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DESCRIPTION:[vc_row css_animation=”” row_type=”row” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” type=”full_width” angled_section=”no” text_align=”left” background_image_as_pattern=”without_pattern” z_index=””][vc_column][vc_empty_space][vc_single_image image=”4973″ img_size=”full” qode_css_animation=””][vc_column_text css=””]\nFood Truck Challenge\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css_animation=”” row_type=”row” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” type=”full_width” angled_section=”no” text_align=”left” background_image_as_pattern=”without_pattern” z_index=”” css=”.vc_custom_1747254316552{padding-top: 60px !important;padding-bottom: 60px !important;}”][vc_column width=”9/12″][vc_single_image source=”featured_image” img_size=”full” css=”” qode_css_animation=””][/vc_column][vc_column width=”3/12″][vc_row_inner row_type=”row” type=”full_width” text_align=”left” css_animation=””][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text css=””]Date\nSaturday, September 26th\nHours\n11am – 4pm\nLocation\nSouth Main St\n189 Crocker Park Blvd\nWestlake, OH 44145\nThank you to our Sponsor:\nValley Automotive Group  ( https://www.valleysuperstore.com/ )[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_empty_space][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css_animation=”” row_type=”row” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” type=”full_width” angled_section=”no” text_align=”left” background_image_as_pattern=”without_pattern” z_index=”” css=”.vc_custom_1748349901711{padding-bottom: 20px !important;}”][vc_column][vc_separator type=”normal”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css_animation=”” row_type=”row” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” type=”full_width” angled_section=”no” text_align=”left” background_image_as_pattern=”without_pattern” z_index=”” css=”.vc_custom_1748349901711{padding-bottom: 20px !important;}”][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text css=””][/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”6395″ img_size=”full” onclick=”custom_link” img_link_target=”_blank” css=”” qode_css_animation=”” link=”https://www.facebook.com/share/19MxBvbpJD/” el_class=”float-right”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css_animation=”” row_type=”row” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” type=”full_width” angled_section=”no” text_align=”left” background_image_as_pattern=”without_pattern” z_index=”” css=”.vc_custom_1748349901711{padding-bottom: 20px !important;}”][vc_column][vc_separator type=”normal”][vc_empty_space][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css_animation=”” row_type=”row” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” type=”full_width” angled_section=”no” text_align=”left” background_image_as_pattern=”without_pattern”][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]\nEvent Details\nCrocker Park Food Truck Challenge 2026\nThe Food Truck Challenge Is This Saturday!\nSaturday, September 26, 2026 | 11 AM–4 PM | Main Street at Crocker Park\nCome hungry! The Crocker Park Food Truck Challenge takes over Main Street this Saturday with 20+ Cleveland-area food trucks, live music, family-friendly fun and plenty of friendly competition.\nFood trucks will line Main Street serving everything from savory favorites and handheld eats to desserts, drinks, plant-based options and unexpected creations. Sample your way through the lineup, find your favorites and help us crown this year’s People’s Choice Award winner!\nPlan Your Visit\nCheck out the event map below to find participating food trucks, the stage, voting area and more before you start exploring.\n📍 Ballots + Voting: Pick up your People’s Choice ballot next to the stage in front of Chico’s ( https://crockerpark.com/tenant/chicos/ ). This is also where you’ll return your completed ballot.\n🎵 Live Music: The Scenic Route ( https://www.facebook.com/TSROUTE/ ) performs 12–4 PM on the Main Stage.\n🗳️ Voting Deadline: All People’s Choice ballots must be turned in by 2:45 PM.\n🏆 Winner Announcement: Stick around! Food Truck Challenge winners will be announced at approximately 3:15 PM at the Main Stage.