Are you into the food truck craze? If so, what’s your favorite? Or maybe you’d like to attend Foodie Fest so you can check it out! Either way, leave a comment below to WIN TWO TICKETS!! Winner will be chosen by random drawing on Friday the 13th.
What is it? The OC Foodie Fest is Orange County’s first major gourmet food truck event taking place Saturday, August 28th at the Honda Center in Anaheim. The one-day event will be the ultimate foodie destination, featuring the best in popular mobile eats combined with a unique forum to showcase local entertainment & shopping to help support local charities.
This summer, the OC Foodie Fest is bringing Orange County 50 of the most popular, creative and unique food trucks Southern California has to offer. They’ll be serving up a wide variety of culinary creations, international cuisine and specialties such as fusion tacos, freshly steamed hand-made dumplings, the finest in delicious baked treats and so much more! The participating food trucks will include local favorites Taco Dawg, Calbi BBQ, Oh For Sweet’s Sake, Piaggio on Wheels, Seabirds, Tropical Shave Ice. The event will also feature gourmet eats from well-known chefs including the LudoTruck from Chef Ludo Lefebvre best known for his appearances on Bravo’s Top Chef Masters & the Food Network’s Iron Chef America and recently named Chef of the Future by Time Magazine.
Who will be there? Attendees will be treated to a full day of fun and entertainment, which boasts something for everyone. Local OC bands will showcase their award-winning original music (including soul/folk rock Dusty Rhodes and the River Band, indie pop four-piece The New Limb, the reggae sounds of Seedless and more) on our entertainment stage, along with DJ & dance crew performances that will feature The Beat Freaks from MTV reality show America’s Best Dance Crew (ABDC). Event partners, Pretend City Children’s Museum will also bring their unique learning environment to the on-site Kid’s Area. Passionate shoppers will have the opportunity to buy accessories, clothing, handmade jewelry and more from our local shopping vendors.
It’s a for a Good Cause! A portion of the event’s proceeds will go back to local nonprofits Child S.H.A.R.E, finding homes for foster children in Orange County, and Pretend City Children’s Museum, the first educational facility of its kind and largest children’s museum in Orange County. Cart for a Cause will also be in attendance with a custom event menu, featuring a guest chef from a well-known local OC eatery, with sale proceeds benefiting St. Vincent Meals on Wheels, delivering daily life-saving meals and warm greetings to homebound and hungry seniors and disabled or seriously ill adults.
When? The event takes place on Saturday, August 28th from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Where? Honda Center, Anaheim
How Much? Pre-sale tickets are $12 for adults, $6 for children 12 & under, and free for children 3 and under. A limited quantity of tickets will be available the day of the event for $15 per person. V.I.P pre-sale tickets are $50, and include early event entry, free parking, free samples from participating food truck sponsors, an exclusive event gift bag and a private seating area with preferred entertainment seating.
For a complete list of the food trucks and more information about the festival, please visit http://www.ocfoodiefest.com
Winner will be chosen by random drawing on Friday the 13th muaaaahhhh. You will be notified by email – AND I’ll post it on the She’s Cookin’ Facebook page so like me over there, OK?
CONGRATULATIONS! The winner is comment #31 – Kirbie.
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Can’t pick a fav truck… I love them all! Hope to win!
Wow nice giveaway
I would love to win these tickets! Thanks for the opportunity!
New to this blog but lovin it already! Would love to hit up the FoodieFest!!
Off to Facebook to “Like” you….why do they not have a “Love” button?!
I can tell you this much, my favorite isn’t Kogi BBQ!… I have only tried a couple others, but I liked them both, Crepes Bonaparte and Piaggio on Wheels. Hope I win!
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I’ve never tried any of the food trucks before, and I would love to see what the hype is all about! Thanks!
I want to win!
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I haven’t had a chance to check out too many of the trucks cruisin’ around the OC but would love to check them out at this event! My Hubby would LOVE to go, too. He’s a major foodie.
