IE Foodie Weekend – Food Truck Fest & IE Dixie Salsa BBQ Competition 2012 – Ontario

Officials at Citizens Business Bank Arena and Hispanic Business Alliance have announced the dates for a 2 day community event on May 5 and 6, 2012.

• IE Dixie Salsa BBQ Competition – Saturday, May 5, 2012 (Cinco de Mayo)
• IE Food Truck Fest – Sunday, May, 6, 2012

“The success of the Food Truck Fests last year has resulted in the planning of not only an IE Food Truck Fest but the addition of the IE Dixie Salsa BBQ Competition – a state championship event we hope to make an annual happening” said Steve Eckerson, General Manager of Citizens Business Bank Arena.

FOOD TRUCK LINEUP (Updated March 7, 2012)

May 5 – IE Dixie Salsa BBQ Competition Food Trucks

May 6 – IE Food Truck Fest Food Trucks

Two separate events, one weekend that you don’t want to miss if you like gourmet food, live music, sanctioned BBQ competitions and entertainment for the whole family.

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Tickets will go on sale February 1, 2012 at 10am. General Admission is $10 per day, $8 in advance or a 2 day ticket will sell for $18, $16 in advance. Parking is FREE. Children 6 and under are FREE. An additional early entry ticket is available for $5 on Sunday for the IE Food Truck Fest. This early entry will allow you the opportunity to reduce your time in line at your favorite food trucks.

Tickets are available at the Citizens Business Bank Arena Box Office or ticketmaster.com.

IE Food Truck Fest 2012

Spotlighting the gourmet food truck movement that has exploded over the past few years, the IE Food Truck Fest is celebrating this new style of street food with a one stop location for one day in Southern California’s Inland Empire. The IE Food Truck Fest will showcase the delectable cuisine with a diverse mix of 40+ gourmet food trucks gathered at Citizens Business Bank Arena where the community can experience several epicurean delights all at one location. In addition to featuring these mobile eateries, there will be a kid’s fun zone featuring paint less paintball, rock climbing, bounce houses and more. Also live local music, business vendors, giveaways, and more.  Sponsors include AEG Facilities, Levy Restaurants, Burrtec, and City of Ontario.

Tickets are $10 General Admission, $8 in Advance; Children age 6 and under are free. Parking is free. Early Entry tickets are an additional $5. Tickets may be purchased at www.Ticketmaster.com (plus fees) or at Citizens Business Bank Arena box office. Visit www.iefoodtruckfest.com for more details.

IE Dixie Salsa BBQ Competition 2012

Brought to you by the Hispanic Business Alliance, the first annual IE Dixie Salsa BBQ Competition will take place at Citizens Business Bank Arena. Over 30 teams will compete for cash prizes and trophies. A Certified Barbeque Judging Class will be offered prior to the competition on May 4th. Over 70 local business vendors will be on site. A Live Music Youth Competition will support local groups with cash prizes and community support. In addition a car show, children’s activity zone, entertainment and more will provide a fun filled family event. Sponsored by Corporate Advocate, Radio LAZER, Minuteman Press, Novelty Printing, Elite Reward Card, Plan Ahead Events, Epiphany Marketing. Tickets are $10 General Admission, $8 in Advance, Children 6 and under are FREE. Parking is FREE.

Tickets are available at Citizens Business Bank Arena box office or ticketmaster.com (plus fees). Visit facebook.com/dixiesalsa2012 or www.hbatoday.com for more details.

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