The Chicago Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection (BACP) hosts the popular Chi Food Truck Festival. The festival features a rotating selection of food trucks from around the city and is a great opportunity to support small businesses. The Fest is a long-standing commercial corridor activation designed to support Chicago’s food truck industry while bringing new and diverse lunch options to Chicago’s Loop. Residents and visitors can enjoy comforting classics, tasty treats, and mouthwatering fusion cuisine all in one location.
The 2025 Chi Food Truck Festival takes place at Daley Plaza, 50 W. Washington Street, every Friday beginning May 17 through October 4, from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm.
Below are the Friday dates for the 2025 Chi Food Truck Fest:
- May 16, 23, 30
- June 6, 13, 20, 27
- July 11, 18, 25
- August 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
- September 5, 12, 19, 26
- October 3
List of weekly participants are shared on BACP’s social media accounts. Follow ChicagoBACP on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.
2025 Food Truck Vendor Information
Chi Food Truck Fest participating food trucks must be properly licensed by the City of Chicago as a mobile food vehicle. Food truck operators that are interested in participating in next year’s fest must submit a completed application.
2025 Food Truck Fest Application
2025 Food Truck Fest Requirements, Policies, Procedures
Email BACPoutreach@cityofchicago.org with any questions.
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