On Sunday afternoon at least 24 food trucks will be in Renaissance Plaza on Brooks Street ready to serve all comers everything from Cajun and Jamaican specialties to ice cream and doughnuts.
This edition of Wake Forest’s Food Truck Rodeo will last from noon to 4 p.m. on July 12, and you are encouraged to bring chairs and collapsible tables to eat in comfort while you sample all the possibilities. Just about everything and anything that is served from the back of a truck will be featured from savory food and dessert vendors.
In addition, Brooks Street Bowl will set up and serve in a beer tent. Children can have fun in the Kid’s Zone where there will be face painting by Paint Savvy, Gaming Unplugged, road chalk, hula hoops and other activities. A representative from Camp Corral will also be onsite with information on their summer camps.
The food trucks that were signed up as of Monday – more may be added – are Arepa Culture, Backyard Bistro, Baton Rouge, Bo’s Kitchen, Belgian Waffology, Captain Ponchos, Charlie’s Kabob, Chickenque, Chirba Chirba, Gussy’s Greek, Hibachi Xpress, Pie Pushers and Virgils Jamaica. For dessert and drinks, you can go to Caffe Bellelzza, Chez Moi, Dusty’s Donuts, Faysyrah’s Lemonade, Kona Ice, JAM Ice Cream, Jay’s Italian Ice, Ladybug’s Treats, Lumpy’s Ice Cream and Sweet Traditions.
. The rodeo is sponsored by The Wake Weekly, JPM South Development, PNC Bank, Leaf Filter, Brooks Street Bowl, Over the Falls Restaurant, Frigi-Temp and The Boondocks of Youngsville.
The Food Truck Rodeo will be held rain or shine. Most of the trucks accept credit cards. The next Food Truck Rodeo in Wake Forest will be Nov. 8.
