Our story

About The Battles Festival

6 years of food, music, and community — and we're just getting started.

6thAnnual Event
30,000+Attended Year One
$250K+Donated to Date
4+Charities Supported

"Let the crowd be the judge."

— The idea that started it all

How It All Started

The Battles Festival started 5 years ago as a fun way to showcase some of the great food trucks that our sister company, Stick It Graphics, had vinyl wrapped. We thought it would be fun to let the crowd be the judge — pick the best food and crown a winner.

It was a massive hit. Over 30,000 people attended our very first event, and we were able to donate over $100,000 in food and cash to the local food bank and several charities. That tradition stuck.

2027 marks our 6th annual event. What started as a food truck showcase has grown into a full-scale festival with 11 competitions, 3 entertainment stages, 20 carnival rides, 100+ craft vendors, and 3 days of non-stop fun.

Giving Back to the Community

Every year we raise money for over 4 local charities through various Battles competitions and parking fundraisers. 90% of all parking donations go directly to the charities and nonprofits — the remaining 10% offsets public safety and municipal costs.

We are proud to support our local community and look forward to continuing this tradition for years to come.

Volunteers delivering food bank donations from the CT Food Truck Battles Festival
90%of parking donationsgo directly to charity

The remaining 10% offsets public safety and municipal costs — police, EMS, fire, and public works — so you and your family are always in a safe, well-managed environment.

Admission & Gate Fees

There is a $10 gate charge for adults. Kids 10 and under are free. Seniors and Military are always free.

$10AdultsGeneral admission
FREEKids 10 & UnderNo charge
FREESeniorsAlways free
FREEMilitaryThank you for your service

Where does the gate fee go?

Gate fees are used to pay for private security, police, EMS, fire, and public works — ensuring a safe environment for you and your family. Over 90% of gate proceeds go back to our guests in the form of entertainment and staff. All 3 stages and entertainment are paid for from the gate.

90% back to you

Over 90% of gate proceeds go back to our guests in the form of entertainment and staff. All 3 stages and every performer are paid for from the gate — your ticket funds the show.

Join Us May 14–16, 2027

Woodtick Recreation Area · Wolcott, CT

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