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More than 40 vendors expected for Stillwater area Food Truck Extravaganza

More than 40 vendors expected for Stillwater area Food Truck Extravaganza

Yahoo11-06-2025
The organizers of the largest food-truck event in the east metro are gearing up for this weekend's 'Food Truck Extravaganza,' hosted by the Greater Stillwater Chamber of Commerce.
More than 40 food trucks are expected to converge from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, June 14, at the Washington County Fairgrounds in Baytown Township for what is being billed as the 'ultimate destination for culinary adventure and community fun.'
In addition to food, the event will feature live music, children's activities, a beer and wine tent and a marketplace.
The event also will feature a 'Military Row' that will include representatives of the four branches of the U.S. military, the Minnesota National Guard and Washington County Sheriff's Office.
'It's going to be another year of amazing food, great music and a fantastic community atmosphere,' said Robin Anthony-Evenson, president of the Greater Stillwater Chamber of Commerce. 'This event has become a highlight of the summer — bringing all sorts of people together to celebrate and support local businesses.'
Admission is $10; children younger than 5 get in free. Pets are welcome, but they must be leashed. Parking is free.
A portion of the event's proceeds will be given to the Chamber of Commerce's scholarship fund, which supports area students planning to further their education in the trades.
For more information, go to foodtruckextravaganza.com.
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