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Mark your calendars for our 6th Annual Kentucky Food Truck State Championship in Renfro Valley, Kentucky on September 12, 2026.  We will have Food Trucks, Craft Vendors, Children’s Activities, as well as Beer and Wine Garden.  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.  To vote – you will scan a QR code on the food truck and select their name on the voting sheet.

Event kicks off at 11:00 AM and goes through 6:00 PM.  We are located right off I-75 at Exit 62 (Renfro Valley). You will park at Renfro Valley Entertainment Center, located at 2380 Richmond Street, Mt. Vernon, KY. Then walk over the bridge to the RV Park.  It is FREE to attend with $5 per vehicle parking fee.

Applications for Food Trucks and Craft Vendors will be online in February 2026. Please check back for details.

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

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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
PO BOX 1467
Mt. Vernon, KY 40456
Phone: 606-256-1000
Email: kentuckyfoodtruckchampionship@gmail.com

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