All admission tickets are buy one, get one FREE. 10 and under FREE. 65+ FREE!
Things to do in Connecticut in May
2025 Dates
Friday May 16 / 4PM - 8PM
Saturday May 17 / 11AM - 8PM
Sunday May 18 / 11AM to 5PM
May 16th thru May 18th 2025 in Wolcott CT at 201 Nichols Rd.
What is CT Food Truck Battles?
Food Truck Battles started 4 years ago as a celebration of Stick It Graphics Vehicle Wraps 10 year anniversary to show off some of the vehicle wraps we designed and installed while raising money for the local food bank. We raised over $100,000 in food and cash to donate and figured we would do it every year!
This year we are helping raise money for 4 non profits!
2025 is raising funds for Veterans, Food Pantry, BAW Organization and The GI Club. So you can feel great about utilizing services throughout the event knowing your are supporting some great organizations!
What is the Battle all about?
The idea of the event is for you the guest to try as much food as you like and then vote for what truck had your favorite food. Its free to vote and the winning food truck will be the crowned champion of 2025!
Lineup Announcement
We're thrilled to announce the lineup for CT Food Truck Battles Festival Festival 2022! The festival will feature performances by artists from around the world, including Tambulaytay Reggae Band, Raise Your Hands (Bon Jovi Tribute), Stairway to Halen (Van Halen and Zeppelin tribute), Nashville Drive & Hazzard County Band. Plus a few surprise guest artists! Get ready for an unforgettable weekend!
Volunteer Opportunities
Want to get involved in CT Food Truck Battles Festival Festival 2025? We're looking for enthusiastic volunteers to help us make the event a success. Contact us to learn more about volunteer opportunities.
Tickets
Tickets for CT Food Truck Battles Festival Festival 2025 are now on sale! Don't miss your chance to experience this exciting celebration of Food & Music. Purchase your tickets today and join us for a weekend of music, food, and culture. Buy early because the buy one get one free offer will end without notice once the first 50% of the tickets have been sold out!
Accommodations
If you're traveling to CT Food Truck Battles Festival 2025 from out of town, we have a variety of accommodation options available. From hotels to camping, we've got you covered. Check out our recommendations and plan your stay today.
Main Stage Bands & Comedians
Friday MainStage 4PM to 8PM
It's a tradition that we open all our Festivals with the most amazing Reggae Party Band in CT!
This band with take you back to the old school R&B and party rock songs you remember and they will have the dance floor packed!
Saturday Main Stage / 12AM - 2:30PM
Stairway To Halen pays tribute to two legendary bands ... Led Zeppelin and Van Halen. STH has earned legions of fans with performances across the USA in clubs, concert venues, and at major festivals. Lead guitarist Billy DiNapoli doesn’t miss a beat with high energy performances that keep audiences dancing all night long. Stairway To Halen shines with the melodic voice of lead vocalist Andre Vachot, amazing bassists Steve Wovkanech and Bob Ambrose, and the outstanding drumming of Derick Pointier.
Stairway To Halen tours extensively throughout the year performing all over the USA.
Saturday MainStage / 4:30PM - 7PM
Saturday MainStage / 4:30PM - 7PM
RAISE YOUR HANDS is the definitive Bon Jovi tribute act, faithfully representing the music, energy & spirit of the original! RYH formed in 2018, the same year BON JOVI was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. Covering both the hits and deep catalog tracks, this 5-piece professional band has quickly become one of the Northeast’s top tribute acts.
Sunday Main Stage / 11:30AM - 2PM
Saturday MainStage / 4:30PM - 7PM
Nashville recording artists Nashville Drive is a modern Country band performing originals and covering today’s country favorites. Nashville Drive has opened for national recording artists such as LANCo, Thompson Square, Easton Corbin, Noah Schnacky, Kenny Chesney pre-show, Molly Hatchet, Josh Thompson, Colt Ford, Craig Campbell, Robert Randolph & the Family Band, Changes in Latitude and more. They have performed throughout New England, PA, NJ, NY and Nashville, TN at XFinity stages, Casinos, Corporate and Private Events, Ski Resorts, Ives Concert Park, Country Fairs, Rodeos, World Famous Beaches, Festivals, Towns and more.
