News Summary
St. Petersburg is gearing up for the ‘727, 813, & 941 Food Truck Wars’ on July 11 at the Derby Lane Poker Club. With free admission, diverse food options, and entertainment, attendees can enjoy culinary delights vying for the People’s Choice Award. The winning food truck will receive a $2,500 cash prize. The event includes a local market and activities for families, promoting the creative community and offering limited vendor spots for local artisans.
St. Petersburg is set to host the largest food truck competition in Tampa Bay, the “727, 813, & 941 Food Truck Wars,” on July 11. This highly anticipated event will take place at the Derby Lane Poker Club, located at 10490 Gandy Blvd N, from 5 PM to midnight. With free admission and parking available on-site, the competition promises an evening filled with diverse culinary offerings and entertainment for all ages.
Attendees are encouraged to RSVP in advance, as this will not only secure their spot at the event but also enter them into a drawing for one of several $25 food vouchers to be used during the competition. While the competition will be fierce for the food trucks, the winner will be crowned based on the People’s Choice Award criteria, allowing attendees to have their say in the selections. The winning food truck will receive a cash prize of $2,500 for their culinary excellence.
Guests can look forward to a wide variety of food options including smoked ribs, blackened fish, fresh fruit creations, burgers, and fries, catering to various tastes and dietary preferences. In addition to the food competition, attendees can enjoy several other activities throughout the night. The Derby Lane Poker Club will host games, and drink specials will be available while live music enhances the festive atmosphere.
The event is organized by Saturday Shoppes, ensuring a high standard of quality and diversity among participating food trucks and chefs. Alongside the food truck competition, there will be a local market featuring artists, makers, and local businesses, providing a platform for the local creative community. A designated play area for children will also be available, filled with music, food, and activities designed for family fun.
There are still limited vendor spots open for other food trucks and local artisans who wish to participate in this exciting competition. This initiative is spearheaded by Renee Edwards, the founder of Saturday Shoppes, who aims to foster economic development opportunities for emerging businesses in the area.
The “727, 813, & 941 Food Truck Wars” is just one of several upcoming events under the Saturday Shoppes initiative. Following this event, the organization will host the “Feast of The Bay” on July 26 and the “4th Annual Backpack Giveaway” on August 4, continuing a series of events to support local businesses and communities.
St. Petersburg residents and visitors are invited to experience a wonderful night of culinary delights, family-friendly activities, and community spirit at the largest food truck competition in Tampa Bay’s history.
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- ILoveTheBurg: Saturday Shoppes Food Truck Wars
- ABC Action News: Food Trucks Helping Community
- St Pete Rising: Shiso Crispy Food Truck
- Patch: Popular Pizza Food Truck
- St Pete Catalyst: Taste of St. Pete Event
- Wikipedia: Food Truck
- Google Search: Food truck competition
- Google Scholar: Food trucks impact on local communities
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Food trucks
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