Alton will launch the Alton Food Truck Festival at Liberty Bank Alton Amphitheater Saturday, August 29. Mayor Brant Walker said, \u201cThis event will feature food trucks from around the region offering global street food cuisine. In addition, the amphitheater\u2019s concession team will offer beverages of all types to compliment the food trucks.\u201d<\/p>\n
Each food truck will have different foods at a range of prices. A special VIP ticket costing $25 can be purchased for an upgraded experience that includes close parking and complimentary drink tickets. General admission is free.<\/p>\n
Live music will appear on the amphitheater stage, with Marquise Knox as the headliner. A Blues prodigy and native St. Louisan, Knox is the ultimate blues man, playing guitar and harmonica.\u00a0He has performed with B.B. King, Henry Townsend, Louisiana Red, Robert Lockwood Jr., and Honeyboy Edwards. Other entertainment will be announced.<\/p>\n
\u201cSauce Magazine created the first food truck events in St. Louis,\u201d explained publisher Allyson Mace. \u201cWe were looking for the right opportunity to do an event in Illinois. The Liberty Bank Alton Amphitheater is a perfect place for people to gather and enjoy great food and beverages while listening to some of the region\u2019s best music.\u201d<\/p>\n
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