Baakens Food Truck Friday

Baakens Food Truck Friday started in November 2016 with only
10 food trucks, 2 djs and a great turnout. Today we are not just
a food truck family market, but also a space for craftsmen to
showcase their wares, a platform for local artists to be discovered,
and a true reflection of Port Elizabeth’s street food culture.

The uniqueness of the event, aside from its unique location, is that
BFTF has no entrance fee as its held on public open space, all
meals are capped at R50 and there is a definite focus on a family
environment.

Each event has kids activities, a design market and resident
bars/restaurants open for the day. People are also encouraged
to bring their own blankets and camping chairs to picnic on the
grass area. It is a true community event.

/ OUR MISSION /
Baakens Food Truck Friday was started as a community activation
project, with the aim of driving the greater public to the
Baakens Valley precinct in the heart of Port Elizabeth. The market
was started to not only give upcoming food trucks, tuk-tuks
and trailers a home in the City, but it was intended to grow the
street food culture in Nelson Mandela Bay.

“We wanted to show off the space, and
create a safe environment where people of
all ages and cultures could socialize and
enjoy a meal together.” - co-founder, Grant Foong