Food Trucks Festival 86

The largest food truck festival in France

Created in 2020 by Frédéric Brousse, the Food Trucks Festival 86 has established itself in just a few editions as the largest gathering of food trucks in France and the third largest in the world, behind the festivals in New York and Brussels. Held annually at the Parc des Bizais in Buxerolles, in the Grand Poitiers urban area, the event brings together over one hundred food trucks from across France for five days of outdoor gourmet celebration. The 2024 edition welcomed 131,000 visitors, while the 2025 edition gathered 115,000 festival-goers despite one less day of programming and an unexpected thunderstorm on Saturday evening.

A culinary world tour on four wheels

The heart of the festival beats to the rhythm of flavors from around the world. Artisanal burgers, Mexican tacos, Vietnamese spring rolls, African cuisine with the popular Gnama truck, Neapolitan pizzas, Breton galettes, Caribbean specialties, sweet crepes, churros, and waffles: every aisle of the park is an invitation to a gastronomic journey. Among the hundred food trucks, about forty are renewed each year to ensure discovery and surprise. Unusual trucks add an original touch to the event: hairdressers, barbers, tattoo artists, florists, a mobile escape game, and even a wellness area with massages complete this unique offering.

Forty free concerts on two stages

The Food Trucks Festival 86 is not just about taste buds: it's also a true music festival. Two large stages host over forty free concerts during the five days of the event. The eclectic and festive program mixes rock, pop, reggae, jazz, soul, and guinguette music to accompany the tastings from opening in the late afternoon until nightfall. Local and regional artists perform alongside bands from all over France, creating a continuous musical atmosphere that transforms the Parc des Bizais into a huge open-air dance floor.

A family-friendly and solidarity-focused festival

The spirit of the Food Trucks Festival 86 is resolutely family-friendly and inclusive. A central play area, equipped with swings, slides, giant wooden games, and inflatable structures, allows children to have fun safely while parents enjoy their meals. Entry is completely free, including concerts, making the event accessible to everyone. The festival also has a strong commitment to solidarity: a portion of the proceeds is donated to the Fonds Aliénor through the C.C.C. (Concerts Against Cancer) initiative and to the association Kap Vie to support cancer research. Solidarity scratch cards for one euro and a twenty-five cent contribution on each drink sold fund this cause.

Parc des Bizais, a green setting near Poitiers

The Parc des Bizais, a vast green space in the heart of Buxerolles, offers an ideal setting for an event of this scale. A few minutes from the center of Poitiers and served by Grand Poitiers public transport, the park transforms each May into an ephemeral village of food trucks, music stages, and relaxation areas. The organization, led by Frédéric Brousse's company GIGI Événements with the support of the town of Buxerolles, ensures impeccable logistics and enhanced security to welcome over a hundred thousand visitors in the best conditions.