Celebrate Shelton is excited to present Food Trucks on the River Fall Edition taking place on Friday, September 12 from 5pm-10pm and Saturday, Sept 13 from 11am-8pm (Rain Date is Sunday, Sept 14 from 11am-6pm) This TWO-day event attracts 4500+ guests with 15+ food trucks each day, live music, children's activities and more! We are working hard on a diverse menu that will offer something for everyone.
Date: Friday, Sept 12, 2025 from 5pm -10pm and Saturday Sept 13, 2025 from 11am-6pm
Rain Date: Sunday, Sept 14 from 11am - 6pm
Food Truck Fees:
Friday, Sept 12 ONLY: $220
Saturday, Sept 13 ONLY: $220
(Temp Health Permit is required from Naugatuck Valley Health Department.)
Please note: Trucks should be prepared and not sell out at least 1-2 hours before event ends.
Handmade Artisan Fee:
Friday, Sept 12 ONLY: $75
Saturday, Sept 13 ONLY: $75
Non-Profit Fee:
Friday, Sept 12 ONLY: $60
Saturday, Sept 13 ONLY: $60
Commercial Vendor:
Friday, September 12: $375
Saturday, Sept 13: $375
Admission: $5 Suggested Donation to continue Celebrate Shelton's efforts and sustaining free events within our community. Use this form to apply as a food truck, commercial vendor, handmade artisan, or sampling vendor for Food Trucks on the River.
Food Trucks on the River is located at:
38 Canal Street East, Shelton (Veteran's Memorial Park)
Shelton, CT 06484
Please fill out this form fully. Space for handmade artisans is 10x10. No generators (for non-food vendors please). Tents, tables and chairs are NOT provided.
Food Truck Vendors must acquire a temporary health permit by the Naugatuck Valley Health Department no later than 3 weeks prior to the event. Yearly and seasonal permits are available as well. Please call NVHD at 203-881-9925.
**Please note that we do not supply any generators. Proper disposal of oil and water from all food trucks is expected. A $500 fine per City of Shelton and notification to NVHD in any case resulting otherwise**
By filling out this form, you are letting us know you are interested and available. This is NOT a confirmation or guarantee of a space. We will approve within 2 weeks of form submission, but will invoice in January. Fees are non-refundable.
Questions? Please contact us at
celebrateshelton@gmail.com