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The Columbus Food Truck Festival - Hilliard, Ohio Edition!

Aug 19, 2023 at 11:00 AM to Aug 20, 2023 at 7:00 PM

The Franklin County Fairgrounds
4951 Northwest Parkway
Hilliard, OH 43026

Event Info

This years' dates and times are:

Advance Tickets are $5 for adults. Children 12 years of age and younger are complementary, but must be accompanied by an adult 18 years of age or older. Tickets will be $7 day of festival online and at the door. 

The event is rain or shine. 

 

Complimentary onsite parking* with a ticket. *Parking is limited and on a first come, first served basis.

There's also plenty of free on street parking surrounding the fairground's. 

All sales are final, no refunds. 

No Re-Entry, if you would like join for both days please purchase two tickets, one for each day. 

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By attending The Columbus Food Truck Festival you voluntarily assume all risks related to exposure to COVID-19 which can lead to severe illness and death, we recommend you follow all current Franklin County, Ohio and CDC guidelines”

Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions and or allergies. 

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General Admission Saturday

$5.00

SATURDAY ENTRY TICKET ONLY

This Ticket Type is only available for advance online sales only until...

General Admission Sunday

$5.00

SUNDAY TICKET ONLY

This Ticket Type is only available for advance online sales only until 11:59pm...

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General Terms

All Items are non-refundable, All Sales are final. No Re-Entry, if you would like attend both days please purchase one ticket for each day. 

Refund Policy

All Items are non-refundable, All Sales are final. 

Cancellation Policy

If the event has to postpone or cancel due to CDC, State and County - Covid protocols we will roll over ticket purchases to the following years event. 

This is a rain or shine event. 

Age Restriction

Children 12 years of age and younger are complementary, but must be accompanied by an adult 18 years of age or older.

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Event Summary

The Columbus Food Truck Festival runs Saturday, August 19 from 11 a.m.—11 p.m. and Sunday, August 20 from 11 a.m. —7 p.m.

Franklin County Fairgrounds
 4951 Northwest Parkway, Hilliard, Ohio 43026.

The festival showcases delicious and unique fare from 50+ gourmet food trucks from Ohio and across the Midwest

 

Event Details
The Midwest’s Premier Food Truck Festival Returns to the Franklin County Fairgrounds August 19–20, 2023 Columbus, OH—January 30, 2023 — The pair behind the Midwest’s premier food truck event, Chas Kaplan and Mike Gallicchio, are happy to announce the return of the mouth-watering Columbus Food Truck Festival, Hilliard Edition to the Franklin County Fairground August 19– 20. Now in its twelfth year, the festival showcases a delicious array of cuisines and flavors from 50+ gourmet food trucks from Ohio and across the Midwest. Complimenting the wonderful food, the festival boasts over two dozen artisans and crafters as well as its signature live music throughout the weekend on two stages. In addition, the Hilliard Historical Society is joining in on the festivities this year by offering exclusive tours and activities for Food Truck Festival ticket-holders. "We're thrilled to be bringing the Columbus Food Truck Festival back for another year," said Chas Kaplan, co-organizer of the festival. "With so many delicious food options and fun activities, there's something for everyone to enjoy.”

The complete food vendor line-up as well as performance schedule and participating artisans will be announced at a later date.

The festival runs Saturday, August 19 from 11 a.m.–11 p.m. and Sunday, August 20 from 11 a.m.–7 p.m. Single day admission to the festival is just $5 per person when purchased online and in advance and $7 online/at the door on festival days. Ticket on-sale TBA at a later date at ColumbusFoodTruckFest.com. As in year’s past, children 12 years of age and younger receive complimentary admission, but must be accompanied by an adult 18 years of age or older.

Guests are strongly encouraged to get their tickets before heading to the event as this event is anticipated to sell out. Limited complimentary onsite parking* is included with the admission ticket. *Parking is on a first come, first served basis for ticket holders. On-street parking is also conveniently located around the Franklin County Fairgrounds.

A portion of the proceeds from the festival benefit the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Ohio and Music Loves Ohio. Both non-profits have an established history of serving children and families in and around Central Ohio. Since the festival’s inception in 2011, organizers have donated over $80,000 to local charities from the event’s proceeds.

HOURS AND GENERAL INFORMATION SUMMARY The Columbus Food Truck Festival, Hilliard Edition runs Saturday, August 19 from 11 a.m.–11 p.m. and Sunday, August 20 from 11 a.m.–7 p.m. and is located at the Franklin County Fairgrounds 4951 Northwest Parkway, Hilliard, Ohio 43026.

To stay up to date with food vendors, activities, and musicians, be sure to bookmark ColumbusFoodTruckFest.com and check the festival’s Facebook and Instagram pages under the handle @colsfoodtruckfest.

ABOUT THE FRANKLIN COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS AND THE FRANKLIN COUNTY AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY The Franklin County Fairgrounds is operated by the Franklin County Agricultural Society. The objectives of the Society are the improvement of agriculture, horticulture, better livestock, uniform domestic science and art, and the promotion of youth activities, and the general community betterment together with all other industrial, commercial, and educational interests of the County. The Franklin County Fairgrounds is located at 4951 Northwest Parkway, Hilliard, OH 43026. For more information about the Franklin County Agricultural Society and the Franklin County Fairgrounds visit them online at fcfair.org.

ABOUT MUSIC LOVES OHIO Music Loves Ohio is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that provides opportunities for Central Ohio youth to pursue their passion for music. Their financial assistance is focused on music education classrooms (public schools, private schools, and after school programs) and providing instruments to financially underserved students in Central Ohio. For more information about Music Loves Ohio, visit them online at musiclovesohio.org.

ABOUT RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE CHARITIES OF CENTRAL OHIO For more than three decades, Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Ohio (RMHC) has been keeping families close at the Columbus Ronald McDonald House. From its beginnings as a grassroots movement established by a partnership between volunteers and local McDonald’s Owner/Operators, the charity has served thousands of families in their deepest times of need. For more information about Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Ohio, visit them online at rmhc-centralohio.org.

ABOUT DESTINATION HILLIARD/HILLIARD OHIO Hilliard, Ohio is a thriving community of more than 33,000 residents. Residents and corporate citizens enjoy dependable city and safety services, a highly rated public-school system, scenic parks and trails, terrific recreational programs and a variety of safe and attractive neighborhoods. Situated just west of the Scioto River along I-270, Hilliard is only a 15 to 20-minute commute to downtown Columbus. With roots that began as a village built in 1869 around the railroad station, Hilliard has grown into a city full of local pride and history.

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