Frequently Asked Questions

FAQ

We're thrilled you're planning your visit to our delicious celebration of food, fun, and community. To help you plan a fantastic day, we've answered some of the most frequently asked questions below. Whether you're curious about tickets, weather contingencies, or what to bring, we've got you covered!

Before diving into the details, we want to emphasize that we strongly recommend purchasing your tickets in advance. Last year, tickets sold out before the gates even opened, and prices increase on the day of the festival. So don't miss out - grab your tickets today!

Now, let's get to the nitty-gritty and ensure you have everything you need for a memorable experience at the Great Bay Food Truck Festival!

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Can I buy tickets the day of the event?

  • Ticket prices increase on the day of the festival, and they sold out before gate entry last year, so we don't recommend it. 

What does my ticket include?

  • Your ticket includes admission to the festival, where there will be entertainment, artisan vendors, a beer garden, and MORE! Your festival ticket DOES NOT include reserved parking OR a reserved picnic table- those are available for an additional fee (while supplies last).

Will food & beverages be included in the cost of the ticket?

  • No. Food and non-alcoholic beverages can be purchased at the trucks.

  • For those 21+, alcoholic beverages can only be purchased and enjoyed inside the Beer Garden.  You must have your ID!  Alcoholic beverages purchased outside the Festival will not be allowed in.

My plans have changed. Are tickets refundable?

  • All tickets are non-refundable.

Do I need a ticket for my children?

  • Children 4 and under are free to attend. 

What if it’s raining?

  • This event is rain or shine. There is no rain date.

What should I bring?

  • YOUR ID!  Only those 21+ will be able to purchase beverages at the beer garden. 

  • The festival will be held outside. Feel free to bring folding chairs, a cooler, and blankets to sit and enjoy the food and Stratham Hill Park.

  • Don’t forget your camera! Send us some pics of you and your friends enjoying the festival, and YOU could be on next year’s website.

What shouldn’t I bring?

  • Pets – We’re sorry but we cannot allow pets in on the festival grounds. We are sad, too; our dogs rock, but those are the event rules.

  • Alcoholic beverages from outside the Festival.

  • Your cigarettes, electronic cigarettes, and/or cigars…well, at least not inside the festival.

PARKING

Please Note: Reserved Parking does NOT include any tickets to the Great Bay Food Truck Festival.

Premium Parking:

70 Premium Parking spots are located in the main parking on Portsmouth Ave and in front of Stratham Hill Park and are available to purchase for $40. Premium parking may only be purchased as an add-on to admission. It cannot be purchased separately.

Non-Reserved Parking:

There is plenty of parking available at the Festival. PLEASE NOTE: Most onsite parking is uneven and on grassy surfaces. To help with traffic flow and safety, you WILL NOT BE ALLOWED to drop off participants at the main entrance of Stratham Hill Park.

  • Handicapped Parking: The main lot at Stratham Hill Park will be designated handicapped parking. Proper signage will need to be displayed to park in the handicapped lot.

  • On-Site Parking: Free onsite parking is offered at the end of Jack Rabbit Lane in the open field behind Stratham Hill Park (Gordon Barker Town Forest.) This parking area is the closest to the event but on grassy and uneven surfaces. Parking will not be allowed on Jack Rabbit Lane.

Parking will be allowed on Rt. 33 Eastbound ONLY in designated spots. Please note Sandy Point Road will be closed to through traffic, and parking will not be allowed. Parking on Rt. 33 Eastbound ensures the safety of our participants and does not have to cross a busy state highway.

If you know the trails at Stratham Hill Park, you will find it best to park at Stratham Memorial School, 39 Gifford Farm Road. This lot will have access to the event via the Tote Road trail. This lot is less than .50 miles from the entrance gate.