Food Truck Wars 2025 – Surrey’s Ultimate Street Food Showdown 🍔

📍 Location: Cloverdale Exhibition Grounds, 6050 176 St, Surrey, BC
📅 Dates: April 11–13, 2025
🎟️ Admission: Free General Entry (Ticket Required) | Grab Free Tickets

🍟 About the Event

Food Truck Wars is back for its 4th annual showdown, bringing together 35+ food trucks, live music, artisan vendors, games, and family-friendly fun. Eat your way through BC’s best street food and vote for your favourites to help crown the 2025 champs!

⏰ Festival Hours

• Friday, April 11: 3:00 PM – 9:00 PM

• Saturday, April 12: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM

• Sunday, April 13: 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM

🚚 Featured Food Trucks

From Korean street eats to plant-based bites and epic mac & cheese creations, discover vendors like:

Bao Buns, Crema Ice Cream, Dim Sum Express, Mahshiko, Mom’s Grilled Cheese, Taco Nori, The Taco Tigre, Slavic Rolls, Truckin’ BBQ, Melt Town Grilled Cheese, Roasted Revolution, and many more!

🛍️ BC Shop Local Market

Support small and shop from 30+ vendors including:
BAK'D Cookies, Karma Collective, Mukasi Coffee Roasters, Our Little Soap Company, Serenity Living Décor, Wick Off Candles, and more.

🎵 Live Entertainment Schedule

Friday:

• DJ Tony Diz | 3–6 PM

• Dueling Pianos | 7–9 PM

Saturday:

• Dave Hartney | 12–2 PM

• Hot Dog Eating Contest | 2–3 PM

• Whiskey Blind | 6–9 PM

• Busking: Steven Marriott | 12–2 PM

Sunday:

• Annie Ji Takeover with Fashion Show & Dance | 11:45 AM – 2 PM

• Awards Ceremony | 3–4 PM

• Dani Black | 5–7 PM

💛 Charity Spotlight: KidSport

A portion of all ticket proceeds supports KidSport Surrey/White Rock, helping youth access local sports programs.

❓ FESTIVAL FAQ’S

🎟️ Ticketing FAQs

• Why get a ticket? Tickets help manage crowd size & support the Greater Vancouver Food Bank.

• Can I show up without a ticket? Yes! But tickets are recommended for smoother entry.

• Early ticket perks? Yes—early access to updates, promos & contests.

• Can I use my Friday ticket on Saturday/Sunday? Yes, it’s a flexible honour system!

• Re-entry allowed? Absolutely—come and go as you please.

🚗 General Info FAQs

• Parking/Transit: Free parking available. Event is transit accessible.

• Voting: Vote online via QR codes at the event.

• Rain or shine? Yes! Large tents available for cover.

• Dietary Options: Many trucks offer vegetarian, vegan & gluten-free options.

• Age Limit? All ages welcome.

• Other activities? Live music, artisan market, kids’ zone & games.

• Dogs allowed? Yes! Pets are welcome (must be leashed & well-behaved).

• Can I bring outside food? Water is fine. No alcohol allowed from outside.

💳 Payment & Accessibility FAQs

• Payment types: Cash, debit, credit—even some bitcoin!

• Accessibility: Yes. The site offers accessible washrooms, paths, and parking.

🙋‍♂️ Participation & Volunteer FAQs

• Volunteer? Yes! Volunteers get free meals. Apply on the website.

• Become a vendor/performer? Vendor applications are closed, but sponsor booths are still open.

📝 Additional Info FAQs

• Feedback? Use on-site QR codes or the contact form on the website.

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