Love food trucks? Here's the schedule for finding them this summer in Rhode Island
If you’re looking to find the most and the best food trucks near you at any given time, the best way to go about it in a state as small as Rhode Island is to drive to whichever community is hosting a food truck night that night.
All summer and well into the fall, PVD Food Truck events has arranged dozens of events. PVD Food Truck works with over 60 food trucks in the state, providing them with an impressive variety to fit anyone’s tastes. Typically, about a dozen food trucks come to an event, which are free and don't require tickets. The only thing you pay for is your food.
All of their events include live entertainment. Most of their events allow, but don’t encourage leashed dogs and have local beer and wine provided by Trinity Brewing. Any exceptions are noted in the list below.
Here’s a look at some of the regular events in their 2023 schedule.
Weekly food truck events in Rhode Island
Where: Carousel Village in Roger Williams Park, 1000 Elmwood Ave., Providence
When: Fridays, 5 to 8 p.m. through Sept. 29
Notes: Attendees are encouraged to take advantage of the perks of the park, such as the carousel and Hasbro’s Boundless all-abilities playground. There’s free parking at the park or in the zoo lot.
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Regularly occurring food truck events in Rhode Island
Tuesdays
Tasty Tuesday – Johnston Food Truck nights
Where: Johnston Memorial Park, 1583 Hartford Ave., Johnston
When: Last Tuesday of the month, 5 to 8:30 p.m., through August
Notes: This is the debut season for this event. Dogs are not allowed, and alcohol won’t be served.
Wednesdays
Midweek Mobile Munchies and Music
Where: Holy Trinity Parish, 1409 Park Ave., Woonsocket
When: Last Wednesday of the month, 5 to 8 p.m., through August
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Thursdays
Food Trucks Roll into Richmond
Where: Pasquale Farms, 421 Kingston Road, Richmond
When: Second Thursday of the month, 5 to 8 p.m., through August
Notes: This is a new location for Food Trucks Roll into Richmond. Parking lot attendants will assist with parking.
Where: Crowne Plaza Hotel, 801 Greenwich Ave., Warwick
When: Third Thursday of the month, 5 to 8:30 p.m. through October
Notes: Bring chairs, blankets and lawn games to make yourself at home on the grass.
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Food Truck Concert Nights Diamond Hill Park
Where: Diamond Hill State Park, 4097 Diamond Hill Road, Cumberland
When: Fourth Thursday of the month, 5 to 8 p.m. through August
Notes: Set up on the grass or hilly area near the amphitheater by the pond.
South Kingstown Food Truck Night at Sons of Liberty
Where: Sons of Liberty Spirits Co., 1425 Kingstown Road
When: Fourth Thursday of the month (except in August when it’s the fifth Thursday), 5 to 8 p.m. through September
Other notes: Sons of Liberty Spirits will be opening their tasting room during the event, including cocktails, whiskey, light beers and sangria. Children are welcome, but the tasting room is 21+ after 5 p.m. Dogs are not allowed at this event.
Saturdays
Where: Safe Harbor New England Boatworks, 1 Lagoon Road, Portsmouth
When: June 24; July 15; August 19. 4:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Notes: Enjoy the water views. There will be lot attendants to assist with parking.
Food Trucks & Concerts at Chase Farm
Where: Chase Farm, 667 Great Road, Lincoln
When: May 29 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.; June 17, July 22, Aug 12, from 5 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., Sept. 2, 4 p.m. to 7:30
Notes: Alcohol will not be served on May 29, but will be served at the other events.
Sunday
Sunday Food Truck Funday at Sacred Cow
Where: Munroe’s Dairy Sacred Cow Ice Cream Shop and Market, 187 Brow St., East Providence
When: May 28 4:30 to 8 p.m., July 9 and August 6 4:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Notes: For pedestrian safety, Cross Street will be closed in front of The Sacred Cow to the corner or North Brow. People can find street parking on North Brow, Summit, and Cross Street from Walnut to Summit in addition to parking lots on Walley Street, the Kennedy building parking lot and the Munroe Dairy Truck parking lot. First-come, first-served handicap sports will be in the ice cream shop parking lot. .
This article originally appeared on The Providence Journal: Where to find the most food trucks in RI: 2023 food truck schedule
