Make sure to stop in at the Westman Dreams for Kids tent this weekend at the Food Truck Warz to purchase your ticket for 50/50! They will be set up in the Victoria Inn parking lot from 12-9 on Saturday and 11-4 on Sunday. Draw will be made at 4pm Sunday and announced on their Facebook page, web site and the Food Truck Warz Facebook page. Tickets are 3 for $10 and can be purchased early by calling their office at 204-729-8898

Smoked & Sauced Mobile BBQ is a family run business based in Brandon, MB.  Food Truck Warz will be their first event operating however you can expect to see more of them at many of the local events coming up. The owner/operator, Jayson McCallum has 19 years experience in the culinary industry.  They have one of the biggest, if not the biggest, BBQ's in Westman and specialize in smoked meats of all kinds. Expect to see pulled pork, baby back ribs, Mac and cheese, poutines, and deep fried pickles at the event this weekend!!!!

Brandon, and Westman, you have less than two weeks left to wait until Brandon's first ever Food Truck Warz takes over the city. Food Truck Warz debuts at the Victorian Inn parking lot on September 16 & 17. Saturday hours are 11:00 am to 9:00 pm and Sunday from 11:00 am to 6:00 pm. Our inaugural event features 15+ food trucks serving up some of the tastiest food this province has to offer on four wheels. With trucks coming from different parts of the province guests will have the opportunity to experience a wide array of food including: Japanese fusion, Mexican, El Salvadoran, Ukrainian, Italian and BBQ, plus many more. There will also be a few trucks serving both gluten free and vegan options. Guests are encouraged to head down the Food Truck Warz trailer on-site to cast their vote for the “Fan Favourite Truck”, an award that will be presented to the truck who receives the most votes. Voting starts at 11:00 am on the Saturday and goes to 3:00 pm on the Sunday, allowing organizers time to calculate the votes. Westman Communications Group will be on hand producing a feature on Food Truck Warz to be aired on WCG-TV. Sponsors onsite include Westman Communications Group and Vanguard Credit Union. Westman Dreams for Kids will be selling a progressive 50/50 over the weekend. Bringing the kids? There will be several bouncy castles to enjoy courtesy Brandon Bouncy Castles & Inflatables. A Facebook photo prop will be available at the Food truck Warz trailer. Guests are encouraged to take a photo of themselves, with the prop, and post on their respective Facebook/Titter pages. Random prizes will be distributed throughout the weekend to those people who post their photos with the tagline of #foodtruckwarz.   In addition to all the great street eats, we have also lined up some entertainment to accompany our first event. Some of Brandon's top DJ's are scheduled to attend over the two days including: Saturday DJ Red: 12pm-3pm DJ Xstatik: 4pm-7-pm DJ Dirty Bird: 7pm-9pm Sunday Finally Famous: 11am-2pm DJ Dirty Bird: 3pm-5pm

Mikey D's BBQ is a BBQ themed food truck from Manitou, MB who will be participating in Brandon's first ever Food Truck Warz. Mikey D's has been satisfying BBQ lovers all over the province this summer, using high quality meats to feed the hungry patrons. Make sure to order their BBQ-on-a-bun specialties like pulled pork or beef brisket. Also on the menu will be a variety of mile-high burgers, loaded poutines as well as a roster of other BBQ favorites. Great BBQ eats are worth seeking out at this food truck.

Food Truck Warz FAQ Dates: Saturday, September 16 from 11:00 am to 9:00 pm. Sunday, September 17th from 11:00 am to 6:00 pm Location: Victoria Inn Parking Lot Special thanks to our sponsors to date: Victoria Inn, Look Music Services, Westman Communications Group. Brandon Bouncy Castles, VIP Portable Restrooms, Progressive Sanitation, Direct Liquidation, Brandon First and Westman Dreams for Kids How do I become a sponsor and what are the benefits? Please email darryl@bdnmb.ca or jody@bdnmb.ca and we will be in contact with you. Is there an admission price? No, admission is FREE to the general public. What types of food can I expect to experience at this event? We have a wide range of food trucks participating including BBQ, dessert, Ukrainian, El Salvadoran, Mexican, Japanese fusion, Caribbean, and pizza. We also have trucks who serve poutine, traditional fair food, healthy food, and one who specializes in grilled cheese. A full list of vendors can be found on our event posted, located below. What can I expect to pay for food at each truck? Individual food items will be priced anywhere from $5-$15. The trucks will be offering their own regular menu items and setting their own prices. How long will it take to get food from a food truck? Please remember that each food truck only has 2-3 people working inside therefore it will take longer than a “normal drive-thru” to get your order. Is there an age requirement? No, all ages are welcome as this is a family oriented event designed for everyone to enjoy and share. Is outside food, or beverage, permitted? No, outside food or beverage is not allowed inside the event. One of our objectives was to have a wide range of food trucks onsite to match everyone's tastes. Is there seating? There will be seating. However we do encourage you to bring your own folding lawn chairs as seating will be limited. Will I be able to vote for my favourite food truck? Yes, there will be a fan ballot for guests to vote for their favourite truck. At the end of the event one truck will be named the “Fan Favourite” of Food Truck Warz 2017. Weather Policy Food Truck Warz is a rain or shine event. Is this a cash only event? Several of the trucks accept debit/Visa/MasterCard however for the most part cash will be the preferred method of payment for each truck. Will there be an ATM onsite? Yes, there is an ATM onsite. Is there any type of entertainment, activities for children? Yes, we have several local DJ's lined up, including DJ Red and DJ XSTATIK, as well as a few bouncy castles for the children. Are pets allowed? No, we have been advised that pets will not be allowed for hygiene purposes however you are more then welcome to bring a bear of an appetite. Is there a charity aspect to your event? Yes, Westman Dreams for Kids will be running a progressive 50/50 over the weekend. Will there be vegan and gluten free options available? Yes, several vendors have indicated that they have both vegan and gluten free options available. General: Garbage/recycling bins will be located throughout the park lot, please ensure you use them. BDNMB.CA is not responsible for accident or injuries.