We’ll wrap up the 2026 Food Truck Round Up series with a final gathering at Library Plaza (1501 Ellinwood Avenue). Grab a bite to eat from the food trucks, draw on the chalk wall, and enjoy live music by Griffin Crowder beginning at 5:30 p.m. Limited picnic table seating is available, and attendees are welcome to bring lawn chairs.
Dogs are welcome as long as they are leashed/harnessed and are always under a handler's control. There is a maximum of two dogs per handler.
Food Truck Lineup
Happy Lobster
Happy Lobster: Happy Lobster Roll (Regular & Junior size), Angry Lobster Roll (Regular & Junior size), Lobster Grilled Cheese, Walking Lobster Roll, Crinkle Fries
My Funnel Truck
My Funnel Truck: Funnel Cakes, Ice Cream, Fresh Lemonade, Boba Drinks and Dirty Sodas.
Rep's Place
Rep's Place: Smash Burgers, Hot Dogs, Bratwurst, Chicken Fingers, French Fries, Soda, Water, and Gatorade.
Travelin' Tom's Coffee
Travelin Tom's Coffee: Cappuccinos, Frappes, Nitro Lemonade, Cold Brew, Iced Latte, Iced Tea, and so much more.
Zhel's Kitchen
Zhel's Kitchen: Pancit Combo, Palabok Combo, Asian Pork Tacos, Beef Lumpia, BBQ Chicken & Pork Skewers
We sincerely appreciate your patience, as you may experience longer wait times at this highly popular event. Food service ends at 8 p.m. Trucks may cutoff their queue lines to ensure those in line are served before the event ends. Menus and dietary restrictions listed on this website are subject to change.
Please note that The Happy Lobster truck is cashless and only accepts card and mobile payment apps.
There will be composting and recycling bins available. Visit the Sustainability Station where you can sort your food scraps, napkins, soda cans, and more into the appropriate bins!
In addition to the food truck lineup, Wing Stop and Jimmy John's are located at Library Plaza and will be open for business.
Additional Information
Parking is available at the Des Plaines Public Library Garage, Metropolitan Square Parking Garage, and the Civic Center Garage. Accessible parking spots are available in the garages as well as on Ellinwood St. just east of the library. Please enter the Library Parking Garage at the intersection of E. Prairie Ave. and Center St. (located at 1448 E. Prairie Ave.). Due to event road closures, vehicles cannot access the Library Parking Garage from Ellinwood St.
Please note that road closures and parking restrictions will begin on Ellinwood on Tuesday, August 18, at 11 a.m. to allow for set up. Ellinwood will reopen at the conclusion of the event.
Construction notice: Union Pacific Railroad will be replacing the tracks on Lee St. (Miner to Ellinwood) August 17-27. Attendees can utilize Prairie Ave. and Pearson St. to access the parking garage and event grounds. Please note the posted roadwork signage and work zone speed limits.