BIG EVENT! Gardner Food Truck Festival – Saturday July 11th noon to 5pm
Gardner Magazine spoke with Mark Gallant of Woo Trucks to learn more about the delicious food coming to Gardner. Listen on any device, CLICK PLAY.
The Gardner Food Truck Festival is scheduled for Saturday, July 11, from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. in downtown Gardner. Managed by Mark Gallant, owner of Woo Trucks and The Dog Father, the event features approximately 17 curated vendors. The festival distinguishes itself through a “food crafter” philosophy, prioritizing high-quality, scratch-made offerings over high-volume commercial duplication. Key updates for the 2026 event include the introduction of dedicated seating (tables and chairs) provided by the city and a diverse musical lineup including Brandon Furtado Music and the RanDom Band. Also on site, quality vendors, talented artists, area crafters, and popular carnival games. ADMISSION is FREE.
List of Food Trucks: Potato Potato, Bird’s Nest Italian Street Food, Braised Food Truck, Gonzalez Food Truck, Mike and Ant’s Ice Cream Truck, Uncle Joey’s Cannoli, Clyde’s Mobile Bakery and Ice Cream, Moe’s Sweet Eats, C&C Treats and Bakery, Marco Concessions, Travelin’ Bones, Sugarcane Hut, Williams Southern Soul, Dogfather, MacDaddy, Grill Daddy, and Minuteman Kettle Corn, Inc.
The festival serves as one of 10 to 12 annual events produced by Woo Trucks, an organization that also manages food truck logistics for corporate events.
- Date and Time: Saturday, July 11, 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
- Location: Downtown Gardner, specifically the lawns surrounding City Hall.
- Amenities:
- Seating: For the first time, the City of Gardner is providing a significant number of tables and chairs to accommodate attendees. Visitors are still encouraged to bring blankets and lawn chairs for picnicking on the lawns.
- Entertainment: Live performances will be provided by Brandon Fertado Music and The Random Band.
- Takeout: Vendors will offer takeout options throughout the day, though patrons are advised that food selection may become more limited toward the 5:00 p.m. close as scratch-made supplies are depleted.
“The Godzilla” from the Dogfather
One of the most prominent items on the menu, “The Godzilla” is designed for high-capacity eaters and consists of:
- Two KM natural casing hot dogs.
- The signature award-winning chili.
- Shredded cheddar cheese.
- Mustard and diced onions.
- Andy Capp’s Hot Fries.
- Format: The ingredients are wrapped in a tortilla and grilled rather than served on a traditional bun.
