Great Everyday Meals Magazine | By Momma Cuisine April-June 2016 | Page 34

Top Food Truck Festivals You Can’t Miss Summer is right around the corner, which means festival season is upon us. Music festivals, art festivals and of course, food festivals take place in the streets of cities all across the country. In recent years, food truck festivals have grown in popularity, allowing hungry crowds to feast on a variety of cuisines and flavors. From chicken tacos to tandoori chicken, check out our top food truck festival picks you can’t miss this year. SAN JOSE, CA May 28 Tacos, lucha libre, music and innovation; the San Jose Taco Festival of Innovation has all the bases covered. For one day only, food trucks full of precious cargoes of tacos descend upon the city of San Jose. The best taco is selected by a panel of celebrity judges amidst exciting performances, a ton of family fun and oh yes, an air accordion championship — whaaaaaaaaat? Details: Happening Memorial Day weekend at History Park, 1650 Senter Road, San Jose, CA 95112. For more information, check out the official event website: San Jose Taco Festival of Innovation ATLANTA, GA June 11-12 If you happen to find yourself in HOT-lanta this June, follow your tastebuds over to the Atlanta Street Food & Music Festival. The biggest food truck collaboration in Atlanta, you’ll get your fill of chicken and waffles, fried green tomatoes, peach cobbler and a myriad of other delicious southern delicacies. Details: The festival takes place in the beautiful and picturesque Stone Mountain Park, a family vacation destination in Atlanta, GA featuring a variety of sightseeing tours and activities for the family. Perfect for working off all of that delicious food truck grub. For fun details, check out the official, festival website: Atlanta Street Food Festival