Local Eats, Fresh Flowers Star In The Wildflower Farm's First 'Food Truck Fest'

MONEE, IL — Rows of fresh flowers for plucking and a food truck lineup to sample are set for visitors to The Wildflower Farm's first Food Truck Fest.

Set for Saturday, Aug. 2, the event is organized by owner Anna Carmine, as a chance for families to take in the farm under a sunset glow. With several food trucks to pick from, dinner's ready on-site—an escape from cooking as visitors soak in the summer evening.

Carmine handpicked food trucks that each offer something unique—hoping families can find a little something for kids and adults.

"We made sure they were all completely different," Carmine said. "Don't want to cook dinner on a Saturday night, come pick flowers and eat some food."

From 5 to 8 p.m. on Aug. 2, visitors can sample from local favorites, including:

• Auntie Anne’s Pretzels
• Pierogi Rig
• Jane & Rosemary
• Social 45
• Drew’s Dogs
• Hello Boba
• Slacker T BBQ

Plus, local vendors and fun extras will include Bonsai Books and Ldot Designs face painting included with admission.

The Wildflower Farm, 11332 W. Dralle Rd., is a boutique flower farm growing flowers for customers to come and create their own bouquet. Flowers grown include amaranthus, Bachelors Button, celosia, comos, dianthus, dahlias, gomphrena, grass/fillers, lisianthus, snapdragon, sunflowers and zinnia. All are subject to availability and bloom time.

"Wander our dreamy flower fields during golden hour and build your own bouquet with special U-Pick pricing," Carmine shared on social media. "Live music by The Koop will set the perfect summer soundtrack while you sip a cool drink from the bar, savor amazing food, and soak in the farm charm."

Admission is $5 per person, and u-pick prices are set at $13 for a small jar, and $18 for a large jar. Only glass jars allowed.

Interested in bringing your food truck? Carmine is open to applicants that differ from those currently included. She'd also like to build a roster for future events. Interested? Email anna@wildflowerupick.com.