Eat your heart out at the first annual 2013 Texas Food Truckin’ Fest at Rangers Ballpark! In addition to the gourmet food trucks, there will also be live bands and kids’ activities. The two-day event takes place from 4pm-10pm on Friday, April 26 as well as 12pm-10pm on Saturday, April 27. FOX Sports Southwest will broadcast Rangers Live pregame & postgame shows from the fest as the Rangers take on the Twins in Minnesota on Saturday. Admission is $10 for 1-Day Passes or $12 for 2-Day Passes with a portion of proceeds benefitting the American Cancer Society.
2013 Texas Food Truckin’ Fest.
Rangers Ballpark
1000 Ballpark Way, Arlington TX
Dates: Fri, April 26 (4pm-10pm); Sat, April 27 (12pm-10pm)
Admission: $10 for 1-Day pass; $12 for 2-Day pass; $5 kids 12 & under (under 32” Free)
Parking: FREE
Web site: www.texasfoodtruckinfest.com
Most important advice for the two-day festival: COME HUNGRY!!!
Experience Arlington has teamed with Texas Rangers Enterprises and U.S. Food Trucks for the 1st Annual Texas Food Truckin’ Fest at Rangers Ballpark. Hours are 4pm-10pm on Friday, April 26th and 12pm-10pm on Saturday, April 27th.
Participating trucks include: Aunt Sweet Tooth’s Kitchen; The B.L.T. Bacon Lovers’ Truck; Bombay Chopstix; The Butcher’s Son; Café con Leche Cuban Cuisine; Cravetopia Bakery; Cup Cakin’; Doughboys’ Pizza; Eat Joe Dawgs; Empanada Armada; First Bite Gourmet; Four Seasons; The Guava Tree Cuban Café; Jolly Trolly Express; Little Greek Food Truck; My Cupcake Garden; Nammi Cruisin’ Vietnamese Cuisine; OinknMoo BBQ; Pompeii DFW; Rockn’ Rick’sShort-n-Sweet; Simply Dosa; Taste of Home; Tin Star Taco Taxi; Tutta’s Pizza; What’s Cook-N Chef; and Yellow Belly.
The good news about all the excellent food you’ll be eating? A portion of the proceeds (15%) is going to a great cause: The American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life which funds cancer research. Admission to the Food Truckin’ Fest is just $10 for 1-Day Pass or…even better…$12 for a 2-Day Pass. Kids 12 & under are just $5 and kids under 32” in height are free. The live bands, kids activities and entertainment are included.
Here are some FAQ’s regarding the 2013 Texas Food Truckin’ Fest:
*When and where can I buy tickets?
Tickets can be bought at the entrance gate of the fest Friday and Saturday. You can also get them by linking here: http://texas.rangers.mlb.com/tex/fan_forum/foodtruck.jsp?partnerId=316231M-CZ1R4.
*Do you accept credit cards or cash?
Both! We will be accepting all types of plastic – Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover.
*My pet likes food trucks … can they come?
We know Fido likes a hotdog as much as we do, but unfortunately pets have to wag this one out. Service animals are allowed.
*When I grub, I grub hard. Will there be a place for me to chill out on a full stomach?
Although there won’t be cots to help you out of your food coma, there will be some seating at tables, chairs and benches throughout the area. The Ballpark seating is also available, so you’ll have plenty of spots to rest your belly.
*What about drinks?
There will be drinks available for sale throughout the Ballpark grounds, and trucks will be able to sell specialty drinks.
*How much will the food cost?
Food prices vary by truck. It can range from a couple of bucks to more for gourmet items that the trucks showcase.
*Is alcohol allowed on the premises?
Sorry! Not allowed to bring in alcohol, but there will be beer/wine to purchase for adults 21+.
*Is it going to happen rain or shine?
We are in Texas, so we’ll say it’ll happen rain, shine, snow or ice!
*What about the kids? What can they do?
There will be plenty for the little ones. We’ll have balloon people, face painters and bounce houses…and all kids get an espresso upon entrance! Just kidding.
*Any tips for a newbie?
Tip #1 – Pick Your Trucks of Choice and Team up to Beat the Lines…and yes, there may be lines.
Here’s a great tip: come with friends, split up into singles and find the #1 item from separate trucks. Buy that item. Meet everyone back at a spot with each of your food finds and share the love. BAM! You’ve just had the deliciousness of more than one truck… repeat with the next trucks on the list.
Tip #2 – Pace Yourself and bring a smile with you!
This event goes on for hours Friday and Saturday, with the trucks prepared to serve the masses. So don’t worry, you’ll have plenty of time to eat, especially with the awesome 2-day pass! There will be great music, kid stuff and the Rangers away-game on a big screen. Grab a drink, some great food… relax, enjoy and have fun!
Parking is free.
Rangers Ballpark is located in the heart of Arlington’s Entertainment District at 1000 Ballpark Way in Arlington, Texas 76011 (from I-30, exit Ballpark Way and go south 1 block). For a map/directions, click here: http://texas.rangers.mlb.com/tex/ballpark/directions_parking/index.jsp
For instant updates and the latest info on Food Trucks that are part of the event, go to the fest’s Facebook site or Twitter feeds (www.facebook.com/txfoodtruckinfest; http://www.Twitter.com/Txfoodtruckin).
If you’re visiting from out-of-town and want to stay at a hotel near the fest, Experience Arlington is available 24/7 to help book your room on-line. Link here: www.experiencearlington.org.
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