Food Trucks on the River 2025

Mark your calendars!

Food Trucks on the River returns for two full days of fun at Veterans Memorial Park in Shelton, CT on Friday, May 30th from 5:00–10:00 PM & Saturday, May 31st from 11:00 AM–8:00 PM. (Rain date: Sunday, June 1st).

This family-friendly festival features:

• 25+ food trucks each day with mouthwatering local eats

• Craft brews, wine, cocktails & mocktails at our New Belgium Bar, sponsored by New Belgium Brewing Co. and LoveLou Wines

• Handmade artisan vendors, live music, and community programming

• Face painting, glitter tattoos, family yoga, and more for the kids

We’ll also proudly host the Annual LGBTQ Pride Flag Raising Ceremony on Saturday, May 31st at 2:00 PM at the Derby-Shelton Rotary Pavilion, in partnership with the City of Shelton.

🎶 Live Music to Move You 🎶

Main Stage – Friday, May 30th

• Jason Ingriselli & The Miles North

• Elizabeth Ashkins & Nathaniel Hintz

• The Midnight Anthem

Listening Lounge @ New Belgium Bar – Saturday, May 31st

• The Bargain

• Frank Viele

• Laura Clapp

• Eddie Seville

• Simone Marie

"We have been creating events for these last 11 years, and each year we continue to attract larger attendance and new audiences. It feels good to know we can provide these experiences in the place we call home," say Celebrate Shelton founders Nicole Heriot-Mikula, Michael Skrtic, and Jimmy Tickey.

With a suggested donation of $5 per person to help support future programming, Food Trucks on the River continues to be a celebration of all things local—food, music, art, and most importantly, community.

To learn more or get involved, visit CelebrateShelton.com.