6th Annual Kentucky Food Truck Championship
Saturday, September 12, 2026
11:00 am to 6:00 pm
Rockcastle County Industrial Business Park
111 Progress Drive
Mt. Vernon, Kentucky
Mark your calendars for our 6th Annual Kentucky Food Truck State Championship in Rockcastle County, Kentucky on September 12, 2026. We will have Food Trucks, Craft Vendors, Children’s Activities, as well as live music. Competitors are judged by a judge panel for overall champion and category winners. Attendees will get the chance to vote for their favorite in the special People’s Choice Award.
Event kicks off at 11:00 AM and goes through 6:00 PM.
Applications are now being accepted for Food Truck Competitors and Craft Vendors. Click on each tab for online application.
2025 Kentucky Food Truck Championship Winners
Grand Champion
Holy Smokes Barbecue
Best Truck Theme & Design
J’s Good Grub
Best BBQ
Holy Smokes Barbecue
Best Burger
Ollie’s Sammich Wagon
Best International Dish
Cupzilla
Best Specialty Drink
Cumberland Roots Coffee
Best Dessert
Streetpops
Most Unique Menu Item
Matilda’s Dogs and More
People’s Choice Award
Hillbilly Q BBQ
Food Truck Community Service Awards
Boston’s Way
Old Town Grill
The Barley Mule
PRESENTED BY
No Pets Allowed
We all love our four legged friends, but we kindly ask that you leave them safely at home during the Kentucky Food Truck Championship. PLEASE PLAN ACCORDINGLY. Service animals are always welcome.
Contact For More Information
Kentucky Food Truck Championship
C/O Mt. Vernon – Rockcastle County Tourist Commission
PO BOX 1467
2590 Richmond Street
Mt. Vernon, KY 40456
Phone: 606-256-1000
Email: kentuckyfoodtruckchampionship@gmail.com
