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This July 4 weekend, food trucks will offer an array of culinary options across the Historic Triangle, enhancing local festivities. Families and friends can relish diverse cuisines while celebrating Independence Day. Venues include Fort Monroe, Billsburg Brewery, and many more, each with varying schedules. The event highlights special activities like hot dog eating contests and the debut of new food trucks offering Filipino and Indian dishes. Current permit regulations ensure that food truck operations are compliant, albeit posing challenges for vendors. This celebration emphasizes the community’s rich culinary diversity.
Hampton – Food trucks across the Historic Triangle will be offering a variety of culinary delights from July 4 to July 6, providing a festive dining option for locals and visitors alike during the Independence Day weekend. The diverse lineup of food trucks signifies an opportunity for families and friends to sample a wide range of cuisines while enjoying the holiday celebrations.
At Fort Monroe, located at 30 Ingalls Road in Hampton, food trucks will be available on Friday from 3 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. and again on Saturday from noon to 8:30 p.m. Meanwhile, Billsburg Brewery at 2054 Jamestown Road will host food trucks on Friday from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturday from noon to 8 p.m.
The Virginia Beer Company plans to open on Saturday from noon to 9 p.m. and again on Sunday from noon to 9 p.m., where a highlight will be the Fourth of July Hot Dog Eating Contest scheduled for Friday. Victory Landing Park, at 50 26th St. in Newport News, will welcome food trucks on Friday evening from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
In Hampton, Oozlefinch Beers & Blending will feature food trucks on Friday from noon to 8 p.m. and on Sunday from noon to 6 p.m. The Frothy Moon Brewhouse at 1826 Jamestown Road will host food trucks on Friday from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. in conjunction with their annual Frothy Fest event.
Big Ugly Brewing in Chesapeake will operate food trucks on Friday from noon to 9:30 p.m. Alewerks Brewing Co. at 189B Ewell Road will feature food trucks on Friday from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., with the same schedule planned for Saturday and Sunday from noon to 8 p.m. Sly Clyde Ciderworks in Hampton will be open on Sunday from noon to 8 p.m.
Saude Creek Vineyards at 16230 Cooks Mill Road will offer food trucks on Friday from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., Saturday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday from noon to 5 p.m. Copper Fox Distillery will also host an Independence Day bash on Saturday, featuring behind-the-scenes tours for small parties.
A new food truck, Jessica’s Lutong Bahay, specializing in Filipino cuisine, is set to debut on Sunday, while Amma’s Curry in a Hurry will introduce Indian dishes, participating in various local events and private parties.
All food trucks operating in the Historic Triangle require permits specific to their locality. In James City County, vendors must secure a mobile food vending permit, a health permit, and a business license, along with an annual fire safety inspection. In York County, food trucks must apply for health permits and business licenses, but no fire safety inspections are mandated. The city of Williamsburg mandates that food truck operators have similar permits as well but necessitates re-approval for each specific event location and imposes restrictions on certain operational zones.
Recent permit regulations in Williamsburg have increased challenges for food truck operators, particularly during large festivals, as certain areas are off-limits without special permits. This can complicate logistics and accessibility for vendors faces uncertainties that can impact their popularity and operations.
This July 4 weekend not only serves as a celebration of Independence Day but also highlights the rich diversity of culinary options within the Historic Triangle, uniting communities through food.
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Additional Resources
- WYDaily: Food Truck Tracker – July 2025
- Wikipedia: Food Truck
- WYDaily: Amma’s Curry in a Hurry
- Google Search: Food Trucks in Historic Triangle
- WYDaily: Starting a Food Truck Business
- Google Scholar: Food trucks business model
- WYDaily: Food Truck Tracker – January 2021
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Food Truck
- WYDaily: Food Truck Tracker – February 2021
- Google News: Food Trucks Hampton Virginia
