Minot Food Truck Festival returns for 10th year

Annual event features food trucks, local vendors, and family activities with proceeds benefiting student film education program.

Apr. 2, 2026 at 9:08pm

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A bold, abstract silkscreen illustration featuring a repeated icon of a food truck in a grid of bright, neon-like colors, conceptually representing the energy and diversity of a food truck festival.The 10th annual Minot Food Truck Festival will bring a colorful celebration of local cuisine and community spirit to the city.Dickinson Today

The Minot Food Truck Festival, a decade-old annual event hosted by ND Strong, is returning on August 30th from 11am to 6pm. The festival will feature a variety of food trucks, local vendors, and family-friendly activities. Proceeds from admission will go to The Film Dudes, a program that provides hands-on film education to students.

Why it matters

The Minot Food Truck Festival has become a beloved annual tradition in the community, drawing crowds and supporting local businesses. This year's event is particularly noteworthy as it marks the 10th anniversary of the festival, showcasing its longevity and the community's continued enthusiasm for the event. Additionally, the decision to direct proceeds to The Film Dudes program highlights the festival's commitment to supporting educational initiatives that enrich the lives of local students.

The details

The Minot Food Truck Festival will take place on August 30th from 11am to 6pm. The event will feature a variety of food trucks offering diverse culinary options, as well as local vendors selling their products. In addition to the food and shopping, the festival will also include family-friendly activities to engage attendees of all ages. Proceeds from admission to the festival will be donated to The Film Dudes, a program that provides hands-on film education and training to students in the area.

  • The Minot Food Truck Festival is an annual event that has been running for 10 years.
  • This year's festival is scheduled for August 30, 2026 from 11am to 6pm.

The players

ND Strong

The organization that hosts the Minot Food Truck Festival.

The Film Dudes

A program that provides hands-on film education and training to students in the Minot area, which will receive proceeds from the festival's admission fees.

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What’s next

Interested vendors and sponsors can submit an application online to participate in the 10th annual Minot Food Truck Festival.

The takeaway

The Minot Food Truck Festival has become a beloved annual tradition that not only supports local businesses and food vendors, but also invests in the education and development of the community's youth through its partnership with The Film Dudes program.