June 15th Durham Rodeo Recap – Part 2

by Wandering Sheppard, posted in Food Trucks

This the Second Part of an undetermined number of parts of pictures from the Durham Central Park Rodeo on June 15th. If missed Part 1, click on this link.  The first part had pictures of Caffe Bellezza, Not Just Icing, Stuft, Tailgater Toby, Triangle Raw Foods, and Virgil’s Jamaican.

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June 15th Durham Rodeo Recap – Part 1

by Wandering Sheppard, posted in Food Trucks

We are deep into the season and Durham kicked off another one in its series in Downtown Durham’s Central Park.  I have to go back to the Triangle Food Truck Historical Society (an idea of mine, but just funding has been tight) to confirm that these Durham rodeos were the birthplace of the rodeo.  With that in mind, it is no surprise as these are very well run, entertaining with live music, and plenty of green space to kick soccer balls, lay down a blanket or chairs.

For those of you that went, check out some reminders of an awesome time.  For those that missed it, feel free to catch some of the highlights.  I got a new lens for my camera.  As a result, gadgets and me is like a kid with a new toy.  We will have Part 1 today with undetermined amount of parts later.  If you are interested in the next rodeo: August 31st is the next date.

The Pictures

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Food Trucks preparing with early arrivals walking Foster Street.
Volunteers talking about the Durham Rodeo
Volunteers explaining the Durham Rodeo to visitors.
Hunt Street bustling with people. Food trucks, Vendors, and Vega Metals are all located here.
Hunt Street bustling with people. Food trucks, Vendors, and Vega Metals are all located here.
The Torrey White Band playing at the Rodeo.
The Torrey White Band playing at the Rodeo.
Tim at Caffe Bellezza shaking up Dad's Day Delight, a specialty cocktail exclusive to the Rodeo.
Tim at Caffe Bellezza shaking up Dad’s Day Delight, a specialty cocktail exclusive to the Rodeo.
Caffe Bellezza in action
Caffe Bellezza in action
Virgil receiving his Father's Day gifts before the noon kickoff.
Virgil receiving his Father’s Day gifts before the noon kickoff.
Triangle Raw Foods talking to a photographer at the rodeo.
Triangle Raw Foods talking to a photographer at the rodeo.
I was just thinking of a brownie cupcake... and Not Just Icing presents me with a Blonde Brownie with Salted Caramel cupcake. It's like they read my mind!
I was just thinking of a brownie cupcake… and Not Just Icing presents me with a Blonde Brownie with Salted Caramel cupcake. It’s like they read my mind!
Tailgator Toby's Brisket Sandwich. Different from other local BBQ, this truck specializes in Kansas City-style BBQ.
Tailgator Toby’s Brisket Sandwich. Different from other local BBQ, this truck specializes in Kansas City-style BBQ.
Stuft's wrap is very cool. The "we scrub our skins" always gives me a chuckle (very witty).
Stuft’s wrap is very cool. The “we scrub our skins” always gives me a chuckle (very witty).
Only Burger Flowers
My artsy (pun unintended) photo of the flowers in the Farmers Market with Only Burger in the background.

 

 






May 23-26: Food Truck Events

by Wandering Sheppard, posted in Food Trucks

Hey fellow wanderers!

I know there are few events out there and most have been reported by Triangle Explorer. Unfortunately (for the sake of this weekly post), I had nothing really queued up and I’ve been wandering Seattle, Victoria, and soon Portland. I know rough life. Hopefully you’ve caught a glimpse on the Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. If not, we’ll get up to speed when the posts are finished.

Here are some things I had on my Festival calendar, as well as, a Tweet from Triangle Explorer and Captain Ponchos.

Friday, Sol Tacos will be at the only Holly Springs and Triangle’s only all women-owned brewery, Bombshell Brewery. Also, Deli-icious, Bull City Brewery, and Papa Mojo’s will be a Northgate Mall for Blues on the Plaza. Jimi King Trio will perform that night.

Saturday, Chai’s Global will be at Raleigh Brewing, Captain Ponchos will be at Fullsteam in Durham for dinner, as well as Belgian Waffology will be at Sub Noir in Raleigh.

Living Word Family Church in Wake Forest is having a Food Truck Rodeo. Baguettaboutit, Baton Rouge Cuisine, D’Burritos, and Jam Ice Cream will be there.

Sunday, Belgian Waffology will be at Deep River Brewing.

It’s the Fourth Sunday in the month and Ornamentea has their monthly Pop-Up. This Sunday Stuft will be there, which is another hot (potato) truck.

And for Memorial Day, Sol Tacos will be at Tucker Lake in Benson. Hope it’s a Great day to be on the lake.

As always, I like to attach when I can Triangle Explorer’s weekend post. You can find his weekend picks here. If you looking for some other events, check it out.

Please feel free to comment below if you have food truck events not mentioned. I apologize on any spelling or grammar mistakes. I normally refrain from posting remotely, but I wanted to post something.

Keep Wandering and please remember those who served this weekend,

@RUWandering