(MANAYUNK, PA) -- One of the largest and most celebrated food truck festivals in America is back - and it's even bigger and tastier than ever! StrEAT Food Festival returns to Manayunk on Sunday, April 21, 2024 from 11:00am to 5:00pm. Over 70 of the region's top food trucks and food vendors will line historic Main Street for the day, with menus that include everything from savory BBQ to sweet desserts - and everything in between.
The list of participants is a who's who of the regional food truck scene, including Byzantium Empire, Humpty's Dumplings, Wokworks, G'Day Gourmet, Molto Bene! Ravioli Co., Aunt Dee's Pound Cake, Bonjour Creperie, Deke's BBQ, Fishtown Pickle Project, Gigi and Big R, HappyMaki, Husky Jawn, Cousins Maine Lobster, Moocheeze, The Chilly Banana and more.
Festivities will also include shopping vendors, local artists and makers, Manayunk merchants, live music and other fun surprises. Main Street Manayunk will be closed to vehicle traffic to allow all visitors a chance to explore the historic neighborhood that is now celebrating its 200th anniversary. This rain or shine event is the perfect spring escape for visitors of all ages. There is no admission charge, and all food and drink is pay-as-you-go. For event info and updates, visit https://manayunk.com/events/ and follow @manayunkdotcom.
"Manayunk StrEAT Food Festival is one of the most anticipated springtime traditions in Philadelphia and in Pennsylvania," said Manayunk Development Corporation Events Coordinator Caitlin Marsilii. "We are thrilled to bring the event back for 2024 with one of our largest line-ups ever - with 70+ food trucks and gourmet vendors. We wanted to really go big this year as we host our year-long Manayunk Bicentennial Celebration."
She continued, "We are always excited to bring the region's award-winning food truck scene right to the heart of Manayunk. It is the perfect pairing with our thriving restaurant scene. We have worked hard over the years to curate the right mix of cuisines, dishes, traditions and vendors - and we hope that everyone will find something truly delicious at StrEAT. We can't wait to see you on historic Main Street on April 21st."
Manayunk StrEAT Food Festival is the first big blockbuster festival of the spring season in Philadelphia. The outdoor, rain-or-shine event will feature some of the most award-winning food trucks and mobile vendors from Philadelphia, Central PA, South Jersey, Delaware and beyond.
Menu offerings this year will include pizza, tacos, lobster, burgers, ravioli, dumplings, pickles, pound cake, corn on a stick, bacon on a stick, grilled cheese, wok bowls, and much, much more. Visitors will find something for every palate, with tried and true favorites, twists on classics, and modern dishes picture perfect for the 'gram.'
In addition to outdoor food and sips, visitors can also enjoy live music from six different acts playing throughout the festival at the Shurs Lane and Green Lane Stages. Look for a who's who of the local music scene, with acts including The Tisburys, Maggie Mae, Stella Ruze, Emily Drinker, Henry Golden, and Blank Pages.
Attendees are also invited to shop from local artists and makers throughout the festival, as well as stop into Manayunk's wide variety of shops and restaurants that will be offering promotions and specials for the day.
The roster for 2024's big event are as follows - with more to be announced.
FOOD TRUCKS AND GOURMET VENDORS
Albie’s Burger Truck - Burgers & Crab Cakes
Aunt Dee'’s Pound Cake - Pound cake
Bacon On a Stick and That's It - Bacon skewers
Bake'n Bacon - Gourmet bacon sandwiches
Bala Saahas Indian Food Truck - Indian street food truck
Bonjour Creperie - French Crepes
Boomer’s Kitchen & Catering - Egg Rolls, chicken & waffle bowl, & more
Brotherly Love Cheesesteak Spring Roll Co. - Spring rolls
Burrito Feliz Philly
Byzantium Empire Catering - Mediterranean cuisine with a latin infusion
Cannoli World LLC - Cannolis
Chole LLC - Indian Street Bowls - Chaat
Corneey’s - Gourmet corn on the cob
Curbside Creamery - Hand-dipped ice cream
Deke's BBQ - BBQ & comfort food
Delhi Street Bakery - Classic gourmet desserts
Dodo Bakery - Hong Kong style bakery
Dos Hermanos Tacos - Mexican food
El Tlaloc - Mexican food
Electronic Eats LLC - Sandwiches & burgers
Farina Pasta and Noodle - Pasta
Fishtown Pickle Project - Handcrafted, small-batch pickles
Frios Gourmet Pops - Gourmet, hand-poured popsicles
G'Day Gourmet Inc. - Australian Meat Pies
Gigi and Big R - We sell Caribbean American Soul Food
Golden Cuisine LLC - Caribbean & African cuisine
Greek and Mediterranean Cuisine Inc - Greek/ Mediterranean/ American food
Häagen-Dazs - Hand-dipped ice cream
HappyMaki - Japanese and Asian fusion cuisine
Hardy Funnel Cakes - Funnel Cakes
Have A Ball - Specialty meatballs and loaded fries
House of Cupcakes - Gourmet cupcakes
Humpty's Dumplings - Asian fusion dumplings
Husky Jawn - Specialty corn on the cob
Kona Ice - Delicious Tropical Shaved Ice
