Rhode Island's food truck events start. Here's what to know and where to go.

Gail Ciampa, Providence Journal

PVD Food Truck Events kick off this week for the 10th season with events in Warwick and Providence.

This year's lineup includes more than 60 food trucks including Championship Melt, Presto Strange O Coffee, Poco Loco, Fancheezical,Friskie Fries, Red's Street Kitchen, Incred-A-Bowl and Kona Ice. All have been participating since the first season. There are also more than 20 musicians including Pat Lowell Acoustic, Beth Killian, Brian James Soul Jazz and The Good Living Band who will play at events. Beer and wine will be served where permitted.

Warwick Food Truck Night is set for Thursday, April 18 from 5 to 8 p.m. You can bring chairs, blankets and favorite lawn games to the Crowne Plaza, 801 Greenwich Ave. The event will continue monthly on Thursday nights throughout the season.

Food Truck Friday at Roger Williams Park Carousel Village returns on Friday, April 19, at 5 p.m. at 1000 Elmwood Ave. It is held every Friday through September and features at least 15 food trucks serving 'til 8 p.m. There will be live music, beer and wine and events for all ages including visiting Hasbro’s Boundless Playground, carousel rides and train trips. Additional costs apply. Guests are encouraged to bring a chair or blanket for the lawn. There are also 20 picnic tables.

Food Truck Eats & Beats at Sons of Liberty, 1425 Kingstown Rd., South Kingstown, will be Sunday, April 21, from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. This series of events will take place on select Saturdays and Sundays throughout the spring and summer. The recently renovated tasting room will offer cocktails, award-winning whiskey, Chair 2 light beer and Lani Sangria.

Sons of Liberty will sell their Chair 2 Light Beers during the food truck events at the tasting room in South Kingstown.
Sons of Liberty will sell their Chair 2 Light Beers during the food truck events at the tasting room in South Kingstown.

Food Truck Concert Nights at Diamond Hill Park, 4097 Diamond Hill Rd., Cumberland, starts April 25 and is held monthly on Thursdays.

Charlestown Craves Food Truck Nights at Ninigret Park, 5 Park Lane, will be May 9 and June 6 at 5 p.m.

Food Trucks and Concerts at Chase Farm, 667 Great Rd., Lincoln, start following the Memorial Day parade on May 27 with additional events on select Saturdays during the summer.

Food Truck Sunsets at New England Safe Harbor Boatworks, 5 Lagoon Rd., Portsmouth will be held June 22, July 13, and Aug. 17, starting at 4:30 p.m.

Food Truck Picnic in the Park at Capron Park, 201 County St., Attleboro, is set for June 23, July 21, and Aug. 18 at 4:30 p.m.

The Annual Food Truck Beer & Bev Fest at Polar Park in Worcester, will be held on the baseball field at 5 p.m. on July 20. Tickets are on sale as of April 17.

For a complete schedule of the 2024 season and to explore the full list of participating food trucks, visit foodtrucksin.com/food-truck-events.

This article originally appeared on The Providence Journal: Food truck events in RI start this week in Warwick and Providence

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