Salem Common
N Washington Square
Salem, MA 01970
Salem
Food Truck & Craft
Beverage Festival
September 20 & 21
Saturday & Sunday
11 AM - 6 PM
FREE Entry to the festival!
FTFA is bringing the ULTIMATE food truck and craft beverage experience to Salem for the 6th year, kicking off the city’s spooky Halloween season in the best way possible! 🎃👻
Prepare your taste buds for MOUTHWATERING dishes from some of the area’s most popular food trucks! Indulge in Mac n Cheese, Cookie & Ice Cream Sandwiches, bold Venezuelan flavors, and Wood-fired Pizza that’s hot and fresh—each bite more bewitching than the last! 🍔🍕🍦
Sink your teeth into Smashburgers, BBQ, rich Coffee, Chocolate-Covered Strawberries, and the freshest Seafood. Craving something sweet? Try Bubble Tea, Sweet & Savory Crepes, Handmade Sopapillas, and Topped Gourmet Fries—no need to worry, they’re all magically delicious. 🍟🦞🍓
Sushi Handrolls, Middle Eastern Cuisine, and Whoopie Pies await to satisfy your cravings in the most spellbinding way! 🌯🍰
And to wash it all down, we’ve got local, regional, and national brews, plus craft cocktails that’ll keep you feeling spirited all day long! 🍻🍹
Come kick off Salem’s Halloween season with unforgettable food, drinks, and spooky vibes—it’s sure to be a day full of hauntingly good times!
Festival Map
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The Food
Food Truck | Menu | Dietary Options |
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North East of the Border (SUN ONLY) | Tacos | Vegetarian & Gluten Free |
Woodman's of Essex (SUN ONLY) | Fried seafood, chowder and lobster rolls | Gluten Free |
Eloti (SUN ONLY) | http://www.esquiterestaurant.com | Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian |
Blount Clam Shack | Seafood | Gluten Free |
RM Foods | Chicken and Sausage Paella | None |
Yahso Jamaican Grille | Jamaican Street Food | Vegan |
Travelin Pizza | Wood fired pizza | Vegetarian |
The Mobile Grill (SAT ONLY) | Shaved steak, burgers, hot dogs, Hawaiian pulled chicken | None |
Lobsta Love Food Truck (SUN ONLY) | Lobster inspired awesomeness | Gluten Free |
Teddy's Lunch Box INC | Smash Burgers / Chicken Sandwiches / Specialty Fries | None |
Scarlet Fire Pizza | Wood-fired pizza | Vegetarian |
Paisani LLC (SAT ONLY) | Italina American style sandwiches with chicken cutlets or eggplant | Vegetarian |
Clyde's Cupcakes | Freshly baked desserts | Gluten Free |
Sweet Bubble | Bubble tea | None |
Bees And Thank you LC | Honey Grilled cheese and Specialty sandwiches | Vegan |
South Shore Taco Guy (SAT ONLY) | Tacos | Gluten Free |
Little Ipoh | Chinese Malaysian Food consisting of pork & shiitake dumplings, satay chicken/beef, coconut sticky rice and deep fried chicken wings | Gluten Free |
Mac n Cheese Please Mobile | Mac n cheese based | Vegetarian |
Atomic Coffee Roasters | Coffee | None |
Papi's Stuffed Sopapillas (SAT ONLY) | Handmade Sopapillas | Vegetarian |
Zaaki Food Truck | Middle eastern Koshari (lentils rice/Bulgur, chickpeas, tomato sauce, crispy onion rings), Shawarma Chicken,Beef Kofta, Hummus, Falafel, Yogurt Salad, Baba Ganoush, Fattoush Salad. Salads: Fattoush/Tabbouleh/Zabadi Yogurt, Wraps: Falafel/Shawarma/Beef Kofta | Vegan |
Wicked Tasty | Smash burgers, hot dogs, grilled cheese, poutine, vegan barely bowl, chicken sandwich | Vegan |
Uncle Joey's Cannoli | Cannoli | Gluten Free |
Travelin' Bones BBQ | BBQ | Vegetarian |
The Whoo(pie) Wagon | Whoo(pie) Pies, Cookie Stacks, Lemonade, Bottled Water | Gluten Free |
The Lobster Roller | Lobster rolls, clam chowder, lobster grilled cheese | Gluten Free |
The Cookie Monstah | Cookies & ice cream | Gluten Free |
Sugarcane Hut | Sugarcane juice | Vegan |
Slush King | Italian Sausage Hot Dogs Fried Dough lemonade and slush | None |
Seacoast Street Eats (SAT ONLY) | International Street Food | Vegetarian |
Sabrosa Venezuela | Venezuelan Food: Arepas, Cachapas | Gluten Free |
Richie's Concessions | Italian Ice, Ice Cream, Sundaes, Lemonade | Vegan |
