Unique food court will offer a variety of Founding Day treats

The Founding Day festival has always offered a variety of food trucks, but this year, coordinators have chosen a particular theme.

A unique and eclectic group of vendors will offer visitors something new. Whether you’re looking for a burger, a deli sandwich, an empanada or frog legs, the Founding Day Festival’s food court will have you covered.

“You’re always looking for a variety, of course. We can’t have five food trucks offering one type of food, so we really wanted to look for diversity and find something for everyone,” said Kendra Scalzi, events coordinator for the Herald-Standard and Observer-Reporter.

So far, Juliet’s Empanadas, GHP (gyros, hoagies and pierogies), World Importing, and Worldwide Eatz are confirmed for the Founding Day Festival on June 29.

World Importing is the food truck sponsor and they offer BBQ, Italian and more.

Worldwide Eatz brings some flavors many haven’t tried before.

“They do a taco with watermelon salsa (the Jerk Chicken Taco) and something with alligator (in sandwich and taco options). They do funnel cakes and things like that too, but there’s definitely a wide variety there,” Scalzi said.

Visitors can grab something to eat throughout the day and enjoy the variety of activities at Marshall Park from 11 am to 7 pm on June 29.

“(The Founding Day Festival) is in a central location, and there’s something for everyone. Visitors have shopping, food, live music, a car show and a kid’s zone. The whole family can come and spend the whole day there,” Scalzi said.

Scalzi is still accepting applications from food vendors interested in participating. Email [email protected] for an application.