"Fork in the Road" food truck event in downtown Albany
Tricentennial Park on Broadway in downtown Albany. (It's the park across from building formerly known as Kiernan Plaza/the train station.)
Coming up this summer: A monthly food truck event in Tricentennial Park in downtown Albany called "Fork in the Road." It's set to coincide with 1st Friday, so the dates are: May 1, June 5, August 7, September 4, and October 2.
The Downtown Albany BID currently has an open call for vendors for the event.
Event blurbage from the info sheet:
As an enhancement to the popular 1st Friday Albany event, organized by the Upstate Artists Guild since 2006 showcasing art throughout different venues in Capital City, Fork in the Road will transform TriCentennial Park into a temporary oasis of food options (specifically with food trucks) to tempt hungry office workers at the end of the day as well as the residents and visitors coming out for the Art event.
Tables and chairs will be placed in the park for the public to relax. The park also has a few benches and steps were individuals can sit. Trash containers and lighting are in ample supply for the public at that location.
The info for potential vendors notes vendors will be required to be open from 4-8 pm. The streets by the park won't be closed, but space along Broadway will be set aside for the trucks.
It looks like the city of Albany is aiming to ride the food truck trend. In addition to this monthly event, the Sheehan admin is scheduled to release rules this week for a second pilot program this summer for food trucks to vend in multiple zones around the city.
Earlier on AOA: Albany to start second food truck pilot program in May
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I can't wait!
... said albanyjune on Apr 13, 2015 at 5:39 PM | link
will beer be banned or is this another "student" event
... said jaketwiceover on Apr 13, 2015 at 7:49 PM | link
This is so great. Albany finally appears to be trying harder.
... said Julie on Apr 14, 2015 at 10:46 AM | link
This is progress! I wish we could get regular food trucks are Collins Circle at UAlbany!
... said Jason on Apr 14, 2015 at 11:12 AM | link
I'm excited to have my office/studio right amidst all these food trucks! The summer is going to be great!
... said MaryElise on Apr 14, 2015 at 12:28 PM | link