Rensauce BBQ LLC (SAT ONLY) | Chicken, pork belly lamb squid hotdogs sausage dumplings lychee and strawberry lemonade and fried rice seaweed wrap rice | None |
Potato Potato | French Fries & Tater Tots | Gluten Free |
Mr. Tuna Maine | Sushi handrolls with sustainable seafood | Gluten Free |
Cousins Maine Lobster | Maine lobster entrees | None |
Mi Corazon Taqueria (SUN ONLY) | Mexican food, tacos, burritos, quesadillas, nachos | Vegetarian |
Jerry’s Food Concessions | Fried Oreos Fried Twinkies Fried Dough French fries Chicken Tenders Assorted drinks | None |
Jaju Pierogi (SUN ONLY) | Pierogi, mix and match flavors; side of kielbasa | Vegetarian |
Friskie Fries | Topped gourmet fries | None |
Eggroll Cafe Food Truck | Eggrolls / bubble teas / japanese street food | Vegetarian |
Crepe Shop | Sweet Crepes, Savory Crepes, Fruit cups | Vegetarian |
Chicken & The Pig | Chicken sandwiches, chicken tenders, hot dogs and waffle fries | None |
Cheese Louise | A selection of gourmet Grilled Cheese | Gluten Free |
Bird's Nest Italian Street Food | Italian Street Food | Vegetarian |
Binge BBQ | BBQ | Vegan |
Berrysweets | Chocolate covered strawberries and more | Gluten Free |
Trolley Dogs | Beef hot dogs and French fries both with specialty toppings, chicken sandwich and craft lemonade with flavored purees | Gluten Free |
Tandoor and Curry on Wheels | Indian Food | Vegetarian |
The Brews
Brewery | Brewery Location |
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KEEP CHECKING BACK - MORE SALEM LOCAL BREWERS TO BE ADDED... | |
Far From The Tree | |
Mixed Up Cocktails | |
Lord Hobo | |
Sam Adams | |
Long Drink | |
90+ Cellars | |
Alcolo | |
NOCA |
The Artisans
🎃 The festival features local and regional artisans offering handcrafted goods and spooky, packaged food products—perfect for treating yourself or taking home a bewitching souvenir! 🕸️
Artisan | Products |
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Cryptic Candle Co | We make uniquely decorated soy skeleton and succulent candles |
Crafty Queer Studio (SAT ONLY) | fun, inclusive, and affordable gifts and accessories for queers, allies, book lovers, nerds, and anyone who enjoys a bit of humor |
Face Paint Fantasy | Face Painting:) we are locals too |
The O | We have a variety of sublimation items ranging from drinkware, car accessories, ktchen items and trinkets. We also make 3d printed dragons, smll animals and earrings. Embroidered handmade items ranging from decorative embroidery hoops, kitchen items and sweatshirts. |
Shining Tiara | Beautiful handcrafted and sterling silver Rings, Earrings, Bracelets, Chains, Charms, Crystal, Gemstones, Pendents, Celtic and Irish, Opals, Pearls, Nautical, Native American turquoise, for men, women, and teen/children |
Pop Critters 3D | 3D printed toys and accessories, earrings keychains magnets |
The Snarky Moms Club | Original designed humorous stationary (greeting cards, calendars and magnets) as well as canvas tote bags. |
TK DESIGNS | I make id badge reels, digital image and crystal cabochoun jewerly, crystal suncatchers. Cat nip toys cup cozies crochet hanging plants, crochet head scarfs. |
FourCornersPrintShop (SAT ONLY) | Candles, greeting cards, bookmarks and art prints |
Knottie Purl (SAT ONLY) | Knit and crochet wearables, decor, plushies and more! |
Rebel Clay Co. | Handmade, original, quirky and fun polymer clay jewelry |
The Hippie Bean Co. | I own a tie dye company that I mix and make all my own colors for custom creations for all sizes and ages! I am adding a new service on this year for hats where people can add custom patches on as well! |
Knotty Witches | Soy Candles And Resin Art |
The Master Peace | We are borosilicate lampworkers/ glassblowers and artists who strive to make fun pieces and in-house organic craft gifts and hemp accessories. |
DanamalArt | Unique blend of creativity and craftsmanship, specializing in airbrushed canvas paintings and resin-coated coasters that showcase a variety of pop culture themes |
