2nd year welcomed more food, more music, more hours, more family-fun
Bourbonnais, IL - The Bourbonnais Food Truck Fest, presented by Brandon Casey's Comfort Crew, trucked into town Saturday, August 27th, for the second annual event. In tow were a total of 15 food trucks, six hours of live music and a free kid zone. The end-of-summer community celebration was extended from 3pm to 9pm and free admission enticed thousands who came hungry and left happy.
Based upon first year attendance, festival organizers increased the number of food trucks from 10 to 15. Food truck vendors included both local favorites and Chicagoland trucks who ventured to Bourbonnais for a Kankakee County debut.
1. Bamboo Island Snack Shack
2. Bennett-Curtis House
3. Candy & Cake
4. ChopN It Up with Vanessa J
5. Conway's Concessions
6. LA's BBQ
7. LoveALatte
8. Mi Casa Mobile Mexican Cuisine
9. Ms. Sandra's Shaved Ice
10. Nothing Bundt Cakes
11. Que It Up BBQ
12. Tacos El Guadalajara #1
13. TCBY
14. Zap A Pizza
15. That's a Cake
BrickStone Brewery was the official Brew Sponsor serving award-winning beer crafted in Bourbonnais as well as additional beer and wine offerings.
Bourbonnais Food Truck Fest offered free admission for attendees thanks to our event sponsors:
TITLE: BRANDON CASEY'S COMFORT CREW
SWEET TUNES: PEOPLES BANK OF KANKAKEE
SPOTLIGHT: FIELDSTONE CREDIT UNION; STATUS SALON & STATUS MEN
BREW: BRICKSTONE BREWERY
SHIRT: BOURBONNAIS FRIENDSHIP FESTIVAL
FOOD TRUCK FANS: BANK OF BOURBONNAIS; PIGGUSH ENGINEERING
KID ZONE: AHHH MASSAGE/AMAZING TRANSFORMATIONS WEIGHT LOSS CENTER/KOEHLER SPORTS & SPINAL REHAB, COMED, KING MUSIC, MILNER MEDIA PARTNERS
EVENT SPONSORS: ASCENSION SAINT MARY KANKAKEE, AQUA ILLINOIS, BELSON STEEL CENTER SCRAP, STACKED NUTRITION, STEAM PRO CORP, WE MAKE-YOU BAKE
The live music lineup included Bourbonnais Police Department Patrolman and acoustic singer, Dave Herberger. Lupe Carroll, a Bourbonnais resident, barber and former NBC's The Voice contestant serenaded attendees and the Shout Out Band of Maggie Speaks closed the event.
The kid zone featured outdoor games, bounce houses, pony rides, facepainting and a misting tent to stay cool in the summer sun.
"We were blown away by the outstanding attendance in its first year," explained Marketing & Public Engagement Manager, Lindy Casey.
"What began as an idea to gather the community for some end-of-summer fun, ultimately resulted in thousands of food truck fans. We were much more prepared this year and implemented many organizational improvements to ensure a seamless experience for attendees. None of which would be possible without the support of the Bourbonnais business community. Very thankful for everyone who donated, attended and volunteered for this annual event. It takes a village."
