Grand Bahama to Host First Food Truck Festival
Freeport, Grand Bahama – Grand Bahama will host its first Food Truck Festival at Taino Beach on Saturday, June 22, from 11am to 6pm. The event was announced on Thursday, June 6, by event coordinators during a press conference at the festival site.
Representing the Minister for Grand Bahama, Joel Lewis, Permanent Secretary, Ministry for Grand Bahama, said that with the rise in popularity of the food truck industry, the Ministry for Grand Bahama is excited and "eagerly anticipating" the upcoming Food Truck Festival.
"The Ministry for Grand Bahama is committed to promoting new events on our beautiful island." This, he continued, is in keeping with the island’s goal of becoming the home of events and entertainment.
Mr. Lewis described the Food Truck Festival as a "paradigm shift" in food culture in the country. "We have been noticing this trend around the world and are happy to see it now being embraced by the Grand Bahamians."
Nuvolari Chotoosingh, Ministry of Tourism, Investments and Aviation’s general manager in Freeport, described the upcoming event as "fantastic" and said it came about because the Ministry of Tourism got several requests from Food Truck vendors wanting to participate in the annual Goombay Festival.
"After visiting several of the food trucks and taste testing, it was discovered that the food was good and so it was decided to give them their own event – hence the Food Truck Festival," said Mr. Chotoosingh.
The festival will feature a variety of food trucks selling Bahamian food, sushi, ice cream, and others. Along with existing vendors, games and entertainment provided by DJs and the Royal Bahamas Police Force Pop Band, "it promises to be a fantastic event."
To ensure safety standards, the vendors have been inspected by the relevant authorities to make sure they meet the criteria.
"We hope that after this event, people will frequent the food truck vendors after seeing how good the food actually is," said Mr. Chotoosingh.
Conclusion
The Grand Bahama Food Truck Festival is an exciting new event that promises to bring a unique and delicious experience to the island. With a variety of food trucks, games, and entertainment, it’s an event that’s not to be missed.
FAQs
- When is the Grand Bahama Food Truck Festival?
- Saturday, June 22, from 11am to 6pm
- Where is the festival taking place?
- Taino Beach
- What types of food will be available?
- Bahamian food, sushi, ice cream, and others
- Will there be entertainment?
- Yes, games and entertainment provided by DJs and the Royal Bahamas Police Force Pop Band