Food Truck Friday is back for its seventh season in Memorial Park beginning Friday, May 2, and Calvert City is ready to welcome the community with the smells and flavors of local favorites and new culinary creations.
First launched in 2019, Food Truck Friday began with just three vendors. Today, it has grown into a beloved seasonal tradition with 17 food trucks in rotation. “Over the last seven years, food trucks have become common in Calvert City,” said Blair Travis, Director of Marketing and Business Development. “We started with three trucks, and now we have 17 in rotation. The struggle to find a safe place in the city was difficult. This event allows food trucks to safely park their trucks in a high-traffic area during our busy lunch hours.”
From May through July, Food Truck Friday will take place every Friday from 10:30 AM to 1:30 PM at Memorial Park. In August and September, the event shifts to the evening hours from 4:30 PM to 7:30 PM, continuing through September 26.
Each week’s food truck lineup is posted on Calvert City’s official Facebook and Instagram stories. There is no fee to participate as a food truck or food tent vendor. However, if electricity is needed, there is a $10 charge per Friday.
To operate within Calvert City limits, food truck vendors must complete a zoning compliance form with a one-time fee of $25. This form permits vendors to set up in business districts across the city. The form is available at City Hall and submitted to Calvert City Hall, located at 861 5th Avenue. City Hall is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
For more information on Food Truck Friday or to participate, contact Calvert City Hall at (270) 395-7138 or email info@calvertcityky.gov. Follow Calvert City on social media or visit calvertcityky.gov for updates and upcoming events.
