Name: 2nd Annual Chattanooga Crawfish and Seafood Festival
Start: 2027-05-15T12:00:00-04:00
End: 2027-05-15T20:00:00-04:00

About the event

Food has a way of bringing the world together. The Chattanooga World Food Truck Festival returns to Tennessee Riverpark on Saturday, May 15, 2027, for a full day celebrating food, culture, small businesses, and community. From familiar favorites to dishes inspired by culinary traditions from across the United States and around the world, the festival is an opportunity to discover new flavors, hear the stories behind the food, and support the entrepreneurs who bring those traditions to our community. Food trucks and beverage vendors will be joined by local makers, artisans, merchants, and businesses for a festival designed around discovery, connection, and a great day along the Tennessee River. Come hungry. Bring the family. Try something you've never had before, revisit something you love, and meet the people behind the businesses serving our community. EVENT DETAILS Saturday, May 15, 2027 12:00 PM–8:00 PM Tennessee Riverpark — Maintenance Field Chattanooga, Tennessee Additional guest information, parking instructions, participating vendors, entertainment, and event updates will be announced as the festival approaches.

Dates

May 15, 2027 · 12:00 PM - May 15, 2027 · 8:00 PM(GMT-04:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)

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Location

4301 TN-58, Chattanooga, Tennessee 37416, United States

Directions

Parking instructions

Festival parking will be available at Chattanooga State Community College. Guests should park only in designated festival parking areas and follow posted event signage and directions from parking personnel upon arrival. Please do not attempt to park at the Tennessee Riverpark Maintenance Field, as the festival site and surrounding access areas must remain available for vendors, event operations, emergency personnel, and authorized vehicles. Please allow additional time for parking and arrival during peak festival hours. Do not block roadways, fire lanes, emergency access points, loading areas, or restricted spaces. Additional accessible parking and final arrival-routing information will be provided prior to the festival.

Health & safety

The safety and comfort of our guests, vendors, staff, and community are important to us. The Chattanooga World Food Truck Festival is an outdoor event. Guests should prepare appropriately for weather and outdoor conditions and follow instructions from event staff, security personnel, venue representatives, and emergency responders. Pets are welcome but must remain properly contained on a leash and under the control of their owner at all times. Pet owners are responsible for their animals and for cleaning up after them. Please consider heat, pavement temperature, crowds, noise, food service areas, and your pet's comfort before bringing an animal to the festival. Children should remain under the supervision of a parent or responsible adult. Please keep emergency access routes, vendor service areas, roadways, and other designated restricted areas clear at all times. Event operations may be adjusted when necessary due to weather, emergencies, safety concerns, site conditions, or other circumstances affecting safe festival operations. If you see an immediate safety concern during the event, notify a member of the Hearthara Culinary event team. In an emergency, call 911.

Artists, vendors & exhibitors applications

Interested in applying:

1 active application

2nd Annual Chattanooga World Food Truck Festival

Deadline: Apr 28, 2027

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Applications are now open for vendors interested in participating in the Chattanooga World Food Truck Festival, taking place Saturday, May 15, 2027, from 12:00 PM–8:00 PM at Tennessee Riverpark in Chattanooga.

The festival celebrates food, culture, entrepreneurship, and community and will feature food and beverage operators alongside makers, artisans, merchandise vendors, and participating businesses.

Food and beverage applicants will be asked to provide information about their menu and the country, region, culture, culinary tradition, or style of food represented by their business. This information helps Hearthara Culinary thoughtfully curate the festival, reduce unnecessary menu duplication, celebrate a variety of culinary traditions, and tell the stories behind participating businesses.

Submitting an application does not guarantee acceptance.

Applications are reviewed for event fit, available space, product and menu mix, cuisine representation, operational requirements, and the overall guest experience.

Approved food and beverage operators will also be required to complete additional post-approval compliance requirements, including two specific Certificates of Insurance (COIs). Instructions will be provided after acceptance.

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