City of Des Plaines, IL
07/23/2024 | News release | Archived content
Join us at the Food Truck Round Up!
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Join the City of Des Plaines at the Food Truck Round Up events! We invite the community to enjoy live music, a delicious meal, and family activities at various locations in Des Plaines.
Learn more about what is being offered at each event below.
TUESDAY, MAY 21
Tuesday, May 21 at Forest Elementary School Grounds from 5-8 p.m.
Thanks for joining us, Des Plaines! It was great to see the community enjoy the warm weather, listen to music, and grab a bite to eat with neighbors and friends. We look forward to seeing everyone at the August 20 and September 17 Food Truck Round Up events! For more information, please see the tabs below.
TUESDAY, AUG. 20
Tuesday, Aug. 20 at Des Plaines Library Plaza from 5-8 p.m.
Everyone in the community is invited to attend! Grab a bite to eat from the food trucks, draw on the chalk wall, and enjoy live music from Justine Ewald on Library Plaza. Music begins at 5:30 p.m. Limited seating is available and attendees are welcome to bring lawn chairs.
Aug. 20 Food Truck Lineup:
Hawaiian Food Truck by The Tiki Terrace
Menu items available include smash burgers, grilled cheese, lobster rolls, potsticker bowl, Kalua pork sliders, quesadillas, tacos, nachos, pierogi, funnel cakes, ice cream, and more! Vegetarian options like veggie smash burgers, grilled cheese, pierogi, tacos, and quesadillas will be available. Most food trucks will accept cash and card, but please note The Happy Lobster is cashless and only accepts card or mobile payment app.
We sincerely appreciate your patience, as you may experience longer wait times at this highly popular event. Food service ends at 8 p.m. Trucks may cutoff their queue lines to ensure those in line are served before the event ends.
In addition to trash waste bins, we will have composting and recycling bins available. Visit the Sustainability Station where Go Green Des Plaines can help you sort your food scraps, napkins, soda cans, and more!
Shop from local vendors FaireWoodie's Goods, Anneliese's Cookies, Handmade by Jacki, and Soapie Squad. Don't forget to visit our community booths, too!
Dogs are welcome as long as they are leashed/harnessed and are always under a handler's control. There is a maximum of two dogs per handler.
Parking is available at the Des Plaines Public Library Garage, Metropolitan Square Parking Garage, and the Civic Center Garage. ADA parking spots are available in the garages as well as on Ellinwood St. just east of the library. Please enter the Library Parking Garage at the intersection of E. Prairie Ave. and Center St. (located at 1448 E. Prairie Ave.). Due to event road closures, vehicles cannot access the Library Parking Garage from Ellinwood St.
Event Flyer:
TUESDAY, SEPT. 17
Tuesday, Sept. 17 from 5-8 p.m. at Rosemary S. Argus Friendship Park and Conservatory
Everyone in the community is invited to attend! Food trucks, live music by South of Disorder (beginning at 5:30 p.m.), yard games, and more! We encourage attendees to bring lawn chairs and picnic blankets.
No alcohol is permitted on Park District property.
Check back soon for more information!