This Saturday, the Royal Beach Eats & Beats Festival in Colwood will feature big beats from bands like Said The Whale and Astrocolor…as well as draws like the beach, a climbing wall, and an artist street market.
But we want to put the spotlight on the eats. Greater Victoria has a superb selection of food trucks, and this festival is bringing in over a dozen of them.
Photo credit: L'Authentique
Here’s a sampler plate of what to expect at Eats & Beats:
Mama Rosie’s
Photo credit: Mama Rosie's
This food truck has turned thousands of Victorians on to Filipino cuisine, thanks to Mama Rosie’s authentic recipes like chicken adobo, BBQ skewers, and to-die-for spring rolls.
Greek On The Street
Photo credit: Estia Gourmet
This is real-deal Greek street food like lamb gyros, falafels, and eggplant wraps. But the Greek-style poutine is always a festival favourite.
Deadbeetz
Photo credit: Deadbeetz
This mobile burger joint is a staple of Island summer events with its saucy twists on local beef and veggie handhelds. You’ll need napkins.
CandyTime
Photo credit: CandyTime
Serving old-school carnival eats like cotton candy, snow cones, and popcorn — this stand is a constant kid magnet.
Country Crepes
Photo credit: Country Crepes/Facebook
Well, ooh-la-la. A food cart with class, serving up sweet and savoury crepes that taste like they're flown in from France.
Snap Dawgs
Photo credit: Snap Dawgs
Sometimes you just want a good old dog with fried onions, and forget about the goodnight kiss. Look no further.
L’Authentique Poutine and Burgers
Photo credit: L'Authentique
Yes, the burgers are good here. But knowing the owner grew up in the Quebec town where poutine was invented and worked in a cheese factory…try the curds and fries.
Softies Ice Cream
Photo credit: Softies
This humble ice cream truck doles out creamy soft serve into waffle cones that are a must for lovers of good vanilla.
Also Open For Business:
Fresh Coast Health Food
Bird and Basket
Big Boi Ice Cream
Road Treasure Treats
Beavertails
Holy Cow Mimi Donuts
The Royal Beach Eats & Beats Festival takes place Saturday, July 30th in Colwood. For more info, click here.
