MUSCATINE – After such a successful first event last year, food trucks will once again head to the banks of the Muscatine River to compete for the title of Food Truck Fight Champion.
On Saturday, September 17th from noon to 8pm at Riverside Park, 18 different food trucks will compete in the second annual Muscatine Food Truck Fight. This will be the third and final Food Truck Fight event of the year.
Operated by BRB Live, Food Truck Fight has hosted competitions throughout Iowa. When asked why the company wanted to return to Muscatine, Jacquelyn Bunch said, “We had a really good run in Muscatine last year. The community was very supportive and we try to spend time in the markets where they’re in demand have the event again.” He also commented on how Muscatine’s “beautiful river” was a good setting for the Food Truck Fight.
“GMCCI is excited to once again help support the Food Truck Fight,” added Dena Ferreira, Marketing and Events Coordinator for the Greater Muscatine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GMMCI). “We’re looking forward to seeing it be even more successful this year! We’re estimating 3,000 to 4,000 attendees.”
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Two champions will attend this year’s Muscatine Food Truck Fight: two-time title holder Kelley Girls Woodfire Pizza and Arty’s Ice Cream and Grill, which won second place in last year’s Muscatine Fight, as well as the first place in this year’s Bettendorf fight.
“We’re happy to have (Arty’s) participating again in Muscatine,” Ferreira said.
Other featured food trucks include Twisted Eats, Just Cheddar, Cedar Valley Fish Market, Mahala Sweet Treats, Rick’s Ribs & Catering, The Box Lunch, Famous Dave’s, Iowa Coffee Cup, Toni’s Smokin’ Grill, The Food Boss, Wizard of dOgZ, Floyd’s Hamburgueses, Koppes Kreations, Delovely’s Delicious Mini Donuts, VERSUS and Schaa-Bo’s World.
“We have some people who are seasoned pros who have been in the event for us many times, and we also have some new trucks that have never been in the event before,” Bunch said. “The look of the competition between these 18 trucks will be great, but at the end of the day, it’s a friendly competition. The food truck community is tight-knit, and that’s why we love working with these operators.”
In addition to all the food trucks and their delicious food, the event will also feature a drink tent and various activities for children, including bounce houses, face painting and balloon animals. In terms of entertainment, this year will feature live performances by the likes of Doug Brundies, Hap Hazard and Jason Carl and the Whole Damn Band, as well as a spot to watch the day’s football game.
Even pets will have a chance to have fun and have fun through the event’s “Hot Dog” station, which will feature pet treats, water dishes and a small wading pool. ice water for pets to splash in. Overall, Bunch considered the event to be very “family,” which is why it has proven successful in so many different communities.
“It’s a great day for people to come out and spend time with their families and friends while trying a lot of different food that they’ve never had before, and spend the day out supporting and enjoying the community,” Bunch said.
As always, a portion of the proceeds from the Food Truck Fight will go to the local group “Keep Muscatine Beautiful,” which is currently trying to raise money for a riverfront amphitheater. Admission to the event will be $10 per adult, and children 12 and under are admitted free. For more information on each of this year’s competitors, visit www.foodtruckfight.com/muscatine.
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