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cant wait to try all the food at oc foodie fest!
Oh Priscilla…how I wish I could join you at this wonderful feast of Foodies rolling on wheels.
I would say that probably my favourite would be the Belgian waffle truck…sorry, can’t remember the name.
Have loads of fun for all of us ;o)
Ciao for now,
Claudia
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I haven’t found any trucks yet that’s why I can’t wait for foodie fest! And posting comments makes me hungry lol
I sure hope The Lime Truck is there. Such clever foodie creations and most delicious, too. Thanks,, Priscilla and She’s Cookin,’ for the heads up.
Yum on wheels.
I haven’t found any of the trucks yet that’s why I can’t wait till FoodieFest. And posting comments make me hungry.
Calbi BBQ is amazing! Their Spicy Pork Taco is unbelievable!
There are so many great trucks that will be participating. I am looking forward to eating from Frysmith, Nana Queens, and Tropical Shave Ice. Hope I win the tickets.
How fun! We just moved to Austin and food trucks are everywhere. My personal favorite is one called Hey Cupcake! Super cute, and super yummy treats. Thanks for sharing this!
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I’d love to win a pair of tickets!
I’m looking forward to Dos Chinos. They’re great guys committed to doing good. They pledged to donate 10% of this Saturday’s sales to oneloveforchi.com to help Chi Cheng of the Deftones. Free show Saturday at the Fairplex in Pomona 3PM One Love for Chi
I’ve tried Barcelona on the Go – awesome! Also loved the spicy pork from Calbi BBQ! Have tried a couple of others too – so far all have been yummy!
I have only been to the Kogi Taco Truck, but my main goal for this event is to try as much food as possible! I also want to meet the Food Network Chefs. I can’t wait
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Can’t wait to try out ALL the trucks!
Let’s show LA who is the home of the best food trucks around!
I love anything bbq!! Pick me, pick me!!
I’ve never tried any of the food trucks, so I’d love to be able to try some there!
I would love some free tickets! I think I’m going to starve myself all week to have plenty of room in the belly for all the d-lish food!
Wow, what an excellent idea and a great writeup! I would love to win a ticket. I’m an ultimate foodie.
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Love the Crepes Bonaparte truck! Can’t wait to chow down!
Hi Priscilla! I would love to win these tickets
Cooking class soon please!
I love the dessert trucks!
There’s so many trucks I want to try. Esp the Ludo truck.
I am a certified carnivore, and yet I think the best food I’ve had was from the Seabirds truck! But BotG and Piaggio never fail to satisfy! Can’t wait until the fest!
ohhh me please!!
I’m planning to bring my adjustable pants! Gotta get a team together to make sure we hit all the trucks right! Hope to win the tickets too…
My Fiancee and I love food! So we are looking forward to the Foodie Fest!
Great contest. Good luck to all.
I haven’t tried any of the truck foods, yet, but that will change come August 28! And I’ll find out which is my favorite food truck then!
I hope this event will finally bring more food trucks to the OC more often! Good luck!
Looking forward to this event.
Gonna have to plan my truck ‘attack’ carefully.
Can’t risk getting too full, too fast.
OC FOODIE FEST! I’m so down for this!
OC FOODIE FEST! I want to go cuz i heart food!
Mmmmmm. I”m hungry. Can’t wait!
Excited to be able to try great food from so many trucks I’ve been trying to track down. Can’t wait for OC Foodie Fest!!
Would love to win tickets!! So looking forward to this event. So much yummy food, can’t wait : )
Sounds like a fun event!!! Come on FREE TICKETS!!!!
I have to pick the Buttermilk Truck! Can’t wait!
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I’ve been raving about the popularity of food trucks to family and friends and hope to win a pair of tickets to attend!
I’m looking forward to this event. So many food trucks to try.
I can’t wait!!!
Sounds like it will be a lot of fun!