Final call to apply for Springfield food truck contest by May 15
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) – The deadline to apply for a spot in Springfield's annual Gourmet Food Truck Competition is coming soon.
Thursday, May 15, is the last day for food truck vendors to apply for the competition.
The competition will be held at Veterans Park from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 17. According to event organizer the Rotary Club of Springfield, there will be a total of $10,000 in cash prizes.
'While we're pleased to have the majority of our lineup set this far in advance, we have a handful of spots remaining during this application period for any other truck owners wishing to apply,' said Eddie Bell, past Rotary president and Food Truck Competition marketing committee chair. 'As always, we have a strong and diverse pool of applicants that will bring an amazing variety of cuisines to this year's competition.'
This year will be the 11th year the Rotary Club will be hosting the summer event, which will highlight 40 food truck vendors from across America. The prizes will be as follows:
First place – $5,000
Second place – $2,500
Third place – $1,500
People's Choice – $1,000
To apply for consideration for a spot, click here. Organizers ask that a photo of the inside of your truck and a link to your website or social media page be included with the submission.
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Some of the factors for being considered by the Rotary Club of Springfield include the following:
Culinary skill and creativity. (Considered through menu and customer reviews.)
Visual appeal of the food. (Considered through submitted photos.)
A diverse selection of food options. (Considered through what is served at the event.)
Scores from judges in past competitions.
'This event is really about creating a lasting difference in our community, especially for our neighbors with disabilities, through everyone's love of food,' said Bell. 'We're committed to growing this event every year, making it an essential part of Springfield's summer and a powerful force for good all year round.'
To learn more about the Springfield Rotary Gourmet Food Truck Competition and the charities the event's profits will support, click here.
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