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Check the organizer’s latest schedule ↗A Halloween food truck festival takes over Fort Taber in New Bedford
Halloween at Fort Taber comes with a choice of lunches, a market to browse and an invitation to dress up. The New Bedford Food Truck & Craft Beverage Festival returns on Saturday, October 31, 2026, with food trucks, drinks, music and a best-costume prize.
A menu that moves from braises to candy shells
The advertised truck lineup makes it possible to choose between several quite different approaches to a meal. Braised Food Truck lists braised meats served over rice or mac and cheese, as well as bowls and fusion tacos. Sabrosa Venezuela lists arepas and cachapas, while Thai Chili Truck’s menu includes pad Thai, grilled pork and mango sticky rice. Machi advertises Indian food, and Bem Bōm Portuguese/American Culinary Fusion lists its namesake fusion cuisine.
For a sweet stop, Sweet Crunch Tanghulu lists the Chinese street food made by coating fresh fruit on bamboo skewers in a thin candy shell. Frosty Ice Cream advertises a fall menu with sundaes, frappes and soft-serve; The Rise Cafe lists doughnuts, coffee and boba tea alongside savory dishes.
The organizer marks some trucks as offering vegetarian or gluten-free choices. Those labels apply to the vendors’ listings, not necessarily every dish, so anyone managing an allergy or dietary restriction should ask about ingredients and preparation before ordering. Menus are advertised rather than a guarantee of availability.
Further reading: New Bedford Food Truck & Craft Beer Festival | FTFA ↗
Crochet, custom discs and a snack for later
The artisan market is a reason to look beyond the food trucks. Carolayne Co. lists crochet hanging plants, flower keychains and magnets, while Hello Plushies lists crochet plushies. J&L nails and crafts advertises individually handcrafted press-on nail sets, and Creative Crafts by Mac lists 3D-printed figures and fidgets.
Other advertised stops include Tomahawk disc golf, with custom discs and apparel, and Boston Brisket Works, which lists jerky. The vendor list offers a useful starting point for browsing, though particular products may not be available on the day.
Further reading: New Bedford Food Truck & Craft Beer Festival | FTFA ↗
Dress up, then explore
The organizer invites visitors to come in costume and offers $500 for the best one. Costumes are encouraged, not stated as a condition of entry. Anyone hoping to compete should check with the organizer about how to enter and how judging works; those details are not listed.
The Halloween setting also includes seasonal decorations and music. Beer, cider and cocktails are advertised, with Couch Dog Brewing, Alc-A-Chino and Happy Dad among the names on the beverage list. Beer service ends at 4:30 p.m., half an hour before the festival closes.
Further reading: New Bedford Food Truck & Craft Beer Festival | FTFA ↗
Planning the afternoon
Choose general admission or VIP
General admission is noon to 5 p.m.; VIP early entry starts at 11 a.m. Admission is ticketed, but prices are not listed. Children 10 and under enter free, and food and drinks are sold separately.
Rain or shine
Admission and beer tickets are nonrefundable. Cash and credit are accepted at the gate and most vendors.
Chairs and leashed dogs are welcome
Lawn chairs and blankets are welcome. Portable toilets are planned on site.
Getting to Fort Taber
Parking and rides
The festival is at Fort Taber, 1000 S Rodney French Blvd, New Bedford, MA 02744. The organizer says parking outside the fort is free and suggests driving, taxi or rideshare. Map links can calculate directions from your starting point.
Before you make a plan
How much are tickets?
Admission is ticketed, but prices are not listed. Children 10 and under enter free; food and drinks cost extra.
Can I enter before noon?
VIP early entry begins at 11 a.m. General admission starts at noon.
Is a costume required?
No requirement is stated. The organizer encourages costumes and offers a $500 best-costume prize.
Can I bring a dog and a lawn chair?
Yes. Leashed dogs and lawn chairs are welcome.
What if it rains?
The festival runs rain or shine. Admission and beer tickets are nonrefundable.
Location & Google Maps
Fort Taber
1000 S Rodney French Blvd, New Bedford, MA 02744
Map search by venue and address. Check the organiser’s entrance details before travelling.