2024 Foco Food Truck Rallies FAQ

When do the Rallies Start?

May 14th 2024- September 17th 2024. There is no Tuesday rally on 7/2, but there is a special celebration with Food Trucks, Fireworks, Music and other family friendly activities in the park on 7/4!

What is the location of the Rally? 

Food Trucks line up on Sheldon Drive inside of City Park, Fort Collins. If you are being dropped off via car, PASSENGER DROP OFF is on Jackson Ave on the east side of of City Park.

DO NOT STOP OR SLOW DOWN on Mulberry Avenue. Pedestrians and cyclists, please use designated crosswalks on Mulberry Avenue to arrive at the event if traveling from the South.

What can I expect at the Food Truck Rally?

Lots of cute dogs, chilling in the park with your family and friends, live music, and great food of course! Since this event is a FREE to the public, non-ticketed event, the lines for food orders can get very long due to the success of this event. We DO apologize for wait times when the crowds are bigger than normal, but we do hope you understand that Food Trucks do not serve “fast food”- we are quick, but everything is quality, and yummy! Vendors are specifically selected for the event for being able to serve great quality food at fast speeds. We also try to track attendance over the years, and add vendors accordingly. We recommend you come early (vendors can take orders as early as 5PM!) to get your order in. June historically tends to be our busiest month with biggest crowds.

What time can I eat?  

Vendors are asked to be ready to serve food at 5:15, you can always come early to get your orders in!

What time is the event over?

The event goes until Dusk/Dark, so end time will vary +/- 30 minutes throughout the season. Please check the sunset time.

Where can I park?

There are spaces throughout City Park as well as the surrounding neighborhood.  However, we do encourage that you walk, ride your bike, take the bus, Uber/Lyft, or carpool, as the surrounding neighborhood is affected by all of the cars.

ADA Access?

Since the event is in a Public Park, there are several ADA reserved parking spots near the venue on City Park Drive (inside the park), Jackson Street & Mulberry Street, but since we shut down Sheldon Drive for the event, ADA parking spots on actual Sheldon Drive are not available. There is a drop off point at the intersection of Mulberry and Sheldon where cars can temporarily pull over to drop off passengers. If you need special arrangements, please reach out to us and we will make accommodations for you. Please contact: focofoodtruckrally@gmail.com. The City of Fort Collins is responsible for maintaining the physical condition of Sheldon Drive.

Do the trucks accept credit cards?  

Yes, but cash is preferred.

Is there vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free food?  

Yes, please check our Facebook post or join our weekly newsletter for the weekly vendor lineup where you can see individual businesses and menus. This is also a master list of all of the trucks and their dietary offerings.

What happens if it is raining/bad weather?

This is a rain or shine event. The Food Truck Rally is occasionally canceled in advance for severe or dangerous weather predictions. In the event of dangerous weather occurring once the event has started (we love you Colorado, but you can be mighty unpredictable!), the park may also be temporarily evacuated until event activities can be resumed. If the weather is too unstable to host our musicians, we may not have music that evening, but the trucks may still be able to vend. We request that you attend the event when the weather is questionable at your own risk. Additionally, the park shelters are NOT adequate shelter from lightning storms and we advise you take shelter in your vehicle or home. Check our Facebook Page and Instagram Page for real time updates. Better yet, sign up for our weekly newsletter to have the information sent directly to you!

Is there alcohol for sale at the Rallies?  

No

Can I bring my dog/pet?  

Yes, on a leash. Pet owners with aggressive animals (even on leash) may be asked to leave.

What kind of seating is at the Rally?  

There are a few picnic tables, all seating is first come, first serve.  We suggest you bring a picnic blanket or camping chairs for your own comfort. Per our event permit, canopy tents that are not permitted/part of our event are not allowed. Please leave your canopy tents at home as you will be asked to take it down.

Is there music?  

Yes, there is a live musician or band. Please check our Facebook and Instagram pages to see who is playing each week! Here is the master music list for the entire season (scroll down a little!)

Lost and Found?

If you lost something, you can email us at focofoodtruckrally@gmail.com and we can let you know if anything has been turned in. We generally hold onto items for up to 7 days after the event. If unclaimed, we donate (clothing, water bottles, etc) or dispose of personal/sensitive items (wallets, keys). We often post about lost items on our facebook page as well.

Am I allowed to set up a booth or table to give out information about my organization?

NO. We have official partners and sponsors who make this event possible. If you are interested in becoming an official partner or sponsor, please reach out to focofoodtruckrally@gmail.com. We have a multitude of levels of sponsorship available. Any non-authorized solicitation via spoken word, print (including flyers and signage), “tabling” (setting up a tent, table, marketing materials), or protest at the event will be asked to leave immediately. Any person or group causing “disruption to the peace” of the event will be asked to leave immediately. The Food Truck Rally is NOT a City of Fort Collins sponsored event, it is a privately sponsored event open to the public.  The Food Truck Rally has been permitted and paid for the exclusive use of space in City Park as shown on the attached map on Tuesday evenings between the hours of 3:00pm-10:00pm.  We kindly ask that other organizations not encroach on this space during our event.  The event is meant to be a fun and relaxing space to enjoy the music and good food with family and friends.  We reserve the right to ask anyone to leave at our own discretion during the hours of the event.

Am I allowed to sell my wares?

NO. There is an application process for all vendors to participate in this event and all vendors are required to have insurance and valid business licenses. Showing up to sell your “wares” (jewelry, clothing, art, drinks, food, etc) is prohibited and you will be asked to leave immediately. If you are interested in becoming a vendor, please apply via our regular application process (food vendors only).

Are firearms permitted?

The open carrying of firearms is not permitted.

What If I have a complaint?

If you have a bad experience with a specific vendor or the event itself, we DO want to hear about it so we can make changes/speak to that vendor directly about their service. We do ask you send us a direct message to focofoodtruckrally@gmail.com or DM us on instagram or facebook before leaving us a bad google review. We want to keep improving this event, but we are limited by our permits with the City of Fort Collins, and physical space in regards to adding more vendors. We DO take the vendor food quality, service, and overall experience seriously, so please, reach out!

We hope you can meet up with friends and family and catch up, even if part of it is while waiting in line for your favorite truck! We SO appreciate you supporting this local event which in turn supports all of the local businesses participating. We are always open to constructive and helpful feedback so we can make this an enjoyable experience for all!

Is there anything else I need to know?

Fort Collins Parks and Recreations rules are in effect throughout the event (www.fcgov.com/parks/pdf/parksrulesbro.pdf).

Foco Food Truck rally reserves the right to take photo/video of the event for marketing and social media purposes.

Rally Rules are in effect throughout the event.
Foco Food Truck Rally reserves the right to require anyone to leave.

By voluntarily attending this event you agree to these terms and conditions.