Savor the Flavors: Top-Rated 2026 New Jersey Food Truck Festivals
From lively Shore boardwalks to scenic North Jersey parks, New Jersey’s food scene is hitting new heights in 2026.
This guide spotlights the top food truck festivals, carefully selected for standout vendors, strong crowds, great entertainment, and consistently high-quality experiences.
Updated on May 4, 2026
Recurring New Jersey Food Truck Festivals in 2026
Main Street Medford Food Truck Third Thursdays
Every 3rd Thursday, March 19 to December 17, 2026, 5pm-9pm
Main Street, Medford, NJ
It’s a night out for all ages with multiple food trucks, live music, cozy seating, and charming lights lining the street.
Wallisch Homestead Flea & Vintage Marketplace
Held monthly from May through October: May 17, June 14, July 19, August 16, September 20, October 18, 2026
Ridgewood State Park, NJ
Located on
beautiful 99-acre site , with a dedicated vintage and antique section, along with a diverse marketplace featuring new items, crafts, and garage-sale finds. Expect local food trucks and live music throughout the day.
Cost: Free
Wildwood Crest Summer Music Series & Food Truck Festival Saturday, May 9th, 2026; 12pm - 7pm Saturday, May 9, 2026: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Wednesdays from July 1 through August 26, 2026, 4pm-9pm
Centennial Park, Wildwood Crest, NJ
Enjoy free admission, evening concerts on the park stage, gourmet food trucks, and craft vendors.
Cost: Free
New Jersey's Premier Food Truck Experience:
One Day (or Weekend) Infinite FlavorsBayonne Food Truck Festival
19th-22nd St. Avenue E,
Bayonne, NJ
A family friendly event featuring a fun day with drinks, a beer & wine garden, live bands, face painting, and of course 30+ food trucks.
Cost: Free Branchburg Food Truck and Music Fest
White Oak Park, 235 Baird Road, Branchburg, NJ
This mother's day weekend event features
Food! Beer! Music! & Fun! with 20 Gourmet Food Trucks, beer, margaritas & sangria. Live Music, kid activities, bungee trampoline, rock wall, pony rides, petting zoo, face painting & so much more. Bring your family, friends, appetite, lawn chairs, pop ups and blankets. Dogs permitted!
They are also asking all attendees to bring a no perishable canned or boxed item to help support the food pantry. Please help those less fortunate.
Cost:
$5, Kids under 5 Free
Bloomfield Food Truck & Music Festival
Friday, May 15, 2026; 4 PM - 10 PM
St. Thomas the Apostle School,
60 Byrd Ave,
Bloomfield, NJ
The family event features
16 food trucks, live music from the band After Party, a beer, sangria, and margarita garden, face painting, pony rides, sand art, vendors, a 50/50 raffle, and more.
Attendees are requested to bring non-perishable boxed and canned foods to support the local food pantry.
Cost: $5, Kids under 5 Free
Asbury Park Vegan Food Festival
Saturday, Sunday, May 16, 17, 2026: Noon - 6PM (rain or shine)
Bradley Park,
101-199 5th Ave,
Asbury Park, NJ
This two-day celebration features a two-day celebration bringing together the state's finest vegan and plant-based food from local chefs, restaurants, food trucks, and product developers, as well as vegan lifestyle gear, cruelty-free fashion, live music, and an outdoor bar stocked with vegan cocktails and mocktails! This festival serves up everything from jackfruit tacos to desserts that could convert the most committed cheese-lover
Cost:
$19+. Kids 13 and under are free.
Clinton Twp Food Truck & Music Fest
Sunday, May 17, 2026; 11am - 6pm
Bundt Park,
8 Red School House Rd,
Lebanon, NJ
This family friendly event features
gourmet food trucks, live music, vendors, beer, margarita & sangria garden, kid activities, and more! Bring your appetite, friends, family, lawn chairs, pups and blankets! Also, they are asking all attendees to bring a non-perishable canned or boxed item to help support the food pantry.
