09/20/2017
Two more days!! Getting VERY EXCITED!!!
In our efforts to make the DCI Chowdown Downtown Food Truck Rodeo the premier food truck festival in Southwest Virginia, our board and planning committee is always looking for ways to improve the festival from year to year.
We have been hard at work to bring new elements to this year's event and respond to feedback we have gotten from residents.
So here are some great new additions to this year's Food Truck Rodeo, highlighted on the map found below:
1) Larger Footprint - as the festival continues to grow year in and year out, more space was needed to accommodate growth. We worked to grow the festival footprint by expanding both eastward and westward on Main Street. We've also worked to better utilize side streets and parking areas in downtown.
2) More Seating Options - to us, the Food Truck Rodeo isn't just about food and music, it's about coming together as a community to talk and share stories. This year, we are introducing our Community Table, a series of seating areas on Hickok Street to encourage discussion and fellowship among the members of our community. The Community Table joins the Eatin' Tent on Main Street and seating near the larger stage area to provide needed space for folks to rest and enjoy the evening.
3) More Parking - we understand that while there is ample parking throughout downtown, it isn't often well marked or publicized. That's why we've worked with local property owners to ensure parking is available near the festival grounds. Please consult the map to see the available parking areas off College and First Streets. Please note the addition of designated handicapped parking off Commerce Street for our guests with mobility challenges. These parking options add to the available parking in Town owned lots near Town Hall and public lots near the Montgomery County Courthouse.
4) MORE TRUCKS! This year's lineup includes the most trucks of any of our Food Truck Rodeos. The increased number of trucks will increase the variety and availability of food for our patrons. We are so excited to welcome back old and new trucks to this year's event.
As a reminder, here's the full Truck lineup:
Baum's BBQ
carpe donut
Creole That Food Truck
El Budare Grill (New to FTR)
Fork In The Road Food Truck
Grandpa Ike's Mini Donuts (New to FTR)
Homestead Creamery, Inc
Mountain Grille (New to FTR)
Nomad Coffee Co.
Oi Polloi
Red's Street Eats (New to FTR)
Rick's Wrap it UP
Rock&Roll Diner
Southbound BBQ & Sweets, LLC
Thai This Food Truck
The Chicken Bus (New to FTR)
Till and Grill
Toasted by Casey
Viva La Cupcake - Treat Boutique
See you downtown on Friday!
