Food Truck Wars 2026 at Cloverdale Exhibition Grounds

Event Overview

One of Metro Vancouver’s most anticipated food festivals returns as Food Truck Wars 2026 takes over Surrey for a full weekend of flavour, competition, and entertainment. Hosted by the Greater Vancouver Food Truck Festival, this annual event brings together 37 of BC’s top food trucks to compete in a high-energy culinary showdown.

Now in its fifth year, Food Truck Wars has grown into one of the largest mobile food competitions in the province, offering a diverse mix of cuisines, live entertainment, and family-friendly experiences.

Location & Venue Details

Cloverdale Exhibition Grounds
6050 176 Street
Surrey, BC

A spacious outdoor venue perfect for large-scale festivals, featuring food zones, entertainment stages, artisan markets, and family areas.

Date & Time

April 10–12, 2026

• Friday: 3:00 PM – 9:00 PM
• Saturday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
• Sunday: 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM

Admission

• Pay-what-you-can (by donation)
• Free entry with optional donations supporting local community initiatives
• Portion of proceeds supports White Rock Titans Football and Cheer Club

What to Expect

• 37 food trucks competing across 7 categories
• A wide range of cuisines including international street food, desserts, and local favourites
• Exclusive festival menu items only available during the event
• Artisan market featuring local BC vendors and handmade goods
• Beverage garden with craft beer and drinks
• Kid Zone with activities such as mini golf and face painting
• Live music, DJs, and roaming performers throughout the weekend

Food Truck Highlights

Expect a diverse lineup including:

• Big City Bannock (Indigenous cuisine)
• JAPADOG (Japanese street food)
• Little Devils Wood Fire Pizza
• REEL Mac and Cheese
• Taco Nori, Dos Amigos, Hunky Bill’s Perogies, and many more

From sweet treats to savoury classics, this event is designed for exploring new flavours and discovering local favourites.

Competition Categories

Food trucks will compete in categories such as:

• Best Sweet Treat
• Best Classic
• Best Vegetarian / Plant-Based
• Best Meat Sweats
• Best International Fusion
• Best in Show
• People’s Choice Award (voted by attendees)

Live Entertainment

Enjoy a full lineup of entertainment across all three days:

• DJs and live music performances
• Eating contests including Mini Donut Eating Contest (Friday) and Hot Dog Contest (Saturday)
• Featured artists including Sarah Alynne (Saturday) and Morgan Griffiths (Sunday)

Why You Should Attend

Food Truck Wars is more than a food festival—it’s a complete weekend experience. With affordable entry, diverse food options, and entertainment for all ages, it’s one of the best ways to spend a spring weekend in Metro Vancouver.

Important Information

• Free parking available on-site
• Accessible via transit from Surrey Central
• Event runs rain or shine
• Wide range of dietary options including vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and halal
• Family-friendly environment with activities for all ages