11th New Bedford Food Truck & Craft Beverage Festival

About the event

Food Truck Festivals of America (FTFA) is the nation’s leading Food Truck & Craft Beverage Festival company — the biggest and best in the U.S.! 🚚🥤🍻Founded in 2011 right here in New England, FTFA made history as the first company in America to bring the food truck craze to life through large-scale festivals. What started as a few local Boston-area events has exploded into a coast-to-coast celebration of gourmet food trucks, craft beverages, music, and community fun.Over the years, we’ve hosted more than 300 major festivals — from Massachusetts to New Mexico — and we’re still growing strong! Our mission is simple:👉 Celebrate small business owners behind the wheels of America’s best food trucks.👉 Create unforgettable experiences that bring people together around great food, great drinks, and great vibes.We don’t just throw events — we create destination experiences that showcase the best food trucks, the most exciting craft beverages, and the amazing communities that love them.So, the only question is...🔥 Who wants to become a FOODIE OFFICIAL PARTNER and connect your brand with Food Truck Festivals of America? 🔥Let’s make something delicious happen together!

Dates

Oct 31, 2026 · 11:00 AM - Oct 31, 2026 · 5:00 PM(GMT-04:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)

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Location

Fort Taber, 1000 S Rodney French Blvd, New Bedford, Massachusetts 02744, United States

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Parking instructions

FREE Vendor Parking outside the fort.

Health & safety

FOOD TRUCKSYou will need to sign up online yourself for the temporary health permit. You will pay the $75 directly to the City of New Bedford on the online application. Truck Festivals of America LLC requires a copy of your Certificate of Insurance (COI)**You will find all the information, including proper wording and addresses, to send to your insurance company in your Eventeny folder.

Artists, vendors & exhibitors applications

Interested in applying:

2 active applications

Food Truck Application

Deadline: Oct 30, 2026

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Welcome to the Event!

We’re thrilled that you’re interested in being part of the New Bedford Food Truck & Craft Beverage Festival! Please take a few moments to review our applications and let us know if you have any questions. This is an electronic agreement, and by selecting your space, you are electronically validating and approving your participation in this event.

Health Permit
All food vendors must apply directly to the City of New Bedford for a Temporary Health Permit.
The fee is $75, and payment is made directly through the city’s online portal at:
🔗 https://newbedfordma.viewpointcloud.com/

Please be sure to complete this step as soon as possible to ensure your approval with the city.

Certificate of Insurance (COI)
Please upload your Certificate of Insurance in the “Questions” section of your application.
All required COI wording can be found in the attachments under “Document Templates, Files, Instructions & Waivers.”

Event Load-In Information
You’ll receive a detailed Load-In Email with all setup and breakdown instructions on Friday, October 23, 2026. If you’re bringing a trailer, you’ll need to unhitch your vehicle and park in the vendor lot.
There is free parking available for vendors outside the fort.

Payment & Policies
Your credit card will be charged immediately upon approval.
Payment is due at registration.
We do not offer exclusivity, and all sales are final — no refunds.

Artistan/Crafter Application

Deadline: Oct 30, 2026

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🎉 WELCOME TO THE EVENT! 🎉

We’re so excited that you’re interested in joining us for this incredible festival experience! 🚚🍻✨

Take a look through our applications and let us know if you have any questions — we’re here to help every step of the way. This is an electronic agreement, and by selecting your space(s), you’ll be confirming your participation and approving your agreement electronically.

📧 WHAT’S NEXT
You will receive a Congratulations Email if you’ve been accepted into the event. 🎉
Please add mish@ftfofamerica.com as a safe email address so you don’t miss any important updates or details.

You’ll also receive a detailed Load-In Email on Friday, April 24, 2026, with everything you need to know for setup and breakdown.

We can’t wait to welcome you into the FTFA Family and make this festival one to remember! 🎪🔥

Sponsors

Interested in applying:

2 active applications

SIT DOWN PACKAGE

Deadline: Oct 30, 2026

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10 X 10 SPACE •3 SOCIAL POSTS •WEBSITE INCLUSION (LOGO/LINK) •LOGO INCLUSION ON GRAPHICS AND PRINTED MATERIALS •4 GA TICKETS •4 VIP TICKETS

BUFFET PACKAGE

Deadline: Oct 30, 2026

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10 X 20 SPACE •5 SOCIAL POSTS •WEBSITE INCLUSION (LOGO/LINK) •LOGO INCLUSION ON GRAPHICS AND PRINTED MATERIALS •8 GA TICKETS TO EVENT •8 VIP TICKETS •INCLUSION IN PR & MEDIA (IF APPLICABLE)

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Volunteers

Interested in applying:

1 active application

Volunteer with us and become a Foodie Official!

Deadline: Oct 30, 2026

Apply now

Want to Be Part of the Action? Love food trucks, music, and fun festivals? Join the FTFA Crew as a volunteer at one of our events! Volunteers help with everything from greeting guests to assisting at the gates, supporting our team, and keeping the good vibes rolling all day long. It’s a great way to meet awesome people, be part of the behind-the-scenes fun, and get a taste of the festival experience from the inside out! Sign up today and score a FREE exclusive FTFA T-shirt as our way of saying thank you! Interested in volunteering? Fill out the short form to get started — we’d love to have you on the team!

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