucks.com