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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

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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
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

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