The Chicago Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection (BACP) hosts the popular Chi Food Truck Fest. The fest features a rotating selection of food trucks from around the city and is a great opportunity to support small businesses. The fest is a long-standing commercial corridor activation designed to support Chicago’s food truck industry while bringing new and diverse lunch options to Chicago’s Loop. Residents and visitors can enjoy comforting classics, tasty treats, and mouthwatering fusion cuisine all in one location. The 2025 Chi Food Truck Fest takes place at Daley Plaza, 50 W. Washington Street, every Friday through October 4, from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm. Below are the Friday dates for the 2025 Chi Food Truck Fest:

• May 23, 30

• June 6, 13, 20, 27

• July 11, 18, 25

• August 1, 8, 15, 22, 29

• September 5, 12, 19, 26

• October 3

List of weekly participants are shared on BACP’s social media accounts. Follow ChicagoBACP on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.

Photo Credit: Chicago Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection