The highly anticipated end-of-summer celebration in Baltimore County is returning this year. The Trifecta Food Truck & Music Festival is set to take place on Saturday, September 26, 2026. This popular event will once again transform the Maryland State Fairgrounds Racetrack Infield in Timonium into a vibrant hub of live entertainment, culinary delights, and family activities.
Recognized as Maryland’s largest food truck festival, Trifecta will showcase more than 30 food trucks, 40 local vendors, and 10 live bands across two main stages. Attendees can expect a culinary adventure featuring everything from smoky barbecue and crab cakes to tacos, bacon on a stick, and an array of delectable desserts. The festival promises a lively atmosphere that many attendees fondly compare to the excitement of the “old Preakness days.”
This year’s impressive lineup of performers includes:
- SEVERAL SPECIES – The PINK FLOYD Experience Celebrating 30 Years with a Laser Light Show & Quadraphonic Sound!
- The Debut of Ed Hough’s ALLMAN / DEAD COLLECTIVE – All-Star Lineup featuring Ed Hough, Mike Gambone, Dave Markowitz, Jonathan Sloane, Bobby Thompson, Bronson Hoover
- SATISFACTION – The International ROLLING STONES Show
- PRANCE – A Purple Celebration of PRINCE
- KELLY BELL BAND
- JAH WORKS
- DOC MARTEN AND THE FLANNELS
- CRUSHING DAY 90s LINEUP
- BONFIRE
- STAGES ALL-STARS Student Band
Beyond music and food, the festival offers a variety of activities to enjoy, including a mechanical bull, a rock climbing wall, and inflatable bounce houses. Admission is free for children aged 12 and under, and parking will also be free. Additionally, longstanding media partner 98 Rock will broadcast live from the event, featuring a plunge pool that supports Maryland Special Olympics.
Festival founder Paul Manna of 24-7 Entertainment expressed, “Our aim was to strike the perfect balance between hosting an extensive party with top-notch food trucks and local bands while creating a space where families can enjoy themselves.” He added that Baltimore County deserves such a large-scale event that fosters community.
Since its inception in 2016, the Trifecta festival has become a staple on the local festival calendar. Rosa Gargano, president of the Maryland Mobile Food Truck Association and owner of Wanna Pizza This, remarked, “We participate in all major events throughout Baltimore, but Trifecta stands out as the premier food truck event of the year!”
The festival is scheduled to take place from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. on September 26. Early Entry Gates will open at 11:00 a.m., with General Admission Gates opening at Noon.
For tickets, a comprehensive list of food trucks, and additional details, visit trifectafestival.com.
