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Salem Common
N Washington Square
Salem, MA 01970
Salem
Food Truck & Craft Beer Festival
September 21 & 22
Saturday & Sunday
11 AM - 6 PM
FREE Entry to the festival!
FTFA is bringing the ultimate food truck and craft beer experience to Salem for the 5th year!
Featuring some of the area's most popular food trucks dishing out fan favorites such as Italian street food, seafood, sweet and savory crepes, Hawaiian poke bowls, Asian comfort food, crispy chicken sandwiches, Arepas, Bubble tea, ice cream sandwiches, whoopie pies and more!
Offering local, regional and national brews.
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The Food
Food Truck | Menu | Dietary Options |
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Rocco's Doughnut Co. | Donuts | |
Donali Food Truck (SUN ONLY) | Lobster Rolls & Sausages | |
Indulge India (SUN ONLY) | chicken tikka masala, Paneer veg korma, Samosa, Rice and naan | |
Eloti (SAT ONLY) | Mexican Street Corn | Vegetarian |
Moyzilla | Asian Comfort Food & Dumplings | Vegetarian |
Barrio New England Barrio Salem | Barrio Taco | |
Bertucci's (SUN ONLY) | Pizza | Vegetarian |
Blount Clam Shack (SUN ONLY) | Seafood, Clam Shack, Lobster | Gluten Free |
TJs taste truck (SAT ONLY) | Tacos, latin american | Vegetarian |
Chicken & The Pig | Chicken Sandwiches, hot dogs, waffle fries, chicken wings | None |
Cheese Louise | We serve 5-6 grilled cheese sandwiches, maple lemonade, and sometimes water. We keep it simple. | Gluten Free |
Rensauce BBQ LLC (SAT ONLY) | Chicken/ lamb/ pork belly/ squid skewers Hotdog, sausage, dumplings, strawberry/ lychee lemonade fried dough | None |
Wicked Tasty (SUN ONLY) | Gourmet Burgers, dogs, poutine, fries, new england/ american cuisnine focused | Vegan |
Cousins Maine Lobster (SAT ONLY) | Lobster / Seafood | Gluten Free |
Sabrosa Venezuela | Arepas, cachapas, empanadas | Gluten Free |
The Lobster Roller | Lobster Rolls and Clam Chowder | Gluten Free |
Rico’s Burritos Food Truck (SUN ONLY) | Mexican | Vegetarian |
Gogi on the Block | Korean Fushion | Vegan |
Mac n Cheese Please | Mac n Cheese | Vegetarian |
Bone & Bread | Asian Infused | Vegan |
Papi's Stuffed Sopapillas (SUN ONLY) | Savory and Sweet Sopapillas | GF, Vegan, DF & Vegetarian |
Northeast of the Border | Authentic Mexican Food | Gluten Free & Vegetarian |
CremeBru.LA | Creme Bruleee in Dairy, Vegan and Gluten-Free varieties | Gluten Free & Vegan |
Uncle Joey's Cannoli | Cannoli | Gluten Free |
Travelin’ Pizza | Wood Fired Gourmet Pizza and Calzone | Vegetarian |
Sugarcane Hut | Juice and Smoothies | GF, Vegan & Vegetarian |
PieSons Pizza | Pizza | Gluten Free & Vegetarian |
Sweet bubble | Bubble tea | None |
Trolley Dogs | Beef hot dogs and French fries with specialty toppings along with fresh squeezed lemonade with flavored purees | Gluten Free |
Travelin' Bones BBQ | BBQ | Gluten Free & Vegetarian |
The Roadside Diner | Fried seafood, salads, lobster rolls, desserts, subs, french fries | Vegetarian |
The Cookie Monstah | Cookies & Ice Cream | Gluten Free |
Clyde's Cupcakes | Desserts | Gluten Free |
North Shore Beefie Boys (SAT ONLY) | Roast Beef Sandwiches, Crispy Chicken Sandwiches, Burgers, Pizza rolls, 3-way fries & more! | Gluten Free |
Bird's Nest Italian Street Food | Italian Street Food, Array of Italian Appetizers | Vegetarian |
Kowloon Mobile | Chinese | Vegetarian |
Lobsta Love | Lobster | Vegetarian |
Eggroll Cafe Food Truck | Crab Rangoon Eggrolls / Buffalo Chicken Eggrolls / Cheeseburger Eggrolls Japanese Curry Fries / Pulled Pork Fries / takoyaki General Gao Bento / Curry Katsu Bento Strawberry Bubble Tea / Mango Bubble Tea / Thai Tea Bubble tea | None |
South Shore Taco Guy | Tacos | Gluten Free |
Hometown Poke (SAT ONLY) | Hawaiian Poke Bowls | Vegan |
Crepe Shop | Sweet Crepes, Savory Crepes, Ice Cream, Lemonade, Iced Tea | Vegetarian |
Slush King | Festival Foods | Dairy-Free |