\nTaste, Explore & Vote for Your Favorite\nTry as many participating food trucks as you’d like, then cast your vote for the coveted People’s Choice Award.\nOur celebrity judges will also be tasting their way through the event and selecting winners across a variety of categories:\n\nBest Handheld Hero\nSmokin’ Hot – Best BBQ or Smoked Dish\nThe Sweetest Thing\nDrinkable Delight\nInstagrammable Eat – Most Photogenic\nBest Plant-Based\nKid’s Approved\nShow Stopping Side\nLuxe on Wheels – The Fanciest Bite\nOutside the Box – The Most Unique\nPeople’s Choice Award\nJudge’s Pick\n\nWhether you’re looking for BBQ, burgers, desserts, plant-based dishes or something completely unexpected, this is your chance to discover some of the best food trucks in Cleveland and Northeast Ohio, all in one place.\nLive Music from The Scenic Route\nGrab your food and head toward the Main Stage! The Scenic Route performs from 12–4 PM, bringing live music to Main Street throughout the afternoon.\nMake a Day of It at Crocker Park\nBetween bites, take some time to shop, explore and see what’s happening around Crocker Park!\nHaven’t made it to MINISO yet? Now’s the perfect time to check out one of Crocker Park’s newest stores and explore its huge assortment of collectibles, accessories, beauty, home goods and more.\nWith fall officially here, it might also be time for a wardrobe refresh. Find something unique at The Print Shop ( https://crockerpark.com/tenant/theprintshop/ ), Apricot Lane ( https://crockerpark.com/tenant/apricot-lane/ ) or Estella Boutique ( https://crockerpark.com/tenant/estellaboutique/ ), or stock up on everyday fall staples at Gap ( https://crockerpark.com/tenant/gap/ ), Express ( https://crockerpark.com/tenant/express/ ) and Evereve ( https://crockerpark.com/tenant/evereve/ ).\nAnd don’t forget about the shoes! Stop into JD Sports ( https://crockerpark.com/tenant/jd-sports/ ) or Tradehome Shoes ( https://crockerpark.com/tenant/tradehomeshoes/ ), or head over to the Promenade to see the newly expanded Lucky Shoes.\nWith 20+ food trucks to try, live music all afternoon and plenty of shopping to explore, come for the Food Truck Challenge and make a day of it at Crocker Park.\nCheck Out Valley Automotive Group\nA big thank you to Valley Automotive Group, the official Auto Sponsor of the 2026 Crocker Park Food Truck Challenge!\nBe sure to check out their featured vehicles while you’re exploring the event. You’ll find one vehicle right in front of the Main Stage and another near Altar’d State ( https://crockerpark.com/tenant/altard-state/ ).\nMeet the 2026 Celebrity Judges\nOur panel of local celebrity judges will spend the afternoon tasting dishes and helping determine which food trucks take home this year’s awards.\nScheduled judges include:\n\nWestlake Mayor Dennis Clough\nTiffani Tucker, WOIO Channel 19\nAnnie Nickoloff, Cleveland Magazine\nWestlake Councilperson Amy Havelka\nAlex Nameth, CLE Girls\nRemi Murray, WEWS\nPlus additional special guests\n\nKeep an eye out for our judges as they make their way through the Food Truck Challenge!\n2026 Food Truck Lineup\n20+ food trucks. One afternoon. Who gets your vote?\n\nBaba Saj\nBirdies\nbRaised in the CLE\nBistro on the Go 216\nCafe Melissa\nCheesy Dave’s\nCLE Cookie Dough Co\nCousins Maine Lobster\nDr. Hibachi\nEmpanada Errthang\nEnticing Cakes\nFranks N Shakes\nFrios Gourmet\nMy Mini Me Donuts\nOriginal Steaks and Hoagies\nPapa Sal’s Kitchen\nParilya\nRetro Fizz\nSajwave & Shawarma\nSmokin Babes\nSmooth Rider\nThai It Up\n\nCome hungry, explore the lineup and don’t forget to vote by 2:45 PM! Winners will be announced at approximately 3:15 PM at the Main Stage.[/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”19180″ img_size=”full” onclick=”img_link_large” img_link_target=”_blank” css=”” qode_css_animation=””][vc_column_text css=”” el_class=”cp-hide”]\nEvent Details\nCrocker Park Food Truck Challenge 2026\nCleveland’s Best Food Trucks Battle for Bragging Rights at Crocker Park\nSaturday, September 26, 2026 | 11 AM–4 PM | Main Street at Crocker Park\nWith support from auto sponsor Valley Automotive Group, this popular Cleveland food truck event brings 20+ local food trucks to Crocker Park for an afternoon of incredible food, live music, family-friendly activities and friendly competition.