Thousands of foodies descended on downtown New Westminster on Aug. 23 for the second annual Columbia StrEAT Food Truck Fest.
Organized by Downtown New Westminster Business Improvement Area, the event featured a mini farmers’ market, beer gardens, live music and more than 50 food trucks serving up an eclectic range of tasty treats including perogies, tacos and funnel cakes.
With food trucks lined up bumper to bumper along two sides of Columbia Street, diners enjoyed a meal at tables set down the centre of the street – or wherever they could find a spot to sit.
At last year’s inaugural event, many of the trucks sold out of food because of the massive crowds. Increasing the number of truck from 15 to 52 ensured no one had to go home hungry from this year’s event.
“Absolutely awesome #ColumbiaStrEAT food truck festival in @DowntownNewWest tonight! #newwest rules!!!,” tweeted one attendee.
Recognizing the popularity of gourmet food trucks across Metro Vancouver, the BIA wanted to create an event that could draw people from around the region and felt Columbia Street would be the perfect place for a festival.
