2017 Food Truck Championship of Texas
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A look above Second and Oak streets shows the commotion from crowds as they gather for a bite to eat at the 2017 Food Truck Championship of Texas which took place on the Graham downtown square on Saturday. Food trucks came from all around to compete for the $10,000 grand championship prize that this year was won by The Gypsy Kit for a second time. (Leader photo by Thomas Wallner) -
Chris and Tagan Couch, who own The Gypsy Kit food truck, accept the 2017 Food Truck Championship of Texas grand prize from Mayor Jack Graham and his daughters, Mary Lyndell and Lillian. The Gypsy Kit also won the grand prize award in 2015 and reclaimed that spot from 2016 winner Bite My Biscuit this year. (Leader photo by Thomas Wallner) -
Crowds fill the Graham downtown square for a bite to eat from one of over 40 food trucks that was attending the 2017 Food Truck Championship of Texas on Saturday. Despite the worry of rain, the day was sunny and filled with crowds who lined up at each truck. (Leader photo by Thomas Wallner) -
The smell of fresh cooked lobster was too much for this line of visitors to resist at the 2017 Food Truck Championship of Texas located on the Graham downtown square. Despite some long lines and the possibility of stormy weather a large number of visitors flocked to the square. (Leader photo by Thomas Wallner) -
Bob Bratcher, who owns and operates Daddy Bob’s Smokewagon, for a third year in a row accepts the award for people’s choice at the 2017 Food Truck Championship of Texas from Mayor Jack Graham and his daughters Mary Lyndell and Lillian (girls not shown). Daddy Bob’s Smokewagon is stationed on Mondays and Wednesdays in Graham in the Any Time Fitness parking lot, starting at 11 a.m. (Leader photo by Thomas Wallner) -
The grand championship prize belt for the 2017 Food Truck Championship of Texas sits in the middle of the Graham downtown square awaiting the awards ceremony. The Gypsy Kit, who won the award in 2015, reclaimed that prize this year. (Leader photo by Thomas Wallner) -
Visitors wait for a taste of Mexican dishes from the Taqueria truck which was on the square for the 2017 Food Truck Championship of Texas and competing to win a grand prize of $10,000. (Leader photo by Thomas Wallner)
The 2017 Food Truck Championship of Texas took place on the Graham downtown square last Saturday and attracted droves of visitors from all around who wanted a bite to eat.
Food trucks came from all around to compete for the $10,000 grand championship prize that this year was won by The Gypsy Kit for a second time. The Gypsy Kit also won the prize during the first food truck event in 2015 and were beaten the second year in 2016 by the food truck Bite my Biscuit.
2017 Food Truck Championship Winners
Award Winner
Best International Dish Yatai Food Kart
Best American Dish King Street Grill
Best Dessert Culinary Improv
Best Barbecue Arete Gourmet Sliders & More
Best Signature Dish Dumpling Brothers
Grand Champion The Gypsy Kit
Best Menu Nosh Box Eatery
Best Food Truck Spirit Dough Boy Donuts
People’s Choice Daddy Bob’s Smokewagon
