Food Trucks on the River, an exciting two-day festival will take place on Friday, May 30th, from 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM, and Saturday, May 31st, from 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM at Veterans Memorial Park in Downtown Shelton. In case of inclement weather, a rain date is set for Sunday, June 1st.

This popular event will feature 25+ food trucks per day, offering a variety of delicious cuisines, alongside our New Belgium Bar serving craft brews, wine, specialty cocktails, and mocktails, sponsored by New Belgium Brewing Company and LoveLou Wines. Attendees can explore a curated selection of handmade artisan vendors, enjoy live music, and partake in family-friendly activities throughout the weekend.

This free-to-attend event welcomes all, with a suggested donation of $5 per person to help support future community programming.

Kicking off the weekend, on the Main Stage on Friday, May 30th, Connecticut’s top musical talent will take the spotlight:

• Midnight Anthem 
• Elizabeth Ashkins & Nathaniel Hintz
• Jason Ingriselli & The Miles North 

On Saturday, May 31st, the Listening Lounge @ New Belgium Bar will showcase: The Bargain, Frank Viele, Laura Clapp, Eddie Seville and Simone Marie. 

Families can enjoy a full days of entertainment with programming including: 

• 18-hole Mini Golf free for all attendees 
• Family Yoga w/ Yellow Yoga 
• Plus face painting, glitter tattoos, and henna

As an added attraction, Earthship Studios will be offering flash tattoos both days.

The Annual LGBTQ Pride Flag Raising Ceremony will take place on Saturday, May 31st at 2:00 PM at the Derby-Shelton Rotary Pavilion in partnership with the City of Shelton.