Food Truck Friday in Central Park

09/16/2026

That's a wrap on Season 10 of Food Truck Friday! 🎉🚚

This season was extra special as we celebrated the Route 66 Centennial all summer long in Central Park, just steps from the Mother Road. Thank you to our incredible food truck vendors, nonprofits, informational booths, entertainers, sponsors, volunteers, and community partners who made this milestone season a success.

For our September 11 season finale, guests enjoyed a special performance by Helix Dance Studio, live music in the park, hands-on experiences with local first responders, and a visit from Corey Moates of Kansas, who brought his historic 3000 Striker aircraft rescue vehicle that once served at the World Trade Center and JFK Airport.

Most of all, thank you to everyone who came out and supported this community tradition for a decade.

👀 Keep an eye out for Season 11 of Food Truck Friday in 2027. We'll see you back in Central Park! ❤️🌳

09/11/2026

🇺🇸 THIS MOMENT. THIS MUSIC. THIS COMMUNITY. ❤️

On 9/11, Rebecca RHP Music dedicated this song to our veterans — honoring service, sacrifice and the freedom we’re grateful for today.

🎶 Live in the Pavilion until 9 PM!

Come join us for the Season 10 Finale and enjoy the music, food and community!

🇺🇸 Never Forget.

09/11/2026

🇺🇸 Carthage, you’re showing up! ❤️

The crowd is strong, the band just started, and we’re having a GREAT start to the weekend at our Season 10 Finale! 🎶

Tonight we’re also honoring the lives lost on 9/11 and showing our appreciation for ALL of our first responders. 🚒🚑🇺🇸

Emergency vehicles are on display on the south side of Central Park until 7 PM.

A special THANK YOU to Corey Moates from Kansas for bringing his 3,000 Striker to showcase tonight! 👏🇺🇸

Come enjoy the music, food and fellowship — we’re here until 9 PM! 🎉

Never Forget. 🇺🇸

09/11/2026

🔥 AND WE’RE NOT DONE YET! 🔥

More of your Season 10 Food Truck Friday favorites are ready to serve you in Central Park!

There’s still plenty of time to grab dinner, dessert, drinks and more — vendors are here until 9 PM!

📍 Central Park
⏰ TODAY • Until 9 PM

Scroll through ⬇️, pick your favorites, and COME HUNGRY! ❤️

Let’s finish Season 10 BIG! 🎉

09/11/2026

Helix Dance Performance is about to start with a 5:00 and a 5:30 performance!

09/11/2026

🚨 THE SEASON 10 FINALE IS HAPPENING NOW! 🚨

Still deciding what’s for dinner? 👀 We’ve got you covered! 🌮🍔🍕🍧🍗

Our Food Truck Friday vendors are READY to serve you in Central Park, and they’ll be here until 9 PM! 🎉

Come hungry. Bring the family. Grab your friends. And help us make our 10th season finale one to remember! ❤️

📍 Central Park | Carthage, MO
⏰ Vendors serving until 9 PM

Scroll through the album ⬇️ and find your dinner! 🤤

09/11/2026

🚨 **TODAY IS THE DAY!** 🚨

🎉 **FOOD TRUCK FRIDAY — SEASON 10 FINALE!** 🎉

We’re wrapping up an incredible 10th season in **Central Park TODAY!** 🌮🍔🍦

Come hungry and bring your friends because our **food trucks and vendors will be here until 9 PM!** 🙌

📍 Central Park, Carthage
⏰ **11 AM–9 PM**
🎶 Live music • COLD Drinks • 🛍️ Vendors • 🚚 FOOD TRUCKS!

And don’t forget to check out the map to see **who’s here and where to find them!** 👇

Let’s make the **Season 10 Finale** one to remember! ❤️

09/10/2026

🇺🇸❤️ Join Us This Friday for Our Food Truck Friday Season Finale! ❤️🇺🇸

A special thank you to Living Well with Shelby and guest host Michelle for helping spread the word about this meaningful community event!

As we gather at our final stop right off historic Route 66, we'll also take time to remember and honor the brave first responders who answered the call on September 11, 2001. On this 25th anniversary of 9/11, we invite our community to come together in gratitude, reflection, and support for those who serve and protect us every day.

🎉 This is also your chance to support some amazing entrepreneurs!

👧 Missouri Kids Market participants will be showcasing the businesses they've built from the ground up. Come encourage these young entrepreneurs as they learn valuable skills and turn their ideas into reality.

🛍️ You'll also find a fantastic lineup of vendors, food trucks, and small business owners who have spent the season executing their business plans and growing their dreams through Food Truck Friday. Every purchase makes a difference and helps support businesses right here in our community.

🍔 Eat
🛒 Shop
🎶 Enjoy live music
👨‍🚒 Honor our first responders
🇺🇸 Remember 9/11
💙 Support entrepreneurs of all ages

Let's make this season finale our biggest one yet! Bring your family, invite your friends, and come celebrate community, resilience, and local success. We hope to see you there!

🇺🇸❤️

The Tourism Director for the City of Carthage stops in to announce last call for the 2026 season of Food Truck Friday. For schedules and details, visit https://www.facebook.com/share/19EY5VPDry/