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By: Priscilla

Priscilla — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 20:37:20 +0000

@the michelin project – I agree wholeheartedly! And, I thought that might have been Ludo!

@Erika – I’ll look thru my other photos for a girl in a green shirt. Sounds like you enjoyed plenty of noms!

By: Erika71

Erika71 — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 17:30:21 +0000

There were many trucks that had the luxery of long lines…my friend nearly passed out while we were in line at the Buttermilk truck and by the time we got to order, she ordered 1 of everything.

I have been looking at all the photos and videos from OC Register, She’s Cookin’, and any others to see if I was in any of them…nope!

I was hardly missable, I had a bright green long sleeve fishing shirt and it saved me from getting a sunburn. Unfortunately, when I went to the mini foodie truck fest in Irvine, the sun paid me back.

I finally got to eat at Dan Dan BBQ and Oh For Sweet Sakes!

By: the michelin project

the michelin project — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 09:15:35 +0000

So sorry I missed you at the event! Thanks for the shout out in your post. Looks like you got to try some good eats at the India Jones truck? Also i noticed your shot of Ludo and Krissy’s back at the Ludo Truck!

I think it’s commendable that the OC Foodie Fest was able to pull this off to such a success! I felt that the donation was impressive. Also, the cross promotion between the festival and the charities is invaluable for raising awareness of the particular causes involved…

By: Monet

Monet — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 04:27:48 +0000

Food trucks are big here in Austin too. I don’t know if we have a festival yet…but we should! I love going to foodie festivals, and I hope to go to a few this year! I’m sorry that there were some long lines…nothing can be more frustrating when there is good food to be had!
.-= Monet´s last blog ..Herbed Monkey Bread =-.

By: Shari

Shari — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 22:10:40 +0000

Priscilla, I think because it was the first time they did the event, there needs to be a few changes to get people in tune with the fact that there are even vendors there. I heard sales weren't so hot but the vendors thought it had potential. The organizer of the vendor portion already made some suggestions for next year such as, putting the food tables where the vendors are and not over off the sides so far away. Add shade so people will hang around longer. I know I did a lot of pr to get customers to my booth and it was still really tough. Hope next year is better. .-= Shari´s last blog ..OC Foodie Fest =-.

By: Scott

Scott — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 21:36:34 +0000

Bree- Have you ever put on an event of this magnitude yourself? I have worked with multiple organizations and have thrown many events. Why dont you call Honda Center and ask them how much it is to rent the venue ( of OC FoodieFest size) because I’m guessing it’s around 50k for the day. So if your stating that they made 102k… that minus just the venue rental (50k), that leaves them with 52k. Not to mention that they need to pay for security, employees, advertisement, porta potties, chairs/tables, etc.

So for them to actually raise $10,000 for charities plus an additional $1500.. that’s pretty damn good. And if you don’t so, why don’t you write a check out to them topping that amount.

By: Bree

Bree — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 20:51:23 +0000

Priscilla: to be clear the BIO for this event was ” OC’s ultimate foodie destination, featuring popular mobile eats, local entertainment & shopping, all to help support local charities. ”

I understand cost however with police, rent, leases, employees they in no way spent that whole $102,000 ++ ONLY from ticket sales.

I honestly think a donation of $10,000 is small. AND THIS WAS billed as a charity event… on three websites

By: Priscilla

Priscilla — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 20:07:51 +0000

Shari – Thanks, the artists, crafters, vendors, musicians, dance teams, etc. made it much more than just a food event. How was the exhibitor response to the event?