\nSome of Northeast Ohio’s favorite food trucks will line South Main Street and compete for top honors across a variety of food and drink categories. Best of all, you get to help choose a winner!\nTaste, Explore & Vote for Your Favorite Food Truck\nCome hungry and sample your way through 20+ Cleveland-area food trucks, each serving up delicious dishes, drinks and desserts.\nGuests can pick up a voting ballot, try as many participating food trucks as they’d like, and cast a vote for the coveted People’s Choice Award. Ballots must be submitted by 2:45 PM, with winners announced at approximately 3:15 PM.\nFood trucks will compete in categories including:\n\nBest Handheld Hero\nSmokin’ Hot – Best BBQ or Smoked Dish\nThe Sweetest Thing\nDrinkable Delight\nInstagrammable Eat  (Most Photogenic)\nBest Plant-Based\nKid’s Approved\nShow Stopping Side\nLuxe on Wheels  (The Fanciest Bite)\nOutside the Box  (The Most Unique)\nPeople’s Choice Award\nJudge’s Pick\n\nWhether you’re searching for the best BBQ, burgers, desserts, plant-based dishes or something completely unexpected, the Food Truck Challenge is your chance to discover some of the best food trucks in Cleveland and Northeast Ohio—all in one place.\nLive Music, Family Fun & More\nThe Food Truck Challenge is about more than great food. Enjoy live music from The Scenic Route ( https://www.facebook.com/TSROUTE/ ) throughout the event, along with kid-friendly activities and plenty to explore around Crocker Park between bites.\nMake a day of it by visiting your favorite Crocker Park shops and restaurants and discovering what’s new throughout the property. Have you checked out some of the newer stores at Crocker Park like L.L. Bean ( https://crockerpark.com/tenant/l-l-bean/ ), JD Sports ( https://crockerpark.com/tenant/jd-sports/ ) or Toys ‘R’ Us ( https://crockerpark.com/tenant/toys-r-us/ )?\nMeet the 2026 Celebrity Judges\nThis year’s Food Truck Challenge will feature a panel of local celebrity judges helping determine which trucks take home top honors.\nScheduled judges include:\n\nWestlake Mayor Dennis Clough\nTiffani Tucker, WOIO Channel 19\nAnnie Nickoloff, Cleveland Magazine\nWestlake Councilperson Amy Havelka\nAlex Nameth, CLE Girls\nRemi Murray, WEWS\nPlus additional special guests to be announced\n\nStop by the judges’ tent during the event to say hello and see the competition in action.\n2026 Food Truck Lineup\nMore than 20 food trucks will compete in the 2026 Crocker Park Food Truck Challenge. Who will you vote for?!\nBaba Saj\nBirdies\nbRaised in the CLE\nBistro on the Go 216\nCafe Melissa\nCheesy Dave’s\nCLE Cookie Dough Co\nCousins Maine Lobster\nDr. Hibachi\nEmpanada Errthang\nEnticing Cakes\nFranks N Shakes\nFrios Gourmet\nMy Mini Me Donuts\nOriginal Steaks and Hoagies\nPapa Sal’s Kitchen\nParilya\nRetro Fizz\nSajwave & Shawarma\nSmokin Babes\nSmooth Rider\nThai It Up[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”” el_class=”cp-hide”]\nEvent Details\nCalling all food lovers! The highly anticipated Food Truck Challenge returns for its 11th year, and it’s bigger and better than ever! Join us on Saturday, September 26, from 11am-4pm as 20+ of Cleveland’s best food trucks line Main Street at Crocker Park, competing for the top titles in several exciting “Best of…” categories.\nThis year’s event promises more food trucks, more celebrity judges, live music, and even more fun for everyone! There will be live music on the Main Stage at Center Street throughout the event from 11am to 4pm.\nStarting at 11am, you’ll be able to explore a wide range of food trucks, each offering special, unique menu items crafted just for the event. Visitors can participate by picking up a voting ballot at the designated station, sampling as many dishes as they like, and submitting their vote for the People’s Choice Award by 2:30pm (one vote per person). This is also a great time to check out the shopping ( https://crockerpark.com/shop ) at Crocker Park in between bites at the different food trucks.\nMark your calendars and bring your appetite—this is one food lover’s dream you won’t want to miss!\nInterested in becoming a vendor at future events? 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