Food Truck Festival Again Draws Crowds To Alton Riverfront
The annual riverfront gathering blended area food trucks, live music and family activities with a nod to the Mother Road’s milestone year.
ALTON — The Alton Amphitheater Commission hosted its annual Food Truck Festival from 4 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 22, 2026, at the Alton Amphitheater, bringing 20 area food trucks, live music and family activities to the riverfront. The festival was once again a big success, said Abby Haynes, chair of the Alton Amphitheater Commission.The festival’s theme was centered on the Route 66 centennial, with added elements intended to honor the Mother Road.“This has been kind of a unique...
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