25 photos of Columbia StrEAT Food Truck Fest in New Westminster

New Westminster is the host of Canada’s largest one-day food truck street festival, with over 70 trucks lining Columbia Street. The coveted food event happened this past Saturday, August 22 and the crowds came in droves to check out the Lower Mainland’s best food trucks.

Below are 25 photos of the Columbia StrEAT Food Truck Festival in New Westminster:

Love this view of #ColumbiaStrEAT from @the_royal_city!!!!! Killer capture

A photo posted by Downtown New West (@downtownnewwest) on Aug 22, 2015 at 8:51pm PDT

@fliptoptruck had a live r&b singer while you wait for your order. Enjoyed the fliptop rice bowl #ColumbiaStrEAT #NewWest A photo posted by TheNetworkHub.ca (@thenetworkhub) on Aug 22, 2015 at 9:37pm PDT

Whats happening // today is the 3rd Columbia StrEAT Food Truck Fest in Downtown New West! Come out from 4pm-10pm and experience a foodapalooza like no other! With over 70 trucks offering up a ton of unique fast food, this event is now the largest single day food truck festival in Canada! Brought to you by the amazing @downtownnewwest BIA! If you’re bringing the kids make a point to stop by the CHALK SPOT sponsored by US! We’ll be set up on McKenzie St. (at Columbia) with loads of street chalk for kids to play while the grownups chow down! #newwestminster #columbiastreat #foodfest [ Bottom Image via @thereefrestaurants ]

A photo posted by Brick & Mortar Living (@brickandmortarliving) on Aug 22, 2015 at 10:35am PDT

Too much cheese too much bread #foodcartfest #cheese #meat #bread #newwest #columbiastreat #vancity #couldeatmore #wecamelate #shouldvecameearlier #skiplineup #iwantveggie #squishyfat A photo posted by yanii (@yneeyjz) on Aug 23, 2015 at 4:00pm PDT

#Repost @maplejax58 with @repostapp. ・・・ Food trucks #columbiastreat

A photo posted by Neille Food Truck (@neillechubbymama) on Aug 23, 2015 at 1:19pm PDT

Columbia StrEAT #columbiastrEAT #columbiastreatfoodtruckfestival A photo posted by Julia Marquez (@juliagraymarquez) on Aug 23, 2015 at 12:09pm PDT

Had waaaaay too much fun performing for the #columbiastreat food truck festival yesterday in #newwestminister ! We got to play for about 4 hours and had loads of people stop by to listen. It was our first time really busking and it was such a rewarding experience. #BIGUPS to the whole band for holdin it down all day. photo by jacky xiang #vancouver #vancouverhiphop #hiphopvancouver #hiphopcanada #hhc #busking #foodtruckfestival #classact #classactrap #freestylerap #newwest #columbiastreatfest #columbiastreatfoodtruckfestival

A photo posted by GRDI (@gordoclassact) on Aug 23, 2015 at 1:02pm PDT

Some of the other food we ate last night, including what we took home for a late-night snack. #columbiastrEAT #foodtruckfest #newwest #stillfull #yum A photo posted by @whitney.chand on Aug 23, 2015 at 9:09am PDT

@raincityjuicery you make a mean Ginger Beer. Thanks for kicking my immune system into gear @DowntownNewWest #columbiastreat #foodtruckfestival #coldpressedjuice #juice #ginger #lemon #gingerbeer #sustainable #yowza #RainCityJuicery #newwest #frontstreet #newwesteats #local

A photo posted by Juliane Siu (@julessiu) on Aug 23, 2015 at 9:26am PDT

Yum! Tasty eats at the Columbia StrEAT Food Truck Fest. You can’t go wrong with Grandmas Fried Chicken, slaw & Fries from @thepressurebox. #thepressurebox #GetTruckedUp #ColumbiaStrEAT #TheRoyalCity #newwestminster #foodtruckfest #downtownnewwest #foodtruckBC A photo posted by Leta Treasurer (@letatreasurer) on Aug 23, 2015 at 8:58am PDT

Freshly made #crepe with home made #nutella & #banana @cestsibontruck

A photo posted by Chee Yong (@nu350) on Aug 23, 2015 at 8:46am PDT

Chicken tacos @ the pepper pot A photo posted by Chee Yong (@nu350) on Aug 23, 2015 at 12:41am PDT