The Nefarious Strumpet | Original handcrafted wooden altars, incense burners, amulets, crystal /stone jewelry & finery for spiritually, earthy or passionately inclined souls & Strumpets who are Nefarious in nature |
Crafting For A Cause ~ Talie Marie Foundation (SAT ONLY) | We sell sublimation bags, coin purses, pencil cases, oven mitts, blessing Bracelets, reusable movie bingo cards, beaded wine stoppers, bottle openers, and book marks and key chains and 100% of the sales we use to ship blank journals to survivors of sexual assault, domestic violence, PTSD, and suicide awesome Centers. |
3Dazzle Creations | We make 3D printed toys, figures, collectibles, fidgets, decor, cosplay, dragons and more. |
Modern Permanent Jewelry | Modern Permanent Jewelry provides the ultimate permanent jewelry experience! Offering custom claspless rings, bracelets, anklets and necklaces with a large variety of charms. |
LotusGlow Delights | Jewelry, accessories, toys, temporary tattoos, keychains, woven mini planters, fridge magnets, and other delightful gifts |
Seaside Stitching | Hand sewn children's clothing, Aprons for adults and children, and quilts, |
Ellie Jade Co | Handcrafted apparel, glassware, stationery, and accessories with a distinctive spooky twist |
Fern & Thistle Paperie | Whimsical nature based art and designs on useful items like stationery, towels, totes, and more to elevate everyday moments. |
Ancient Future Designs | Million year old fossils, high vibration crystals and powerful symbols are eternally preserved in copper and sterling silver through the process of electroforming. Sterling silver and brass adornments from distant realms await |
Sif Sniffs | Unique handmade fragrances |
RexWraps | Rocks, gems, sterling silver and non-sterling wire wrapped jewelry and the biggest selection of stone stretchy bracelets ever- all handmade locally |
Nun too happy (SUN ONLY) | Gifty items using cute and dark themes that I enjoy such and retro devil, valentines and sacrilegious |
Mulligan Gear (SUN ONLY) | American and Irish made Scally Caps |
Hellodramatic | Sparkly, sassy, and in-your-face jewelry, accessories, and flair |
Cosmic Unicornz | Handmade clothing and accessories for all ages and genders |
April's Printed Garden/ SwirlsnStones | Linocut prints/Jewelry |
A Forest, then (SAT ONLY) | Inspired by nature and a wanting to honor its magic, my pieces are sort of miniature love letters |
EVOL-EYE co. | Mental health-inspired streetwear and accessories brand focused on fostering hope, breaking stigma, and empowering individuals through bold, tattoo-style designs |
Amanda Tulacz | Original art, prints, and also designs accessories such as enamel pins and patches |
Lovely Essence | We craft high-quality, handcrafted candles, wax melts, aroma beads, and linen sprays |
Johnsnoveltys | light up toys, witch hats and headbands , light up masks,3d items, games&toys |
Wicked Wonders Shop LLC | Specializing in alternative, witty, and witchy designs, we create products that resonate with those who embrace the dark, mystical, and unconventional |
Pet Wants Portmouth (SAT ONLY) | "Food Truck" for dogs! We focus on nutritional single ingredient treats, all natural chews and healthy supplements for your dogs and cats. |
Our Cheery Corner | Hand-tufted goods (car coasters, coasters, and phone grips) and DIY punch needle kits - hand-poured soy blend candles in recycled aluminum cans - originally designed stickers, keychains, and magnets of cat and dog breeds - upcycled hand-sewn jean bags - tote bags with original artwork |
Britt & Mars Print Co. (SAT ONLY) | Original, hand-printed linocut prints featuring whimsical animals, along with stickers, cards, bookmarks, and locally-printed totebags. |
Still Dead Illustrations | Artwork focuses on witchy themes, Halloween imagery, and an amalgam of the creepily adorable and gothically glamorous |
Soldier Solutions LLC | Clothing |
Ruby Jules Gifts | Interesting and unique jewelry and crochet gifts |
Onyx Moon | Handmade crochet items such as plushies, bags, accessories, ect. Hand painted press on nail sets Handmade Jewelry |
