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    Durham Food Truck Rodeo

    4.4 (16 reviews)
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    Durham food truck rodeo
    Tammy H.

    Great selection of food trucks available! I enjoyed that there was a group playing live music. There were also 4 stations with alcohol available. Great way to spend an afternoon, but be prepared for long lines.

    Line up-March 8th 2015
    Lisa W.

    For 2015 Durham Central Park is hosting a total of 5 food truck Rodeos. One of them was this past weekend and it was my 5th time attending. I think it's a great opportunity to get your friends together, drink some beer, get some sun, and of course try some amazing food! The most recent rodeo had 54 trucks, 4 breweries (Fullsteam, Triangle, Bull City, and Ponysaurus), Grove winery, and the PitchBlak Brass Band (think The Roots). This time around I got to try my go to Pie Pushers, my new favorite Bam Pow Chow (Oh, those wonton tacos, where have you been my whole life) and Deli-icious, which served up a delightful shrimp roll. Things you should know before you go. Bring a lawn chair and maybe a blanket. Bring cash, they have an ATM on site but the line is always long. Show up early, get a map from the friendly people who hand them out, grab a spot on the lawn and plan your attack. Bring some water, sunscreen, and napkins (many trucks don't hand them out). Also if you have them, your dog and/or kids. Plenty of free parking to be had or you can pay to park in the parking garage which is like $3-$5 for the day and is a short walk to the trucks. All rodeos are on Sundays and run from 12pm-4pm. Here are the future dates: June 21st - Father's Day Food Truck Rodeo September 6th - Labor Day [Weekend] Food Truck Rodeo November 1st - Halloween [Weekend] Food Truck Rodeo

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    Mary H.

    Good times! Weathers always a big influence. Good live music, and beer too! They should mention that. Fullsteam, Ponysaurus, Bull City Ciderworks and a few others. Gyros were yum. The Korean bbq truck had a super long line and at the end I found out they were out of Homemade Kimchi. Make sure to check if they still have things.

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    Lauren S.

    Was my second time attending and was even better than the last! Seems like they are continuing to add more trucks, which makes the lines shorter, and there is more selection. Good local beer selection too. I think the layout works and im a fan of the grassy area in the middle so you can sit and eat. I recommend bringing a blanket or some chairs if you don't want to walk around with grass all over your pants.

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    The most recent rodeo had 54 trucks, 4 breweries (Fullsteam, Triangle, Bull City, and Ponysaurus), Grove winery, and the PitchBlak Brass Band (think The Roots).

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    Love A1 Gyro and Philly. They're part of our Saturday morning Farmer's Market trip (sometimes the…read moremain part of the trip). Good food, fast service, all around excellent.

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