The food truck scene in our area has exploded in the last few years. Time was, if you wanted more than a hot dog when dining al fresco in downtown DC, you were out of luck. And try finding food on wheels in the ‘burbs! But those were the bad old days.
It’s a different scene now. Food trucks of all descriptions are blossoming in the city and even out here in the trackless wilderness of Montgomery County. And with proliferation comes organization. The DMV FTA, the DC, Maryland, and Virginia Food Truck Association, is stepping up.
The Capital City Food Truck Convention will be held on Sunday, April 19 at the One Eight Distillery in Washington, DC. This is the first event for food truck operators, aspiring food truck owners, industry purveyors, and service providers in our area. Education and networking are promised. There will be workshops, inspirational talks, and an exhibit of products and services. And, according to FTA Executive Director Che Ruddell-Tabisola, there will be awards to “unsung heroes” – pioneers and local leaders of the industry.
Although aimed mainly towards those already or potentially involved with food trucks, the general public is invited to join and attend. See the link above for details.