Wicked Cool Shades | Wood framed sunglasses |
Ink By Olivia | Art prints, vinyl stickers, and handscreenprinted apparel of my original pen and ink drawings |
Happy Girl Jewelry (SAT ONLY) | Colorful, pretty statement earrings, necklaces and spinning rings using hand hammered sterling silver, gold and vibrant raw gemstones |
Driftwood Designs | Hand crafted one of a kind jewelry. Materials included. Sterling, gold, semi precious stones, hand drilled sea glass, leather and crystals. Pieces can be modified for individual fit during the event. Special orders are accepted. |
CBD American Shaman of Plaistow | CBD based health and wellness products |
Sherri's $5 Batta Bling | Paparazzi Jewelry: Mens & Womens necklaces, earrings, rings, bracelets, anklets and hair clips |
Ancient Fire Henna | Natural, artisanal henna body art |
Ashley Mary Craftery | Our extensive inventory includes items ranging from home decor with charcuterie boards, coaster sets, and glass tumblers to jewelry, trinket boxes, hanging wall art and pet accessory essentials. |
Hot Sauce Spot
🔥 Get ready for the best New England hot sauces around! 🌶️ Bring home your favorite from the festival, and let these fiery flavors haunt your taste buds long after the event! 🎃🔥
Sauces |
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MORE TO COME - KEEP CHECKING BACK! |
Satanic Hot Sauce |
The Experience
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🎶 Dance to the tunes of today’s hottest music, and let the rhythm cast a spell over you!
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🍴 Satisfy your cravings with spooktacular cuisines from dozens of food trucks serving up delicious bites for every taste!
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🍻 Sip on local craft beers, domestic brews, and other wickedly good beverages that will keep you refreshed all day!
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🎁 Unearth the perfect gift for yourself or your loved ones in the Artisan Market—bewitching finds await!
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🌞 Bring your friends, family, lawn chairs, and blankets, and soak in the sun for a day filled with magical memories and hauntingly good fun!
FAQ
General Info
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🎃 FREE Admission to join in on the fun—no tricks, just treats!
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☔ The event runs rain or shine, so come prepared for whatever spooky weather may arise!
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🍺 Beer Packages are available online only—grab yours before the festival begins!
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👨👩👧👦 This event is family-friendly—perfect for little ghouls and goblins of all ages!
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💳 Cash & Credit accepted at most vendors, so you’re all set to treat yourself!
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🏦 ATMs are lurking at Eastern Bank at Pickering Wharf and Salem 5 on the pedestrian mall for your convenience.
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🪑 Lawn Chairs are welcome and recommended for a cozy, chilling experience under the stars!
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🍻 Beer closes a half hour before the festival ends—don’t miss your chance to grab that last spooky sip! 🎃👻
Ticket Policy
🚫 No refunds on beer tickets or online beer packages—once you’ve got them, they’re yours to enjoy! 🍻
Travel & Parking
🚗 Street parking fills up fast, so be prepared! We recommend using public transit or a nearby parking garage for the best experience. 👻
Travel Options:
🚙 Drive and park in a nearby parking garage: salem.org
🚖 Uber/Lyft or Taxi for a quick ride
🚋 Public Transit via the MBTA – check out the route options: salem.org
Facilities
🚽 There will be plenty of porta potties on-site for all guests
Dog Policy
😔 NO DOGS ALLOWED... we love dogs and are super bummed they can’t join us, but unfortunately, they’ll have to stay home this time. 🐶💔