Street Food Festival Neckargemünd
Edition 2026 Gastronomy Food truck World cuisine

Street Food Festival Neckargemünd

Fourth edition of the food truck festival in Menzerpark — three days of international cuisine with free admission

Neckargemünd — Landkreis Rhein-Neckar-Kreis (08226) Since 2023
Dates 12 Jun — 14 Jun 2026
Venue Neckargemünd (08226)
Prices Free
Status Confirmed

About Street Food Festival

From June 12th to 14th, 2026, the Street Food Festival Neckargemünd invites you for the fourth time to Menzerpark on Julius-Menzer-Straße. For three days, food trucks and mobile kitchens from all over Germany will offer a culinary cross-section: from Korean bao buns to Argentinian empanadas, Mexican tacos and Thai curries, to vegan burgers, pulled pork, Italian pizza and sweet crêpes. The food truck offerings will be accompanied by live music, a family program, and a bar with cocktails and regional wines from Kraichgau. Admission is free on all three days.

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Food Truck Festival on the Neckar

Since its premiere in 2023, the Street Food Festival Neckargemünd has become a regular fixture in the early summer calendar of the Rhein-Neckar district. 2026 will see the fourth edition — in the spacious Menzerpark, a green park area between Julius-Menzer-Straße and the Neckar riverbank, right in the historic town center of Neckargemünd.

International Cuisine from Mobile Kitchens

What began as a small food truck gathering is now a journey through world cuisine: Korean bao buns and bibimbap, Argentinian empanadas, Mexican tacos and quesadillas, Thai curries and Pad Thai, Vietnamese Pho and Bahn-mi, Italian wood-fired pizza, German classics like pulled pork and potato pancakes, vegan burgers, Syrian falafel, and sweet desserts like mochi donuts and crêpes. Each stand serves medium-sized portions, allowing visitors to sample many different cuisines over the weekend.

Music Stage and Family Program

Complementing the culinary offerings, regional bands will perform on a small stage in the park — the range extends from acoustic sets and singer-songwriter music on Friday evening to cover pop and rock on Saturday and soul/funk on Sunday. For families, there is a dedicated children's corner with a bouncy castle, face painting, and games. The park is large enough for relaxed picnic spots on the lawn.

Cocktail Bar and Regional Drinks

A central bar in the festival area offers cocktails, Aperol Spritz, Hugo, Gin Tonic, and non-alcoholic summer drinks. The drinks menu also includes wines from Kraichgau, as well as regional beers and a rotating craft beer selection.

Neckargemünd at the Gateway to the Odenwald

With around 13,000 inhabitants, Neckargemünd is a small town at the transition from the Neckar Valley to the Odenwald — just a ten-minute train ride from Heidelberg. The historic old town with its market square, Protestant church, and half-timbered houses forms the backdrop for the weekend. Menzerpark borders the Neckar directly — perfect for a stroll along the river after your meal.

Street Food Festival — edition 2026

Three days of food truck festival with free admission in Menzerpark Neckargemünd. The fourth edition brings together around 25–30 mobile kitchens from all over Germany offering international cuisine, plus live music, a cocktail bar, and a family program. Friday from 5 PM to 10 PM, Saturday 12 PM to 10 PM, Sunday 12 PM to 8 PM.

2026 Program Outline

The official program for the fourth edition will be published shortly before the festival date on the city's website and the organizer's social media. The structure has remained the same since the first edition:

Friday, June 12, 2026

  • 5 PM: Opening — all food trucks open from the start
  • 6 PM–10 PM: Acoustic and singer-songwriter music on the small stage
  • 10 PM: Festival ends for Friday

Saturday, June 13, 2026

  • 12 PM: Opening with full vendor participation
  • 2 PM–5 PM: Family afternoon with bouncy castle and face painting
  • 6 PM–10 PM: Main concerts with cover pop, rock, and soul

Sunday, June 14, 2026

  • 12 PM: Opening — "Frühschoppen" (morning pint) with non-alcoholic drinks and brunch offerings
  • 2 PM–6 PM: Sunday Soul with regional bands
  • 8 PM: Official festival end

The current vendor list for 2026 and band confirmations will be on the festival's Facebook page — typically around 25 food trucks and 4 live acts.

Programme Street Food Festival 2026

Street Food Festival Neckargemünd 2026 — Schedule

Friday, June 12, 2026 — 5 PM to 10 PM

  • 5 PM — Festival grounds open, all food trucks open
  • 6 PM–9:30 PM — Live Music (Acoustic/Singer-Songwriter)
  • 10 PM — End

Saturday, June 13, 2026 — 12 PM to 10 PM

  • 12 PM — Opening with full vendor participation
  • 2 PM–5 PM — Family Afternoon (Bouncy Castle, Face Painting, Children's Games)
  • 6 PM–10 PM — Main Concerts (Cover Pop, Rock, Soul)

Sunday, June 14, 2026 — 12 PM to 8 PM

  • 12 PM — "Frühschoppen" (morning pint) and Brunch Offerings
  • 2 PM–6 PM — Sunday Soul Concerts
  • 8 PM — Festival End

The vendor list (around 25–30 food trucks from all over Germany) and the exact band lineup will be announced approximately 4 weeks before the festival on neckargemuend.de.

Highlights Street Food Festival 2026

  • 4th edition in Menzerpark
  • Free admission on all three days
  • Around 25–30 food trucks from all over Germany
  • International Cuisine: Asia, Latino, Middle East, Europe, Vegan
  • Family Afternoon on Saturday with bouncy castle
  • Cocktail bar and Kraichgau wines
  • Lawn picnic right on the Neckar

Prices Street Food Festival 2026

Free admission. Payment is made exclusively at the individual food trucks and drink stands. Mid-range price level: Main dishes typically €8–€14, cocktails €8–€10, beer €4 (0.3 l), wine spritzer €5, soft drinks from €3.

Practical information — Street Food Festival

Getting There

By train: S-Bahn S1/S2 from Heidelberg or Mosbach to Neckargemünd Hbf, then an 8-minute walk to Menzerpark. By car: A656/B37 from Heidelberg, or B45 coming from Mosbach. Parking in the town center is limited — early arrival recommended.

Opening Hours

Friday, June 12, 2026: 5 PM–10 PM. Saturday, June 13, 2026: 12 PM–10 PM. Sunday, June 14, 2026: 12 PM–8 PM.

Admission

Free admission. Payment is made directly at the respective food trucks and stands (cash or card payment depending on the vendor).

With Dogs

Leashed dogs are welcome in Menzerpark.

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Where it takes place Street Food Festival

Menzerpark Neckargemünd

Julius-Menzer-Straße 5, 69151 Neckargemünd

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