Whoo(pie) Wagon | Whoo(pie) Pies & Cookies | GF, Dairy-Free & Vegan |
Jerry's Concessions | Fried dough, oreos, twinkies, chicken tenders, popcorn, French fries and assorted drinks | None |
Friskie Fries | Gourmet Fries | Vegetarian |
BerrySweets | Chocolate covered strawberrys, frozen chocolate covered bananas and cheesecake | Gluten Free & Vegetarian |
Patruno's Place | Itlalian foods - rice ball, giant meatball, meatball sliders, chicken parm sliders, chicken parm on a stick, meatballs on a stick, sausage sub | Vegetarian |
Mi Corazón Taqueria | Tacos, Burritos, quesadillas, nachos, Birria | Vegetarian |
Tandoor and Curry on Wheels | Indian Food | Vegan |
Matilda Empanadas | Heart Shaped Empanadas | Vegan |
Deadproof Pizza Co | Craft Pizzas | Vegan |
Savage Wraps (SAT ONLY) | Unique Wrap Creations | Gluten Free |
Binge BBQ | BBQ | Vegetarian |
Vendor Line-up
The Brews
Title |
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NOCA |
Rockport Brewing |
Far From the Tree |
Couch Dog |
Buttonwood Grove Winery |
Dorchester Brewing Company |
Four Quarters Brewing |
Halyard Brewing |
Long Live Beerworks |
Proclamation Ale Company |
Redemption Rock Brewing Company |
The Artisans
The festival features local and regional artisans that sell handcrafted goods and packaged food products.
Artisan | Products |
|---|---|
Goodway Bakery | Caribbean rum cakes in assorted flavors |
Face Paint Fantasy | Face Painting |
Flattering Finishes Handmade Jewelry | Handmade beaded wire wooden and macrame jewelry |
Twist of Fate Pottery (SAT ONLY) | Eclectic handmade pottery for everyday use |
Hampton Crafts and Creations (SUN ONLY) | Candles |
Cryptic Candle Co | Scented soy candles uniquely decorated |
Docito Homemade | Chunky Cookies, Cupcakes, Cake Slices, Brazilian treats |
YARINA THREADS | Handmade clothing and accessories |
Amanda Tulacz Illustration | Painting with either watercolors or oils |
KyElla Design Co. (SAT ONLY) | We craft edgy-chic fashion, accessories, and lifestyle choices for unapologetic women to own their confidence, humor, and style. |
Estia company | Greek aromatherapy handcrafted candles |
Blackbeard Inc | Book |
Monadnock Muttwear | Vibrant, eco-friendly dog accessories that let your pup look cool AF while caring for the planet. |
Funky Soul | Our products vary from cute animal and holiday themed tank tops, sweatshirts and hoodies, handmade cute felt gift items such as finger puppets, and tree ornaments. |
Pretty Little Links | Jewelry |
SUS (SUN ONLY) | General Merchandise |
New England Essentials (SAT ONLY) | Soap, Candles, Bath Bombs, Scarves, Jewelry, Incense |
Vitamin Sea & Co. | Luxury ocean inspired functional resin art including charcuterie boards, barware, glassware, serving trays, lazy susans, wall art and more! |
Airbrush Design Co | Custom Airbrush Shirts and Hoodies |
Senor Sabor | We are an Organic Food company that creates artisan roasted Cashews sold in plastic free compostable 7oz bags - we are a huge sampling tent that always draws a huge crowd |
Bello Dulce | Baked Goodies |
Newport Jerky Company | Pre packaged handmade artisan gourmet jerky |
Taylor Made Ceramics (SAT ONLY) | Handmade small batch pottery out of MA |
Stephanies Scents (SAT ONLY) | All natural Soy Candles made with clean fragrances and cotton wicks |
BookEndDesigns (SAT ONLY) | Hollow book safes from real, mostly vintage, books with decorative covers and interiors. I also make artisic lamps from salvage, repurposed and upcycled materials. |
Magickal Medicinal | All natural skincare, artisan soap, vegan candles |
Shining Tiara (SUN ONLY) | Sterling silver and handcrafted, jewelry, specializing in rings, pendants, earrings, bracelets, chains, anklets, toe rings, gemstones, turquoise, Celtic, and Irish, pearl, opals and much more |
AshBmarie | General Merchandise |
Onyx Moon Shop | Handmade crochet items such as plushes, Fidgets, key chains, tops, bags Etc. |
