First annual Food Truck Festival attracts hundreds
The East Lawrence Warehouse Arts District played host to the First Annual Kansas Food Truck Festival Saturday.
The event featured six food truck vendors from across the state as well as local bands, Truckstop Honeymoon, Wells the Traveler and Psychic Heat. Proceeds from the event will benefit Just Food, the Douglas County Food Bank.
Hundreds of people came out to enjoy the food and family-friendly atmosphere. Attendees had nothing but good things to say about the delicious food.
Samantha Gauthier, Lawrence
Truck: Wilma’s
Dish: Notorious P.I.G (shredded pork patty with cabbage and spicy sauce)
“It was really good. I don’t know what this sauce is but its great.”
Mauricio Gomez, Lawrence
Truck: Indios Carbonsitos Mexi-Q
Dish: Sopas
“They are excellent. I’m from Mexico so I tend to judge Mexican food pretty harshly, but these are really good.”
Andrew Sanchez, Topeka
Truck: Richie Rich’s
Dish: Ribs and pulled-pork sandwich
“It’s really good, especially for a truck. Definitely better than I was expecting, and worth the wait.”
Aubrey Loizzi, Lawrence
Truck: The Blissful Bite
Dish: Mini blissful burrito
“It’s really really good. You can really taste the flavors and you can tell it’s organic.”
Jessica Blubaugh, Overland Park
Truck: Organized Chaos
Dish: Bánh mí
“It’s great and very fresh.”
Lori Muilenburg, Lawrence
Truck: KCBobs
Dish: Mama Mia (meatball kabob, covered in marinara and served over garlic bread)
“It’s pretty bomb.”