Korea Taqueria - Korean Tacos
Lobster Rolls & More - Lobster Rolls, burgers, fries
Lula's Empanadas - Empanadas
Mama Lam's - Traditional Malaysian Curry Paste, Hot Sauce, Hot Oil & Kaya
Cousins Maine Lobster - Maine Lobster Entrees
Molto Bene! Ravioli Co. - Specialty ravioli and meatballs
Mom-Mom's - Homemade Polish food & specialty pierogies
MoMos Of Tibet - Tibetan dumplings
Moocheeze - Cheese-centric dishes
Rivalry On State Food Truck - American fusion cuisine
Moshava - Israeli inspired street food
Mozzarepas - Mozzarepas
Native Sun Companies LLC - Organic teas and wellness shots
Nutty Novelties - Nut butters & snack bites
Papermill Foods - Asian Cuisine with a twist
Philly Cheesesteak Co. On the Roll - Cheesesteaks
Piece of Fruit - Fruit, smoothies, & juices
Red Stone Pizza Truck LLC - Wood Fired Brick Oven Pizza
Rio Brazilian Steak - Brazilian BBQ
Southern Style Seafood - Seafood
SouthHouse - Artisanal cooking sauces
Star of the Sea Seafood - Seafood
The Chilly Banana - Banana Whips
The Little Sicilian - Sicilian Street Food
The Munchy Machine - Scoobilicious inspired comfort food
The Nacho Depot - Mexican-inspired dishes
The Pasta Truck - Gourmet Pastas & Sauces
The Penn Barbecue Company - BBQ
The Tricycle Food Truck - Wraps & sandwiches
Tokio Sushi Truck - Sushi & ramen
Tuckedito Taquitos - Mexican cuisine
Two Smooth Dudes Food Truck - Gourmet tater tots
Victor's Pizza Truck - Mexican Pizza
Waffl'd - Waffles
Wild Bill’s Craft Beverage Co. - Craft soda
Wokworks - Asian Fusion
Wow Wagon Food Truck - Poutines
2 Street Sammies- Sandwiches
ARTISTS, MAKER AND VENDORS
Bambino Glassware - Locally handblown glassware, decor, and homewares
Edna Rambo Pottery - Stoneware pottery
G + Rizz - Art brand featuring greeting cards, prints, stickers, art apparel, and more
Lily Lough Jewelry - Artisan jewelry
St. Rocco's Treats - Quality dog treats
Studying Never Stops - Clothing & apparel
Thrive Flower - CBD products
TieBro Handmade Bow Ties - Bow ties
Wild Raven Boutique - Mobile boutique vintage bus featuring clothing & apparel
PARTICIPATING MANAYUNK BUSINESSES
Bar Jawn
The Bayou Bar & Grill
Blondie
Cactus Cantina
Chabaa Thai Bistro
Chloe’s Corner
City of Paws Pet Care
dtXfy Sauna Studio
Expect Lace
Fat Lady Brewing
Jake's and Cooper's Wine Bar
La Roca
Main Street Pho
Mi n’ Tea
Mia Ragazza
Minor Details Philly
New Leaf
Philadelphia Runner
PHS Pop Up Garden Manayunk
Pilgrim Roasters
Pizza Jawn
Safa Plant Co.
Taqueria Amor
The Brass Tap
The Goat’s Beard
Tsaocaa
Tubby Robot Ice Cream Factory
Vamp Boutique
Winnie's Manayunk
Yakitori Ramen Bar
Yanako
LIVE MUSIC SCHEDULE
Green Lane Stage
11:00am to 12:30pm - Blank Pages
1:00pm to 2:30pm - Stella Ruze
3:00pm to 4:30pm - The Tisburys
Shurs Lane Stage
11:30am to 1:00pm - Henry Golden
1:30pm to 3:00pm - Emily Drinker
3:30pm to 5:00pm - Maggie Mae
For transportation, aside from driving to Main Street, MDC encourages attendees to consider other forms of transportation like SEPTA, taxis, Uber, Lyft, and riding or walking to Manayunk via Kelly Drive, the Schuylkill River Trail, or the Circuit Trails. Parking can be found at 4000 Main Street and at the Green Lane Lot between Main Street and Cresson Street. Handicapped parking can be found at Main and Levering Streets.
Manayunk StrEAT Food Festival was recently named one of the top City Food Festivals in America by USA Today and 10 Best. The event is open to everyone and perfect for all ages. Food and drink are pay-as-you-go at individual food trucks, mobile vendors and restaurants.
StrEAT Food Festival is part of the 200th anniversary celebration of Manayunk! Manayunk Development Corporation will host a year of events for the Manayunk Bicentennial that honor and celebrate the neighborhood's rich history. On May 4, 1824, Manayunk received its name at the first town meeting. Originally, the area was known as Flat Rock due to the large flat rock formation at the lower side of Flat Rock Bridge. The name was changed to Manayunk for the Lenape word “Maniung” meaning “where we go to drink.”
Manayunk will be celebrating 200 years from January to December with programing and events, including Founders Philly Freeze Out, Manayunk StrEAT Food Festival, Manayunk Arts Festival, Dog Day of Summer, Stroll the Street, Out and About in MNYK, Manayunk Wing Woman, Halloween in Manayunk, Holidays in Manayunk and more.
The Manayunk Development Corporations (MDC) is a nonprofit corporation with both a primary business development mission and a cooperating community development mission. As a business development organization, MDC takes primary responsibility for the management, promotion, and positive business development of the Main Street business district. As a community development corporation, MDC cooperates with other civic and community organizations in the Manayunk area to plan and carry out community programming and physical improvement projects of interest to both businesses and residents in Manayunk.