Shoppe Shelby | We personally design, print and press clothing, drinkware and accessories for the pet loving bunch! |
Johns Noveltys | General Merchandise |
Holy Cow Ice Cream Cafe | National Award Winning Super Premium Small Batch Ice Cream |
Alder & Spice Candle Company (SUN ONLY) | High-quality candles to brighten and enhance any space |
Cosmic Unicornz | Handmade clothing and accessories |
Hen Pecked Husbands (SAT ONLY) | General Merchandise |
Pop critters | 3D printed toys accessories, keychains earrings magnets dragons and cool creatures |
Accessories To Go | Hip Klips and accessories |
Three Hundred Fifty | bakery items: cake boxes, cookies, dessert bars, baking mixes, and more |
Sophie’s Apples (SUN ONLY) | Gourmet caramel apples, candy apples |
Knotty Witches | Personal Care |
The Oaken Olive | Sublimation items |
Soldier Solutions | Veteran owned apparel and merchandise |
The Faux Floral Genie (SAT ONLY) | floral arrangements, centerpieces, home decor, hair accessories and more all with handmade wooden flowers. |
My Sweet Alibi | We are best known for our freshies which are similar to air fresheners. Completely made from scratch and hand painted. We also make shirts, crocheted items and beaded pens. |
The Master Peace | Organic hemp wearable accessories, gifts for the whole family |
3Dazzle Creations | 3D Printed figures, collectibles, toys, movie memorabilia, helmets, masks, halloween items. |
Crafty Queer Studio (SAT ONLY) | Fun, affordable, and inclusive accessories and gifts for the LGBTQIA+ community and their allies. These include stickers, buttons, keychains, and jewelry. |
Ellie Jade Co | Products from apparel to glassware with stationery and other accessories sprinkled in |
Sgt C Tattoos | Organic 2-week temporary tattoos & henna art |
Adult & Teen Challenge | Beautiful artisan cutting and charcuterie boards |
Krafts by Kayla | Crochet, resin items, handmade jewelry, 3d prints |
Smurphys creations | Roller perfume , soap, room spray, candles , wax melts , hemp jewelry much more |
CBD American Shaman of Plaistow | Healthcare |
Skelly Sisters | This spooky trio of folks from Salem has hand crafted a collection of salem inspired jewelry, silver and gemstone trinkets, and other hand crafted pieces of art |
PAO Photography | My work includes photographs of flowers, birds, wildlife, landscape, cityscapes, astro-photography, aviation. Framed work, matted work, large scale prints on metal, canvas and acrylic |
Spookee Keekee (SAT ONLY) | Variety of products that carry both spooky and fun vibes |
Ferns and Fireflies (SAT ONLY) | I make framed sea glass art with glass and shells that I collect; hand-embroidered jewelry and other home goods; and live and preserved terrariums. |
Rebel Clay Co | handmade polymer clay jewelry |
Dogs On Dough | We make cookie dough for dogs that can be served raw or baked into always fresh treats |
Satanic Hot Sauce | I make and sell small batches of delicious hot sauce. |
Apothecary 51 (SAT ONLY) | Handle poured and blended wood wick soy candles, gemstone infused intention mists, novelty beer can glasses. |
The Hippie Bean Co (SUN ONLY) | General Merchandise |
LucasLandGlass | Handblown glass with a primary focus on drinkware |
Mulligan Gear (SUN ONLY) | Hats |
Our Cheery Corner | I sell hand-tufted goods (car coasters, coasters, tote bags, and phone grips) |
Changing Seasons Creations | Home decor and gifts |
The Stella Maris Boutique | General Merchandise |
Hubba Hubba Foods | Handmade spice blends, including rubs, salad dressing mixes and bread dipping spice |
Wicked Weird Artist (SUN ONLY) | Utilitarian Sculpture Art |
Rustic Valley Designs | I produce signs, bottle openers, wine glass holders and other products using only reclaimed wood. I also produce T-shirts and tumblers. |
Something Wicked | General Merchandise |
Yam Collective (SAT ONLY) | Candles, sprays, diffusers |
Wicked Cool Shades | Sunglasses |
DanamalArt | Airbrushed canvases of pop art and horror / Halloween characters |
