Twelve food trucks will roll into DeKalb on Saturday, October 10, filling the grounds of Barb City Manor with barbecue smoke, live music and the kind of family activities that turn a fundraiser into an afternoon out. The Fall Food Truck Fest runs from 3 to 7 p.m. at 680 Haish Blvd., with admission free to the public and food and drinks available for purchase from the vendors on site.
According to Barb City Manor, the event is being organized by Lalo’s Q, with the retirement community serving as host location for the festival. Ten percent of proceeds from each food vendor will be donated back to Barb City Manor, according to the DeKalb Chamber of Commerce, giving attendees a direct way to support the community simply by grabbing lunch or dinner from one of the trucks.
What's on Tap Beyond the Food
Beyond the 12 trucks themselves, the festival will feature live music, face painting, a photo booth, a slime bar and a costume contest, per the city's event listing. It's a lineup built for families, giving kids plenty to do while adults sample the vendors and enjoy the fall weather.
The Daily Chronicle reports that Barb City Manor is a senior retirement living community, and the festival marks its effort to bring the broader public onto its grounds for a community-facing celebration rather than a private residents-only affair.
Bonus Shopping at the Resale Shop
Shoppers looking for a deal can also swing by the Barb City Manor Resale Shop, which will be open during the festival, the retirement community says on its site. It's a small addition to the day's schedule, but one that lets visitors browse secondhand finds while the trucks serve up lunch and dinner outside.
Barb City Manor is a not-for-profit retirement home established in 1979, according to the DeKalb Public Library, placing the October festival against a history dating to 1979.
With free admission, a full slate of food trucks and activities built for families, the Fall Food Truck Fest gives DeKalb residents a low-cost way to spend a Saturday afternoon while 10% of each food vendor’s proceeds will be donated to Barb City Manor.