Cost: $5, Kids under 5 Free
Jersey Shore Food Truck Festival
May 23, 24, 26, 2026: from 11:00am to 5:00pm
Monmouth Park Racetrack ,
175 Oceanport Ave.,
Oceanport, NJ
Expect over 30 mouth-watering food trucks. Sample everything from Lobster Rolls to Mac & Cheese to Fried Oreos. Live music 12-4pm all three days. Saturday music by Ready Cassette Go! FREE Family Fun Day events – including clowns, face painters, pony rides and a bounce house, will take place from 12-4pm in the picnic area on Saturday and Sunday.
Cost: Free Parking, General Admission $6. Children 12 and under are Free.
Keyport Food Truck & Music Festival
Saturday, May 23, 2026; 11am -8pm
Keyport Waterfront Park,
American Legion Drive,
Keyport, NJ
Nestled in at the picturesque Waterfront Park, this family event features 18 Food Trucks with something for everyone—including vegetarian options for music lovers! There will be live music, artist vendors and a Beer/Sangria and Margarita garden for the adults, plus kids activities and more. Bring your chairs and blankets and enjoy a day in the Sun and the water.
Cost:
$5 Per person, cash only, children under 5 are free.
East Hanover PBA Food Truck Festival and Fireworks
Saturday, June 6, 2026; 2-9pm
Lurker Park,
631 Ridgedale Ave,
East Hanover, NJ
This event will feature
20 Food Trucks, Live Music, beer and wine and Fireworks at dusk.
Cost: $5 to enter. After 5pm $10 to enter. kids 5 and under free
Mercer County Cultural Festival and Food Truck Rally
June 6, 2026: 11am-7pm
Mercer County Park,
1063 Hughes Drive,
Hamilton, NJ
This annual family event features
live performances of music and dance, with traditional art demonstrations showcasing many diverse cultures. Food trucks will be on-site.
Cost: Free
North Caldwell Food Truck Food Truck & Music Festival
June 6, 2026; 11am to 7pm
Belleville Municipal Stadium, 100 Passaic Ave, Belleville, NJ
This family event features 16 gourmet food trucks, live music, vendors, beer, margarita & sangria garden, kid activities & so much more!
Cost: Free.
Montclair Art Museum Food Truck Fest & Cocktail Crawl
June 7, 2026: 12 pm - 5 pm
Montclair Art Museum,
3 South Mountain Avenue,
Montclair, NJ
The Montclair Art Museum will be opening their grounds for a festive open-air celebration of local food, creative cocktails, and culture. Enjoy a curated selection of 15+ food trucks offering global cuisines, from gourmet tacos and stacked sandwiches to decadent desserts.
Proceeds from the event benefit MAM's Annual Fund
Cost: Advance purchase $5 per person or $20 for families (up to 5 attendees). Day-of purchase $10 per person or $25 per family. Children under 5 attend for free.
Paramus Summer Food Truck Festival
June 7, 2026: 11am
Paramus Park Mall,
Paramus Park, NJ
This fun filled family day features 20+ Gourmet Food Trucks, pony rides, petting zoo, inflatables, knockerball, bungee trampoline, rock wall, face painting, sand art, vendors & a beer, sangria & margarita garden, music & more!.
Bring your appetite, lawn chairs, pups, friends, family, and blankets.
Cost: $5. Kids under 5 Free
Wild Fest Food Truck & Music Festival
June 7, 2026; 12pm - 6pm
Clinton Elks Lodge,
211
Sidney Road,
Franklin Township, NJ
This family fun day event features food trucks, live music and activities for the entire family including a special kids den area with activities for kids, face painting, roaming animal mascots, and more!
Cost: GA $10, Kids under 12 free.
Downtown Hammonton Food Truck Festival
Saturday, June 13, 2026: 4–9 PM
Downtown Hammonton, NJ
This celebration is packed with 35+ food trucks, drinks from local favorites, and live music all night long.
Cost: Free
TD Bank Music & Food Truck Festival
Saturday, June 27, 2026; 4pm until 10pm
New Jersey Motorsports Park,
8000 Dividing Creek Rd.,
Millville, NJ
This annual festival features a variety of the best food trucks! There will be vendors, music, on-track action, and more!
