North Texas Food Truck Challenge 2023

Calling all FOOD TRUCKS!Join us November 5, 2023

The inaugural North Texas Food Truck Challenge will take place at The Shack at Panther Island on November 5, 2023. The event will off foodies the opportunity to sample the signature dishes. Trucks will compete for $10,000 in CASH PRIZES!

PRE-Challenge Events - November 4:

You won’t want to miss this kick-off event for the North Texas Food Truck Challenge!

A free foodie-inspired Drone Show will take place at The Shack at Panther Island!

As a kick-off to the North Texas Food Truck Challenge, we invite you to join us on Saturday, November 4 at Panther Island Pavilion for a spectacular evening that will feature a drone show 200 feet in the air delivered by Guinness Book of World Records holders Sky Elements Drones. The drone show is a free experience. The drone show will kick-off around 7:45 PM. The event is free for the public to attend. We will have a VIP area available that will require a ticket and includes food, beverage, and entertainment. Parking at Panther Island is $10.

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Trucks

More than 20 trucks will battle it out with their signature dishes in hopes of taking home $10,000 in cash prizes. You will help select the People’s Choice winner who cashes in on a $2,500 cash prize. Trucks will offer 4oz samples of their signature dish during the competition. After the awards, they will offer an expanded menu. There is no admission fee for the event, Foodie Fan Packs containing vouchers for Signature Dish samples will be available for purchase. VIP upgrades are available.

As a kick-off to this event a pre-party will be held on Saturday, November 4 and will feature a drone show 200 feet in the air delivered by Guiness Book of World Records holders Sky Drone Elements. The drone show is a free experience. For those wanting VIP ACCESS, a ticket is required and includes food, beverage, and entertainment. 

Parking at Panther Island is $10.

We will see you at the North Texas Food Truck Challenge! More details coming soon

Want to get involved?Food trucks

Do you think you have what it takes to wow the tastebuds of the North Texas foodie community? Want to earn money for every Signature Dish sample you redeem a voucher for? Want your chance at $10,000 in cash prizes and the opportunity to earn a spot at the 52nd Annual Mayfest festival in Trinity Park? Apply now!

Art, Gift, and Food Market Pop-Up Vendors

Do you want to be part of the North Texas Food Truck Challenge? We are seeking art, gift and pre-packaged food vendors. We have limited pop-up vendor space available in our Market area. We would love to hear from you.

Sponsors and Commercial Vendors

We have Sponsorships and a limited number of high-traffic placement vendor spaces available for Commercial vendors. We also have high-visibility indoor placement adjacent to the two beverage bars, indoor seating area, and entertainment. Options include additional signage and banner placement, VIP area placement, vehicle display, sampling, lead generation, community awareness and more. We can customize an opportunity to fit your activation. Reach out to us today!

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OUR SCHEDULE

Schedule - November 5

Schedule - November 4