Andy Close
WARREN, Pa. – Warren County knows how to celebrate the Fourth of July, and the Food Truck Festival, hosted by the Warren County Chamber of Business and Industry will be jam-packed beginning Friday (July 1) through Sunday at Betts Park.
In conjunction with the Warren County 4th of July organization there will be the food trucks, of course, but so much more.
Among those food trucks will be Apthorp’s Concession, Bit by the Bay, Brokenstraw Valley Winer, Dinger’s Snack Shack, Fowler’s Taffy, Marotta’s Snack Shack, RAMCOR by Heather Ramsey, Sweet Sarah’s Kettle Korn, Tabouli, Taylor’s Doughboy, Taylor’s Treats and White Cane Coffee.
“Dinger’s is our new addition this year,” said WCCBI Director of Chamber Operations and Tourism John Papalia.
“Our partnership with the Children’s Advocacy Center has gone well, helping with vendors,” said Savannah Casey of the WCCBI.
In addition to the food trucks will be the craft vendors, which will be available all weekend. They include Allegheny Mountain Beard, Al’s Unique Patio Furniture, Aura Face Painting by Caren Hulbert, Butterfly Wishes by Judi Hukill, Deviations by Amy Morris, Flags by Dustin Hanes, Fish on the Flies by Leah Seiberling, Gifts by Jen Wise, Lilla Rose by Freida, Jay’s Woodcrafts by Linda and Jay Gutknect, Homemade by Lovebug with Andrea, Parker’s Palace by Jessica Patz, Pennie’s Country Scents, Schooners Gifts & General Store, Zem Zem Shriners Club, Stonehill Chocolates by Michele Streich, Tarot readings by Sally Eaton.
Music in the Park, normally at Soldiers and Sailors Park downtown, will also be at Betts, beginning with the group Backlog on Friday, Surprise Guise on Saturday, and Small Town Revolution on Sunday. All three days go from 7-10 p.m.
On Saturday, the action starts right away at 11 p.m. with the Fireman’s Water Battle, as well as the Warren YMCA Bouncing Frenzy (as well as face painting), which will be available until 6 p.m. (5 p.m. on Sunday).
Warren’s Got Talent also begins on Saturday, going from 1-4 p.m. with the top contestants advancing to the finals on Sunday from 2-5 p.m.
Another Saturday event is the Mama Jane’s Eatery Summer Cruise-In from 2-5 p.m. Any year make and model are welcome.
Cutest Baby Contest – 4 p.m. Sunday
The Four Seasons Petting Zoo and Rescue will also be available all weekend long, and tickets will be available for $10 for a drawing to win a Roscoe 7 Trek Bike courtesy of the Warren Cycle Shop. The drawing will take place at the Trails at Jakes Rocks Fest in September.
“We’re also really excited to celebrate Radlands grand opening,” Casey said.
Radlands is a local outdoor clothing apparel store which is located at Pennsylvania Ave. West in Warren. They will be open 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. all weekend. You can also shop online at radlandsco.com.
And after all the excitement of the weekend, the fireworks will be Sunday night at 10 p.m.
The 4th of July parade, organized by the Warren County 4th of July organization, will be Monday.
“Warren County definitely embraces the Fourth of July,” Papalia said. “We’re really looking forward to a fun weekend.”