Sunday Main Stage / 3PM - 5PM
They say that music is the language of the soul, and nothing could be truer for this band. Composed of a group of inspirational musicians and skillful performers, the artists behind Hazzard County have earned their reputation as a talented band to look out for. Hazzard County is a six-piece Modern Country, high-energy party band looking to change the way you think about the sweet sounds of the South.
Sat/Sun Main Stage / Between the bands
Comedian Headliner from Long Island NEW YORK! The incredible Tugboat Manny! Clean comedy thats actually funny!
What is Food Truck Battles? ...Its 3 days of family fun
over 50 food vendors competing for the title of best food!
over 50 food vendors competing for the title of best food!
Connecticuts largest Spring Food Festival Event with the largest selection of food. We made sure that our food vendors offer more than just potato and canned cheese. We have homemade BBQ and slow cooked marinated meats as well as ethnic foods from across the world! If you are in search of things to do in Connecticut in may and you l
Connecticuts largest Spring Food Festival Event with the largest selection of food. We made sure that our food vendors offer more than just potato and canned cheese. We have homemade BBQ and slow cooked marinated meats as well as ethnic foods from across the world! If you are in search of things to do in Connecticut in may and you love fairs and festivals then our food truck festival is what you need!
Each food will be judged by YOU!
Food Eating Battles Stage!
over 50 food vendors competing for the title of best food!
Watch and/or join in on a comical food eating battle on our main stage hosted by CTs favorite comedian Dave Reilly and 99.1 WPLRs own AJ Man! Sign ups for these contests
Live bands & ACOUSTIC performers all 3 days!
Carnival THRILL Rides, Games and prizes!
Vendors Village will be offering a shop til ya drop selection of treasures!
Pure adrenaline and excitementnt will fill your mind as you step onto our Carnival midway! One of the top New England Carnival companies are partnered up with us so there are rides and games for kids and adults!
Vendors Village will be offering a shop til ya drop selection of treasures!
Vendors Village will be offering a shop til ya drop selection of treasures!
Vendors Village will be offering a shop til ya drop selection of treasures!
Fairs and festivals that have things to do in Connecticut in may! Come and explore our huge variety of amazing New England crafters with some unique treasure just waiting for you to take them home!
beer and wine will be available to the 21 and over crowd.
Vendors Village will be offering a shop til ya drop selection of treasures!
Vendors Village will be offering a shop til ya drop selection of treasures!
This year we have our 2 adult beer gardens with a IRISH PUB theme as well as our ISLAND BAR theme! Both are located next to the stage with a beautiful grassy field to relax on. Bring a chair or a blanket and make it a day of fun!
Mango Jacks Island bar
Taste the island fun with our World Famous Rum Punch! Plus we have the amazing HARD fruit slush!
21 and over only!
Bring a chair and spend the day!
The ultimate outdoor concert of live bands featuring a tribute to Bon Jovi, Van Halen, Led Zeppelin, as well as Modern Country great! Plus Friday is one of the best Reggae party bands!
Family Comedy show with professional comedians!
Family Comedy show with professional comedians!
Tugboat Manny as seen at The Borgata Tugboat will keep you laughing with his one, two punch style of one liners and do it all clean, without the use of any vulgarity or profanity. Tugboat Manny‘s comedic style is a delightful combination of self-deprecation and clever observations, consisting of original truths about his life
bring non perishable food items in exchange for raffle tix
Helping the community
We started CT Food Truck Battles Festival with the goal of highlighting some of the best mobile chefs in New England while helping raise some money and food for local non profits. This year we are partnered with the Veterans, Food Pantry, BAW Organization and the G.I. Club to help them fundraise for their organizations at the 2025 Food Truck Battles Event.
Anybody donating a non perishable food item at the gate will receive a FREE raffle ticket to win over $5000.00 worth of cash & prizes combined!
(image above was our delivery of over 3 truckloads of food for a local food pantry from a past event we did)