Frankenmuth Funtown Chowdown Food Truck Festival

The Frankenmuth Funtown Chowdown Food Truck Festival kicks off soon.

This annual event attracts people from all over Michigan throughout the spring and summer for great food, drinks, live entertainment, and more.

The food trucks will be located at Frankenmuth River Place Shops, 925 South Main Street.

Dates and times for the season are as follows,

Thursday, May 14th, 2026, from 2:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Thursday, June 11, 2026, from 2:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Thursday, July 9, 2026, from 2:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Thursday, August 13, 2026, from 2:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Thursday, September 10th, 2026, from 2:00 PM to 9:00 PM

Food truck options for the kick-off on May 14th, 2026, include the following,

Hallboy BBQ
The Dairy Firm
The Cheese Trap
Boss Hogs BBQ
Wetzel's Pretzels
Whole Enchilada
Get Loaded
Bavarian Inn Cluck Truck
Fox's Pizza Den
Island Noodles
Northern Smoke BBQ
Big Meaty Philly's
Rollin' With My Hoagies
Kona Ice of Saginaw
Sugar High Bakery
Un Poco Loco
Lou's Donut Co.
Dead Pie Co.

But that’s not all - each food festival date features its own unique theme.

May 14th, 2026: Camping Chowdown
June 11th, 2026: Bam! Pow! Food Truck WOW! Superheroes
July 9th, 2026: Lei’d Back Luau
August 13th, 2026: Color Splash Bash
September 10th, 2026: Disco Fever

Is the Frankenmuth Funtown Chowdown Food Truck Festival free to attend?

Yes, admission to all festival dates is free. However, guests are responsible for purchasing their own food and drinks.

We will continue to provide updates on which food trucks will be featured at each date throughout the season.

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