Discover the upcoming food truck festivals and events happening in Waukesha County, including The Tap Yard-Waukesha's weekly food trucks and live music in Minooka Park, Bangin' Burgers Food Trailer's second season, and the Discover Brookfield's Town Food Truck Festival at The Corners of Brookfield.
Exciting Food Truck Events Coming to Waukesha County
( Credit to: Gmtoday )
As the temperatures begin to rise, thoughts of enjoying delicious food from a food truck while sipping on a cold brew and listening to live music in a beer garden become more enticing. While this may still be a few months away, plans are already underway to make this daydream a reality. The Tap Yard-Waukesha recently announced that it will be hosting food trucks every week in Minooka Park, providing tasty treats for its eager customers. Additionally, live music will be featured on two Saturdays each month.
The official opening date for The Tap Yard-Waukesha, located at 1927 E. Sunset Drive, is set for May 1st. However, there will be popup beer gardens on weekends when the temperature reaches 60 degrees Fahrenheit or higher. These early openings will be announced on The Tap Yard-Waukesha's social media platforms.
This will be the second year that the beer garden operates near the pond in Minooka Park, but its fourth year in Waukesha. Previously, it was located in the parking lot of the Shoppes at Fox River. The beer garden has gained popularity through its food truck festivals, which will continue this year. Some of the upcoming festivals include Grilled Cheese Fest on May 5th, Taco Fest on June 2nd, Wag Fest (a dog-themed event) on August 24th, and a second Taco Fest on September 15th due to its popularity.
Food Trucks and Live Music at The Tap Yard-Waukesha
Food will be available at The Tap Yard-Waukesha from Wednesday through Sunday. On Wednesdays, customers can enjoy Italian comfort food from Amore De La Cucina. Thursdays will feature finger-lickin' good meat from Benet's BBQ, and Fridays will offer a variety of tacos, gyros, and fusion food from Phoenix Mobile Grill. Saturdays will showcase Taqueria Miyagi, and Sundays will satisfy cravings for grilled cheese sandwiches from Shorty's Grilled Cheese.
Phoenix Mobile Grill will be a regular food truck at The Tap Yard for the first time this year. Owner Celena Aguilar expressed excitement about the opportunity to share their food with new customers. The food truck's menu includes Korean BBQ tacos, traditional tacos, quesadillas, burritos, and even fusion items like birria ramen. Aguilar mentioned that The Tap Yard is a great location for their truck and hopes to reach more people through this partnership.
The Tap Yard-Waukesha takes pride in offering locally sourced beer from the region. To celebrate its anniversary on May 4th, the beer garden will feature a performance by Waukesha-based band Katie Mack and the Moan. Additionally, there will be a "Battle of Birds" beer event, pitting Central Waters against Goose Island.
Bangin' Burgers Food Trailer and Discover Brookfield's Town Food Truck Festival
In other food truck news, Bangin' Burgers Food Trailer in Oconomowoc is preparing for its second season. The food trailer will be open on Summit Avenue starting the weekend of April 19th to April 21st, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. or until sold out. It will then move to Johnson Creek on April 26th and McFarland on April 27th before returning to Oconomowoc on Summit Avenue starting April 28th. From May 1st, Bangin' Burgers will be open Wednesdays through Sundays in its regular spot, unless it is participating in special events.
The Corners of Brookfield will also be hosting a food truck festival again this year. The Discover Brookfield's Town Food Truck Festival will take place on the third Wednesday of each month from May to September, from 4:30 to 8 p.m. Several food trucks will be present, and the event will also feature beer served by the Greater Brookfield Chamber of Commerce and fun activities for kids. It's a dog-friendly event as well.
Waukesha County's Food Truck Fridays
Waukesha County's Food Truck Fridays will be returning to Crites Field starting on May 31st and running through Labor Day. Food truck owners interested in participating can contact smccalvy@waukeshacounty.gov or call 262-521-5250.
Conclusion
With all these exciting food truck events lined up, the anticipation for warmer weather and outdoor dining experiences continues to grow. So mark your calendars and get ready to indulge in delicious food, cold drinks, and live music at The Tap Yard-Waukesha and other food truck festivals throughout Waukesha County.