Please bring your own seating if desired (lawn chairs, camping chairs, blankets, etc.) Dogs welcome and must be leashed at all times.
Cost: Free.
Mount Olive Food Truck & Fireworks Festival
Saturday, August 22, 2026: 4pm-10pm
Turkey Brook Park, Budd Lake, NJ
Enjoy 18+ food trucks, local vendors, live music, beer, and inflatables for the kids—all capped off with a spectacular fireworks show. From savory to sweet and family fun to evening vibes, there is truly something for everyone. Don't forget to bring blankets and lawn chairs for relaxing and fireworks viewing.
Cost: $10 Ages 18+ | $5 Ages 13–17 | Ages 12 and under Free
Riverdale's Annual Labor Day Street Fair & Food Truck Fest
Monday, September 7, 2026: 10 AM-5 PM
83 Newark Pompton Turnpike, Riverdale NJ
This Labor Day event features
exhibitors selling a selection of assorted items, a special arts & crafts section, live entertainment, kiddie rides & games, great festival foods & food trucks, and so much more.
Cost: Free
Pine Barren Makers Fall Fest
September 19th & 20th, 2026: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
3610 Nesco Rd.,
Hammonton, NJ
This
family oriented fun for all ages Fest features food trucks, handcrafted vendors, kids activities, photo ops, and a scavenger hunt map on your way in to win a prize!
Cost: Free
Frequently Asked Questions About
Food Truck Festivals in New Jersey 2026?
How should you judge the best food truck festivals in New Jersey for 2026?
The best picks usually come down to vendor quality, event size, location, crowd flow, and overall value. A strong festival has a good mix of trucks, clear parking or transit access, enough seating, clean restrooms, and a setup that doesn't leave people stuck in long lines all day. It's also smart to look for events with live music, family activities, or local makers, because those extras often make the day feel worth the trip.
What criteria are usually used to select top NJ food truck festivals?
Most roundups use a few practical standards. They look at reputation from past years, how many well-known regional trucks attend, whether the event is easy to reach, and if it has a strong local draw. Organizers that regularly host large public events, town celebrations, county fairs, or brewery-based food truck days often rank higher because they already know how to handle crowds.
Seasonal timing matters too. Spring and fall festivals in New Jersey often get more attention because the weather is easier, while summer events can still be great if they offer shade, water stations, and enough room to spread out. Price also counts, especially when admission is low or free and the food options still feel varied.
What are New Jersey food truck festivals usually like?
Most NJ food truck festivals are casual outdoor events built around local food vendors, live entertainment, and a social crowd. Some are family-focused, with kids' activities and open park space, while others lean more toward beer gardens, live bands, and an adult crowd. The feel can change a lot depending on whether the event is in a downtown street setting, a fairground, a park, or a brewery lot.
Food variety is usually a big draw. You can expect a mix of barbecue, burgers, tacos, sandwiches, seafood, desserts, and specialty drinks, although the exact lineup changes by event. Because of that, the best festivals usually aren't only about the food, they're also about the setting, comfort, and how easy the day feels once you arrive.
What should you expect before going to a food truck festival in New Jersey?
Expect lines at peak meal times, especially between late morning and mid-afternoon. Popular trucks may sell out early, so arriving near opening time gives you a better shot at the full menu. Admission policies also vary, since some events charge at the gate while others are free but still charge for parking.
It helps to check the event page before you leave. Weather updates, pet rules, bag policies, parking maps, and whether the event is cashless can all affect your day. In New Jersey, outdoor events can get crowded fast, so a little planning makes a big difference.
What tips help you enjoy NJ food truck festivals more?
Arrive early, wear comfortable shoes, and bring a small folding chair or blanket if the venue allows it. Since many events are on pavement, grass, or gravel, comfort matters more than people expect. It also helps to bring water, sunscreen, and a portable phone charger, especially for longer festivals.
For the best experience, go with a plan but stay flexible. Split dishes with friends so you can try more than one truck, and check social media the day of for lineup changes or weather calls. If you're choosing between events, favor the ones that share clear details ahead of time, because that usually means the day will run better once you're there.
