Fort Taber
1000 S Rodney French Blvd
New Bedford, MA 02744
New Bedford
Food Truck & Craft Beer Festival
April 26* (tentative)
Saturday
12 - 5 PM
*early entry VIP hour starts 11 am
FTFA is bringing the ultimate food truck and craft beer experience to New Bedford for the 8th time!
Featuring some of the area's most popular food trucks dishing out fan favorites such as lobster and street food nachos, Portuguese/ American Culinary Fusion, dessert pizzas, BBQ, fresh juice and smoothies and more!
Offering regional and national brews.
Festival Map
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The Food
Food Truck | Menu | Dietary Options |
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Cousins Maine Lobster | Maine roll, Connecticut roll, Lobster Grilled Cheese, Lobster tots, Lobster Tacos, Shrimp Tacos, Lobster Tail & Tots, Lobster Quesadilla, Chowder Tots, Lobster Take Home Kits, New England Clam Chowder, Lobster Bisque, Maine root and Coca Cola products, Tots, Cape Cod chips, Whoopie Pie | Gluten Free |
Plymouth Party LLC | Fully loaded Ice Cream Parlor 12 premium flavors featuring Frappes, Sundaes, Ice Cream Soda’s and Hand Spun Cotton Candy made fresh on the premises, Hawaiian Shaved Ice in 15 flavors, Freshly popped Popcorn, and Giant Hot Soft Pretzels! | Gluten Free |
Master Tater | Baked potatoes with toppings including birria, corn salad, pulled pork, mac and cheese, chili, sour cream, green onions, bacon, vegan chickpea curry. Option of vegan cheese. Lemonade- lavender, jalapeno | Vegan |
Cap'n Mike's Tiki Fleet | We are All American with a tropical twist! We serve burgers and dogs with a variety of tropical toppings, lobster rolls, coconut fried shrimp and more.Virgin mocktails (Pina Coladas and Strawberry Daiquiris, and Hawaiian Shaved Ice for a sweet ending | Vegetarian |
Jerry's Food Concessions | Fried dough, oreos, twinkies, chic tenders, popcorn, French fries and assorted drinks | None |
Mi Corazon Taqueria | Tacos, burritos, quesadillas, nachos | Vegetarian |
Travelin' Bones BBQ | BBQ | Vegetarian |
Travelin Pizza | Wood fired chef inspired pizza | Vegetarian |
The Whoo(pie) Wagon (VIP TRUCK) | Whoopie Pies, Cookie Stacks, Ice Cream Stuffed, Whoofies (for the Pups), Water and Pomegranate Lemonade | Gluten Free |
Sugarcane Hut | Sugarcane juice and smoothies | Vegan |
South Shore Smoke House | BBQ comfort favorites | Gluten Free |
Sabrosa Venezuela | Staple food from Venezuela and the Caribbean | Gluten Free |
Lobsta Love Food Truck | Lobster inspired | Vegan |
Big Ts | Southern BBQ | Gluten Free |
Berrysweets | Fresh strawberries dipped in Milk, Dark or White Chocolate. Frozen chocolate covered bananas and cheesecake. | Gluten Free |
Bird's Nest Italian Street Food | Italian Style Appetizers easy to walk around with. Italian Fusion | Vegetarian |
T.C. Scoops | Hard ice cream scooped to order and served with various toppings | Vegan |
Uncle Joey's Cannoli | Cannoli | Gluten Free |
Trolley Dogs | Extra large beef hot dogs and French fries with specialty toppings craft lemonade with flavored purees chicken sandwich with special sauce and hot honey | Gluten Free |
Yahso Jamaican Grille | A fusion of Jamaican and American dishes | Vegetarian |
Say Cheese | Gourmet grilled cheese | Gluten Free |
Richie's Concessions | 25 flavors of Italian Ice, 10 flavors of Hard Ice Cream, Specialty Sundaes & Cones, Lemonades, Acai Bowls | Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Vegetarian, Vegan |
Tandoor and Curry on Wheels | Indian Food | Gluten Free |
Piesons Pizza | We have cheese, pepperoni, buffalo chicken, chicken broccoli alfredo, rustic, margaritas, and eggplant pizzas. | Vegetarian |
FAQ
General Info
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Event runs rain or shine
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Food & drink will be sold separately from admission
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This event is family friendly and children 10 and under are FREE
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Cash & Credit available at gate and most vendors
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Lawn Chairs are welcomed and recommended
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Beer closes a half hour before the festival ends
Ticket Policy
No Refunds on Admission or Beer Tickets
Travel & Parking
Paid parking lot available on site - City of New Bedford will be collecting $15 for parking. You will need to pay by a QR code when you arrive. Please have a credit card available for payment. No shuttles available for this event.
Travel Options
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Drive and park in paid parking lot
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Uber/Lyft or Taxi
Facilities
Porta potties available on site to all guests
Dog Policy
SERVICE DOGS ONLY
The Experience
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Dance to the tunes of today's hottest music
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Try multiple cuisines from dozens of food trucks.
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Enjoy local craft and domestic beers, and other alcoholic beverages.
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Buy gifts for yourself and your loved ones in the Artisan Market.
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Bring your friends and family, lawn chairs, blankets, and soak in the sun!
The Brews
Brewery | Brewery Location |
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NOCA | |
Halyard | |
Counter Weight | |
Dorchester Brewing Co | Dorchester, MA |
Pivotal Brewing Co | Bristol, RI |
Redemption Rock Brewing | Worcester, MA |
Proclamation Ale Co | Warwick, RI |
Long Live Beerworks | Providence, RI |
Downeast Cider | |
Buttonwood Grove | |
Forty Second Brew Co | Kingston, MA |
The Artisans
The festival features local and regional artisans that sell handcrafted goods and packaged food products.
Artisan | Products |
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MORE TO COME - KEEP CHECKING BACK! | |
Sherri's $5 Batta Bling | Paparazzi Jewelry - Mens & Womens Necklaces, Earrings, Bracelets, Rings, Hair Clips and Anklets |
CBD American Shaman of Plaistow | CBD based health & wellness |
Pop Critters 3D | 3D printed toys and accessories |
Hot Sauce Spot
Best New England hot sauces around! Take home your favorite at the festival.
Sauces |
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TO BE ANNOUNCED |