PALM BAY, Florida - Food Truck Wars is coming to Palm Bay on
Saturday, May 18, 2013 from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Brevard Community College Fairgrounds located at 250 Community College Parkway.
The event features 40 gourmet food trucks from all over the state
competing for five prestigious prizes awarded by celebrity judges. The
competition includes five categories: the Spirit Award, Top Sales,
Delectable Desserts, Causal Cuisine and the coveted
People’s Choice Award. The food trucks are all in it to win it!
“It’s
exciting to see Food Truck Wars coming to Palm Bay,” says Heidi Lapin,
Director of Parks & Recreation, “Food truck events are a hot trend
all across the country and it’s great to be able
to hold an event like this in Palm Bay.”
The
event brings a variety of food choices from Thai and Mexican dishes to
lobster and everything in between. There will also be a variety of
desert choices available. The prices range from
$3 to $18 with many entrees averaging between $6 and $8. The event is
designed to be a festival type atmosphere with a vast array of food
choices to create a unique dining experience.
“Food Truck Wars is an
amazing experience,” said Liz Rivera Otts, President
of Food Truck Crazy, Inc., the show’s producer. “We look forward to
seeing a great turn out in Palm Bay.”
There
will be a designated area for children’s activities and live music
throughout the day. Parking and admission are free. “Bring your
family and friends to this terrific ‘foodie’ event
and find out what all the ‘Food Truck Wars’ hype is about,” Lapin
added.
Directions
from Interstate 95: Take Exit 173, west on Malabar Rd, turn left onto
San Filippo Dr., then left onto Community College Parkway.
For more information visit
www.playpalmbay.org ,
www.FoodTruckWars.com or
[email protected]
PHOTO CREDIT: City of Palm Bay
