An event that has grown in popularity over its five-year run is gearing up for good eats, drinks, music, and more as the Bayonne Food Truck Festival is set for May 4.
Mayor Jimmy Davis announced that this year’s version of the festivities will run from noon to 7:00 p.m. and take place on Avenue E between 22nd and 24th Streets. A variety of vendors will be selling food out of food trucks, tents, and tables alongside various entertainment options along the stretch.
“We are happy to welcome the food truck festival back to Avenue E in 2024,” Mayor Davis said. “This great event will offer people a day to try cuisine from the best food trucks in the region. We look forward to seeing both Bayonne residents and visitors from other communities as we bring the food trucks back to our city.”
Bayonne encourages people to arrive via the Hudson Bergen Light Rail at the 22nd Street Station but several parking lots at 23rd Street and Church Lane, East 26th Street between Broadway and Avenue E, and the Barnabas Medical Center parking deck will be available. Public metered parking will also be in effect along the Broadway corridor.
A variety of vendors will be selling food and other items out of food trucks, tents, and tables. The trucks and tents will offer a great assortment of foods from a variety of cultures.
A total of 28 vendors are confirmed to be participating at this year’s event including Mozzarepas, Little Sicilian, Athens Delite, Maos Bao, Latin Bites, Mactruck, La Rosa Chicken, Cousins Maine Lobster, Chavas Empanadas, Taste of Poland, House of Cupcakes, and El Chilango Taqueria.
Other trucks slated to make appearances include Yankee Doodle, Cold Stone Creamery, Jersey John’s House of Dogs, The Steak Truck, Angry Archies, Carnival Concessions, Twisted Steaks, Shrimp Shack, Ma and Pa’s Pina Coladas, and Flora Vegetarian.
Bayonne’s Food Truck Festival will feature children’s rides, live music, and a beer and wine garden for adults serving beverages from local companies including 902 Brewing. The musical entertainment will feature concerts from 12:30-3:30 p.m. and 4:00-7:00 p.m., with the stage at 23rd Street and Avenue E.
Admission to the festival is free and open to both locals and non-residents. The rain date for the festival is Sunday, May 5.
