Fort Taber
1000 S Rodney French Blvd
New Bedford, MA 02744
New Bedford
Food Truck & Craft Beverage Festival
May 11
Sunday
12 - 5 PM
*early entry VIP hour starts 11 am
FTFA is bringing the ultimate food truck and craft beverage experience to New Bedford for the 8th time!
Featuring some of the area's most popular food trucks dishing out fan favorites such as lobster and street food nachos, Portuguese/ American Culinary Fusion, dessert pizzas, BBQ, fresh juice and smoothies and more!
Offering regional and national brews.
Festival Map
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The Food
Food Truck | Menu | Dietary Options |
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Bem Bōm Portuguese/American Culinary Fusion | Our menu consists of our traditional family recipes we grew up loving along with new combinations and fusions with the latest street foods. | None |
Thee Taco Dude | Street tacos | Gluten Free |
Mac n Cheese Please Mobile | Mac & cheese based menu | Vegetarian |
Shine Mobile Coffee | Coffee, hot chocolate, Iced, hot, espresso based, nitro cold brew | Gluten Free |
Cousins Maine Lobster | Maine roll, Connecticut roll, Lobster Grilled Cheese, Lobster tots, Lobster Tacos, Shrimp Tacos, Lobster Tail & Tots, Lobster Quesadilla, Chowder Tots, Lobster Take Home Kits, New England Clam Chowder, Lobster Bisque, Maine root and Coca Cola products, Tots, Cape Cod chips, Whoopie Pie | Gluten Free |
Plymouth Party LLC | Fully loaded Ice Cream Parlor 12 premium flavors featuring Frappes, Sundaes, Ice Cream Soda’s and Hand Spun Cotton Candy made fresh on the premises, Hawaiian Shaved Ice in 15 flavors, Freshly popped Popcorn, and Giant Hot Soft Pretzels! | Gluten Free |
Cap'n Mike's Tiki Fleet | We are All American with a tropical twist! We serve burgers and dogs with a variety of tropical toppings, lobster rolls, coconut fried shrimp and more.Virgin mocktails (Pina Coladas and Strawberry Daiquiris, and Hawaiian Shaved Ice for a sweet ending | Vegetarian |
Mi Corazon Taqueria | Tacos, burritos, quesadillas, nachos | Vegetarian |
Travelin' Bones BBQ | BBQ | Vegetarian |
The Whoo(pie) Wagon (VIP TRUCK) | Whoopie Pies, Cookie Stacks, Ice Cream Stuffed, Whoofies (for the Pups), Water and Pomegranate Lemonade | Gluten Free |
Sugarcane Hut | Sugarcane juice and smoothies | Vegan |
South Shore Smoke House | BBQ comfort favorites | Gluten Free |
Sabrosa Venezuela | Staple food from Venezuela and the Caribbean | Gluten Free |
Lobsta Love Food Truck | Lobster inspired | Vegan |
Big Ts | Southern BBQ | Gluten Free |
Bird's Nest Italian Street Food | Italian Style Appetizers easy to walk around with. Italian Fusion | Vegetarian |
T.C. Scoops | Hard ice cream scooped to order and served with various toppings | Vegan |
Uncle Joey's Cannoli | Cannoli | Gluten Free |
Trolley Dogs | Extra large beef hot dogs and French fries with specialty toppings craft lemonade with flavored purees chicken sandwich with special sauce and hot honey | Gluten Free |
Richie's Concessions | 25 flavors of Italian Ice, 10 flavors of Hard Ice Cream, Specialty Sundaes & Cones, Lemonades, Acai Bowls | Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Vegetarian, Vegan |
FAQ
General Info
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Event runs rain or shine
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Food & drink will be sold separately from admission
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This event is family friendly and children 10 and under are FREE
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Cash & Credit available at gate and most vendors
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Lawn Chairs are welcomed and recommended
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Beer closes a half hour before the festival ends
Ticket Policy
No Refunds on Admission or Beer Tickets
Travel & Parking
$15 fee to park - City of New Bedford will be collecting. No cash is accepted for parking. There will be a QR code or text-to-pay available to pay for parking fee.
Travel Options
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Drive and park in parking lot
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Uber/Lyft or Taxi
Facilities
Porta potties available on site to all guests
Dog Policy
SERVICE DOGS ONLY
The Experience
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Live Music from Kyle Cantalupo
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Try multiple cuisines from dozens of food trucks.
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Enjoy local craft and domestic beers, and other alcoholic beverages.
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Buy gifts for yourself and your loved ones in the Artisan Market.
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Bring your friends and family, lawn chairs, blankets, and soak in the sun!
The Brews
The Artisans
The festival features local and regional artisans that sell handcrafted goods and packaged food products.
Artisan | Products |
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Santina's Sea Glass | Sea Glass Jewelry with GENUINE Sea Glass, along with suncatchers, candles, and other forms of sea glass art |
Beer Can Candle Co | I make candles out of upcycled cans. These cans include soda, energy drinks, beer cans and other beverages |
LotusGlow Delights | A unique selection of gifts, accessories, toys, jewelry, keychains, and cultural items |
Earth Energy | All handmade macrame decor, crystal jewelry and essential oil products |
EVOL-EYE co. | Mental health-inspired streetwear and accessories brand focused on fostering hope, breaking stigma, and empowering individuals through bold, tattoo-style designs |
Adult and Teen Challenge | Charcuterie board |
Pretty Little Links | Permanent Jewelry is a custom-fit piece of jewelry that is welded together without a clasp to create a seamless look. We offer a variety of 14K gold-filled and sterling silver chains and charms. This can either be a ring, necklace, bracelet, or anklet; with the intention of being worn forever. |
BeadsAndBeyond | Hand crafted jewelry, rhinestone cups and creations.pens, stickers and a kids zone with prize table spinner wheel and mystery bags. |
CBD American Shaman of Plaistow | CBD based health & wellness |
Hot Sauce Spot
Best New England hot sauces around! Take home your favorite at the festival.
Sauces |
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TO BE ANNOUNCED |