The countdown is on! Food Truck Wars 2025 kicks off this Friday at the Cloverdale Exhibition Grounds, bringing together 35 amazing food trucks, live entertainment, and thousands of food lovers for three delicious days.
Here’s everything you need to know to make the most of this street-food showdown:
Event Details
DATES & HOURS:
- Friday, April 11: 3:00 PM – 9:00 PM
- Saturday, April 12: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
- Sunday, April 13: 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM
LOCATION: Cloverdale Exhibition Grounds 17905 62 Ave #17607, Surrey, BC V3S 1V3
ADMISSION: Pay what you can donation at the entrance gate, with a portion of proceeds supporting KidSport Surrey/White Rock.
Advanced by-donation tickets are also available here.
Please note: Tickets are NOT required to attend this event. However, they do help us plan to create the best festival experience for everyone.
PARKING: Free parking available on-site.
PETS: This is a pet-friendly event. Please ensure your furry family members are leashed and well behaved.
ACCESSIBILITY: Food Truck Wars 2025 is for EVERYONE! We’re committed to making this weekend’s Food Truck Wars a welcoming experience for ALL food lovers! Here’s how we’re making our event more accessible:
- Dedicated 10×10 accessible seating tent for guests who are blind, visually impaired or need extra space
- Simplified entry through our emergency gate for anyone needing a less crowded entrance (just let our traffic control team know!)
- Allergen information available for food trucks
- Assistance dogs welcome
- Wheelchair-accessible pathways throughout the grounds
Invite those who need assistance to email [email protected] for more information
IMPORTANT NOTE: This is a rain or shine event!
The Competition
Food Truck Wars isn’t just a festival — it’s a fierce culinary competition where food trucks battle across eight exciting categories:
- Best in Show
- Best Meat Sweats
- Best Sweet Treats
- Best Plant Based
- Best Between Buns
- Best International/Fusion
- Best Classic
- People’s Choice
- NEW Creative Food Award
Our distinguished judging panel includes food creators Lower Mainland Eats, Uncle Chan, and New Westminster Foodie, a representive from our charity partner KidSport, community leader Brian from Zone Garage alongside community leader Surrey’s former Mayor Linda Hepner.
Participating Food Trucks
This year’s lineup features returning champions and exciting newcomers:
- Bao Buns (Best in Show 2024)
- Beavertails
- Betty’s Greek Honey Balls
- Corn Dog King
- Crema Ice Cream (Best Sweet Treat 2024)
- Dim Sum Express
- Dos Amigos (People’s Choice 2024)
- Frying Pan
- G’s Donairs
- Gary’s Kettle Corn
- Green Coast Coffee
- Guerilla Q (Best Meat Sweats 2024)
- It’s All About Grill
- Just Jerkin’ Around
- Juicy Green Express
- Kampong Malaysian
- Lemon Heaven
- Little Ooties Mini Donuts
- Mahshiko
- Melt Town Grilled Cheese
- Mini Donut Factory
- Mom’s Grilled Cheese (Best Between Buns 2024)
- Ogopogo Mac and Cheese
- Roasted Revolution
- Rotato Potato
- ShawarmaTime Truck
- Slavic Rolls
- Street Dog
- Taco Nori (Best International 2024)
- The Original Hurricane Potato
- The Taco Tigre
- Tokyo Katsu-sand
- Truckin’ BBQ
- Zerelli’s Sandwich Shop
Entertainment Schedule
We have an exciting lineup of entertainment all weekend long:
FRIDAY:
- DJ Tony Diz | 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM
- Dueling Pianos | 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
SATURDAY:
- DJ Tony Diz | 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
- Dave Hartney | 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
- Mr. Bubbles | 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
- Hot Dog Eating Contest | 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
- DJ Tony Diz | 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
- Mariachis | 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
- Whiskey Blind | 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
SUNDAY:
TEAM ANNIE JI PRODUCTION PRESENTS:
- Annie Ji MC Speech | 11:30 AM – 11:40 AM
- Dance Performances | 11:40 AM – 1:00 PM
- Fashion Show By BOLLROOM COUTURE PINKY SHARMA | 1:00 PM – 1:30 PM
- Live Band & Dance Performances | 1:30 PM – 2:00 PM
- Mr. Bubbles | 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
- Steven Marriot | 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
- Food Truck Wars Awards Ceremony | 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
- DJ Tony Diz | 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
- Dani Black | 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
- DJ Tony Diz | 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Special Features
Site-Wide Beverages: Event Pour Co. will be providing local craft beer and beverages throughout the grounds — no restricted beer garden! Enjoy your drinks anywhere on the festival grounds. Please remember to bring 2 pieces of ID to purchase alcohol.
Hot Dog Eating Contest: Saturday at 2:00 PM, watch as contestants compete to eat as many hot dogs as possible in just 7 minutes! This crowd-pleasing competition is sponsored by Street Dog’s owner Next Gen Concessions.
BC Shop Local Artisan Market: Browse and shop from a collection of local vendors and artisans offering unique products and gifts.
Kid Zone: A family-friendly area with activities for younger attendees including chalk, coloring, a craft station, hoppers, face painting, and games. Don’t miss the fun “Kick to Win” activation from Unity FC happening Saturday and Sunday from 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM! Food Truck Wars is fun for all ages!
Ample Seating: We’ve expanded our seating areas throughout the grounds to ensure comfort for all attendees.
Supporting KidSport Surrey/White Rock
A portion of all Food Truck Wars 2025 advanced-ticket and gate proceeds will be donated to KidSport Surrey/White Rock Chapter.
KidSport ensures youth never miss out participating in sports due to financial barriers. This local initiative invests in stronger, more inclusive communities where every child has the opportunity to play, grow, and thrive through sport.
In 2024 alone, KidSport granted $474,469 to help 1,204 local children participate in organized sports through their grant program. Their mission is simple but powerful: ensure that no child misses out on the life-changing benefits of sports due to registration costs.
Our Sponsors
Food Truck Wars 2025 would not be possible without the generous support of our Media Sponsor Surrey Board of Trade, and community leading sponsors: Total Event Co, BC Shop Local, Remax Canada, Sunbelt Rentals, Zone Garage, Wrap Guys, Turkey’s Party Makers, Heppel’s Farms, Galactic Entertainment, and Reliable Media Hearing Testing.
Tips for Attendees
- Come Hungry: With 35 incredible food trucks, you’ll want to sample as many dishes as possible.
- Bring Cash and Cards: While most vendors accept cards, it’s always good to have some cash on hand.
- Wear Comfortable Shoes: You’ll be doing a lot of walking between food trucks and entertainment areas.
- Check the Weather: This is a rain or shine event, so dress accordingly.
- Cast Your Vote for People’s Choice: Don’t forget to cast your vote for your favourite food truck! Grab a brochure on-site to scan and cast your vote.
- Follow Us on Social Media: Stay updated with any last-minute announcements by following @gvfoodtruckfest and share your Food Truck Wars experience using the hashtag #FoodTruckWars2025.
We can’t wait to welcome you to Food Truck Wars 2025 — Surrey’s biggest and most delicious food event of the year!
For tickets, visit foodtruckwars.co.
