The food truck festival will be held at Chestnut Branch Park on June 8 from 5 p.m. until dusk. The rain date is scheduled for June 15, same time. Attendees are recommended to bring at least $10.
By KRYSTAL NURSE
The Sun
Chestnut Branch Park will be filled with the sights and smells of food trucks on June 8 as the township hosts its second annual food truck festival.
The festival will begin at 5 p.m., complete with at least 10 food trucks offering a variety of chicken, pizza and dessert-style foods. Deputy Mayor Robert Zimmerman, liaison to the recreation committee, said the event is free to attend and people should bring cash for the vendors.
Zimmerman also hopes to have more confirmed food trucks for the event as the date nears, however, he understands time conflicts can occur because “many trucks are out elsewhere.”
Nevertheless, he said attendees will also be treated to a longer-than-usual fireworks display at dusk.
“We’re improving our fireworks display by sticking in additional money from the recreation budget into that to give us a longer and better display,” he said. “We’re doing it for the food truck event and Christmas tree lighting ceremony.”
He added when the township originally started talks of a food truck event, they wanted to see it grow each year and hopefully be able to line the perimeter of the park with the trucks and have the event occur for a longer time.
Vendors wishing to sign up for the event should visit www.MantuaTownship.com, and select “township clerk” from the drop-down menu to sign up, or call (856) 468–1500.
Also in Chestnut Branch Park will be the Easter Celebration on April 13 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., complete with an egg hunt, free candy, inflatables and a photo opportunity with the Easter Bunny. A rain date is set for the 20th, same time.
Zimmerman said the kids will be able to hunt for hollow plastic eggs, and turn them in for candy at the end of their expedition.
Other spring events happening in and around Mantua:
- Creamy Acres will have Easter egg hunts and hayrides every Saturday in April starting on April 6 at 10 a.m. Kids, accompanied by an adult, can take a hayride, pick up as many eggs as they can and meet the Easter Bunny. It is recommended to bring your own basket. Cost is $8 per child 10 and under, $2 for adults. Tickets available at www.CreamyAcres.com/LilPeeps.
- Rowan University is hosting a Rocket Blast-Off competition on April 13 at the South Jersey Technology Park in (107 Gilbreth Parkway, Mullica Hill). The event will include model rocket competitions, rocket science demonstrations, an engineering fair and more. To register and find out more information on the event, visit www.BlastOff-Rowan.com. Rain date is scheduled for April 27.
- On May 1 is the Senior Expo and Spring Craft Show at Total Turf Experience (614 Lambs Road, Pitman) from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Seniors, caregivers and health providers for seniors are welcomed to the show. Door prizes, pickleball demos, food samplings and more will be available. Visit www.TotalTurf.net for more information.
- The Gloucester County Craftsmen and Home Show will be held at the county’s 4-H Fairgrounds (275 S. Bridgeton Pike) from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on May 4. Over 100 vendors will be available for you to pick out the perfect spring decor for your home. Food, rock hunts, pony rides and more will be offered at the event. Admission is free. Rain date is scheduled for May 5.
- The Clearview Regional High School Choir will host a spring concert on May 22 starting at 7 p.m. at the high school. The students will get families in the mood for the spring and summer with enlightened songs. Tickets available as the date approaches.
- On June 6, beginning at 5:30 p.m. at J. Mason Tomlin Elementary School (393 Main Street) the Mantua Township School District is hosting a Big Night Out and Water Run for kids to relax and have some summer fun before the summer break. Rain date is scheduled for June 7.
View more events at www.MantuaSun.com. Event notices can be submitted to the paper by emailing News@MantuaSun.com with the event’s name, location, duration and date, and where to find out more information or registration details.
