We are officially worn out…but in the best way possible!
The annual Harvest Ridge Winery Food Truck Competition was held on April 17 – 19, 2026. It was a beautiful weekend filled with delicious food, live music, family fun, and raising funds for local veterans and service members.
Let’s take a look back at what ended up being one of our favorite Food Truck festivals yet!
A Quick Food Truck Recap
More than 3,100 guests joined us at Harvest Ridge Winery over the weekend for Food Truck 2026. The weather was wonderful and you all showed up and showed out!
Our guests could purchase food from 33 food trucks. Delectable eats available throughout the festival ranged from unique tacos to Mediterranean bowls to finger-lickin’ barbecue to sweet treats, and so much more. Plus, Harvest Ridge Winery and Rebel Cider beverages were available all weekend.
We kicked things off on Friday with Fuzzbox Piranha Band, who had us rockin’ well into the evening. Saturday brought Storm Band and a live DJ, both providing great tunes throughout the day. The Little Farm joined us on Sunday for Family Fun Day with a petting zoo and pony rides, and the Joe Baione Vibraphone Experience entertained us all afternoon.
The 2026 Food Truck Competition Winners
On Sunday, we also crowned our Food Truck Competition winners, voted on by the crowd.
This year’s winners were:
- Savory Winner: Taco Jardin
- Sweet Winner: Donut NV Wilmington
Congratulations to you both on your hard-earned win!
Those Who Food Truck With Us
Food Truck 2026 couldn’t have happened without quite a few people and businesses!
First of all, thank you to everyone who joined us throughout the festival. Whether you came out for a few hours or the entire weekend, you helped us raise critical funds for local veterans and service members.
We need to give a special shout-out to each and every volunteer who gave their time and talents to running check-in, directing traffic, pouring drinks, and more. Because of these dedicated individuals, we’re able to host bigger and better festivals each year.
We’d also like to thank our incredible sponsors: Servpro Dover/Middletown, WSFS Bank, Thomas Insurance Group, LLC, Phillips Trucking, Dropout Blinds, Collective Event Group, New London Electric Inc., Pierson’s Comfort Group, LLC, and MVP Advisors! Their support made it possible for more event proceeds to go directly to the Hero-Hunts Foundation and Disabled American Veterans (DAV) missions.
Raising Funds for Veterans & Service Members
This event is more than just an entertaining (and delicious) festival. Every year, the Food Truck Competition raises funds for the Hero-Hunts Foundation and DAV.
At our 2026 event, you helped us raise over $18,000!
Every dollar will go right to work to build and expand programs and services that support U.S. veterans, service members, and their families.
In fact, some of these funds have already gone towards adopting three hunters for our upcoming annual Hunt. This means we will be able to provide all the necessary gear for these hunters to participate!
Thank you for making it possible for us to show our gratitude to these American heroes!
Learn more about the Hero-Hunts Foundation’s mission in this article. Want to make a difference in the lives of veterans and service members? Make a secure donation online here.