What to know about the sixth annual National Food Truck Day

The food industry dealt with some serious stop and go last year, but luckily, that’s not stopping one of our favorite annual celebrations: National Food Truck Day. What is it, you ask? Here’s everything you need to know...

So what's the deal with National Food Truck Day?

For starters, it’s not only one day. Officially, National Food Truck Day is Friday, June 25th. But Roaming Hunger, the digital hub for all things street food that runs the event, will celebrate all week from June 20th to June 27th. Their goal is simple: get out there and grab a bite from your favorite food trucks.

What’s special about this year?

What isn’t special about this year? For something extra special, some food trucks will offer discounts and deals during the celebratory week, so find your favorite food truck and see what’s up for grabs.

Right, but where is this happening?

Heard of the United States? That’s where it’s happening, from coast to coast. In Austin, you’re super lucky because there are two places to find trucks near you. Go to Roaming Hunger’s Apple Maps Guide on your iPhone, iPad, or Mac, or go to the Austin Map page on Roaming Hunger, then open up its food truck map to find food trucks near you.

Is your favorite food truck participating?

Probably! There are hundreds of food trucks participating, so you’re bound to find your fave—or discover a new favorite while you’re at it.

What’s the best food truck?

All of them.

No really, what are some quality recs?

Find food trucks in Austin by visiting Roaming Hunger’s Apple Maps Guide. Below, we have some of the participating trucks and food truck locations. Many of them are offering deals and discounts, and you can also find them on Roaming Hunger’s Austin Map page.

F'real Shakes: Pay for 3 get 4th free
Shishman Mediterranean Grill
SnoMo
Bluebonnets Shaved Ice
Doner Kebab King Karl
5000 Burnet Food Trailer Park
Arbor Food Park
The Picnic
Mueller Trailer Eats
Rainey Street
Thicket Food Park
Micklethwait Craft Meats
The Waypoint ATX

But no matter what city you’re in, food trucks across the country are enabling contactless payment, so customers can enjoy their food faster with Apple Pay, a safe, secure way to pay. Just add your card to Apple Wallet to get started and look for the contactless symbol at the truck window.

For the full list of participating food trucks in Austin, click here. Oh, and if you’re a food truck yourself and want to join in, sign up here.