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. To get more specific, go to Roaming Hunger and click on your city, then open up their 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?

Check out some of the participating trucks below. Find them and any deals and discounts they’re offering by going to Roaming Hunger’s Denver Map page.

Taco Bron: Four street tacos for $10, price is usually $3/taco
Ron and Zo's Brothas Most Wanted: Sea Food Platter for $27.00 & Pork Slider Meal for $11.00
Bits & Pieces con Cervezas: Buy one entree, get one 50% off
Repicci's Italian Ice & Gelato of Denver
Peaceful Creations
White Rabbit Coffee
Smokin' Bones BBQ
The Perk Up Truck
Amore Pizza LLC
Kona Ice of Boulder
Eat This
Punch Buggy Shave Ice
Flight Deck Grill
It's All Greek To Me Inc.
Los Dos Bros Mexican Food Truck
Arepas Caribbean

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.

For the full list of participating food trucks in Denver, click here. To take advantage of safe, contactless payments, add your card to Apple Wallet to get started and look for the contactless symbol at the truck window.

Oh, and if you’re a food truck yourself and want to join in, sign up here.