Touch a Truck - Wilkes County

03/24/2026

🍔 Food Vendor Spots Are Filling FAST! 🍟🌮

We’re almost at capacity for food vendors at Touch A Truck Wilkes—and we’re currently looking for just 1–2 more savory food vendors to round out our lineup!

👉 Currently booked: hot dogs, burgers, kabobs, and chicken
👉 We’d love to add something different—BBQ, tacos, sandwiches, seafood, or other unique savory options!

📅 Saturday, September 19, 2026
⏰ 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
📍 North Wilkesboro Rotary Park Fairgrounds
🌦️ Rain or shine!

With an expected crowd of 3,000 attendees, this is a great opportunity to get your food in front of a hungry, family-friendly audience.

⚠️ Limited vendors per category—once these last spots are gone, they’re gone!

👉 Message us or email [email protected] ASAP to secure your spot!



⚠️ Limited vendors per category—once these last spots are gone, they’re gone!

👉 Message us or email ASAP to secure your spot!

03/22/2026

Show Off Your Ride at Touch A Truck Wilkes! 🚚🚓

We’re looking for AWESOME vehicles to be part of this year’s event—think big, loud, unique, or just plain cool,

If you have:
🚧 Construction equipment
🚜 Farm machinery
🚒 Emergency vehicles
🚛 Work trucks or specialty vehicles

…we want you there!

📅 Saturday, September 19, 2026
⏰ 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
📍 North Wilkesboro Rotary Park Fairgrounds
🌦️ Rain or shine!

Thousands of attendees will be there to explore, learn, and interact with vehicles they don’t get to see every day. Your participation helps create a memorable, hands-on experience for local families.

Plus—it’s a fun, easy way to give back while highlighting what you do.

Message us or email [email protected] to join as an exhibitor!

03/21/2026

Got Big Trucks or Heavy Equipment? We Want YOU! 🚧🚜

Do you have a dump truck, excavator, tractor, tow truck, or other cool equipment? Bring it out and let kids (and adults!) get up close and hands-on at Touch a Truck - Wilkes County !

📅 Saturday, September 19, 2026
⏰ 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
📍 North Wilkesboro Rotary Park Fairgrounds
🌦️ Rain or shine!

This event is all about sparking curiosity—kids LOVE seeing how things work, climbing in the driver’s seat, and meeting the people behind the machines.

It’s also a great way to:
• Showcase your business or organization
• Connect with the community
• Inspire the next generation of skilled trades

Whether you’re in construction, agriculture, public safety, transportation, or anything in between—we’d love to have you and it's free to exhibit!

Interested in being an exhibitor? Send us a message or email [email protected] to get signed up!

03/20/2026

Food Vendors Wanted – Don’t Miss This!
Hey food trucks, sweet treat makers, and local vendors…this is your sign.

Touch A Truck Wilkes is expecting around 3,000 attendees, and we’re building a lineup of amazing food options to keep everyone fueled and happy! You’ll be part of a high-energy, family-friendly event that brings the community together—and puts your food in front of a BIG crowd.

📅 Saturday, September 19, 2026
⏰ 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
📍 North Wilkesboro Rotary Park Fairgrounds
🌦️ Rain or shine!

Important: We’re limiting the number of vendors per food category to keep things balanced—so if you’ve been thinking about it, now’s the time to jump in!

Quick Details:
• $125 nonrefundable vendor fee
• Power hookups available (by request)
• Set up by 9:30 AM
• Stay through 2:00 PM

Touch A Truck Wilkes is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, so your participation helps support a great cause while growing your business

📩 Message us or email [email protected] to claim your spot!

03/17/2026

🚚🍔 Calling All Food Trucks & Food Vendors! 🍧🌭

Touch a Truck - Wilkes County is gearing up for another amazing event, and we’re looking for delicious food vendors to join us!

📅 Saturday, September 19, 2026
⏰ 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
📍 Wilkes Rotary Park Fairgrounds (W Park Ln, North Wilkesboro, NC)
🌦️ Rain or shine event!

With an expected crowd of 3,000 attendees, this is a fantastic opportunity to serve local families while being part of a fun, community-focused day full of big trucks, hands-on activities, and smiles all around.

Limited vendors per food category will be accepted, so don’t wait to secure your spot!

Vendor Details:
• $125 nonrefundable fee (due upon reservation)
• Power hookups available upon request
• Must be set up by 9:30 AM prior to gates opening
• Vendors must remain set up until 2:00 PM

Touch A Truck Wilkes is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, dedicated to creating fun, educational experiences for families while connecting our community.

👉 Interested? Message us or email [email protected] to reserve your spot—we’d love to have you!

09/25/2025

🚨 SAVE THE DATE! 🚨
We’re already excited for next year’s Touch A Truck Wilkes: Saturday, Sept 19, 2026!

Mark your calendars for another day of family fun, learning, and BIG trucks.

Thank you again for making 2025 unforgettable.

📷: Kurt Baker

09/24/2025

📸 Memories that will last a lifetime!
From fire trucks to tractors, kids (and kids-at-heart) had the chance to explore, play, and dream big. Climb In. Dream Big!

What was YOUR favorite part of Touch A Truck Wilkes 2025? Share below! ⬇️


📷: Kurt Baker

09/23/2025

A big shoutout to our food vendors who kept us fueled at Touch A Truck Wilkes!

All Mixed Up Mobile Drink Trailer
Dina's Italian Kitchen
Kona Ice of Hickory
Layne Bakin'
Maw & Paw Kettle Corn
Race Dogs N More
S.B. Boba Tea
Suck It Up Milkshake Co.
Ted's Famous Kickin' Chicken LLC N.Wilkesboro
The Change Wagon
Viva Tacos & Sabor

Your tasty meals + sweet treats = happy families. Thank you! 🙌

09/23/2025

We loved seeing everyone at Touch A Truck Wilkes 2025 — and we want to hear what you thought!

If you haven’t already, please take a few minutes to complete our short attendee survey today. Your feedback helps us keep Touch A Truck Wilkes fun, safe, and FREE for our community.

👉 https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe9spa83t9IzWXCsp6C1W2tfK9VXGKGqgjUqyCVByR0yJxJYQ/viewform?usp=header

Thank you for helping us grow this event — we can’t wait to see you again on September 19, 2026!

Thank you for attending Touch A Truck Wilkes 2025! We’re so glad you joined us. Please take a few minutes to share your feedback so we can make next year’s event even better.

09/22/2025

🚒🚜 THANK YOU EXHIBITORS! 🚓🚛
Over 100 vehicles filled the fairgrounds thanks to the incredible businesses & organizations who shared their time, equipment, and stories.

You gave kids the chance to honk horns, push buttons, and dream big! 💙
📷: Kurt Baker

09/21/2025

💛 BIG THANKS to our sponsors! 💛
Because of these amazing partners, Touch A Truck Wilkes was FREE:

📱 Carolina West Wireless
🚛 Champion Towing
🏍️ CrossRoads Harley-Davidson
♻️ GFL Environmental
🌟 Matt Matthews State Farm
⚙️ North Wilkesboro Rotary
📸 Pixels On Paper
💧 ServPro of Wilkes & Alleghany

Give them some love in the comments! 👏