Nocountryforbeardlessmen | Beard products for men |
Pressed by Emily Paige | Originial shirts, stickers, and greeting cards. |
Seaside Stitching | We make aprons, Totes, Quilts, girls dresses, Halloween bags, baskets, home decor. There isn’t a category that fits our products. |
Jagoda.Art | Watercolor paintings that exude an 'approachable creepy' charm |
East Kat Bath (SUN ONLY) | Hand painted bath bombs and beauty products |
Clancy's Creations | Framed, inexpensive watercolor art, specializing in mini art. I enjoy creating New England scenes, nautical, and botanical works. I also offer private lessons as a group or individual at your location. |
Lovely Essence | We are a veteran owned candle and aroma product company. While donating a portion of our sales to clear path for veterans new England |
Jacsan Essential Oils | Natural products made with certified organic essential oils |
Ruby Jules Gifts | Beautiful natural stone jewelry, charm earrings, Halloween jewelry, hand crocheted hats, scarves, headbands. |
Ancient Fire Henna | Henna body art |
Ink By Olivia | Art prints, stickers, handscreenprinted apparel |
Good Stock Permanent Jewelry | Custom fit, hand welded jewelry! |
AlwaysJean | Products ranging from our popular claw clips infused with real flowers cast in resin to our celestial inspired handmade jewelry to our home decor items which double as art and functional as they can be used to display and organize your jewelry and accessories. |
Still Dead Illustrations (SUN ONLY) | Original illustrations as well as prints, stickers, and more! |
Magic Tree Henna | All natural henna body art |
EVOL-EYE co. | I create mental health/tattoo inspired streetwear and also give back to the Natural Alliance on Mental Illness. I make enamel pins, prints, stickers, patches, shirts, hoodies, hats, beanies, necklaces, decor and more |
Ashley Mary Craftery | Ocean inspired epoxy resin art and functional home decor |
Wicked Wonders Shop | Tumblers, glassware, coasters, and keychains and so much more |
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Hot Sauce Spot
Best New England hot sauces around! Take home your favorite at the festival.
Sauces |
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MORE TO COME - KEEP CHECKING BACK! |
SDSauce |
Angry Goat Pepper Co |
Bali Marle |
Craic Sauce (SUN ONLY) |
The Experience
The Experience
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Dance to the tunes of today's hottest music.
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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!
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FAQ
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General Info
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FREE Admission!
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Event runs rain or shine
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Beer Packages available online only
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This event is family friendly
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Cash & Credit available at gate and most vendors
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ATMs will be available at Eastern Bank at Pickering Wharf, and Salem 5 on the pedestrian mall
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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 beer tickets or online beer packages
Travel & Parking
Street parking fills up fast! We recommend using public transit or a parking garage.
Travel Options
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Drive and park in a parking garage nearby
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Uber/Lyft or Taxi
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Public Transit via the MBTA --> see route options
Facilities
Porta potties available on site to all guests
Dog Policy
Leashed dogs are allowed
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