What to know ahead of the 2025 Food Truck Battle at the NYS Fairgrounds

The 2025 Food Truck Battle is returning to the New York State Fairgrounds for two days of food, music and fun. Organizers say this year will be the biggest celebration yet; here’s what you need to know ahead of time.

Date & Location

The 2025 Food Truck Battle is a two day event on Friday, May 16 (4–10pm) and Saturday, May 17 (11am–10pm) at Chevy Court in the New York State Fairgrounds.

Tickets & Parking

Presale tickets are available for $5 until May 10. General admission tickets the week of the event is $10. Tickets can be purchased here.

What food options are there?

More than 60 food trucks and booths will be at the event, featuring businesses from Syracuse, Rochester, Buffalo and other local communities. In addition to their regular menus, each vendor will be serving a featured sample item.

  • Bold Coast Lobster Co. – Shrimp Cocktail
  • Byblos Street Grill – Gyro Ball Bowls
  • Leo’s Donut Factory – Raspberry Zinger Donuts
  • Kona Ice – Blue Raspberry with Raspberry TOPZ
  • Mamacitas – Cajun Shrimp Taco
  • Funk ’n Waffles – Carry On My Wayward Spud
  • The Baked Potato Express – Half Corn on the Cob
  • Birdsong Cafe – Lavender lemonade slushie
  • The Spud Shack – Dill Pickle Ranch Fries
  • Ma & Pa’s – Fried Nutella Filled Banana
  • Cue-Dogs – Chicken Tender & Fries
  • Toss & Fire Wood-Fired Pizza – Chicago Beef Pizza
  • It’s a Utica Thing – Homemade Rustic Focaccia Sunday Sandwich
  • Fair Deli – Dr. Pickle
  • Melt – Amarena Cherry Italian Cream Soda Float
  • Wrap N Roll – Mini Buffalo Chicken Wrap
  • The Saucy Sandwich – Garlic Parm Meatballs
  • Bacon Bomb – BBQ Chicken Drumstick
  • Skippy’s Ice Cream – S’mores Sundae
  • Baja Cali Taco Co – Braised Beef Taco with Jalapeño & Pineapple Slaw
  • Theo Petros – Mini Gyro Bowl
  • The Angry Pig BBQ – Brisket & Cheddar Tots
  • Blueberries & Lace – Caramel Brownie Batter Iced Latte
  • Carvel DeWitt – The Snickers Sundae
  • Johnny Gee’s BBQ – Jamaican Brown Stew Chicken
  • Henry’s Hen House – Jerk Chicken
  • Exhale Cafe & Bakeshop – Lemon Blueberry Cake Cup
  • Lucky 7 – Cajun Chicken Alfredo
  • Redneck Reuben Union – The Piddly Redneck
  • Oompa Loompyas – The Mexipino Loompya Sampler
  • Bob Barkers – Southwest Tots
  • Kiki’s Authentic Greek Food – Grape Leaves
  • Ali Baba Food Truck – Chicken Over Rice
  • Yum Yum Shack – Spicy Chicken Egg Roll
  • Glazed & Confused – Caramel Apple Cider Donut Sundae
  • Saltin’ The City – Chicken Spiedie Skewer
  • Calle Tropical – Pastelon Empanada (Beef & Plantain)
  • Muzzi’s D’Italia Ice – Pistachio Ice Cream Cannoli
  • Rocky’s Roadside – Marry Me Chicken Slider
  • Moonchot’s Authentic Thai Cuisine – Chicken Pad Thai
  • D&G’s Mac & Cheese – Gold Standard
  • PB&J’s Lunchbox – PB&J French Toast
  • Wolf’s Patio Pizza – The Wolf
  • Oh Crepe & Waffles – Boston Creme Croffle
  • Dirty Bird Chicken N’ Waffles – Chicken & Waffle on a Stick
  • Macarollin – Burnt Ends Mac & Cheese
  • Via Napoli Express – Neapolitan Fried Pizza
  • Rosalie’s Cruisin’ Cucina – Marsala Meatballs
  • Barlow’s Concessions – Fresh Squeezed Lemonade
  • Christiano’s Kitchen – Banga Banga Shrimp
  • Ji-Woo’s Korean Seoul Food – Combo Bop
  • Silo Fry Stand – Silo Secret Fries
  • Silo Food Truck – Spicy Orgasmac
  • Yxi’s Arepas & Gordito – Mini Arepa Combo
  • Mother Cluckers – Mini Peri Peri Chicken
  • Jillie Dogs – The Jillie Dog
  • Soup ‘R Smash Bros – Grilled Cheese Smash Burger
  • Polish Roadhouse – Kielbasa & Pierogis
  • Baga Bowls – Tropical Trio
  • 179 Essen – Essen Sliders
  • Skinny’s – Deep-Fried Three Color Italian Cookies

Live music

Each day of the event features several music acts on the Chevy Court stage.

Friday Music Schedule:

  • DJ Washburn
  • Stroke
  • Letizia
  • Cruel Summer: Live Band Tribute To Taylor Swift

Saturday Music Schedule:

  • DJ Washburn
  • Northern Attitude – Noah Kahan Tribute
  • Akuma Roots
  • Chris Eves Trio
  • Brass Inc
  • When We Were Thirty
  • lovelytheband

What other activities are there to do?

The Food Truck battle features more than just bites to eat. The artisan village will feature local hand-made goods from dozens of vendors.

To learn more about the 2025 Food Truck Battle, you can click this link.


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