GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — In just a few weeks, food trucks will take over Grand Rapids’ West Side for the eighth annual Roll’N Out Food Truck Fest.
The festivities will include 34 different food trucks and trailers, a beverage tent, live music from Michigan entertainers, an art market and activities for the whole family. The featured food trucks are some of the most sought-after in the city, showcasing a variety of different cuisines, Grand Rapids Food Truck Association President Jon Griffin told News 8.
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It’s all happening Saturday, May 2, from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. in DASH Lot Area 9, located at 250 Seward Ave. NW near Las Canchas. Thousands of people are expected to attend.
The festival is hosted by GRFTA, which is celebrating a decade of business this year. When the organization was created in 2016, there were just 10 mobile food businesses registered in Grand Rapids, according to Griffin. Now, there are 140 food trucks and trailers — a 1,300% increase.
Griffin told News 8 that GRFTA gives food truck owners a voice, helping to create opportunities and navigate regulations.
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“The impact has been huge, not just for the trucks, but for the city. Food trucks activate public spaces, support local events, and give people a really accessible way to experience small, local businesses,” Griffin wrote in an email. “I think what’s most exciting is that we’re just getting started. There’s still so much opportunity to grow, improve, and create even more opportunities for both vendors and the community.”…