We’re not sure if you’ll hear them first – or smell the delicious food? But ten food trucks will be pulling into the Dodge County Fairgrounds this weekend. Support many local small businesses in one unique location. Grab lunch or dinner at one of the many food trucks that will be parked at the Dodge County Fairgrounds for a limited time – this Saturday. With a beautiful forecast expected, pack a set of lawn chairs or enjoy one of the many picnic tables and relax over a buffet of fair foods. This weekend’s Fair Food Festival is scheduled May 6 only – from 11am until 7pm.

There is something for everyone, with ten unique food trucks sharing all of their top-selling fair foods and snacks with you.

AR Chimney Cakes (a Hungarian pastry that is made from sweet yeast dough): Chimney dog, (hot dog, brat, or smoked sausage), Garlic parmesan Chimney (Chimney cake covered in garlic butter & Parmesan cheese), Chimney cone with soft serve ice cream & toppings, Chimney Cannoi (Chimney cake filled with Cannoicream, chocolate or Carmel drizzle, coated with powdered sugar), Chimney puff (Chimney cake filled with whipped cream, chocolate or Carmel drizzle, coated with powdered sugar).

Blue Gnome Treats: Chicken Teriyaki; Spring Rolls; Crab Rangoon; Lemonade; Bubble Tea; Ice Cream Cones; Ice Cream Dish; Bubble Waffle with Ice Cream; Açaí Bowl.

Charlie’s: Hand dipped Corn Dogs; Chicken Tenders; Ribbon Fries; French Fries; Toppings for Fries; Soda; Water.

Flips Mini Donuts: Cinnamon/Sugar mini donuts; Powdered Sugar mini donuts; Chocolate frosted minis; Vanilla frosted minis; Variety of Iced Coffee flavors; Hot Chocolate; Fresh Lemonade; Water.

G&G Concessions: Greek Gyros; Chicken Pita; Soda; Water.

Kona Ice: Hawaiian Shaved Ice; Water

Travelin Tom’s Coffee: Hot Coffee; Cold Coffee; Frappe; Cold Brew; Tea; Lemonade; Nitro Energy; Hot Chocolate; Cinnamon Apple Cider.

Mitchell’s Smokin BBQ: Brisket; Pulled Pork; Pulled Chicken; Cornbread; Beans; Mac n Cheese Potato Salad; Coleslaw.

Mr P’s Grilled Cheese: Several different flavors of Grilled Cheese sandwiches; Tomato Bisque soup.

Sam’s Little Red Wagon: Popcorn; Cotton Candy; Nachos; Mountain Dew Slush; Snow Cones; water.

The event will be held rain or shine. But with this Saturday’s weather, you will want to hang around and listen to our live music lineup, featuring seven hours of local entertainment:

11:00-12:00: Big Daddy Matty
12:30-1:30: Driving Buddies
2:00-3:00: Nick Castillo
3:30-4:30: Blue Suede Cadillacs
5:00-6:00: The Avionics

Parking and admission to the event are FREE. Don’t forget to mark your calendar for August 16-20 for the 2023 Dodge County Fair. There will be more fair food, more live music, animals and midway rides.

Article by Jamie Adcock author of runningdivamom.com
Photo by Larry Douma