Heaven in a sandwich. Food ventures with the ultimate foodie @vonhammershark . #ColumbiaStrEAT

A photo posted by Eleia A (@alwayseleia) on Aug 22, 2015 at 9:11pm PDT

#ColumbiaStrEAT #FoodTruck #Fest #TatersPotatoes #TennesseeChilli A photo posted by Ricky D (@_rickydeeeee) on Aug 22, 2015 at 8:47pm PDT

Great turnout at the Columbia StrEAT Festival @downtownnewwest. 73 food trucks with awesome eats! #foodtruck #columbiastreat #vanfoodies365 #Vancouver #yvr #foodpic #foodies #foodblogger #food #foodstagram #yvrfoodblogger #igers #vanfoodies #instafood #instagood #igfood #igersvancouver #foodporn #yvreats #vancouverfoodie #instayum #foodphotography #nomnomnom #FBCigers #foodgram #feedfeed #f52grams #vcbfood

A photo posted by @vanfoodies on Aug 22, 2015 at 8:36pm PDT

Not just for hopscotchers! A photo posted by Mayette (@missmayette) on Aug 22, 2015 at 7:19pm PDT

At #columbiastrEAT and trucked out? There’s killer porchetta and roast beef sandwiches by @truffles_fine_foods in the stunning @anvilcentre, where #tapsandgrapes is pouring @steelandoak. (Also, clean washrooms > port-a-potties.) #ontheDLtip #yvreats #newwest #foodporn

A photo posted by District Local | Vancouver (@districtlocal) on Aug 22, 2015 at 6:58pm PDT

@dragonTruck #roamingdragon # veggie rice balls #ColumbiaStrEAT #columbiastreatfoodtruckfestival A photo posted by Tara Cristofoli (@cowichan_contessa) on Aug 22, 2015 at 7:43pm PDT

@eatmogu #ColumbiaStrEAT # sweet & spicy # chicken karaage # mogu # first course #columbiastreatfoodtruckfestival

A photo posted by Tara Cristofoli (@cowichan_contessa) on Aug 22, 2015 at 7:36pm PDT

#ColumbiaStrEAT #foodtruckfestival #newwestminster #downtownnewestminster #foodie #grilledcheese #tacos #pinacolada #summerlovin A photo posted by @aali9129 on Aug 22, 2015 at 8:33pm PDT

Blackberry Sage ice cream and a beautiful view to end the day @vonhammershark #ColumbiaStrEAT

A photo posted by Eleia A (@alwayseleia) on Aug 22, 2015 at 9:22pm PDT

Poutine from a food truck??… Heck yes!! Had an awesome time at the #ColumbiaStrEAT #foodtruckfestival last night. The crowds were insane, but the food was amazing ! #newwest A photo posted by Tara Haarhoff (@thaarhoff) on Aug 23, 2015 at 9:01am PDT

Feastro’s Dirty Fries with pulled pork at the Columbia StrEAT Festival! So yum #grubhubvancouver #foodporn #foodie #food #vancity #foodstagram #instafood #potd #vancouver #yvr #foodgram #vancityeats #vancouverfoodie #vancouverfood #foodblog #yvreats #foodpic #picoftheday #foodgasm #nomnomnom #nomnom #fooddiary #foodpost #iphoneonly #fooduncovered #gastropostvan #newwesteats #columbiastreat

A photo posted by Jen ♡ (@grubhubvancouver) on Aug 22, 2015 at 9:59pm PDT

Cést si bon at Colombia StrEAT food truck fest in downtown New Westminster #newwest #foodtruck #frenchfood #columbiastreat

A photo posted by gdr (@geoffreyrawlinson) on Aug 22, 2015 at 9:14pm PDT

Sweet and Spicy Chicken Karaage @ Mogu Japanese Street Eats – $8/5 pcs – So effin’ juicy and delicious! #chickenkaraage #mogu #columbiastreat #foodtruck #thelineupsweresolong

A photo posted by Raymond Zeng (@raymondssushiadventures) on Aug 22, 2015 at 9:05pm PDT