Food Truck Wars Cloverdale 2026

Get your appetites ready! British Columbia’s largest mobile food competition is back and bigger than ever. Food Truck Wars 2026 returns to the Cloverdale Exhibition Grounds for three days of culinary battles, live entertainment, and community spirit.

Building on the massive success of previous years—where over 20,000 foodies gathered to watch 35+ trucks go head-to-head—this year’s festival promises even bolder flavors and higher stakes.

This isn't just a festival; it’s a high-stakes competition. Our vendors will be vying for prestigious titles across eight categories. We’ll be looking to see if our 2025 champions like The Frying Pan (Best in Show) and Bao Buns (People’s Choice) can defend their crowns, or if a new challenger will take the top spot!

Awards include:

• Best in Show (The Ultimate Champion)
• Best Meat Sweats (BBQ, Brisket & Smoked Meats)
• Best Between Buns (Burgers & Sandwiches)
• Best International/Fusion
• Best Plant-Based
• Best Sweet Treat
• Creative Food Award (Exclusive festival-only dishes!)
• The People’s Choice (Voted by YOU!)

We are incredibly proud to announce the White Rock South Surrey Titans Minor Football as our official charitable partner for 2026!

A portion of all event donations will go directly to supporting the Titans. Your contributions help provide local youth with the opportunity to develop leadership, teamwork, and fitness through community football and cheerleading. By joining us for a meal, you’re helping keep local kids in the game.

While the food is the star of the show, there is plenty of fun for the whole family:

• BC Shop Local Artisan Market: Discover unique handmade goods from local makers.
• Live Entertainment: Non-stop music on the main stage and local buskers throughout the grounds.
• Beer Garden: Sip on craft brews and local spirits in our site-wide beverage garden.
• Kid Zone: Family-friendly activities to keep the little ones entertained.
• Free Entry by Donation: Admission is by donation at the gate, with plenty of free parking on-site.

Join us at the Cloverdale Exhibition Grounds! Whether you’re a fan of the "Meat Sweats" or looking for the "Best Sweet Treat," come hungry and help us crown the next champion of Food Truck Wars.

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