Columbus Food Truck Festival – Hilliard Edition

There’s going to be double the Food Truck Extravaganzas in Summer 2024 with TWO editions of the Food Truck Festival in Columbus!

Over 50 Food Trucks and Carts will take part in these festivals with the return to Downtown Columbus, and again at Franklin County Fairgrounds. 

image: The Columbus Food Truck Festival

The festival was so popular last year, that they are having it twice! It will return Downtown Columbus after a few year’s hiatus, and come back to the Franklin County Fairgrounds, where crowds loved the bigger space and more parking! 

The festival showcases delicious and unique fare from 50+ gourmet food trucks from Ohio and across the Midwest. There are artisans, crafters, and live music throughout the weekends. 

The Columbus Food Truck Festival

Hilliard edition Columbus Food Truck Festival

Saturday, August 17, 2024 from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. at the Franklin County Fairgrounds. 
$5 per person presale and $10 per ticket day of event. Children 12 and under are free with an adult 18 years of age and older.

Tickets are only required for the Hilliard event reflecting its unique and intimate venue and first come, first served parking setup which differs from the expansive setting of the Scioto Peninsula. 

credit David Heasley

Food Vendors include: Gess Who Tacos, Island Noodles, Zone 5 BBQ, Glaze ‘Em Grommet Funnel Cakes, Kona Ice, Casa Hacienda, Nate Dogz, Dave’s Caribbean, Merrybrook Baking Company, Happy Elephant, Uncle Bacon’s BBQ, Big Pappy’s BBQ, Streetpops, Zaki Grill, Big Mouth Egg Rolls, Rime Time Pops, Amish Country Donuts, Grilled Cheese Gangsters, The Cheesecakery, Tito’s Asian Kitchen, For the Love of Dough, Fat Boy Q, Rodalyn’s Kitchen, Graeter’s Ice Cream, Fat Kid Burgers, Rafter C Chuckwagon, LaRosas Family Pizzeria, Pizza Cottage, Cazuelas, Fine Smoke Barbeque, Tortilla Street Food, CiaoGelatoTruck, Cousins Maine Lobster and more TBA.

Live music lineup includes

• 1:30pm Jared Mahone
• 4pm Andy Shaw Band
• 6pm Jocef Michael Band
• 8pm Friends of the Dead

Complimentary onsite parking is available with a ticket, though spaces are limited and will be provided on a first-come, first-served basis. Additionally, there is ample free on-street parking surrounding the fairgrounds.

credit David Heasley

About the festival 

While the festival’s mission is to support food tourism in the Central Ohio area and support small businesses, another very essential component to the festival is to help build awareness and support local non-profit organizations that serve the Central Ohio community. Since the festival’s inception in 2010, over $97,000 has been donated to local charitable organizations.

This year, the festival is thrilled to announce Music Loves Ohio has been named as one of the nonprofit partners.

photo courtesy of the Festival

Looking for other festivals to enjoy this year? Check out the huge list of Festivals around Columbus!

Over 325 festivals in Columbus and Central Ohio in 2024

Downtown Columbus Food Truck Festival

Friday, July 12, and Saturday, July 13, 2024 from 11 a.m. – 10 p.m.

The festival will take place along the Scioto Peninsula. Free admission. Expect an impressive lineup of food trucks, live music, artisans, crafters, and family-friendly activities.

Highlights include: 

• Performances by popular bands such as The Bittertones, Friends of the Dead, and MojoFlo.
• Over 50 of Ohio’s best food trucks offering a wide variety of culinary delights.
• Unique shopping experiences featuring the Columbus Vintage Exchange, as well as local artisans and crafters.
• Family activities on the Rich Street Bridge, creating a fun atmosphere for all ages. Enjoy a free, unique carnival-style event featuring iconic summer fun including a trackless train, obstacle course, wipeout attraction, and more.
• Adult- and family-friendly fun and breathtaking views, directly between the Food Truck Festival and the enhanced Scioto Mile Fountain at Bicentennial Park.

The festival supports local non-profit organizations, including Music Loves Ohio.

See full details, vendors and more on the website. 

The Junto Hotel, located nearby, is offering special discount of 10% in conjunction with the festival.

photo courtesy of the Columbus Food Truck Festival